Race-bred brakes

With motorcycles as capable as the new Ducati Superbikes, superior braking power is fundamental.

The 1198 S uses Brembo’s powerful Monobloc caliper racing technology. Machined from a single piece of alloy, the calipers achieve a higher rigidity and resistance to distortion during extreme braking. The resulting increase in hydraulic efficiency not only delivers incredible braking power, but also provides an enhanced and precise ‘feel’ at the brake lever. The twin Monobloc calipers each have quadruple 34mm pistons that grip huge 330mm discs to help achieve spectacular brake performance. The weight of the discs has been kept to a minimum by employing racing-style narrow braking surfaces.

Our superstock bike uses Brembo Carbon ceramic race brake pads, avalable for your bike too!

Super lightweight wheels

The lightweight front wheels substantially reduces the moment of inertia, enabling a faster change of direction and enhanced acceleration and braking performances. The construction of the rear wheels are equally as impressive with considerable weight savings over traditional Ducati single-sided swingarm fitments.

The 1198 S goes to the next level by rolling out on the new 7-spoke GP replica Forged Marchesini wheels. These beautifully lightweight, forged-aluminium, machine-finished wheels are created from forged then machined alloy.

Control Tyres this year are Metzler in sizes 190/55/17 and 120/70/17 

Aerodynamic bodywork

Carefully designed for aerodynamic efficiency and to hug the sleek lines of the chassis, the 1198S bodywork enables the rider to blend effortlessly into the race-oriented riding position.

Its race-developed fairing design ensures perfect integration with the cooling system by providing efficient flow through the advanced, large surface area coolant radiator, which is assisted by lightweight, high flow electric fan assemblies and oil coolers. Aerodynamically shaped air ducts positioned just below the headlamps are precisely calculated to provide ample air delivery to the pressurised airbox.

The lightweight bodywork contributes considerably to overall performance by reducing weight, protecting the Testastretta Evoluzione engine’s power output, and assisting the rider to effortlessly ‘tuck in’ from the wind stream and reduce drag to achieve maximum straight-line track speeds.