Ducati SUPERBIKE 1098 Tricolore, Use And Maintenance Manual, Page: 104 / 122

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Suspension
Front
Hydraulic upside-down fork equipped with external adjusters
for adjustment of rebound and compression damping and
preload (for inner springs of fork legs).
Stanchion diameter:
43 mm with TIO treatment (1098);
43 mm with TIN treatment (1098S - 1098S Tricolore).
Travel along leg axis:
127 mm;
120 mm.
Rear
Progressive linkage with a rocker arm connecting the frame
and upper pivot point of the shock absorber.
The shock absorber is adjustable for rebound, compression,
and spring preload. At the bottom pivot point it is connected
to a light-alloy swingarm. The swingarm hinges on a pivot
shaft that passes through the frame and engine.
This system gives the motorcycle excellent stability.
Shock absorber travel:
59,5 mm.
Wheel travel:
127 mm.
Exhaust system
Equipped with catalytic converter in compliance with Euro 3
emission regulations.
USA model: not catalyzed.
Available colours
1098
Ducati anniversary red, code F_473.101 (PPG);
Transparent, code 228.880 (PPG);
red frame with black wheels.
Ducati yellow, code F_473.201 (PPG);
Transparent, code 228.880 (PPG);
Grey frame with black wheels.
1098S
Ducati anniversary red, code F_473.101 (PPG);
Transparent, code 228.880 (PPG);
red frame with black wheels (red stripe above wheels).
Midnight black, code 928 D413 (PAL);
Transparent, code 228.880 (PPG);
red frame with black wheels (red stripe above wheels).