2008 Ducati 1098R First Ride Picture 19 of 30

Photo 19 of 30

Decreasing weight was a key element of the 1098R design and the effort to shave lbs paid off with a 4.9-lb (2.2kg) reduction versus the 1098 motor and 12.4 lbs (5.6kg) less than the previous generation 999R engine.

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