Ducati 848 Tyre Size
The Ducati 848 runs a 120/70/17 front tyre and a 180/55/17 rear tyre the Ducati 1098 and 1198 both run a slighter larger rear tyre, the 190/55/17 is the size you want.
You can click those links to see all the different tyre options for this bike. The Streetfighter 848 and the Streetfighter 1098 and 1098S all run the same sizes as their sportsbike siblings.
These are common motorcycle tyre sizes and so you have plenty of choice, whether you want a tyre for Fast Road Riding, Trackdays or Touring.
Ducati 1098 History
Introduced in 2007, the 1098 was Ducati’s latest World Superbike contender. Taking over from the much-loved, much hated Ducati 999, the 1098 is seen by many as one of the best Ducati V-twin engines ever produced. It was created to do one thing: win the World Superbike Championship, continuing Ducati’s domination of the class.
The engine produced around 150bhp at the rear wheel and 91ftlb of torque. The Ducati’s 999 Testastretta engine was redesigned from the ground up, meaning that almost every component in the 1098’s engine is different to that of the outgoing 999.
As Ducati produces Superbikes to win at the highest levels of racing, the 1098 was not long for this world. Ducati replaced it with an even more powerful 1198 in 2009.
2007: Ducati 1098 model launched.
2008: Ducati launched the 1098R as a limited-run homologation special.
2009: Ducati takes the 1098 off sale, as it gets replaced by the 1198.
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Ducati 848 Stock Tyres
The Ducati 848 came on Pirelli Supercorsa SP tyres which are no longer made.
The Ducati 1098 came on Pirelli Diablo Supercorsa EVO which are an old tyre and no longer made.
The Ducati 1198 OEM tyre was the Pirelli Diablo Supercorsa SP which is no longer made.
Ducati 848, 1098 and 1198 Best Tyres
Fast Road
The original tyres on these bikes were more track focused. For road riding they are fine but they won’t warm up as quickly as our suggestions below, nor will they maintain their temperature on colder days or when you back off the pace. Our choices below are grippy tyres that will work well in all conditions:
Trackday
These are all road-legal trackday options. They are extreme tyres and not our recommendation for road riders. If you are doing a lot of road riding but you might take on a trackday too, go for the Bridgestone RS11 over the R11.
Michelin Power Cup 2Â (848 recommendation only)
You can also check out our guide to the best motorcycle trackday tyres for more in-depth options.
Ducati 848, 1098 and 1198 Tyre Pressures
You can find your motorcycle manufacturer’s recommended tyre pressures in your owner’s handbook. You’ll also find a tyre pressure chart sticker on the swingarm.
If you have no idea what pressures to run, this is our general rule:
Scooter: F 30psi, R 30psi
Normal Motorcycle: F 36psi, R 42psi
Big Tourer: F 42psi, R 42psi
125cc Bike: F 33psi, R 36psi
You should always check your tyre pressures when the tyres are cold. Check out our range of motorcycle tyre pressure gauges here.
About Two Tyres
Our mission is to ensure we listen to every customer’s needs and ensure they’re riding on the right tyre. Out of the showroom, your motorbike is a compromise, designed to suit a huge range of riders and riding conditions. To get the best out of your bike in terms of handling, performance and safety, tyres make all the difference. In fact we think it’s the most cost-effective performance enhancement you can make!
We are based in London where we supply and fit motorcycle tyres and consumables in our workshop. We also mail order motorcycle tyres around the UK, across Europe and even to places as far-flung as the USA, Canada and Japan.
Need help choosing the best tyres?
Choosing tyres can be tricky. We’re here to help. We hold direct accounts with every motorcycle tyre manufacturer, so we’re well placed to give comprehensive and honest advice to help you choose the best tyres. If you can’t quite make your mind up, give us a call on 0207 205 2205 and we’ll help you narrow down your choices.
We are motorcycle and scooter tyre specialists, with over 25 years in the trade. Between us we fit 10 pairs of tyres a day in our workshop, so we have good real-world experience of what works and what doesn’t.
We ride to work, we ride for fun, we race and ride off-road. If it’s got two wheels, we’re into it.
Give us a call or drop into our London motorcycle workshop and we’ll do our best to help you.
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Motorcycle puncture repair kit – Our top-rated kit includes everything you need to carry out a roadside repair and get back up and running.
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