New Ducati superbike

[cowpoos]

from press relese.........

Ducati North America announces the international launch and North American pricing for the new 1098 Superbike.

This incredible new machine produces 160hp and 90.4lbs/ft of torque, which results in making the 1098 the most powerful twin-cylinder motorcycle in the world, with the highest torque-to-weight ratio of any sport bike. In addition, the 1098 is also the lightest open class Superbike available, weighing 381 pounds.

The priority in every step of the 1098 development has been performance first.

Every system, every detail and every component has been studied and pared down to its essence in order to increase performance to the maximum. If it didn’t make the 1098 lighter, faster or deliver quicker lap times, it wasn’t considered.

[MidnightMike]

I think i wet my pants, and im in love.

[imdying]

Goodbye stab your eyes out ugly 999, heelllloooo 1098 :yes:

/edit: Muwhahahaha watch the arse fall out of the 999 market. Bet ya if won't that far in the future when they're cheaper than 916/996 series bikes.

[Grahameeboy]

I think i wet my pants, and im in love.

Adolescence is a wonderful thing eh?

[gav]

Oh yeah, the bike I posted about back in September......
http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=34903
:innocent: :yes:

[MidnightMike]

Adolescence is a wonderful thing eh?

Yeah, too bad i cant ride it on my learners :bye:

[Grahameeboy]

Yeah, too bad i cant ride it on my learners :bye:

Has not stopped SNP4D

[Maha]

Does it come in Lilac?......:rockon:

[cowpoos]

Oh yeah, the bike I posted about back in September......
http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=34903
:innocent: :yes:
yeah....but mines official..... :nya:

[SN4PD]

Bit ugly...... kinda 999 / Daytona 675 / GSXR cross....

Still looks mint though.

[gav]

Faster than a Gixxer thou too, apparently......

[Finn]

I'm going to sell my orange bike and buy this red bike.

[Wenier]

Maybe quicker than the K6 gixxer, the K7 thou think that'll be a little more powerful.

Pity about the Ducati price tag.

[Finn]

Pity about the Ducati price tag.

Pity about the Suzuki build quality.

[-df-]

now thats a top notch looking bike. :love:

173kg + 160hp + V-Twin....again :love:

[Mooch]

I think I know what the next bike will be ....:yes:

[MD]

from press relese.........

This incredible new machine produces 160hp and 90.4lbs/ft of torque, which results in making the 1098 the most powerful twin-cylinder motorcycle in the world, with the highest torque-to-weight ratio of any sport bike. In addition, the 1098 is also the lightest open class Superbike available, weighing 381 pounds.

The priority in every step of the 1098 development has been performance first.

Every system, every detail and every component has been studied and pared down to its essence in order to increase performance to the maximum. If it didn’t make the 1098 lighter, faster or deliver quicker lap times, it wasn’t considered.

As I read that it sounded like you were describing just another Kawasaki - yeah, I wish.
Does look tasty.

[mjvduc]

:rockon:

couple of more pics, don't like the front bit but miles better than a 999

http://blog.ducati.com/post/90/la-nuova-superbike-1098-godetevela/

mjvduc

[boomer]

Very nice indeed.

[enigma51]

Looks more like a honda from the front and mv from the back
Also the "dials" comes straight from the gp7 bike

Wonder if the first once will give the same shit as the 999 's did

[SN4PD]

:rockon:

couple of more pics, don't like the front bit but miles better than a 999

http://blog.ducati.com/post/90/la-nuova-superbike-1098-godetevela/

mjvduc

I think you meant to post this link http://www.ducati.com/flash1098/eng/index_eng.html

[imdying]

Pity about the Suzuki build quality.
My money is on Japanese robots over drunk Italians any day.

[Finn]

My money is on Japanese robots over drunk Italians any day.

So if your money was no object, you'd rather drive a Toyota Corolla than a Ferarri 430. Yeah right. I think your argument should be "Japanese robot bikes are within my means"

Let's be honest here children.

[The_Dover]

i'll be honest.


I should be getting the fuckin train to work really.

But it's not just the robots vs drunks argument, its that most suzuki riders abuse the shit out of their bikes whilst any cunt that buys one of these will spend more time polishing it than riding it.

I hope the clearcoat is up to the job.

[Finn]

You'll know about the clearcoat soon sonny. Read the fine print. (private joke)

[boomer]

Has he got the job of personal assistant to Finn?

