AI DamageDucati 1098: problems, complaints, bulletins
Summary for the Ducati 1098 across 2 model years: 17 owner complaints and 0 NHTSA service bulletins, plus repair videos. Pick a year for details.
Model years
What fails most often
- 1 Fuel system 53% of all complaints
- 2 Engine and cooling 41% of all complaints
- 3 Powertrain 12% of all complaints
- 4 Fuel/propulsion system 6% of all complaints
- Fuel system: 9 complaints (53% of all).
- Engine and cooling: 7 complaints (41% of all).
- Powertrain: 2 complaints (12% of all).
- Fuel/propulsion system: 1 complaints (6% of all).
Symptoms owners describe
How many of the 17 NHTSA complaints mention each symptom (automatic count from complaint text; one complaint can mention several).
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel system | 9 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine and cooling | 7 | 0 | 0 |
| Powertrain | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 1 | 0 | 0 |
What owners report
Short excerpts of NHTSA complaints in the original wording. These are owner statements not verified by NHTSA; personal data removed.
The gas tank on my 2007, ducati 1098 motorcycle cannot be secured to the bracket located on the frame of the motorcycle. The gas tank on this model motorcycle is made of plastic and expands due to the ethanol in the fuel. This makes the motorcycle unsafe to ride.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 ducati 1098 motorcycle. The contact stated that the fuel tank swelled to more than three quarters its normal size. This failure caused fuel to leak out of the fuel tank. The contact believed the failure was caused by the ethanol used in gasoline.
On most ducati motorcycles with a plastic fuel tank, the tank has been known and does indeed deform. It is said to affect motorcycles built as far back as they have used a plastic tank. It is said it is because of the ethanol in fuel sold here in the states, but now it is starting to happen in europe as well.
Possibility of rupture or fuel leaks post deformation exists, manufacturer's replacement tanks are made of the same material as the original, thus perpetuating the hazard.
I have complained to my local dealership that has serviced the bike since I purchased it new and to ducati usa about stalling issue and they act like there was nothing wrong with my bike and I am imaging there being a problem. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
Stalled while driving and would not start. Dealer found high pressure fuel hose in tank disconnected, dealer replaced fuel line.
When owners complained
NHTSA complaints by filing year. The peak shows at what age the problems show up most.
What to check before buying
- Fuel system. Fuel smell, leaks, rough running, fuel-system codes.
- Engine and cooling. Radiator and fan after a frontal hit, coolant level and condition, overheating.
- Powertrain. Shift quality under load, harsh shifts, transmission codes, CV joints.
- Fuel/propulsion system. Fuel smell, leaks, rough running, fuel-system codes.
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Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-05.