Hope I've done the right thing!!!

[Stouffer]

I bought a CBR 600RR (Hannspree) new two Months ago. Great Bike, really confidence inspiring and blistering performance through the rev range. However there's a but!! My previous bike was a Monster and I really miss that Ducati twin thing and the 'theatre' of the Ducati. I fitted an Akrapovic to the CBR but it still lacks something in the noise/soul department for me.
...............................So today I've ordered an Ducati 848 with full termis. It absolutely looks and sounds the business. Just hope I don't regret trading in the CBR from a 'riding' perspective!!
Anyone got an 848 and done similar? God I hope I've done the right thing as this indecision is getting very costly!! And there's me thinking that a biking 'habit' will be cheaper than a car one!

[wendyg]

There is no doubt that it has to play the right soundtrack. I don't care how fast it is, if it sounds like a hairdryer it will grate on your soul.

I know that I've ridden bikes where the first thing is the twist of the throttle, then the bark and growl as the engine picks up, and then the surge of acceleration.

It is essential.

[RizzoTheRat]

If you want a twin with theatre take a look at the Yamaha MT-01. 1700cc V Twin producing 150nm torque (compared to the Monster S4R's 90nm). I found I couldn't keep it at a constant throttle as I had to keep rolling the power off to hear the Acrapovics crackle and pop on the overrun and then hear it bark and try and rip my arms out of thier sockets when I opened it up again

848 doos look good though.

[Chilli]

A guy I know has just bought one. Not really comparing the two, but he took one out for a test ride, and fell in love. He thought the 1098 was just too much for the road, and couldn't be used.
Sounds like a quiality choice to me. Would love to see pica when you get them.

Cheers.

[Schmeeky]

I reckon you have, but then I'm a sucker for the V-twin sound.. I was looking for a new bike recently, and test rode a Yam Fazer Thou and a Suzuki SV1000. The Yam was a fantastic machine, very smooth, loads of power, very comfortable and beautiful light handling... but aurally was just a sort of turbine whine..
The SV didn't handle as well, had a very wrist heavy riding position and was more expensive. But it had a glorious power delivery and a monumental soundtrack (even more so with the baffles out!)

Guess which I got??

[Stouffer]

Thanks folks. I feel a lot happier now. Only problem is I collect it on Friday and it's forecasting to pi** down!! Bloody typical. When I picked up my monster the same time last year it was the day we had the typhoon in Shropshire!! When I got home I was so cold and wet I couldn't take my helmet off for 10 minutes and my ungloved hands were dyed black for days!!

Please please sun shine just for me (and all you of course!).