Ducati Superbike 1198 R Corse SE vs Ducati Superbike 1198 SP (2011)

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

Spec comparison

SpecDucati Superbike 1198 R Corse SEDucati Superbike 1198 SP
Model year20112011
Price$39,995
Engine1198 cc1198 cc
Horsepower180 hp170 hp
Torque134 Nm132 Nm
Weight168 kg168 kg
Seat height32 mm32 mm
Fuel capacity4.8 L4.8 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed6-speed
Front brakesDouble disc. Semi-floating discs, radially mounted Brembo Monobloc 4-piston callipers Double disc. Semi-floating discs, radially mounted Brembo Monobloc 4-piston callipers
Rear brakesSingle disc. 2-pistonSingle disc. 2-piston
Tires120/70-17 / 190/55-17 120/70-17 / 190/55-17

Ducati Superbike 1198 R Corse SE vs Ducati Superbike 1198 SP — which should you buy?

Picking between the Ducati Superbike 1198 R Corse SE and the Ducati Superbike 1198 SP usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Ducati Superbike 1198 R Corse SE brings 180 hp in a 168 kg package, while the Ducati Superbike 1198 SP counters with 170 hp at 168 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: