Ducati 1098

Norbert666 · 2 Jul 2008 at 16:40

I'm pretty sure I read on here that one of you guys owns a 1098, possibly the S.

Is this correct?

My dream is to own a Ducati.

Originally it was the 916 - I think I'll still probably get one, but the maintenance really puts me off.

I nearly bought a 748 instead of my current Gixxer k6, but again, I got put off with the "living with an Italian bike" usual problems (I commute to work on the bike every day come rain or shine).

Anyway, the other day I followed a 1098S home. It just commanded the road. The sound begs respect from everyone else on the road. And this has severly rekindled my love of Ducatis!

I must admit the guy looked extremely uncomfortable, and I couldn't see his mirrors so doubt he had any clue what was going on behind him.

Does anyone have any experience living with this bike?

Supposedly Ducati have upped the ante in terms of servicing, reliability and general rider comfort. My mate has just bought a 848 and it's pretty comfy.

Does this apply to the 1098?

Unfortunately, the Desmosedici is out of the equation on my current salary, forthcoming wedding and a missus who thinks I'm a highly paid footballer! Although I suppose you shoudl always aim high!

All comments welcome.

Thanks

James

moss · 2 Jul 2008 at 16:47

No real help you to, but I sat on the 1098 when it first came out and size wise it felt perfect for me, but im quite short at 5'6. Doesnt Hammond own one too? I can imagine it feeling quite small if your quite tall.

TripleT · 2 Jul 2008 at 16:48

Can't comment on the servicing etc but one of the guy's here at my work got one the day they came out. (posted a picture of it in daily encounters) He had a 999 before that etc, upgrades everytime a new one comes out. Git!

Absolutely stunning bikes :cool:

Snaggle · 2 Jul 2008 at 16:51

Services are 12k now .. Tried one and it felt really small and cramped (im only 5`11) Very hard on my wrists .. Went very well though and sounded great and looked great as well but lot of cash ..

Personally i would do an Aprilia Rsvr Factory and pocket the 5k change .

Persil

Norbert666 · 2 Jul 2008 at 16:56

Persil said:
Personally i would do an Aprilia Rsvr Factory and pocket the 5k change .

But if you were going to lumber yourself with an Italian bike, with all the associated hassle, you might as well go full hog and get a Ducati - in my opinion of course.

NB. I LOVE the RSV, Tuono and MV Augusta (is that Italian?) but they're just not Ducatis!

Fireskull · 2 Jul 2008 at 17:18

Beautiful bikes! and as said the newer ones are much more reliable not to say I know of people who have had their new 1098's back at the garage more than out lol but still

Go get a test ride and see, if your using your bike come rain or shine best sit on one first it might be really uncomfortable (like the older ones

imo)

cyclops12 · 2 Jul 2008 at 17:20

bike porn

Sagalout · 2 Jul 2008 at 17:31

I'd go for the 848. As powerful as the old 999, doesn't sound like a bag of spanners in a car park (has a wet clutch) and looks stunning in white

Rilot · 2 Jul 2008 at 17:34

Norbert666 said:
But if you were going to lumber yourself with an Italian bike, with all the associated hassle, you might as well go full hog and get a Ducati - in my opinion of course.

RSVs are no hassle. They are as reliable as a Honda.
Many describe them as the best Japanese bike to come out of Italy.

I bought my RSV because I wanted a Ducati but couldn't live with the reliability and servicing costs.

The 1098 is a gorgeous bike though.

Scort · 2 Jul 2008 at 17:37

Ride magasine did a review of the 848 a while back, and say it is a Ducati for those who don't want the usual hassle of ownership - it uses a different engine to past (and possibly the 1098) and is supposed to be as reliable as the Jap bikes

Scort.

Norbert666 · 2 Jul 2008 at 17:46

Scort said:
Ride magasine did a review of the 848 a while back, and say it is a Ducati for those who don't want the usual hassle of ownership - it uses a different engine to past (and possibly the 1098) and is supposed to be as reliable as the Jap bikes

That's what it's sold as, but I doubt it's that reliable. Maybe more than the older bikes.

My mate has one, but hasn't managed to get out on it much yet. Hasn't even got to the first service yet.

But you have to weigh up the reliability and the iconicness, versus practicality.

If I did buy a Ducati (which I definitely will), I would do so knowing that they are indeed a bit of a prima donna needing lots of attention.

chaparral · 2 Jul 2008 at 17:48

Norbert666 said:
(I commute to work on the bike every day come rain or shine).

May be better to buy a cheap bike for riding to work and have the Ducati 1098 for your free time dry weather riding...

This way you would keep the mileage down on the ducati,plus keep it looking mint..

Rilot · 2 Jul 2008 at 18:07

chaparral said:
May be better to buy a cheap bike for riding to work and have the Ducati 1098 for your free time dry weather riding...

This way you would keep the mileage down on the ducati,plus keep it looking mint..

Absolutely.
I ride a BMW F650 for work and only bring the RSV out when it's sunny.