Highlights

Corse Special Edition livery
Imported from Japan and reported by the vendor to be 100% accident-free
Described by the vendor as one of the best-preserved examples available
Recently serviced by a Ducati specialist, we are told
Described as ready to ride

The Appeal

The Ducati 1198 S is the higher-specification evolution of the legendary 1098, produced between 2009 and 2011. Distinguished from the standard 1198 by its Öhlins suspension, Marchesini forged alloy wheels, Ducati Traction Control, and factory-fitted Data Analyser, the S variant delivered a near-race-ready package straight from Bologna.

This particular example was imported from Japan and is reported by the vendor to be entirely accident-free, with no major scratches or scuffs. The vendor states that it presents as near-new and considers it one of the best-preserved 1198 S examples currently available. We are told it has been recently serviced by a Ducati specialist in Warsaw, and is described as ready for the riding season. With very few examples reportedly available for sale across Europe, this 1198 S is well worth the attention of collectors and enthusiasts of Italian superbikes.

Key Information

Mileage: 14,070 km (unwarranted)
Country of registration: Poland (imported from Japan)
Technical inspection status: not provided
Technical specs: 1,198.4 cc V-twin liquid-cooled Testastretta Evoluzione with desmodromic valve timing, 170hp at 9,750 rpm, 131Nm at 8,000 rpm
Paperwork: not stated

The Detail

Corse Special Edition livery
Recently serviced by Theodor, a Ducati specialist in Warsaw, we are told
The vendor states the motorcycle is 100% accident-free
The vendor reports no major scratches or scuffs
Factory-equipped with fully adjustable 43mm Öhlins front forks with TiN coating
Öhlins monoshock rear suspension
Öhlins adjustable steering damper fitted as standard
Marchesini 7-spoke forged alloy wheels in GP Replica design
Brembo brakes
Ducati Traction Control (DTC) with 8 sensitivity levels
Ducati Data Analyser (DDA) system with USB flash drive and PC software
Termignoni exhaust with carbon-fibre silencers
Dry weight of 169 kg

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