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So, selling the 765 has proven, difficult, annoying, a PITA.
Plan B is to give the bike to the other half and go and buy something else. I have always fancied a duke, my first trackday was on a 748, loved the 999, then the Panigale. Interested to hear about owners opinions of the 1098?
Plan B is to give the bike to the other half and go and buy something else. I have always fancied a duke, my first trackday was on a 748, loved the 999, then the Panigale. Interested to hear about owners opinions of the 1098?
My brother owns one, so no "direct" experience but I can tell you that his voltage regulator/rectifier needed replacing (common, apparently (the fix is a Mosfet type with a Triumph harness) and his sprag clutch has just been replaced but that was at least partially his fault for cranking it repeatedly with a tired battery (the need to be 100%, as per all big twins).
He's had no issues with the tank swelling, whereas I have, with my Aprilia RSV, so they're perhaps less susceptible.
It's fast.
He's had no issues with the tank swelling, whereas I have, with my Aprilia RSV, so they're perhaps less susceptible.
It's fast.
yonex said:
So, selling the 765 has proven, difficult, annoying, a PITA.
Plan B is to give the bike to the other half and go and buy something else. I have always fancied a duke, my first trackday was on a 748, loved the 999, then the Panigale. Interested to hear about owners opinions of the 1098?
No one wants to buy Street RS? Priced too high for mileage/condition/equipment?Plan B is to give the bike to the other half and go and buy something else. I have always fancied a duke, my first trackday was on a 748, loved the 999, then the Panigale. Interested to hear about owners opinions of the 1098?
Usually Ducati stuff - service history, belts change and condition should see you right.
They're pretty bulletproof, bit heavy and slow to turn compared the Pani's but that's evolution - no frame, light, better geo etc.
Clutch will be heavy, but you can buy an aftermarket slave cylinder, dry clutch, so let the sound out.
Enjoy
They're pretty bulletproof, bit heavy and slow to turn compared the Pani's but that's evolution - no frame, light, better geo etc.
Clutch will be heavy, but you can buy an aftermarket slave cylinder, dry clutch, so let the sound out.
Enjoy
Great bikes and much easier to live with than the earlier 999/916 series.
The 1098s are a little more delicate in the gearbox and bottom end of engine department than the 1198, so if just wanting a usable robust bike to track, and do miles on it, then a standard 1198 is the best value point and reliability option of this shape. The Ohlins suspension needs regular servicing and blows seals a lot. For the age of the bike, rebuilt and sorted Showas on the base 1198 and 1098 are easier to live with and will give you most of what you want anyway. The lighter wheels are nice to have, but plenty of those knocking around 2nd hand.
The 1098S is the future classic in the non-homologation range and is the prettiest. The base models are cheaper but don't really lack anything other than the pose factor. If I was buying one to use generally, I'd go base model.
I love mine - properly quick, no bike feels better leaned over on smooth road and the sound is epic (better than super quaddro).
848s are plentiful and if you want a sweet experience, wet clutch a cheaper option, don't discount them - they still have 999 level performance so unless if you are wanting big torquey wheelies or to play with modern litre bikes well into 3 figures on the roads, they are pretty good.
Aside from service history, swelling tank as has been mentioned is one to watch. I drain mine down using a syphon pump into a jerry can after each ride, but I don't do many miles on it so no trauma. I also have a brand new spare tank in the attic if the worse happens as mine is a keeper. If you want an alloy tank then you need to buy an 1198SP or an 848 Evo SP (I think) as both came with alloy tanks, or just buy a Beater from Japan. They sell well second hand, so expensive but you can sell it when you sell the bike, so just money tied up.
Mine:
The 1098s are a little more delicate in the gearbox and bottom end of engine department than the 1198, so if just wanting a usable robust bike to track, and do miles on it, then a standard 1198 is the best value point and reliability option of this shape. The Ohlins suspension needs regular servicing and blows seals a lot. For the age of the bike, rebuilt and sorted Showas on the base 1198 and 1098 are easier to live with and will give you most of what you want anyway. The lighter wheels are nice to have, but plenty of those knocking around 2nd hand.
The 1098S is the future classic in the non-homologation range and is the prettiest. The base models are cheaper but don't really lack anything other than the pose factor. If I was buying one to use generally, I'd go base model.
I love mine - properly quick, no bike feels better leaned over on smooth road and the sound is epic (better than super quaddro).
848s are plentiful and if you want a sweet experience, wet clutch a cheaper option, don't discount them - they still have 999 level performance so unless if you are wanting big torquey wheelies or to play with modern litre bikes well into 3 figures on the roads, they are pretty good.
Aside from service history, swelling tank as has been mentioned is one to watch. I drain mine down using a syphon pump into a jerry can after each ride, but I don't do many miles on it so no trauma. I also have a brand new spare tank in the attic if the worse happens as mine is a keeper. If you want an alloy tank then you need to buy an 1198SP or an 848 Evo SP (I think) as both came with alloy tanks, or just buy a Beater from Japan. They sell well second hand, so expensive but you can sell it when you sell the bike, so just money tied up.
Mine:
bluezedd said:
yeah definitely sounds like its priced too high if its not selling. Price high then drop the price every 4 weeks til it goes and you should get the high end of what its actually worth.
It’s at the top end but doing exactly that with the price. Thanks for pics above, such a pretty bike.
The 1198 was definitely a better and faster bike than the 1098 and the last of the line so to speak. I owned one for a while during a 10 period when i had almost all Ducatis. Great looks. The power could be quite savage with the 1198 though.
Many Ducatisti will tell you a better bike for the road is the 899 Panigale. A more comfortable bike by a distance, okay it has nothing like the low and mid-range torque which can trouble you at times on the big twin and a beautiful revvy nature. Not much slower in the real world than the 1198.
If funds allow, the 1199 Panigale is a leap forwards in many ways. The 1299 even faster and easier to ride than the 1199 though, available for just over £10k used and simply the best twin ever sold to the public, as far as sports bikes go.
A 1098 is more expensive to upkeep than the later Ducatis by the way. I would say the 899 is the best overall choice but 1098/1198 looks are simply awesome.
Many Ducatisti will tell you a better bike for the road is the 899 Panigale. A more comfortable bike by a distance, okay it has nothing like the low and mid-range torque which can trouble you at times on the big twin and a beautiful revvy nature. Not much slower in the real world than the 1198.
If funds allow, the 1199 Panigale is a leap forwards in many ways. The 1299 even faster and easier to ride than the 1199 though, available for just over £10k used and simply the best twin ever sold to the public, as far as sports bikes go.
A 1098 is more expensive to upkeep than the later Ducatis by the way. I would say the 899 is the best overall choice but 1098/1198 looks are simply awesome.
I find my 1198s quite spacious. I bought it specifically for a tour last year but have kept it. It's caused me far fewer problems than my Multistrada 1200. It hasn't really missed a beat and is just sheer indulgence on the road – it sounds way better than all the short stroke Panigale motors, feels perfectly geared for enjoying the roads without getting up to completely stupid speeds and just feels wonderful mid corner.
I may change my mind on all this when I get the V4S in for test in a few weeks…
I may change my mind on all this when I get the V4S in for test in a few weeks…
Over the winter I treated myself to an 1198 for the track. What a great piece of kit!!
Thought I might have bitten off more than I could chew, but its a far nicer place to be than my old Gsxr 750k1. More room was the first surprise, a lot mire ergonomically friendly for my 6’ frame. Not the intimidating high side waiting to happen I was expecting. Don’t get me wrong , it’s got monstrous power making you go and monster power in the braking, but flows nicely round the track. Turns tight, holds its line well and rock solid at silly speeds. I am no Rossi ( mid pace in the intermediates ) but has made me a whole lot quicker round the track and gives me a huge grin. Can’t think of a bike I would change it for. There are faster better handling bikes about these days. Personally for its performance, looks ,sound the fact it’s completely analogue and it’s a Ducati....I love it. (might regret the analogue bit one day when I’m on my arse!!))
Thought I might have bitten off more than I could chew, but its a far nicer place to be than my old Gsxr 750k1. More room was the first surprise, a lot mire ergonomically friendly for my 6’ frame. Not the intimidating high side waiting to happen I was expecting. Don’t get me wrong , it’s got monstrous power making you go and monster power in the braking, but flows nicely round the track. Turns tight, holds its line well and rock solid at silly speeds. I am no Rossi ( mid pace in the intermediates ) but has made me a whole lot quicker round the track and gives me a huge grin. Can’t think of a bike I would change it for. There are faster better handling bikes about these days. Personally for its performance, looks ,sound the fact it’s completely analogue and it’s a Ducati....I love it. (might regret the analogue bit one day when I’m on my arse!!))
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