Finn, buy me one whilst your at it mate.(a duc that is) chur chur

[limbimtimwim]

The single sided swinger returns!!!

Ducati admitted in the 90's it was a styling exercise more than anything else.

So much for designed for the racetrack...

Fuck it, who cares, it looks cool though.

This'll do wonders for the resale values of 999s and 749s, as in they'll drop even faster, much to my enjoyment. I see a 749/999 in my future again. :Punk: :Punk: :) :)

[cowpoos]

Holy crap. A Ducati I actually want in my gargre.
So Ducati are admitting the 999 styling was shit?
well everyone did tell them!!!

[The_Dover]

You'll know about the clearcoat soon sonny. Read the fine print. (private joke)

shit, I get a company bike too??

[mjvduc]

I think you meant to post this link http://www.ducati.com/flash1098/eng/index_eng.html

cheers mate, but I was close:dodge: isn't it:yes:

[mjvduc]

i'll be honest.


I should be getting the fuckin train to work really.

But it's not just the robots vs drunks argument, its that most suzuki riders abuse the shit out of their bikes whilst any cunt that buys one of these will spend more time polishing it than riding it.

I hope the clearcoat is up to the job.

might be one of these cunts and I usually polish my bike twice a year:yes: before and at the end of a season

never mind

mjvduc

[Finn]

shit, I get a company bike too??

You are the Company bike.

[SN4PD]

cheers mate, but I was close:dodge: isn't it:yes:

:lol: I'll let you off just this once :bleh: (Wasn't and easy link to get, bloody JavaScript pop up).

The 1098 starting to grow on me now, it's kinda a beautiful ugly :D

[mjvduc]

:lol: I'll let you off just this once :bleh: (Wasn't and easy link to get, bloody JavaScript pop up).

The 1098 starting to grow on me now, it's kinda a beautiful ugly :D

I knew you guys are clever enough to :shutup:

anyhow the base vesion will trade for approx. 12000euros and a couple of mates have ordered one already:gob:

It seams to be a very competetive bike and if it comes as announced it will rule the roads :Punk: at least over here.

planned to by a 750 gixxer for the track, as my 748R is too expensive if I crash it but the new ducati might be an option:love:

so better go and try to cut the weight of my oldish errrr down, so I can keep up with all those cunts buying the 1098.

btw I will be in Milan next week and can post some pic's later on.

cheers

mjv

[Motig]

Looks nice but I agree with SN4PD re the looks Daytona,999 etc. In fact it looks a lot like your japanese sport bike. At least the 916 and 999 looked different to your run of the mill sports bike.

[SN4PD]

anyhow the base vesion will trade for approx. 12000euros and a couple of mates have ordered one already:gob:

It seams to be a very competetive bike and if it comes as announced it will rule the roads :Punk: at least over here.

Thats not a bad price at all, if the exchange rate holds it cold be my 07 Xmas prezzie from me to me :shifty:

[Sparky Bills]

Need i say what i think of it?


All i know, is that theres going to one good party when the first one in Welly arrives.

hmmmmmm you think the new owner would let me run it in for them....?:innocent:

[imdying]

So if your money was no object, you'd rather drive a Toyota Corolla than a Ferarri 430. Yeah right. I think your argument should be "Japanese robot bikes are within my means"It amazes me that you're able to ignore the blatant retardedness of your own comment...


It should read, 'If money was no object, you'd rather drive an NSX than a Ferrari 430. Yeah right.'
And the answer would be, yes, I'd rather have an NSX than a Ferrari 430.

As far as the bikes go, I'd rather have two GSXR1000s than that Ducati. You should try talking to someone who's actually into bikes and not a poseur, they might open your eyes a little.

[boomer]

It amazes me that you're able to ignore the blatant retardedness of your own comment...


And the answer would be, yes, I'd rather have an NSX than a Ferrari 430.

As far as the bikes go, I'd rather have two GSXR1000s than that Ducati. You should try talking to someone who's actually into bikes and not a poseur, they might open your eyes a little.

we got a bleeder

[zx7rr]

Jap inline fours will still kill it!

[WINJA]

Jap inline fours will still kill it!

MAYBE SOME WILL , PROLLY NOT YOURS THO

[Crazy Steve]

MAYBE SOME WILL , PROLLY NOT YOURS THO


Nor yours with you on it...:yes:

Crazy Steve.

