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  		   Posted 2/25/2008 12:06 PM (GMT -8)    Quote This PostAlert An Admin About This Post.
Ducati's latest Superbike aims for supremacy in the racing world, we test the 1098R's prowess at Barber Motorsports Park. Check out MotorcycleUSA's 2008 Ducati 1098R - First Ride.
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40 thousand dollars! Wow, I'm sure it's worth every penny, but man, that sucks for the average Joe. However, for just 1/4 the price, you have your choice of 4 other superbikes that are nearly as good.
 
Ducati, as far as I know, you're still way outclassed when it comes to making a bike that is equal to one of the Japanese four in terms of performance and price. Still one hell of a nice bike, makes me proud to be part Italian.
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I'm impressed with the fact that Bmadson seemed rather nonchalant about the test; either you're a truly great rider, or that TC makes a decent rider a track god...which leaves me to say that TC on this kind of bike should not be on the street.

TC on BMW's, evidently, is already available in Europe...but that's a whole different kettle of fish.

I mean, we've all had that "oh, oh, I'm into this corner too hot" moments...with the TC, on the street, sounds like you could "oh, oh" yourself beyond the point of any hope of salvation.

The euro reports, however, on TC on BMW's has indeed been very favorable as it applies to use in the rain so I may just be "all wet" and this is the next big thing that can't be stopped.

Or perhaps it's just that I bought an ABS F800 which had an "ABS brain fart;" scared me enough I was willing to swallow a $3000 "hit" just to get the same bike without ABS.
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  		   Posted 2/25/2008 3:03 PM (GMT -8)    Quote This PostAlert An Admin About This Post.
nice write up!
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Actually, GAJ, Ken penned the 1098R article I just linked it to the forum. He's on the road right now doing some Superbike testing, so hopefully he can answer your comments soon.
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Nice job Ken. I WANT ONE!
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Ok, cool. Now just do a comparo with the Desmocideci and see if the $72K bike really is better than the $40K bike...
;)

To put the value of the 1098R in context, there are a whole bunch of 'custom' bike builders welding together steel pipe and slapping in S&S crate motors that are asking more $$ for their junk.
I just wonder why the Japanese mfgs do not follow Ducati's lead, and sell limited production number uber superbikes. Something like the old RC45, but with performance..

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Desmolicious said...
I just wonder why the Japanese mfgs do not follow Ducati's lead, and sell limited production number uber superbikes.
yamaha did that with their r1 a couple of years ago but it didn't sell well from what i remembered...and i can see why too.  there were only 500 limited r1 made for the u.s. and was going for 18k while the base r1 was 11k.  the difference between the two bikes didn't equate to 7k so that's probably the main reason why it didn't sell...me personally, i would rather have the base r1 and save 7 grand too because the looks and performance were close to enough and on public streets it wouldn't matter much. 
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Nah, that R1 sold out before it hit the dealerships. But, if I recall correctly, the only mods were a fancy paint job and the suspension pieces. The suspension was excellent, but it did not take it far enough as anyone could have built that bike just by adding suspension.
No, I'm talking about super high end sport bikes, like roadgoing versions of their GP and WSB bikes. Like what Ducati is doing.

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Desmo,

I don't know about the rest of the country, but two dealers in my area had those R1s on the floor forever. One had it on the floor for over a year and finally gave it away (not literally) cause no other dealer wanted it either.

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  		   Posted 2/26/2008 7:48 AM (GMT -8)    Quote This PostAlert An Admin About This Post.
So...how 'bout that 1098R?

Fire it up Holmes!

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Flick, in CA they were sold out before they saw the showroom floor.

Kenny, how 'bout that Doo-car-teee?! Dang-a-lang-a-ding-dong!

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  		   Posted 2/26/2008 2:50 PM (GMT -8)    Quote This PostAlert An Admin About This Post.
At least Ken got to ride one, After Ducati's 1098 domination of the season opener World Super Bike race at Losail, Rotsa ruck anyone else even getting on the list far enough to buy one lol  (if they aren't there already)
 
I wonder how many riders will find the right (one out of eight choices) TC setting?  In a constantly changing world?  (but why should I give a rip?) I'll just hope to hope to see the bike show up, and riden by someone that isn't to anal to talk to lol

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Just think what the Japanese could do if they put that much money in a bike. Also why don't we Americans have something that at least is mentioned as competative. Even Buell has a foreign motor.

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  		   Posted 2/27/2008 10:45 AM (GMT -8)    Quote This PostAlert An Admin About This Post.
just my take but I think this is the most desirable bike Ducati makes, I'd rather have it than the D16.

The 1098R is pure, its sole purpose is to win championships. The D16 seems more like a blinged-out gimmick to extract money from yuppies
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TTT said...
just my take but I think this is the most desirable bike Ducati makes, I'd rather have it than the D16.

The 1098R is pure, its sole purpose is to win championships. The D16 seems more like a blinged-out gimmick to extract money from yuppies
Both are incredible machines.  Ducati had the gonads to deliver both bikes, and they aren't just faint replicas but quite close to what is raced.  Kudos to Bologna for making these options available, even if they are espensive.  More than a few reviewers have noted the same.  It's curious how some wouldn't blink at all buying a $40K SUV, but blanch at the thought of spending the same for a 1098R.  Give me the 1098R any day. 
 
BTW, if you think the Desmosedici is nothing but a blinged out gimmick, you are aren't paying attention to Desmo reviews.  Every one notes it is basically a MotoGP bike.  The real McCoy.  Just one of the many: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NoHajCCvlp4
 
 
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  		   Posted 2/28/2008 9:31 AM (GMT -8)    Quote This PostAlert An Admin About This Post.
sfarson said...
TTT said...
just my take but I think this is the most desirable bike Ducati makes, I'd rather have it than the D16.

The 1098R is pure, its sole purpose is to win championships. The D16 seems more like a blinged-out gimmick to extract money from yuppies
Both are incredible machines.  Ducati had the gonads to deliver both bikes, and they aren't just faint replicas but quite close to what is raced.  Kudos to Bologna for making these options available, even if they are espensive.  More than a few reviewers have noted the same.  It's curious how some wouldn't blink at all buying a $40K SUV, but blanch at the thought of spending the same for a 1098R.  Give me the 1098R any day. 
 
BTW, if you think the Desmosedici is nothing but a blinged out gimmick, you are aren't paying attention to Desmo reviews.  Every one notes it is basically a MotoGP bike.  The real McCoy.  Just one of the many: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NoHajCCvlp4
 
 
I'm not saying it's not a fast bike, it's the fastest street legal bike yet made..  It's a great technology demonstration platform and a brand flagship, etc etc but not racing it makes it (for a Ducati) kind of like a gelding in a stud farm.
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sfarson said...
It's curious how some wouldn't blink at all buying a $40K SUV, but blanch at the thought of spending the same for a 1098R.
Give me the 1098R any day.


If you find somebody giving them away, I want one too! :-) Or maybe I want two, too!

I imagine the problem with the price is that if your wife found out you spent $40k on a bike, you would sleep on the couch forever, but if you spend $40k on an SUV, she won't think twice about it! :p
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  		   Posted 2/28/2008 11:39 PM (GMT -8)    Quote This PostAlert An Admin About This Post.
TTT said...
 
You did note "The D16 seems more like a blinged-out gimmick..." and this is not accurate.
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sockjohn said...
sfarson said...
It's curious how some wouldn't blink at all buying a $40K SUV, but blanch at the thought of spending the same for a 1098R.
Give me the 1098R any day.


If you find somebody giving them away, I want one too! :-) Or maybe I want two, too!

I imagine the problem with the price is that if your wife found out you spent $40k on a bike, you would sleep on the couch forever, but if you spend $40k on an SUV, she won't think twice about it! :p
If she had her own wheels she might let you still snuggle under the covers.  smile
 
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TTT said...
  It's a great technology demonstration platform and a brand flagship, etc etc but not racing it makes it (for a Ducati) kind of like a gelding in a stud farm.
 Ducati did race it.  It was Loris Capirossi's ride until the rules were changed reducing engine size to 800cc.

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  		   Posted 2/29/2008 12:58 PM (GMT -8)    Quote This PostAlert An Admin About This Post.
I'm in complete lust for one of these. Wonder what it would be like to be the world's only divorced, homeless guy that rides a 1098R?
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  		   Posted 3/1/2008 11:20 AM (GMT -8)    Quote This PostAlert An Admin About This Post.
What would your GIXXR say?

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Can confirm it is the state of the art.  From last Saturday before it was taken outside, and taken home.  Nimble, fast revving, but admittedly, little opportunity to explore its power boundaries with weather and break-in placing limits.

 

 

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Zowie I like that cool

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