Ducati 1098 released..........

[catso]

Not spy pics, not speculation this is the bike;

www.ducati.com/od/ducatinorthamerica/

160 bhp - not bad for a twin

And only $15k in the USA.........

Edited by catso on Wednesday 8th November 21:57

[deevlash]

Thats rather nice, much better than the 999, might have to get my bike licence...

[catso]

I might have to 'sort' my finances......

[hobo]

So how much is it likely to be over here ?

[catso]

hobo said:

So how much is it likely to be over here ?

Most likely the same 15k, except in £ not $..........

But they are saying that it will be better value than the outgoing 999, so probably around £10k?

[ballon]

catso said:

hobo said:

So how much is it likely to be over here ?

Most likely the same 15k, except in £ not $..........

But they are saying that it will be better value than the outgoing 999, so probably around £10k?

Begs the question, why is it only £8,105 in the USA

[aeropilot]

ballon said:

Begs the question, why is it only £8,105 in the USA

'Cos everything (except milk and bread) is cheaper over there....

[virgil]

SO what's the scoop on importing one? With the $ so high, it must pay off...light changes aside, is there much to do?

[peacemaker]

have to say - i love it.

i've lusted after a 916 shape since i saw them. didn't ever like the 999 shape although it was said to be a better overall bike.

the 1098 looks fab and, in a few years from now, when i have some NCBs, maybe i can get insured on one of these.

[Andy Oh]

Maybe we can do a group buy from the states and put about ten 1098s' in one container.....

I definately want one and then I can make my R1 my winter hack

Edited by Andy Oh on Thursday 9th November 10:20

[aeropilot]

Andy Oh said:

Maybe we can do a group buy from the states and put about ten 1098s' in one container.....

Double that......

A standard shipping container will accomodate 4 x cars.....

[Rawwr]

*cough*VAT*cough*

[GingerNinja]

Can we find room for the new SportClassic 1000S in there too?

www.ducati.com/bikes/my2006/ducatiModel.jhtml?family=sportclassic&modelName=SPORT1000S-07

Edited by GingerNinja on Thursday 9th November 11:12

[randlemarcus]

Or we could wait until after Milan, when I have no doubt that the UK release details will be given out. I suspect that once you get through the faff of importing, VATting and SVA'ing them, you'd be better waiting.

[hobo]

$15000 indeed, but for the boring model.

$25000 for the one everyone will want

[aeropilot]

randlemarcus said:

Or we could wait until after Milan, when I have no doubt that the UK release details will be given out. I suspect that once you get through the faff of importing, VATting and SVA'ing them, you'd be better waiting.

Not to mention no warranty or support from Ducati-GB.....

[kingb]

to be honest theres something about that that just doesnt float my boat. it just doesnt flow. doesnt look like it was designed as an over all package. looks like they took the front of the new desmocetti and the swing arm of an old 996 had a random seat unit made up and cut up a 996 fairing that was lying about.

i liked the 999

maybe it will grow on me

Edited by kingb on Thursday 9th November 12:12

[DucatiGary]

never been a fan of the 749/999 (I specifically bought my 748 after the 749 had been out almost a year) but I like this.

front end is a cross between the classic 916 shape bikes and the new desmocedici, and it has the all important single swing arm

I also like the hypermotard, that looks a right hoot (on short journeys)

[Andrew D]

It's nice, apart from the awful exhaust cans. How rough. Eek.

But I really liked the 999/749 with the stacked headlamps and integral zorst, it was bold and futuristic.

And I'm always wary of the single swing-arm. Looks good on the BMWs with an exhaust can on the non-arm side to balance it. But with underseat exhausts it looks a bit weird and off balance to me, like the current VFR.

[Andy Oh]

aeropilot said:

randlemarcus said:

Or we could wait until after Milan, when I have no doubt that the UK release details will be given out. I suspect that once you get through the faff of importing, VATting and SVA'ing them, you'd be better waiting.

Not to mention no warranty or support from Ducati-GB.....

You're absolutely right....I don't think I'd go the USA route due to all the associated risks / problems......best start saving the pennies for a UK 1098 S........or wait a couple of years and buy a second hand one with termis and some other goodies that someone paid full whack for when new

Edited by Andy Oh on Thursday 9th November 12:53