Ducati 1098 Forum

TraumaOne · 12-13-2006, 04:35 PM

Getting closer....
http://www.ducati1098.net/

Mini-me · 12-13-2006, 04:43 PM

Why do you want to send users away from this forum, to another forum, when the idea is to get them to talk about the 1098 here?

TraumaOne · 12-13-2006, 05:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Oompa-Loompa

Why do you want to send users away from this forum, to another forum, when the idea is to get them to talk about the 1098 here?

because I am curious as to what will happen over there :P

Maybe it will work both ways

TraumaOne · 12-13-2006, 05:15 PM

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Originally Posted by TraumaOne

because I am curious as to what will happen over there :P

Maybe it will work both ways

Oh, and I *want* a 1098.... If I can sell the RC, then a deposit is a day away...

Heavy-Dee · 12-18-2006, 08:35 PM

My local Duc dealer told me tonight that Ducati was backordered until June; factory can't keep up. But then he also said that he wouldn't mark up the 15k sticker price.

riiiiiggggghhhhhtttttttttt!

TraumaOne · 12-18-2006, 09:50 PM

They told me March for an S model and soon after for a regular 1098... Who really knows tho....

The 1098forum is up btw

Not that anyone should leave here for it.

oldfogey · 01-15-2007, 09:21 AM

I saw my first 1098 today in lunchtime. It had been parked on the pavement (central London) and the single-piece-suited rider (unusual in central London traffic) started it up and nosed it into the traffic before gently riding off.

I was amazed how like the 916 it was, that it had been kept small, and loved the traditional Ducati-twin sound.

Oh dear, oh dear, oh dear

!

TraumaOne · 01-15-2007, 01:02 PM

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Originally Posted by oldfogey

I saw my first 1098 today in lunchtime. It had been parked on the pavement (central London) and the single-piece-suited rider (unusual in central London traffic) started it up and nosed it into the traffic before gently riding off.

I was amazed how like the 916 it was, that it had been kept small, and loved the traditional Ducati-twin sound.

Oh dear, oh dear, oh dear

!

You aren't helping me!

jose_jimenez · 01-15-2007, 02:34 PM

That youtube video showed 148 RWHP on the S model. Dude there is no debate, get it! It'll be a shame though, if Honda does make a new and improved RC for '08 and the rule change that Ducati is sure to get. + it's a first model year, I'd wait for the 2nd year even if I did have the $.

tigerblade · 01-15-2007, 03:39 PM

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Originally Posted by jose_jimenez

...if Honda does make a new and improved RC for '08...

Heard anything or is that just wishful thinking?

smoothrideronli · 01-15-2007, 04:07 PM

I want one...

jose_jimenez · 01-15-2007, 05:19 PM

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Originally Posted by tigerblade

Heard anything or is that just wishful thinking?

Wishful thinking of course. Honda is as tight as a frog's a$$ when it comes to new models.

The Japanese mfr's are going to have to counter with either a V-twin along side Ducati or start making 1000cc V4's. Ducati has much power in WSBK so the rule will be changed to their liking. What is Japan going to do, sit there and lose? They don't care about WSBK like they did at the turn of the century but I doubt they are just going to keep doing the same thing with the inlines. Besides, none of them (Japanese mfr's) have really done anything extraordinary lately...nothing but retool their 1000cc inline 4's every other year. Considering the price of the base model 1098, Ducati is going to sell boat loads of these things and I highly doubt Japan will let it go unnoticed.

oldfogey · 01-16-2007, 05:12 AM

So, T1, I see both bikes are up for sale.... I presume this comment is in the correct thread

.

tigerblade · 01-16-2007, 09:43 AM

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Originally Posted by jose_jimenez

Wishful thinking of course. Honda is as tight as a frog's a$$ when it comes to new models.

The Japanese mfr's are going to have to counter with either a V-twin along side Ducati or start making 1000cc V4's. Ducati has much power in WSBK so the rule will be changed to their liking. What is Japan going to do, sit there and lose? They don't care about WSBK like they did at the turn of the century but I doubt they are just going to keep doing the same thing with the inlines. Besides, none of them (Japanese mfr's) have really done anything extraordinary lately...nothing but retool their 1000cc inline 4's every other year. Considering the price of the base model 1098, Ducati is going to sell boat loads of these things and I highly doubt Japan will let it go unnoticed.

I dunno. It would just take R&D resources away from the CBRs. I know no one has more money than Honda, but how many SVs does Suzuki have to sell before Honda gives us a new Hawk equivalent? I realize the 650 twins don't race on the "world stage", so it's not like Honda is taking a public beating, but still....

