getting a DUCATI 1098.... "RED" or "YELLOW" ?

There was a whole POSSIE of 1098s at Laguna. By a large margin the most stunning one was the tricolore. It is 10k more than the red or yellow base. The black is only offered in the "s" model and carries a premium of 5k over the base. Hate to say it, but in person the black falls short- too metalic, too greyish. JMHO.

 

Not of mine but here's the "official" version.
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I voted Yellow, The yellow and black combo looks great.

 

I have a 1998 900SS in yellow so you know which way I voted....

 

I would get a red, & then do a custom Tricolore that mimics my F1 paint scheme. That would be hott.
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Those bikes look so good, how could you go wrong either way?

 

I LOVE my red one! That's my vote.

 

10k for just a paint job? Or is there some other upgrades that come "standard" with that???

 

Definatly yellow, it looks quite stunning!

 

Yellow attracts too many insects. Red is the best color for a Ducati. Buy a yellow Yamaha.

 

1098 = 15,995, 1098S = 19,995, 1098Tricolor = 25,995

 

Not just a paint job but that price includes the Ohlins suspension with adjustable steering damper (base has Showa and no damper), the Ducati Data Analyzer system, lighter Marchesini forged and machined wheels, carbon fiber front fender and the 70mm Termignoni racing muffler kit with dedicated ECU. Plus don't forget the exclusivity of the small production numbers during a one year model run. If you price out the parts the 10 grand isn't too much of a stretch.

http://www.ducati.com/en/bikes/my2007/ModelPage.jhtml?family=Superbike&model=SBK1098-07

http://www.ducati.com/en/bikes/my2007/ModelPage.jhtml?family=Superbike&model=SBK1098S-07

http://www.ducati.com/en/bikes/my2007/ModelPage.jhtml?family=Superbike&model=SBK1098STRICOLORE-07

 

Desmoseidici RR ???

Probably the best motorcycle available for the road today......I have a hard time even dreaming about it!

Good luck getting one of those, I heard they are "rare" !!

 

i like the yellow

 

That's sexy!!

I voted "red", but if this guy can't even start a pole, how is he going to handle a Ducati? Just curious

 

i think it would be cool if ducati made a c through carbon fiber body for the bike

 

Im not aware of a transparent Carbon Fibre.

 

I put da cheat in PG3 my rides r soo000 h0tz now

 

well said. These upgrades are serious stuff. They are all the upgrades included in the "s" model. Worth the money to most, (me included). There is an additional $5000 premium, (above the "s" which has a $5000 premium above the standard), for the paint on the Tricolore. It really looks wonderful in person too.

 

Actually, the Termi exhaust is an option for the S model but is standard on the Tri. Parts alone cost almost 3K which makes buying the Tricolore sound like a bargain, especially when compared to the 999S at $29,995 (MSRP).

http://store.proitalia.com/96115907b.html

I'm waiting for the the full titanium system which is due out in January.

 

I would go with this one!! It is beyond awesome.


Btw I'm sorry if it's a n00b question because I'm not into bikes, but does the 1098 replace the 999? 999 is perhaps my most favourite bike ever.



Thanks.

 

Yes, the 999 is no longer produced.

 

Thank you. The 999's are getting down to a attainable price range now! I'm happy for that!


Sorry for the off topic. Good luck on your purchase.

 

YELLOW!!!

 

Red, Red, Red, !!!
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