New for '08

evl_twn · 11-05-2007, 04:44 PM

Check out the 696 Monster, 848, and 1098R:

Ducati.com

luvtolean · 11-05-2007, 04:51 PM

Man, that site is getting HAMMERED!

Come on, I need to drool on the R.

Heavy-Dee · 11-05-2007, 04:55 PM

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Originally Posted by luvtolean

Come on, I need to drool on the R.

I'm getting one. Screw you BWhip!!!

even though you'd still be faster.....

luvtolean · 11-05-2007, 04:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Heavy-Dee

I'm getting one. Screw you BWhip!!!

even though you'd still be faster.....

Ah...eh?

Anyway, liked this bit:

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RACING KIT
Every 1098 R is equipped with a racing kit designed exclusively for use on the track that has a pair of carbon “102dB” silencers to increase power and a dedicated ECU. The ECU enables the activation of the DTC (Ducati Traction Control) system with eight available profiles able to be selected through the instrument panel’s digital display.

A couple years, and our proletariat bikes should get it too!

ND4SPD · 11-05-2007, 06:34 PM

Anyone see pricing anywhere? That white 848 is calling my name!

slickwill · 11-05-2007, 07:41 PM

My truck, spare car, and bike are all officially for sale. White 898 coming my way.

ccwilli3 · 11-05-2007, 07:45 PM

that 848 is a long time coming... It's about time.

slickwill · 11-05-2007, 07:55 PM

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Originally Posted by ccwilli3

that 848 is a long time coming... It's about time.

I've been patiently waiting.

600RR weight with RC51 power

What did a new 749 sell for? I hope they release an 848R with that trick traction control, I don't know if I can wait a year for it though.

Getsome · 11-05-2007, 08:22 PM

I would so love to have a 1098R... something to dream about...

bwhip · 11-06-2007, 07:53 PM

Man, anybody wanna buy a 1098S? Can you imagine one of those 1098R's? Holy crap!

*

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The new 1098 R is the most powerful and lightest twin-cylinder bike ever produced by the Borgo Panigale factory, with the highest torque/weight ratio of any sport bike available. A total of 180hp is on tap for this new Superbike, together with an amazing torque value of 100 lb/ft. The weight figure also confirms the racing origins of the 1098 R: 364 lbs puts the bike at the forefront of this category. The 1098 R is supplied with a racing kit for track use. This is made up of a pair of “102dB” carbon mufflers and dedicated ECU, which boost the already exceptional performance of this new twin-cylinder Ducati. With this kit the rider can also activate dialog between the ECU and the DTC (Ducati Traction Control) system, which is fitted to a production bike for the first time ever. The racing kit will also boost power output to 186 bhp. The 1098 R will be available in a Red Monoposto configuration, with an MSRP of $39,995.

And a wet clutch on the 848? Who'da thunk it?

*And God no, I'm not serious about parting with the "S" for an "R" (but if the daughter wasn't in college...)

bda116 · 11-06-2007, 07:59 PM

A two year unlimited mile warranty even on the R? The bike Ducati advertises as the trackday/racing bike and knows (wants, even) will be on the track?
If that is the case and they honor it, that is amazing.

ND4SPD · 11-06-2007, 08:04 PM

Anybody have pricing info on the 848? I didn't see it on Ducati's site.

bda116 · 11-06-2007, 08:09 PM

Price of a Japanese 600 + ~$3000 and a kick in the balls.
But with their new warranty and maintenance plans it actually looks like it may be worth it.

ND4SPD · 11-06-2007, 08:16 PM

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Originally Posted by bda116

Price of a Japanese 600 + ~$3000 and a kick in the balls.
But with their new warranty and maintenance plans it actually looks like it may be worth it.

Yeah, I'm expecting it to be around $15k.

Agreed on the warranty/maintenance fronts.

