Supermotos

2016Terra Modena 198

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The 2016 Terra Modena 198 is a supermoto for riders who want agile, lively handling on city streets. Its 450cc liquid-cooled single keeps things simple and dependable, with an 890 mm seat, a 120 kg dry weight and an 8.5-litre tank.

Capacity: 449.6 ccm
Engine: Single, four-stroke
Gearbox: 6-speed
Dry weight: 120.0 kg
Seat height: 890 mm
Power: 45.0 HP (33.1 kW)

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What’s new for the 2016 Terra Modena 198

vs the 2015

Spec	2015	2016
Front brakes	Single disc	Single disc. Floating disk and caliper radial mounted with 4 pistons
Rear brakes	Single disc	Single disc. Fixed disc and floating caliper with 1 piston

Other years 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016

How it rides

Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested

Off-road & trail15%

Cornering96%

City riding40%

Daily riding30%

Touring20%

Two-up10%

Track92%

Best for: Built for nimble road riding and tight urban streets, combining dirt-bike agility with road tyres.
Built for: A supermoto from Terra Modena with a 450cc engine; its character is versatile and engaging.
Not ideal for: Not for long-distance touring or carrying a passenger in comfort.

Scores are derived from the spec sheet using the same model across every bike, so they compare like for like.

Will it fit you?

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Units

At 890mm, a rider of 175cm with a 79cm (estimated) inseam will not reach the ground comfortably on the 2016 Terra Modena 198, with a relaxed knee angle of around 140 degrees and a forward-leaning riding position.

Assumes about 30mm of suspension sag once seated. This is an approximation from category-typical geometry, not a measurement of this bike or of you - sit on one before you buy.

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Full specifications

Engine

Capacity: 449.6 ccm
Power: 45.0 HP (33.1 kW)
Engine type: Single, four-stroke
Power/weight ratio: 0.3750 HP/kg (dry)
Bore x stroke: 98.0 x 59.6 mm
Cooling system: Liquid
Fuel system: Injection
Starting: Electric & kick
Ignition: Digital
Valves per cylinder: 4
Lubrication system: Separate lubrication system with one pressure pump and two scavenge pumps
Torque: Not on record - add it

Transmission

Gearbox: 6-speed
Transmission type: Manual
Final drive: Chain
Clutch: Surflex anti-hop clutch, with ergal cover; wet, multiple hydraulically operated plates.

Dimensions & weight

Overall length: 2150 mm
Overall width: 830 mm
Overall height: 1185 mm
Seat height: 890 mm
Dry weight: 120.0 kg
Fuel capacity: 8.50 litres
Ground clearance: 260 mm
Reserve fuel capacity: 1.00 litres

Chassis & suspension

Frame: Aluminium alloy Alsi 9 double bean main frame with a twin under mount.
Front suspension: Ohlins upside-down front suspension fork with 46 mm diameter rods and adjustable compression, rebound and pre-stressing
Rear suspension: Rear swinging fork and Ohlins DPS 46 mm single shock absorber fitted with inert gas cartridge and separator piston.
Rake (fork angle): 26.0°

Brakes & wheels

Front brakes: Single disc. Floating disk and caliper radial mounted with 4 pistons
Front brakes diameter: 320 mm
Rear brakes: Single disc. Fixed disc and floating caliper with 1 piston
Rear brakes diameter: 220 mm
Front tyre: 120/70-ZR17
Rear tyre: 160/60-ZR17

Other

Color options: Grey/black
Comments: Italian made bike. The name 198 is used beacuse it is has 1 cylinder engine with 98 mm bore.

Compiled from manufacturer documentation and user contributions, corrected on an ongoing basis. Spotted something wrong? Tell us.

What changed, year to year

Differences highlighted

Specification	2011	2012	2014	2015	2016
Capacity	450 cc	450 cc	450 cc	450 cc	450 cc
Dry weight	120 kg	120 kg	120 kg	120 kg	120 kg
Seat height	890 mm	890 mm	890 mm	890 mm	890 mm
Fuel capacity	8.5 L	8.5 L	8.5 L	8.5 L	8.5 L