NICE. Sure, I'll take either one I'm not really in love with gixxers, the 2001 version just seems to fit me. I'm a big boy. The newer ones might be too small. If thats the case, I may go to twins and run an Aprilia Mille. Ther are a little larger and seem to fit me pretty well. I'm not the one you want on your bikes though. I'm a punter, mid-packer at best, just out there having fun. I know a few racers hunting for good bikes though, if not for a "ride". Several that are winners or top 10 types. Give a jingle, ya still got my phone #? Will have to look in my little black book for yers, I've gotten a new phone and havent updated all my contacts.
It's a Duc for sure but the angry Asian front end styling doesn't seem right. But, I guess, if you want to market to those who grew up with Transformers and still watch Dragon Ballz then I guess it's a hit. I'm still hooked on the 998
Are you kind enough to point out what japanese model has a display like that ? Cheap ? right, it`s from the same supplier as the one`s in the MotoGp bikes, for sure it ain`t cheap and it`s very usefull.
Don't really care what it looks like. Don't really care about the color. Don't really care about the instruments. I WANT TO SEE IT ON THE TRACK KICKING JAPANESE BUTTS!!!!
cheap? That's the best style display unit you can get. You can plug so many sensors into them to log just about everything. Extremely customizable. Kits like those from AIM, MoTec, etc regularly run 2000 and up
Get a 749 then. Thats the next model down. They only made this model so that they can be 'competitive' with the inline-4 cylinder bikes in World Superbike and other superbike series around the world.
Just in case you missed this. This will be huge to Ducati sales - everyone I know who complains about them being to costly maintenance wise will now be able to afford one - especially since the 1098 is cheaper than the outgoing bike. This will be better across the board for Ducati as they should be able to sell more bikes, which will help there racing projects. 50% less maintenance cost on every 2007 Ducati We are proud to announce that all 2007 Ducati models require less frequent service, fewer parts and less labour during each service and, as a result, greatly reduced scheduled maintenance costs by as much as 50%. Reducing the cost of service when you visit your Ducati dealer for maintenance is one way to measure the new quality of Ducati. It also contributes immensely to making the Ducati ownership experience as satisfying as the Ducati riding experience. Research and development is the number one investment at the Ducati factory. This investment in performance and quality includes our factory processes, machinery and the people who build each Ducati. By engineering-in quality through design, materials and testing, every Ducati owner will enjoy significant and quantifiable improvements in every Ducati motorcycle. To a rider, the best measure of quality is by the riding experience. You can feel a new smoothness to the legendary Ducati L-Twin, a more progressive nature to the powerful brakes and more confident road holding in every turn. Reliability and quality one ride is all the proof you will need. 50% less 100% Ducati standard equipment in every 2007 model. (this item can be found by clicking the link below from the Ducati site) http://www.ducati.com/en/bikes/service/maintenance.jhtml;jsessionid=H5MYUNN00JEXMCRNCB2SFFAKFUIHUIV4 BTW - I want one bad and am thrilled I waited on purchasing that 999s I had my eye on.!
Wow... that is huge, 50% less cost of service. I might have to consider replacing the 748. Probably not but maybe.
Of course we will be waiting with baited breath for riding impressions and pics. Good for you, you won't be disappointed.
Tempting, the more I look at it... Too bad they don't come in black. Update: Early reports of pricing are as follows: 1098 Base - $14,995 USD 1098S - $19,995 USD 1098 Tricolor - $24,995 USD http://twistingasphalt.com/index.php/archives/2006/11/08/its-real-the-ducati-1098-is-announced/
