2009 Ducati 1198, 1198S

With the new 1198 and 1198S, Ducati are not only ready to take on Japan Inc., but also the likes of the BMW S1000RR, Aprilia RSV4 and KTM RC8 1190...These are the first pics of the Ducati 1198, which replaces the 1098 in 2009. Like with the 1098, the 1198 also has a cousin – the 1198S – with both bikes getting the 1198cc engine which was earlier fitted on the 1098R. However, while this engine