Ducati 1198 S Corse Special Edition vs Ducati Superbike 1098R Bayliss LE (2010)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Ducati 1198 S Corse Special Editionstacks up against the Ducati Superbike 1098R Bayliss LE. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecDucati 1198 S Corse Special EditionDucati Superbike 1098R Bayliss LE
Model year20102009
Price
Engine1198 cc1198 cc
Horsepower170 hp180 hp
Torque132 Nm134 Nm
Weight168 kg165 kg
Seat height32 mm32 mm
Fuel capacity4.8 L4.1 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed6-speed
Front brakesDouble discDouble disc
Rear brakesSingle discSingle disc
Tires120/70-ZR17 / 190/55-ZR17 120/70-ZR17 / 190/55-ZR17

Ducati 1198 S Corse Special Edition vs Ducati Superbike 1098R Bayliss LE — which should you buy?

Picking between the Ducati 1198 S Corse Special Edition and the Ducati Superbike 1098R Bayliss LE usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Ducati 1198 S Corse Special Edition brings 170 hp in a 168 kg package, while the Ducati Superbike 1098R Bayliss LE counters with 180 hp at 165 kg.

Our spec tables above highlight the winning number on each line. For the full rider-focused reviews including real-world fuel economy, service costs and available colors, click into either bike: