dukeboy749r Posted December 8, 2006 Report Share Posted December 8, 2006 Phew - and there was me thinking I didn't liek the bike but had managed to delete that particular post! I have been trying to look at the Ducati Sporting Club's website for a few days now, but it is down, any one else tried and had better luck? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cris Posted December 9, 2006 Report Share Posted December 9, 2006 This might interest you: Hi Guys I'm out in South Africa on the launch of the Ducati 1098 at Kyalami and I must say that I'm in love. It's much lighter (claimed 173kg) and more powerful (claimed crank 160bhp) than the 999 and it absoutely destroys the fast corners that dominate Kyalami. The steering is so precise and accurate and the stock Showa suspension gives loads of feedback, even if it can get a bit flighty. Best of all are the brakes though - it is the first production bike to use monobloc calipers and the stopping power is astounding - my arms are so tired now that I'm having trouble typing. It also looks pretty cool in the flesh - I reckon it is one of the best-looking Ducatis for a while. As for the motor, Ducati decided to launch the bike 5000 feet above sea level, which is sapping upto 20 bhp from peak power and gives it a limp midrange too, but if Ducati aren't lying it should be an absolute tool. They claim it is as fast in a straight line as a GSX-R1000. Not sure it will be, but I've got it on good authority that it'll do 145bhp at the wheel. FROM A TWIN... Also had a go on the 'S' version with Ohlins and the Ducati Performance kit on it. Sublime. Bayliss managed to lap this bike just five seconds slower than his fastest lap when he raced here in WSB, and he was lapping it faster than the SA Superbikes were at their last race. Has anyone got any questions they want answering about the bike? I'm writing the launch report at the moment so I'll try and answer any Qs. I'll try and post some pics in the morning too. Cheers Matt, Features Ed, PB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dukeboy749r Posted December 9, 2006 Report Share Posted December 9, 2006 Cris Outstanding!! Thanks for the write-up. What is the bike like physically, smaller than the 999 / 749 or same size? And the mirrors, always was a bane when riding my 749r, and always a bit of a weak spot on Ducatis. Not that you rave about rear views, but they do have a role to play on the road...! Cheers John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SneakyMcC Posted December 9, 2006 Report Share Posted December 9, 2006 Does Cris = Matt, Features Ed, PB? Thats you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dukeboy749r Posted December 10, 2006 Report Share Posted December 10, 2006 Seven more posts then we need to lock this thread....!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cris Posted December 10, 2006 Report Share Posted December 10, 2006 [ QUOTE ] Does Cris = Matt, Features Ed, PB? Thats you? [/ QUOTE ] Erm no, my name's Cris and I don't get to travel the world testing the latest bikes. More the pity. I do however read other forums.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SneakyMcC Posted December 10, 2006 Report Share Posted December 10, 2006 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SneakyMcC Posted December 12, 2006 Report Share Posted December 12, 2006 [ QUOTE ] For the Duke lovers out there; [/ QUOTE ] Linky Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dukeboy749r Posted December 12, 2006 Report Share Posted December 12, 2006 WHOAAA baby!!! Nice one! But if I got an 1098, I would swop the exhaust unit for one of a 999 - much more in keeping with the styling I think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DukeDesmo Posted December 23, 2006 Author Report Share Posted December 23, 2006 On the Dyno; http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zzDHXJeS95c Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dukeboy749r Posted December 23, 2006 Report Share Posted December 23, 2006 It's going be a monster bike, and apparently, Ducati have forward sold their 2007 allocation! (MCN news item, this week!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avus_Bub Posted December 23, 2006 Report Share Posted December 23, 2006 [ QUOTE ] WHOAAA baby!!! Nice one! But if I got an 1098, I would swop the exhaust unit for one of a 999 - much more in keeping with the styling I think. [/ QUOTE ] Oooh No! The 999's exhaust always reminded me of a Kellogs cornflake packet painted silver! The 1098 is just right as it is. The 1098 S makes me want toilet!!!!! BUB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DukeDesmo Posted January 13, 2007 Author Report Share Posted January 13, 2007 How about this for a sound?........ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dukeboy749r Posted January 15, 2007 Report Share Posted January 15, 2007 Saw it in the flesh Sat, got to admit, the whole bike comes together well, although I would still like to see what a 999 Leo Vince, or Termigioni looked like on it. But the overall packagae is as sweet as... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whisky Posted January 16, 2007 Report Share Posted January 16, 2007 Had a go on my mates the other day, its awesome! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ryancpetersuk Posted January 16, 2007 Report Share Posted January 16, 2007 i can see a hint of Jap styling though!! zx10/blade front end???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avus_Bub Posted January 16, 2007 Report Share Posted January 16, 2007 [ QUOTE ] i can see a hint of Jap styling though!! zx10/blade front end???? [/ QUOTE ] Yeah, the 'cooking' 1098 uses Showa suspension........... I think that's the Jap' styling bit BUB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avus_Bub Posted January 16, 2007 Report Share Posted January 16, 2007 [ QUOTE ] Had a go on my mates the other day, its awesome! [/ QUOTE ] Is that all you've got to say?!!! It must've made the '6 feel like a torque-less blank (ok it is a torque-less blank but you know what I mean ) I sat on one at P&H in Crawley and it's quite high but overall small. Stunning in the flesh too. I'll take 3. One for the road, one for the track and one for the front room! Can't wait for a demo........ BUB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whisky Posted January 17, 2007 Report Share Posted January 17, 2007 What can I say, they're in another league. He's got carbon termis with the baffle removed - Sounds like a spitfire! I only took it out nervously for 20 mins, too scared I'd bin it. He's still running it in so took it easy, but it felt like it'd just go and go and go... Those dealer stickers look shite! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee_ Posted January 17, 2007 Report Share Posted January 17, 2007 Not sure if any of you have seen this yet but, (copied from another site.) Yesterday, the UK's weekly Motorcycle News paper invited a number of Ducati 916/996/998 and 999 owners to test ride the brand new Ducati 1098 for a comparison article. The offer was extended to members of the UK's Ducati Sporting Club. As luck would have it, all was going well for about the first hour, until a small lowside incident resulted in a crash damaged 1098! Read more about the invite from MCN and the incident itself over at the Ducati Sporting club website. And here's what could be the first crashed Ducati 1098 now looks like....." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avus_Bub Posted January 17, 2007 Report Share Posted January 17, 2007 [ QUOTE ] He's got carbon termis with the baffle removed - Sounds like a spitfire! [/ QUOTE ] Hmmmmm, that reminds me my Leo's could do with repacking........ [ QUOTE ] Those dealer stickers look shite! [/ QUOTE ] Not exactly subtle are they? Still I don't care as long as I get a go!! BUB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avus_Bub Posted January 17, 2007 Report Share Posted January 17, 2007 [ QUOTE ] Yesterday, the UK's weekly Motorcycle News paper invited a number of Ducati 916/996/998 and 999 owners to test ride the brand new Ducati 1098 for a comparison article. The offer was extended to members of the UK's Ducati Sporting Club. As luck would have it, all was going well for about the first hour, until a small lowside incident resulted in a crash damaged 1098! Read more about the invite from MCN and the incident itself over at the Ducati Sporting club website. And here's what could be the first crashed Ducati 1098 now looks like....." [/ QUOTE ] LOL!! Quality! Oh well it just goes to show that even the Ducati Sporting club are just a bunch of (rich) idiot bikers!! You really wouldn't want to be the first kn*b that lowsided the 1098 in public would you? BUB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SneakyMcC Posted January 18, 2007 Report Share Posted January 18, 2007 Bad omen M8... I'm on my Duke at Brands Hatch this Sunday if its dry! Motarding at Brands if it aint! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avus_Bub Posted January 18, 2007 Report Share Posted January 18, 2007 BUB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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