New Ducati superbike

**Mooch** · 9th November 2006, 20:17

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

MD · 9th November 2006, 20:35

Originally Posted by cowpoos

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** · 9th November 2006, 20:57

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

http://blog.ducati.com/post/90/la-nu...98-godetevela/

mjvduc

**boomer** · 9th November 2006, 21:00

Very nice indeed.

**enigma51** · 9th November 2006, 21:07

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** · 10th November 2006, 00:54

Originally Posted by mjvduc

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

http://blog.ducati.com/post/90/la-nu...98-godetevela/

mjvduc

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

**imdying** · 10th November 2006, 07:04

Originally Posted by Finn

Pity about the Suzuki build quality.

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

**Finn** · 10th November 2006, 07:11

Originally Posted by imdying

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** · 10th November 2006, 07:25

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** · 10th November 2006, 07:29

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

**boomer** · 10th November 2006, 07:37

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** · 10th November 2006, 07:49

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.