TraumaOne · 01-16-2007, 10:16 AM

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Originally Posted by oldfogey

So, T1, I see both bikes are up for sale.... I presume this comment is in the correct thread

.

smoothrideronli · 01-16-2007, 11:30 AM

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Originally Posted by tigerblade

I dunno. It would just take R&D resources away from the CBRs. I know no one has more money than Honda, but how many SVs does Suzuki have to sell before Honda gives us a new Hawk equivalent? I realize the 650 twins don't race on the "world stage", so it's not like Honda is taking a public beating, but still....

If you ask me I think a good amount of the R&D for the 08 1000rr is complete. They will most likely use what the same R&D from the 600rr and scale it up...kind of like what they did with the previous generations. While they may have a lot of work to do I dont think they will be working with a blank slate. Honda seems to build something when they want to win a race (RC51) or otherwise for some reason that no one seems to know...like the Hawk.

ccwilli3 · 01-16-2007, 08:15 PM

I'll take that sprint off your hands for a 50% discount...

TraumaOne · 01-17-2007, 09:43 AM

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Originally Posted by ccwilli3

I'll take that sprint off your hands for a 50% discount...

It is already about a 33% discount

12-13-2006, 04:35 PM	#1
TraumaOne a mowing target Join Date: 12-13-2006 Location: Greenville, NC Age: 34 Bike(s): 2008 Yamaha FZ-6 Posts: 1,570	Ducati 1098 Forum Getting closer.... http://www.ducati1098.net/

12-13-2006, 04:43 PM	#2
Mini-me Join Date: 12-13-2006 Posts: 70	Re: Ducati 1098 Forum Why do you want to send users away from this forum, to another forum, when the idea is to get them to talk about the 1098 here?

12-18-2006, 08:35 PM	#5
Heavy-Dee The Murph Join Date: 12-17-2006 Age: 31 Bike(s): 2004 GSXR 600 Posts: 2,691	Re: Ducati 1098 Forum My local Duc dealer told me tonight that Ducati was backordered until June; factory can't keep up. But then he also said that he wouldn't mark up the 15k sticker price. riiiiiggggghhhhhtttttttttt! __________________ Epic Fail

12-18-2006, 09:50 PM	#6
TraumaOne a mowing target Join Date: 12-13-2006 Location: Greenville, NC Age: 34 Bike(s): 2008 Yamaha FZ-6 Posts: 1,570	Re: Ducati 1098 Forum They told me March for an S model and soon after for a regular 1098... Who really knows tho.... The 1098forum is up btw Not that anyone should leave here for it.

01-15-2007, 09:21 AM	#7
oldfogey Senior member Join Date: 12-14-2006 Location: St Albans, UK Age: 55 Bike(s): Honda VFR800i, BSA Posts: 1,153	Re: Ducati 1098 Forum I saw my first 1098 today in lunchtime. It had been parked on the pavement (central London) and the single-piece-suited rider (unusual in central London traffic) started it up and nosed it into the traffic before gently riding off. I was amazed how like the 916 it was, that it had been kept small, and loved the traditional Ducati-twin sound. Oh dear, oh dear, oh dear ! __________________ A government big enough to give you everything you want is a government big enough to take from you everything you have - Gerald R. Ford

01-15-2007, 02:34 PM	#9
jose_jimenez Not Sure's Legal Representation Join Date: 01-05-2007 Bike(s): Hurricane Posts: 1,977	Re: Ducati 1098 Forum That youtube video showed 148 RWHP on the S model. Dude there is no debate, get it! It'll be a shame though, if Honda does make a new and improved RC for '08 and the rule change that Ducati is sure to get. + it's a first model year, I'd wait for the 2nd year even if I did have the $.

01-15-2007, 04:07 PM	#11
smoothrideronli www.calendartreats.com Join Date: 12-18-2006 Location: New York Age: 34 Bike(s): 2004 1000RR, 2008 1000RR Posts: 1,369	Re: Ducati 1098 Forum I want one... __________________

01-16-2007, 05:12 AM	#13
oldfogey Senior member Join Date: 12-14-2006 Location: St Albans, UK Age: 55 Bike(s): Honda VFR800i, BSA Posts: 1,153	Re: Ducati 1098 Forum So, T1, I see both bikes are up for sale.... I presume this comment is in the correct thread . __________________ A government big enough to give you everything you want is a government big enough to take from you everything you have - Gerald R. Ford

01-16-2007, 08:15 PM	#17
ccwilli3 having a laugh... Join Date: 12-18-2006 Age: 30 Bike(s): pps mod'd ohlins on a cbr Posts: 1,011	Re: Ducati 1098 Forum I'll take that sprint off your hands for a 50% discount...