Comparison of Ducati Superbike 1198 SP and KTM 1190 RC8 R Red Bull [S]ave
| Attribute |  Ducati Superbike 1198 SP × |  KTM 1190 RC8 R Red Bull × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Production from (year) | 2011 | 2011 |
| Make | Ducati | KTM |
| Model | Ducati Superbike 1198 SP | KTM 1190 RC8 R Red Bull |
| Category | Sport | Sport |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Engine type | V2, four-stroke | V2, four-stroke |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 | - |
| Fuel system | Injection. Marelli electronic fuel injection, elliptical throttle bodies | Injection |
| Displacement (cm³) | 1198.4 | 1,195 |
| Power (kw) | 124.1 | 122.4 |
| Cooling system | Liquid | Liquid |
| Transmission type,final drive | Chain | - |
| Torque (Nm) | 131.5 | 123 |
| Bore (mm) | 106 | 105 |
| Stroke (mm) | 67.9 | 69 |
| Gearbox | 6-speed | 6-speed |
| Fuel control | Desmodromic valve control | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) |
| Driveline | Primary drive: Straight cut gears, Ratio 1.84:1. Chain; Front sprocket 15; Rear sprocket 38 | 17:37. Primary drive: 40:76. |
| Clutch | Dry multiplate with hydraulic control slupper clutch | - |
| Lubrication system | - | Pressure lubrication with 3 Eaton pumps |
| Compression | 12.7:1 | 13.5:1 |
| Exhaust system | Lightweight 2-1-2 system with catalytic converter and 2 lambda probes. Twin stainless steel mufflers | Stainless steel underfloor silencer with regulated catalytic converter |
| Chassis | ||
| Front suspension | Ohlins 43mm fully adjustable usd forks with TiN | WP-USD 43 mm |
| Rear suspension | Progressive linkage with fully adjustable Öhlins TTX monoshock with top-out spring. Aluminium single-sided swingarm | WP-Monoshock |
| Front brakes | Double disc. Semi-floating discs, radially mounted Brembo Monobloc 4-piston callipers | Double disc. Brembo four piston, radially bolted caliper |
| Rear brakes | Single disc. 2-piston | Single disc. Brembo two piston, fixed caliper |
| Diameter (mm) | 245 | 220 |
| Frame type | Tubular steel Trellis frame in ALS 450 | Chromium-Molybdenum trellis frame, powder-coated. Subframe: Aluminium. |
| Front tyre | 120/70-17 | 120/70-17 |
| Rear tyre | 190/55-17 | 190/55-17 |
| Seat | Dual seat | - |
| Wheels | 7-spoke forged light alloy | Cast aluminium wheels 3.5 x 17in., 6 x 17in. |
| Front wheel travel (mm) | 127 | 140 |
| Rear wheel travel (mm) | 120 | 140 |
| Rake (fork angle) (degree) | 24 | - |
| Other | ||
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
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| Dimensions | ||
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1,430 | 1,425 |
| Dry weight (kg) | 168 | 182 |
| Power/weight ratio | 0.7387 | 0.6725 |
| Seat height (mm) | 820 | 805 |
| Ground clearance (mm) | - | 110 |
| Performance | ||
| Fuel capacity (l) | 18 | 16.5 |
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