Rode an 848 semi-spirited today.

[DLIT]

The 848 and 1098 are so alike, the plastics will fit on both frames. So I imagine the 1098 handling the same, but with more power. I love the hydraulic clutch too I loved everything about it. Except for the tach not having a red line on it. But that's how Italian bike are.

[Cutty72]

Hydraulic clutch definatly nice

[No Worries]

I'd like an 848, but 60 percent lower maintenance costs? For a Ducati? I find that hard to believe. I think it's 60 percent higher.

[NONE_too_SOFT]

Originally Posted by No Worries

I'd like an 848, but 60 percent lower maintenance costs? For a Ducati? I find that hard to believe. I think it's 60 percent higher.

yea, elaborate on that one. did i step into bizzaro world this afternoon at some point?

[DLIT]

It was in an article. They made it so it's less maintenance at bigger intervals and a bit cheaper. I forgot where I read it.

Did some searching. 50%, my bad...

http://www.ducati.com/en/bikes/servi...ntenance.jhtml

[6doublefive321]

50% less than previous Ducatis.

I talked to a Ducati dealer this spring about an 848. He said that for 95% of the population, the 848 was better than the 1098 because of the reduced weight and better handling. His reasoning was that most people won't really use the extra power of the 1098. I mostly agree with his reasoning.

[DLIT]

Originally Posted by 6doublefive321

50% less than previous Ducatis.

I talked to a Ducati dealer this spring about an 848. He said that for 95% of the population, the 848 was better than the 1098 because of the reduced weight and better handling. His reasoning was that most people won't really use the extra power of the 1098. I mostly agree with his reasoning.

It's only 11 pounds lighter than the 1098. I tweighs in at 369 pounds.

[CW AF 03]

Originally Posted by DLIT

You have to ride one to understand, man. I love my R6 but the 848 just felt amazing. AMAZING!

See, I'm not just being a dick, they really are THAT GOOD!

Originally Posted by DLIT

It's a real race machine. Has you down and forward, unlike your Buell. My buddy was saying in stop-and-go traffic it sucks. Thing lives on the track. Sad thing is I know 2 people with 1098's, both of them are 1098S's, too. One probably hasn't heard the term "track day" ever and the other one is too scared to wreck it on the track. Keeping the 1098, especially a fucking S model, and 848 away from the track is like not giving a baby its bottle.

Technically, you know 3 people with 1098's, and mine is well on her way to being track only. (It's going to put the S to shame! )