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1098 2007 - Wet

Tuned for Circuito del Jarama - adds: asphalt, tight, technical

Ducati 1098 2007 - 75 kg, Intermediate, Neutral, Wet - Circuito del Jarama

Set this first

Most important change

Fork: Spring rate

Stock value
9.8 N/mm
Recommended
9.6 N/mm
Change
0.2 N/mm less than stock

Reason: condition Wet - Circuito del Jarama

How to test it: Change Spring rate only, nothing else. Then ride the same section or the same number of laps as before and watch whether exactly the behaviour that bothers you changes. If it gets worse or less settled, put the value back.

Key values

14 confirmed settings available.

Source

Released reference setup, confirmed by an expert · Well documented

Referenced (not linked):
  • Ducati 1098/1098S Owner's Manual 2007/08 (suspension p.55-59, tyres p.88, transmission p.103) + Workshop Manual MY2007 ed.00 sect. C1.1 - base-model Showa values (NOT 1098 S Ohlins) (2007)

Last reviewed: 30 Jul 2026

All recommended changes

In order, biggest deviation from the stock value first. Take them one at a time.

  1. Fork: Spring rate0.2 N/mm less than stock

    9.8 N/mm9.6 N/mm

    Reason: condition Wet - Circuito del Jarama

    How to test it

    Change Spring rate only, nothing else. Then ride the same section or the same number of laps as before and watch whether exactly the behaviour that bothers you changes. If it gets worse or less settled, put the value back.

All technical values

Complete settings, technical data, components, gearing and geometry - including the adjusters that exist on the bike but do not carry a confirmed value yet.

14 confirmed values
BrakeBrembo Radial Monobloc 4-Piston Caliper
ChainOEM Chain
Chain length98 linksverified
ChassisOEM Tubular Steel Trellis Frame (1098)
ClutchOEM Wet Slipper Clutch
ECUOEM Engine Management
ForkShowa 43 mm Inverted Cartridge Fork
Compressionturns out from fully closed (Showa bottom adjuster; manual: 3/4 turn)0.75 turnsverified
Oil heightfork oil QUANTITY per leg in cc/ml (workshop manual C1.1: oil charge 439 cc per leg - Ducati publishes volume, not mm level); unit pinned to ml via per-bike override 2026-07-10439 mlverified
Preloadmm of exposed preload-adjuster thread (dimension A, 22 mm hex) = 9 mm actual spring preload; unit pinned to mm via per-bike override18 mmverified
ReboundCLICKS out from fully closed (factory specifies clicks for the top rebound screw; unit pinned to clicks via per-bike override 2026-07-10)12 clicksverified
Spring rate9.6 N/mm -0.2computed
HandlebarOEM Handlebar
ShockShowa Unit Pro-Link Monoshock
Sagloaded, rider in gear30 mmOEM
Compressionturns out from fully closed2 turnsverified
Preloadspring compressed 28 mm from free length (ring nuts)28 mmverified
Reboundturns out from fully closed (Showa shock adjusts in turns)2 turnsverified
SwingarmOEM Aluminium Swingarm
TirePirelli Diablo Corsa III
Front tire pressure2.1 bar (30.46 psi)verified
Rear tire pressure2.2 bar (31.91 psi)verified
TransmissionOEM Final Drive
Front sprocket15 teethverified
Rear sprocket38 teethverified

After the ride

Tested a change? Record what happened. LAISA stores it against this bike and this condition. The recommendation above does not adapt to it automatically yet.

About this baseline

For a 75 kg Intermediate rider with a Neutral style, the Wet baseline for the Ducati 1098 2007 at Circuito del Jarama shifts one of 14 computed settings away from the OEM standard. The biggest shifts: Spring rate 9.6 N/mm (-0,2 vs OEM). Values come from OEM defaults, your rider and condition factors and 12 verified reference setups.

Value provenance: OEM = manufacturer specification · verified = confirmed by an expert · reviewed = editorially reviewed reference · community = confirmed by the community (median of at least three public setups) · computed = automatically derived by the LAISA engine. Automatically extracted and unconfirmed values never appear on public pages.

No public community setups yet for this bike and condition.

Doesn't feel right on track?

Pick the symptom and we'll show the likely setup causes - and whether it is really a technique thing.

Troubleshoot a handling problem
Riding technique
Body position: hanging off and getting your knee down - body-positionLoose arms, progressive throttle on corner exit - throttleTrail braking to the apex - braking

Matching protective gear

The right setup is half the job - the other half is protective gear matched to the discipline and conditions.

NEXX X.R3R PRO FIM EVO Integralhelm
HelmetFits the discipline
NEXX X.R3R PRO FIM EVO Integralhelm
FIM
Alpinestars Brass Light Handschuhe Black
GlovesFits the discipline
Alpinestars Brass Light Handschuhe Black
CE
Alpinestars SMX-1 R V2 Belüftete Stiefel Black
BootsFits the discipline
Alpinestars SMX-1 R V2 Belüftete Stiefel Black
EN 13634CE

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Gear for these conditions

Frequently asked questions

What is a good Wet setup for the Ducati 1098 2007?

For a 75 kg Intermediate rider with a Neutral style, the Wet baseline for the Ducati 1098 2007 at Circuito del Jarama shifts one of 14 computed settings away from the OEM standard. The biggest shifts: Spring rate 9.6 N/mm (-0,2 vs OEM).

How much race sag for the Ducati 1098 2007?

As a starting point, 30 mm of race sag at 75 kg rider weight. Measure with a helper and set it via spring preload.

What tire pressure for the Ducati 1098 2007 in Wet conditions?

As a starting point: 2.1 bar front, 2.2 bar rear - computed for a 75 kg Intermediate rider. Check cold and adjust in small steps by feel.

What gearing (sprockets) does the Ducati 1098 2007 run?

As a starting point, 15 teeth front / 38 teeth rear. For more acceleration go larger at the rear (or smaller at the front); for more top speed, the reverse.

Are these values safe to ride?

Baseline values are starting points generated from OEM defaults, rider weight, skill, style and conditions - not safety guarantees. Verify on the bike, adjust step by step and ride within your limits.

Baseline values are starting points generated from OEM defaults, rider weight, skill, style, and condition - or lifted from an expert/verified setup where one exists (see the provenance badge). They are not safety guarantees. Verify on the bike and ride within your limits.