Ducati 848

[Glade]

If this is a repost i really, really don't care because this bike deserves one!

I like the 1098, but am not really that bothered about them because they are unattainable for me and i don't need that kind of performance.

However, when i saw the 848 I had a little accident.

Wow... just wow!

I feel like a woman who's biological clock has just reached its penultimate tick. I NEED one of these....

My Mrs spent £12k on a renault clio... so i think i might be able to justify this one

[catso]

Glade said:

My Mrs spent £12k on a renault clio... so i think i might be able to justify this one

Be rude not to, you know it makes sense......

[black-k1]

Absolutely stunning bike.

Go for it!

[RemaL]

agree very nice indeed

[996 sps]

Yep it is a repost but I agree lovely bike, hopefully it will be at the bike show!

[Rawwr]

I can feel a letter of intent coming on.

[Jolley]

Put my deposit down a few days ago. Should be here before Christmas!!

Couldn't decide between White or Red, but had to go white really!!

The only thing that bothers me is that apparently it doesn't have a steering damper, or even the mounts to retro-fit one?! .. the 1098 does

[996 sps]

Jolley said:

Put my deposit down a few days ago. Should be here before Christmas!!

Couldn't decide between White or Red, but had to go white really!!

The only thing that bothers me is that apparently it doesn't have a steering damper, or even the mounts to retro-fit one?! .. the 1098 does

Strange but true, I was going to put a thread up too see if anyone was buying one, the 848 has really caught my eye.

Put your photos up asap. Can't wait for the road testers to voice their opinion on it!

[Conian]

This shape of Duc is their only ever that has appealed to me. The 916/996 was OK but I couldn't really see what the fuss was about. The 999 was a carbuncle of the face of motorcycle society, but this... this is 'right'.

Not gonna buy one though.

[catso]

Jolley said:

The only thing that bothers me is that apparently it doesn't have a steering damper, or even the mounts to retro-fit one?! .. the 1098 does

You may find that it doesn't actually need one, my 916 has an Ohlins damper but I don't think it really needs it as it is super-stable.

If you need one you could fit the top yoke from a 1098 (which looks remarkably like the one from a 916) which has the mount, then you'd only need to fit it to the frame for which you could fabricate (or buy) a clamp or just weld a mount on?

Does seem a bit 'mean' though.

Edited by catso on Wednesday 14th November 12:01

[CraigW]

i've been waiting for this, anyone know how much?

[andy tims]

Jolley said:

Couldn't decide between White or Red, but had to go white really!!

Won't be an all weather ride then?

Does look a lovely bike.

[hellsbuddha]

apparently around £9.5k

sam

[oggs]

Looks
Might be a nice upgrade from the SV

[Jolley]

catso said:

Jolley said:

The only thing that bothers me is that apparently it doesn't have a steering damper, or even the mounts to retro-fit one?! .. the 1098 does

You may find that it doesn't actually need one, my 916 has an Ohlins damper but I don't think it really needs it as it is super-stable.

If you need one you could fit the top yoke from a 1098 (which looks remarkably like the one from a 916) which has the mount, then you'd only need to fit it to the frame for which you could fabricate (or buy) a clamp or just weld a mount on?

Does seem a bit 'mean' though.

I suppose you could do that. Just seems odd. Geometry wise it is going to be exactly the same as the 1098. If they deem that to need it then why not the 848. Also, I would have thought it would cost them more to introduce new parts for this bike to leave it off? Not to worry.... I'm sure it won't take the smile off my face!!

[Jolley]

hellsbuddha said:

apparently around £9.5k

sam

Yep, spot on.

[Jolley]

andy tims said:

Won't be an all weather ride then?

No. Just my little toy.

[Jolley]

996 sps said:

Put your photos up asap.

Will do.

996 sps said:

Can't wait for the road testers to voice their opinion on it!

Neither can I!! Never put a deposit down before at least hearing one review first The dealers are getting their demo bikes in in around 2 weeks.... so I need someone to go in and do a test ride and post it up here (I am working in the Maldives at the moment and not back until the 10th Dec - about when my bike is due!).

[YamR1V64motion]

im wondering how its realisticly going to stack up against the latest 600s, it has a little more power but is a noticable bit heavier, i dont think there will be a great deal in it really, lovely bike though.

[Jolley]

YamR1V64motion said:

im wondering how its realisticly going to stack up against the latest 600s, it has a little more power but is a noticable bit heavier, i dont think there will be a great deal in it really, lovely bike though.

If performance were my only concern I would get a GSXR750 (cheaper too!!). I love the sound on the twins though, which is the same reason I bought Scoobies over Evos.

As you say there is not a lot in it. To give a rough comparison, arguably the best 600 this year is the CBR which weighs in at 155kg (dry) and 125bhp with the 848 weighing in at 168kg (dry) and 134bhp. That gives relative power/weight ratios of 806 and 797 bhp/tonne respectively... I know which one would make me smile more though!!