That white one is just dead sexy.

slickwill · 11-06-2007, 10:00 PM

I saw in two different places that pricing is supposed to be $12,900 for the 848. I've already contacted dealers in Des Moines and Omaha, NE.

slickwill · 11-07-2007, 07:51 PM

Saw that this is the maintenence schedule for the '07 and newer.

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Bikes from MY 2007 and on:
Service "A": within 6 months or 1000 km / 600 miles
Service "B": within 12 months or 12.000 km / 7.500 miles
Service "C": within 24 months or 24.000 km / 15.000 miles
Service "D": within 36 months or 36.000 km / 22.500 miles
ecc...

Anyone know what the costs are that go along with these services? Ballpark even? I truly am wanting one of these and just trying to decide if it is practical enough. Ok, practical isn't the right word to use, there isn't anything practical about a Ducati. Feasible would be a better word. I'm calling the insurance company right now.

Repeater · 11-07-2007, 08:25 PM

thats nuts how much service they need! I heard it is a 1k mile valve check if you do trackdays! (at least on the 999)

Gotta love the white one! droooool

ccwilli3 · 11-07-2007, 09:48 PM

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Originally Posted by ND4SPD

Yeah, I'm expecting it to be around $15k.

Agreed on the warranty/maintenance fronts.

That white one is just dead sexy.

I wouldn't expect it to be that much man... The 1098 for MY2008 is $15,999 if I haven't read incorrectly. I can't imagine a non 'S' being only a grand cheaper than the 1098...

bwhip · 11-07-2007, 11:27 PM

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Originally Posted by slickwill

I saw in two different places that pricing is supposed to be $12,900 for the 848...

slickwill · 11-08-2007, 12:29 AM

bwhip, how much do the required services typically cost? Is ownership cost excessive?

bwhip · 11-08-2007, 09:23 AM

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Originally Posted by slickwill

bwhip, how much do the required services typically cost? Is ownership cost excessive?

It used to be excessive compared to most, but the 1098/848 etc. series seems much more geared to lower maintenance frequency and cost. I've only got about 1,600 miles on mine so far, so I can't tell you for sure. Being such a new model/generation, I'm not sure there's much data yet on how problematic they might be. I know that during the warranty period, they want the dealer doing everything, including oil changes, to maintain the warranty status.

slickwill · 11-08-2007, 10:03 AM

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including oil changes

I read that you had to have them do all the services to maintain warranty but I didn't realize it included the oil changes, that's retarded. I'm pretty sure that I'm more careful and more likely to do it right than the average tech that would be working on it.

bda116 · 11-08-2007, 10:04 AM

They can't make you do that, by the way. It is illegal.

tigerblade · 11-08-2007, 11:35 AM

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Originally Posted by slickwill

I saw in two different places that pricing is supposed to be $12,900 for the 848. I've already contacted dealers in Des Moines and Omaha, NE.

Too late, Sunbert. I already have it in writing that I can get one. Witnessed, too.

slickwill · 11-08-2007, 11:43 AM

Sunbert?

bda116 · 11-08-2007, 11:44 AM

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Originally Posted by slickwill

Sunbert?

"Sunbert" is TB's imaginary friend, who he claims is his wife but doesn't exist.
I actually think this "Sunbert" person is another persona of the infamous "Pete", whom TB has strong feelings for.

11-05-2007, 04:44 PM	#1
evl_twn CAN CRUSHER Join Date: 12-13-2006 Location: Central Illinois Age: 40 Bike(s): worm gear Posts: 1,646	New for '08 Check out the 696 Monster, 848, and 1098R: Ducati.com

11-05-2007, 04:51 PM	#2
luvtolean Join Date: 12-13-2006 Location: SF Bay Area, CA Bike(s): 2008 BMW GS-A Posts: 6,341	Re: New for '08 Man, that site is getting HAMMERED! Come on, I need to drool on the R. __________________ Someone needs to present the facts and the physics rather than just the rhetoric. Poor old Carmelo doesn't understand the physics of a motorcycle. - Jerry Burgess, on spec tires and changing engine rules

