1098s

[Kham]

this 1098s is really very beautiful. can't wait to test ride as soon as the owner is done with breakin.

[bobr]

We had the Ducati Rep. stop by the shop with one last week. I was to busy at the counter to test ride it......I'll tell you one thing.....It's eye candy!

[ahtune69]

I want one of those, sweet looking bike. How does it compare to ur kawi zx 10

[R-S-V]

yeah Kham, tell us how you think it compares to the zx10.

[ZX-12R]

yeah Kham, tell us how you think it compares to the zx10.

My guess is it handles great but just isn't as strong.

[Kham]

yeah Kham, tell us how you think it compares to the zx10.

try on for size - it fits me. height is about the same. seat is on the hard side. the position aggressiveness is about the same as zx10. the spring feels stiff with few mm left to unwind compare to 1000rr... loved it but for $20k... damn! can't wait for the test ride.

[Degsy]

I'll spank it all day on my 999s.

999 is the last of the real Ducatis.

[Degsy]

yeah Kham, tell us how you think it compares to the zx10.

1098 is an apple
ZX10 is an orange.



ZX10 will kick it's ass all day in a straight line, total power, etc.

1098 will beat the ZX10 around a track though. (with the right rider)

[stoinkythepig]

Anybody else read the latest Cycle World? They posted some impressive 1/4 mile times (high 9s) and 0-60 numbers (<2.6 seconds) for the 1098. I think it would be closer to the 10R in a straight line than previously thought. That said, with an as tested price of $22,700 it ought to be impressive.

Gorgeous bike.

[Kham]

I'll spank it all day on my 999s.

999 is the last of the real Ducatis.

the 1098s already beat the 999s by 99s(1098s - 999s = 99s) without doing anything.

rear tire size is 190/55 Pirelli something stock. why do they choose Pirelli? must be good tire.

[publicon]

i own a 1098s. can't say whether it would nip a 999, but it has completely reinvigorated my street riding. after being on the track for 2 years (636) i thought the street was dead to me. but the duc is stunning, and the power is everywhere. a totally visceral experience. i've never loved a machine before. now i'm hooked.

[elwood206]

I'll spank it all day on my 999s.

999 is the last of the real Ducatis.

First off, I dont know anything firsthand about ducati or V-twin sport bikes, so I'm not trying to be sarcastic, but why do you consider the 999's to be the last "real" ducs?

[R-S-V]

I like to know as well. This is the first time I see someone refer the 1098 as not a real ducati, can you elaborate?

[Degsy]

GOTCHA!!

I'm just fucking with you guys. Took AGES for someone to take the bait.

[elwood206]

Dammit!
and I thought I was going to get a good excuse to hate something new that I cant afford!

[KillBill]

I just watched this and just had to dry the drool off my keypad



YouTube - Ducati 1098 Dyno

[Degsy]

Dammit!
and I thought I was going to get a good excuse to hate something new that I cant afford!

Nope! The 1098s is a beautiful bike.

What i will say is this: Ducatis are notoriously bad handlers right out of the box. I have a TON of suspension work and geometry work into mine and I have just got to the point where i feel it is as good as I can get it (almost, I need some 27mm offset triples). That said, I can probably get my 999S around a track quicker than i could get a stock 1098S around the same track.
derek

[GMAN226]

Nope! The 1098s is a beautiful bike.

What i will say is this: Ducatis are notoriously bad handlers right out of the box. I have a TON of suspension work and geometry work into mine and I have just got to the point where i feel it is as good as I can get it (almost, I need some 27mm offset triples). That said, I can probably get my 999S around a track quicker than i could get a stock 1098S around the same track.
derek

I don't know I saw one at the track this weekend and he was going pretty good with nothing done to it..

G-man

[Degsy]

I don't know I saw one at the track this weekend and he was going pretty good with nothing done to it..

G-man

Having never ridden one, I can't say for sure. I did say me riding both bikes, not someone else :-)

degs

[Paul_E_D]

I thought your 999 handled great right out of the box. I was suprised how flickable it was cause the 916 generation bikes just didn't want to turn at all!

I think the 1098 is a new breed of Duc for sure. One that has up to the minute tech on it...

[akira700]

Paul,

Do you mean its got a tech that follows you around
at all minutes of the day ready for those Italian Parts to
fail ? ;-)

Did you know what FIAT means ?

Fix It Again, eh Tony ?

FYI Motor Cyclist in latest issue had a good article
that compared the 999 to the 1098.
To summerize the 999 out of the box handles better
than the 1098, so 999 lap times were marginally better
than the 1098

[Kham]

I think the 1098 is a new breed of Duc for sure. One that has up to the minute tech on it...

the carbon fiber parts?

those OHLINS looks too expensive. the guy said front and rear cost about $4000 alone. damn! was he bullshit?

[akira700]

This whole thread deserves to start with a little bit
better photograph ! Kham what's up with your
cell phone lens !

[old timer]

Beautiful bike , just like the MV's , but overpriced...

IMHO...

[Kham]

This whole thread deserves to start with a little bit
better photograph ! Kham what's up with your
cell phone lens !

man i can't even afford decent cam phone. my contract just ended. new phone coming up. is T-mobile alright? they don't have roll over minutes dont they?