Saw the 1098 in the flesh

[McJim]

Looks a bit like a new version of the 916 to me. So Ducati went backwards to go forwards........................well it's a shit load better then the 999.

I'd have one.

It's all down to the designer - The 916, 748, 996 & 998 were from the pen of Massimo Tamburini. The 749 and 999 came from Pierre Terreblanche.

The majority of Ducatisti didn't like the look of the 749 or 999 (although they are very capable bikes!) so sales dropped and the 916 esque bikes held their value so Ducati went back to Massimo (who was working for MV Agusta I believe) and asked him to draw their next series of bikes.

The 1098 and 848 were born.

[letard]

It's all down to the designer - The 916, 748, 996 & 998 were from the pen of Massimo Tamburini. The 749 and 999 came from Pierre Terreblanche.

The majority of Ducatisti didn't like the look of the 749 or 999 (although they are very capable bikes!) so sales dropped and the 916 esque bikes held their value so Ducati went back to Massimo (who was working for MV Agusta I believe) and asked him to draw their next series of bikes.

The 1098 and 848 were born.

yer. and some thing about going back 2 the more traditional (spelling) look.
cant remeber what, read a big write up some were.

probly 90% to do with wat you said

[Her_C4]

Looks a bit like a new version of the 916 to me. So Ducati went backwards to go forwards........................well it's a shit load better then the 999.

I'd have one.

Me too !!!!! shexxxy bike

[Zoolander]

It's all down to the designer - The 916, 748, 996 & 998 were from the pen of Massimo Tamburini. The 749 and 999 came from Pierre Terreblanche.

The majority of Ducatisti didn't like the look of the 749 or 999 (although they are very capable bikes!) so sales dropped and the 916 esque bikes held their value so Ducati went back to Massimo (who was working for MV Agusta I believe) and asked him to draw their next series of bikes.

The 1098 and 848 were born.

Not quite, the 1098 was designed by newcomer Giandrea Fabbro, although clearly inspired by Tamburini.

[Cary]

they look awsome ae. much better than the 999.

It grows on you.................Hard to tell the rest apart

So Ducati went backwards to go forwards........................well it's a shit load better then the 999.

Owned a few Ducatis then have ya.........

I'd like a 1098 to but think the 999 will do for now

[hogfire]

I saw my first 1098 in aussie on the gold coast. and it is orgasmic.