11-05-2007, 06:34 PM	#5
ND4SPD I'm BATMAN!!! Join Date: 12-12-2006 Bike(s): Trek Posts: 8,055 Images: 25	Re: New for '08 Anyone see pricing anywhere? That white 848 is calling my name! __________________ "This is your life - are you who you want to be?" Learn all you need to know about Mac OS X

11-05-2007, 07:41 PM	#6
slickwill 67 Kg Join Date: 08-31-2007 Location: Idaho/Iowa Age: 29 Bike(s): Western Flyer Posts: 2,142	Re: New for '08 My truck, spare car, and bike are all officially for sale. White 898 coming my way. __________________ 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)

11-05-2007, 07:45 PM	#7
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11-06-2007, 07:59 PM	#11
bda116 Done. Join Date: 12-17-2006 Bike(s): . Posts: 2,113	Re: New for '08 A two year unlimited mile warranty even on the R? The bike Ducati advertises as the trackday/racing bike and knows (wants, even) will be on the track? If that is the case and they honor it, that is amazing. __________________ "Islam isn't in America to be equal to any other faith, but to become dominant. The Koran should be the highest authority in America, and Islam the only accepted religion on Earth." - Omar M. Ahmad, founding chairman of CAIR.

11-06-2007, 08:04 PM	#12
ND4SPD I'm BATMAN!!! Join Date: 12-12-2006 Bike(s): Trek Posts: 8,055 Images: 25	Re: New for '08 Anybody have pricing info on the 848? I didn't see it on Ducati's site. __________________ "This is your life - are you who you want to be?" Learn all you need to know about Mac OS X

11-06-2007, 08:09 PM	#13
bda116 Done. Join Date: 12-17-2006 Bike(s): . Posts: 2,113	Re: New for '08 Price of a Japanese 600 + ~$3000 and a kick in the balls. But with their new warranty and maintenance plans it actually looks like it may be worth it. __________________ "Islam isn't in America to be equal to any other faith, but to become dominant. The Koran should be the highest authority in America, and Islam the only accepted religion on Earth." - Omar M. Ahmad, founding chairman of CAIR.

11-06-2007, 10:00 PM	#15
slickwill 67 Kg Join Date: 08-31-2007 Location: Idaho/Iowa Age: 29 Bike(s): Western Flyer Posts: 2,142	Re: New for '08 I saw in two different places that pricing is supposed to be $12,900 for the 848. I've already contacted dealers in Des Moines and Omaha, NE. __________________ 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) Last edited by slickwill; 11-07-2007 at 09:51 PM.

11-07-2007, 08:25 PM	#17
Repeater Join Date: 12-28-2006 Age: 33 Bike(s): F4I Posts: 524	Re: New for '08 thats nuts how much service they need! I heard it is a 1k mile valve check if you do trackdays! (at least on the 999) Gotta love the white one! droooool

11-08-2007, 12:29 AM	#20
slickwill 67 Kg Join Date: 08-31-2007 Location: Idaho/Iowa Age: 29 Bike(s): Western Flyer Posts: 2,142	Re: New for '08 bwhip, how much do the required services typically cost? Is ownership cost excessive? __________________ 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)

11-08-2007, 10:04 AM	#23
bda116 Done. Join Date: 12-17-2006 Bike(s): . Posts: 2,113	Re: New for '08 They can't make you do that, by the way. It is illegal. __________________ "Islam isn't in America to be equal to any other faith, but to become dominant. The Koran should be the highest authority in America, and Islam the only accepted religion on Earth." - Omar M. Ahmad, founding chairman of CAIR.

11-08-2007, 11:43 AM	#25
slickwill 67 Kg Join Date: 08-31-2007 Location: Idaho/Iowa Age: 29 Bike(s): Western Flyer Posts: 2,142	Re: New for '08 Sunbert? __________________ 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)