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#BS-2009-DUC109-37F32009 Ducati 1098r
Based on reports from 3 owners and 4 recalls for this exact model.
Preliminary Verdict
Proceed with Caution
Based on 3 complaints, 0 crashes, 3 fires, and 4 recalls.
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Mechanic Inspection Checklist
1 owners reported stability control issues — failures commonly reported around 21K miles.
30,000-Mile Cost Projection
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Top cost driver: Stability Control (1 reports).
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2009 Ducati 1098r: Known Issues & Problem Areas
Stability Control Issues
Stability Control complaints account for 33% of all reports filed for the 2009 Ducati 1098r, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 20,648 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 21K-mile mark.
Electrical Issues
Electrical complaints account for 33% of all reports filed for the 2009 Ducati 1098r, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to electrical-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.
Lights Issues
Lights complaints account for 33% of all reports filed for the 2009 Ducati 1098r, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to lights-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.
Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.



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Recall History (4 recalls)
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
DUCATI IS RECALLING 7,130 MY 2007-2008 1098, 1098S, 1098 TRICOLORE, 1098R, AND MY 2008-2009 848 MOTORCYCLES. THE MOTORCYCLE CHARGING SYSTEM MAY BE ADVERSELY AFFECTED BY ENGINE HEAT AND STOP OPERATING. THIS RESULTS IN DAMAGE TO THE VOLTAGE REGULATOR AND ENSUING BATTERY DISCHARGE.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY
DUCATI IS RECALLING 1,549 MY 2009 1198, 1198 S, 1098 R, 848 AND MY 2010 F1098 STREETFIGHTER AND STREETFIGHTER S MOTORCYCLES. THESE MOTORCYCLES MAY EXPERIENCE FUEL LEAKAGE FROM THE FUEL LINE AT THE FUEL INJECTOR CONNECTION. THE PLASTIC FITTING BETWEEN FUEL INJECTOR AND HOSE CAN WARP OR BREAK WHICH COULD POSSIBLY RESULT IN A POTENTIAL HAZARD TO THE RIDER AND POSSIBLE DAMAGE TO THE MOTORCYCLE.
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
DUCATI IS RECALLING 732 MODEL YEAR 2009 1198 S, 1098 R, AND F1098 S STREETFIGHTER MOTORCYCLES. THE RIGHT FORK MAY HAVE POSSIBLE CRACKING A DEFORMATION AT THE RIGHT-HAND SIDE FORK BOTTOM WHEEL AXLE PINCH BOLT AREA.
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
DUCATI IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2009-2010 MOTORCYCLES. THE FUEL HOSE MAY BECOME DISCONNECTED FROM THE FUEL PUMP WHICH COULD RESULT IN ENGINE STALLING AND A FUEL LEAK.
Recall severity analysis & seller scripts
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NHTSA Complaints
Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 3 records for this vehicle.
NHTSA Recalls
Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 4 recalls found for this vehicle.
Repair Cost Data
Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.
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