Video: Ducati launch 1098 R World Superbike homologation motorcycle

Ducati has launched the long awaited R version of the 1098 at the World Ducati Week in Misano.

The bike is launched following the recent change of World Superbike rules to allow 1200cc twin-cylinder motorcycles to compete against the 1000cc fours.

Watch the video of the unveiling of the Ducati 1098 R below and see the bike in action for the first time on footage sent back live from the circuit.

More details of the bike will follow soon.