| Attribute | Ducati 1198 R Corse Special Edition × | KTM 1190 RC8 Carbon × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Production from (year) | 2010 | 2009 |
| Make | Ducati | KTM |
| Model | Ducati 1198 R Corse Special Edition | KTM 1190 RC8 Carbon |
| Category | Sport | Sport |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Engine type | V2, four-stroke | V2, four-stroke |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 | 4 |
| Fuel system | Injection. Marelli electronic fuel injection, elliptical throttle bodies | Injection. Keihin EFI |
| Displacement (cm³) | 1198.4 | 1,148 |
| Power (kw) | 131.4 | 110.6 |
| Cooling system | Liquid | Liquid |
| Transmission type,final drive | Chain | Chain |
| Torque (Nm) | 134.4 | 120 |
| Bore (mm) | 106 | 103 |
| Stroke (mm) | 67.9 | 69 |
| Gearbox | 6-speed | 6-speed |
| Fuel control | Desmodromic valve control | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) |
| Clutch | Dry multiplate with hydraulic control slipper clutch | Wet multi-disc clutch, operated hydraulically |
| Lubrication system | - | Dry sump, pressure lubrication with 3 Eaton pumps |
| Compression | 12.8:1 | 12.5:1 |
| Exhaust system | Lightweight 2-1-2 system with catalytic converter and 2 lambda probes. Twin stainless steel and titanium mufflers | - |
| Chassis | ||
| Front suspension | Öhlins 43mm fully adjustable usd forks with TiN | WP-USD |
| Rear suspension | Progressive linkage with fully adjustable Öhlins TTXR monoshock with top-out spring. Aluminium single-sided swingarm | WP-Monoshock |
| Front brakes | Double disc | Double disc |
| Rear brakes | Single disc | Single disc |
| Diameter (mm) | 245 | 220 |
| Frame type | Tubular steel Trellis frame in ALS 450 | - |
| Front tyre | 120/70-ZR17 | 120/70-ZR17 |
| Rear tyre | 190/55-ZR17 | 190/55-ZR17 |
| Trail (mm) | - | 90 |
| Rake (fork angle) (degree) | 24.5 | 23.3 |
| Other | ||
| Starter | Electric | - |
| Color options |
| - |
| Dimensions | ||
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1,430 | 1,430 |
| Dry weight (kg) | 164 | - |
| Power/weight ratio | 0.8012 | - |
| Seat height (mm) | 820 | 805 |
| Alternate seat height | - | 825 |
| Ground clearance (mm) | - | 110 |
| Performance | ||
| Fuel capacity (l) | 18 | 16.5 |