[spada]

The single sided swinger returns!!!

Ducati admitted in the 90's it was a styling exercise more than anything else.

So much for designed for the racetrack...

Fuck it, who cares, it looks cool though.

This'll do wonders for the resale values of 999s and 749s, as in they'll drop even faster, much to my enjoyment. I see a 749/999 in my future again. :Punk: :Punk: :) :)

Well it did also make it very easy to remove the rear wheel for wheel swaps. That is prob the race bred side of this swing arm argument if they are going to race this thing.

Well if you do get a 749/999 I'm going for a ride on it :yes: PLLLEEEEAAAASSSSEEEE !!!!!

Your all gonna knock me for this, but I like the look of the 749/999 and not the new one.:dodge:

[imdying]

Your all gonna knock me for this, but I like the look of the 749/999 and not the new one.:dodge:Naw mate, even Ducati must've thought it looked alright once upon a time! Although, the 1098 came out sooner after the 999 than I would've thought... maybe that's them admitting it looked like a run over puppy.

limbimtimwim, that was my first thought too... nothing there that wasn't needed indeed! But hey, it's a good looking swinger (not sold on the wheels though, only MV have fitted uglier wheels than that, which given some of the stunning wheels MV have used is a bit perplexing), and they're giving the public what they want... given that the public are the ones paying their wages, can't fault them on that.

[Bonez]

from press relese.........

Ducati North America announces the international launch and North American pricing for the new 1098 Superbike.

This incredible new machine produces 160hp and 90.4lbs/ft of torque, which results in making the 1098 the most powerful twin-cylinder motorcycle in the world, with the highest torque-to-weight ratio of any sport bike. In addition, the 1098 is also the lightest open class Superbike available, weighing 381 pounds.

The priority in every step of the 1098 development has been performance first.

Every system, every detail and every component has been studied and pared down to its essence in order to increase performance to the maximum. If it didn’t make the 1098 lighter, faster or deliver quicker lap times, it wasn’t considered.Tis nice of the ities to catch up with e the slant eyed yellow bastards in the styling stakes. Looks very 2003ish

[zx7rr]

Cheap shot Winja! but I like it,my 6 yr old on a his KTM50 would drag you off with you on your TR50,now that would be more embrassing than a Duke Superbike beating my 7RR

[WINJA]

Cheap shot Winja! but I like it,my 6 yr old on a his KTM50 would drag you off with you on your TR50,now that would be more embrassing than a Duke Superbike beating my 7RR

HE WOULDNT HAVE A CHANCE OF BEATING ME , BUT I BET HE'D PUT UP MORE OF A CHALLENGE THAN YOU

[limbimtimwim]

Well it did also make it very easy to remove the rear wheel for wheel swaps. That is prob the race bred side of this swing arm argument if they are going to race this thing.Things have moved on, there is some tricky stuff out there now making rear wheel swaps very very fast. The Honda people were always fussing with the RC45s single sided. I remember reading something Aaron Slight said. He said something along the lines of "Honda would change with the way the single sided moved vertically and mess up the way it moved horizontally. So they were chasing their tails with the thing". Not good. I'm sure things have come along, and even those farmers at Ducati will have come up with fixes for the problems. But the single sides are heavy as well.I think single sides do look good though. I was just 10 minutes ago admiring my RVFs rear wheel...
ell if you do get a 749/999 I'm going for a ride on it :yes: PLLLEEEEAAAASSSSEEEE !!!!!Be a couple of years away yet. Gotta wait for the price on on two seater 999S to come down. And my pay to go up a bit :).
Your all gonna knock me for this, but I like the look of the 749/999 and not the new one.:dodge:I'm with you, the 749/999 looks futuristic, when one is parked up and it looks like it's not actually real. This new thing looks damn horny, but.... I might mistake it at a glace to the front for a Triumph 675 (A cool looking bike no doubt). The 749/999: The stacked headlights, the crazy slat hanging of the front of the fairing, it's an event to perv at, it's cool.

[SN4PD]

This new thing looks damn horny, but.... I might mistake it at a glace to the front for a Triumph 675 (A cool looking bike no doubt).

A fucking cool looking bike ;) (Bit more affordable too :D)

[zx7rr]

HE WOULDNT HAVE A CHANCE OF BEATING ME , BUT I BET HE'D PUT UP MORE OF A CHALLENGE THAN YOU
Good come back!