That's 145hp on a stock 1098S with 20 miles of break-in and running VP U4. Stock with pump gas it put down 139hp. That's pretty good numbers for a twin.
Check this out a bit more:
Hordpower :: Ducati 1098S
Look at the 999 / 1098 comparison. The 999 had aftermarket pipes and was putting out 10hp less with a shitty power curve. The 1098's curve is much smoother and producing more HP.
Hordpower :: Ducati 1098S :: 1098vs999
1098 vs RC51 SP2... 17 more HP for the 1098!
Hordpower :: Ducati 1098S :: 1098vsRC51
A CBR1000RR with slip-on and PC3 was putting down 152.
Hordpower :: 4-cylinders and Cruisers, Oh My! :: CBR1000RR
Overall bottom line is if JD says he's impressed with the 1098's juice.. I am too. JD is a hell of a engine builder. Spend some time poking around his galleries and dyno charts.. lot of neat stuff
HPR - Hordpower, Art of Twins Not to mention the weight savings and handling the 1098.. that bike is going to scream. 5.. FIVE of them racing at Loudon this year, I can't friggin wait to see them in action. Not to mention Jeff and Eric are going to have one for Penguin..