2009 Ducati 1198

ND4SPD · 11-19-2008, 01:43 PM

2009 Ducati 1198 and 1198S Preview - Motorcycle.com

DEPO · 11-19-2008, 01:47 PM

I dunno, but I think that 100 cc bump might make the ducati a tough bike to beat. Who knows?

ccwilli3 · 11-19-2008, 01:52 PM

the bigger story that I can't believe people aren't harping over the most is the on-board traction control on teh 1198S. For $2k over the outgoing 1098S, that is a MUCH improved bike.

ND4SPD · 11-19-2008, 02:07 PM

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Originally Posted by ccwilli3

the bigger story that I can't believe people aren't harping over the most is the on-board traction control on teh 1198S. For $2k over the outgoing 1098S, that is a MUCH improved bike.

I think those stories will be coming out of the woodwork once some journalists actually ride with it. For now, everyone is probably fairly skeptical since Stoner is the only one that seemed to be capable of using the feature.

slickwill · 11-19-2008, 04:09 PM

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Originally Posted by ccwilli3

the bigger story that I can't believe people aren't harping over the most is the on-board traction control on teh 1198S. For $2k over the outgoing 1098S, that is a MUCH improved bike.

That's kinda what I said in the other thread where the 1198S came up. I love the idea of TC on a street bike.

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Originally Posted by ND4SPD

I think those stories will be coming out of the woodwork once some journalists actually ride with it. For now, everyone is probably fairly skeptical since Stoner is the only one that seemed to be capable of using the feature.

Stoner seems the only one capable of maximizing it on the track but I think in the real world on the street it has HUGE implications. From cold tires to sand to just plain being a overly ham fisted with a giant twin. I've said it before and I'll say it again. I want TC on the 848 since that will be my next bike.

luvtolean · 11-19-2008, 05:49 PM

I have TC and stability on my bike. (and ABS and Linked brakes) I love it on the street.

On the track, it might make you safer, but I doubt it'd make you faster- the review of the 1098R I read (Sport Rider IIRC) said the same thing.

slickwill · 11-19-2008, 11:11 PM

I should mention that I HATE the bronze colored frame and rims though.

f1_hurricane · 11-20-2008, 02:01 AM

Hot DAMN! I'd give my left nut for the white one.

bwhip · 11-20-2008, 09:55 AM

Troy seems to like it:

YouTube - 2009 Ducati 1198 promo film

QuikMike · 11-20-2008, 10:01 AM

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Originally Posted by f1_hurricane

Hot DAMN! I'd give my left nut for the white one.

White? No way dude!! The black one is the bid'ness!!!!

SerialThriller · 11-20-2008, 10:09 AM

What? Ducati superbikes only come in red!

SerialThriller · 11-23-2008, 09:45 AM

1198S review: 2009 Ducati 1198S Review - Motorcycle.com

ratchetman · 11-23-2008, 11:45 PM

I want one!

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11-19-2008, 01:52 PM	#3
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11-19-2008, 05:49 PM	#6
luvtolean Join Date: 12-13-2006 Location: SF Bay Area, CA Bike(s): 2008 BMW GS-A Posts: 6,723	I have TC and stability on my bike. (and ABS and Linked brakes) I love it on the street. On the track, it might make you safer, but I doubt it'd make you faster- the review of the 1098R I read (Sport Rider IIRC) said the same thing. __________________ The inherent vice of capitalism is the unequal sharing of blessings; the inherent virtue of socialism is the equal sharing of miseries. - Winston Churchill Last edited by luvtolean; 11-19-2008 at 06:12 PM.

11-19-2008, 11:11 PM	#7
slickwill Paint it Black Join Date: 08-31-2007 Location: Idaho/Iowa Age: 29 Bike(s): XBR1250F4R Posts: 2,507	I should mention that I HATE the bronze colored frame and rims though. __________________ If it has wheels, I've crashed it, and some things that don't skis, snowmobile, card board box, giant tube, sentra, dirtbike, lawn tractor, grandmas bread tray, kayak, canoe, raft, bicycle, waterskis, tobaggan, horse, ATV, Now my CBR (women)

11-20-2008, 02:01 AM	#8
f1_hurricane Trust me, I'm a ninja Join Date: 01-06-2007 Age: 21 Bike(s): 1998 GSXR 750 Posts: 707	Hot DAMN! I'd give my left nut for the white one.

11-20-2008, 10:09 AM	#11
SerialThriller ready for some football Join Date: 12-18-2006 Location: Louisiana Bike(s): HD Posts: 564 Images: 1	What? Ducati superbikes only come in red! __________________ I'd rather be riding One law: Love.

11-23-2008, 09:45 AM	#12
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11-23-2008, 11:45 PM	#13
ratchetman How fast will it go? Join Date: 06-03-2007 Location: London ON Canada Age: 38 Bike(s): 2000 929 Posts: 118	I want one!

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