Ducati 1198 and 1198S reviewNiall brushes elbows with Troy Bayliss at the launch of Ducati’s new big-bore superbike. It’s a monster machine that will put hairs on the inside of your eyelids, let alone your chest... Niall Mackenzie Updated: 10 May 2024 Share BrandDucati Tags:test1198srideSuper NakedDucatiWorldSBK1200ccNiall MackenzieOli Bayliss Previous Article Honda CB1000R UK road test review Next Article 2009 Yamaha R1 - Niall Mackenzie's big bang launch review Related Articles General Norton’s Manx R has just become the first combustion-engined production bike to win an IDEA Award Viral Richard Hammond pits the ZXMoto 820RR against Ducati Panigale V2 power General 1-2-1 coaching is now available with Ducati’s Desmo450 EDS General Ducati and Suzuki to headline the 2026 Barber Vintage Festival General 12 classic motorcycles are heading to MCL26 as part of a new feature MotoGP Ex-F1 team principal makes intriguing 850cc MotoGP observationLatest Reviews Motorbike Honda CB1000F review: Honda’s most convincing retro bike yet 20/08/26 Gear Akaso 360 review: Is it a rival for the Insta360? 30/06/26 Motorbike Still naughty by nature, or has the 790 Duke grown up? 22/06/26 Motorbike Suzuki's SV650 finally gets the update it deserved 22/06/26 Gear Alpinestars Tech-Air 5 Plasma review: the best plug-n-play motorcycle airbag solution? 13/06/26Sign up for The Visordown NewsletterYour information will be used in accordance with our Privacy Policy. Leave this field blank More Reviews Gear Oxford's £340 adventure suit has become my go-to kit in 30°C heat 09/06/26 Gear Three boots in one: Eleveit X Privilege E-Dry Enduro review 08/06/26 Road Test This Chinese bike is super cheap; is it worth it? 08/06/26 Motorbike CFMoto 1000MT-X review: More than just a budget ADV? 01/06/26 First Ride You can’t afford not to buy Hero’s new dual sport 23/05/26