[Ducati] 1098S Dyno runs

[Mark Hatten]

I can't see it being an issue.  From 5k on the torque curve smoothly goes 
up.  If you're on the track at 5k, hopefully it's the cool down lap and 
you're waving at fans.  ;-)  My guess is the 70mm system and mapping changes 
will make a big difference.


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----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Rainer Genschel" <rgenschel at yahoo.com>
To: <ducati at ducati.net>
Sent: Thursday, February 22, 2007 2:51 AM
Subject: [Ducati] 1098S Dyno runs


> Thanks for making the dyno charts available. I agree, re-mapping is in 
> order. Still, definitely the best stock street legal Ducati yet, 
> especially considering the $$/torque ratio...
>
>  What I slightly dislike is the "peakiness" in the torque curve, 
> especially the slope between 6 and 8 K. If you're a little lazy shifting, 
> i.e. drop the revs to 6 K and power out of a corner you're more likely to 
> highside than on a 999 or Z10 -- assuming similar chassis/setup/tire grip. 
> This may or may not be an issue for experienced racers, but for an 
> occasional track day junkie like me???
>
>  I've got a Guy Martin tuned 998 (145hp/94 octane pump gas on Doug 
> Lofgreen's dyno, 80ftlbs torque, but a much more linear curve, all at 
> 998cc, of course). Rides like a champ. Then again, that's just a slightly 
> upgraded 998 chassis, can't wait to ride a 1098 on track in direct 
> comparison...
>
>  Cheers
>
>  Rainer
>
>
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