1198 or Street Triple RS? What bike thread.
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Here's another stupid what bike thread.
I've not had a bike for a year and a half and finally need to pull my finger out – mostly because I suddenly have time to do a nice 10-day European roadtrip in September. My imaginary budget is modest (£8k maybe). I've narrowed it down to two bikes – one I've ridden and loved, another that I've lusted after since I got my licence in 2009.
What would you pick? I'm aiming to tour on it, but don't particularly care about being uncomfortable. More importantly it needs to be great for short weekend blasts around Surrey.
I could be swayed either way.
The options are:
Ducati 1198S
I've always hankered after one of these. My last bike was a 2013 Multistrada 1200S, and loved the savage torque and instant wallop. I quite fancy a more uncomfortable and less controllable version of that, basically. Also: I think touring on a sportsbike is fun, having done 3200 miles in 10 days on a Daytona 675 back in 2010.
Triumph Street Triple RS
Much newer, more reliable and more depreciatey than the Ducati. I rode one back in April against a Speed Triple RS and loved being able to use a few gears in their entirety. I also fell in love with the brakes, front-end feel and induction noise. Also, next March will mark 10 years since passing my bike test, when I started out on a… Street Triple. So it'll be quite nice to go full circle in a way but now have the skills to get more out of the bike.
Both cost the same to insure. And running costs don't bother me. It'll be living outside, but my Multistrada was fine with that under a cover. I'll be touring with a mate on a K1300R, so both will be far slower in a straight line… not that that particularly matters.
What'd you do? I'd be looking to keep it for three years or so. Both would be used examples. If you've owned or ridden either please pipe up with your experiences!
I've not had a bike for a year and a half and finally need to pull my finger out – mostly because I suddenly have time to do a nice 10-day European roadtrip in September. My imaginary budget is modest (£8k maybe). I've narrowed it down to two bikes – one I've ridden and loved, another that I've lusted after since I got my licence in 2009.
What would you pick? I'm aiming to tour on it, but don't particularly care about being uncomfortable. More importantly it needs to be great for short weekend blasts around Surrey.
I could be swayed either way.
The options are:
Ducati 1198S
I've always hankered after one of these. My last bike was a 2013 Multistrada 1200S, and loved the savage torque and instant wallop. I quite fancy a more uncomfortable and less controllable version of that, basically. Also: I think touring on a sportsbike is fun, having done 3200 miles in 10 days on a Daytona 675 back in 2010.
Triumph Street Triple RS
Much newer, more reliable and more depreciatey than the Ducati. I rode one back in April against a Speed Triple RS and loved being able to use a few gears in their entirety. I also fell in love with the brakes, front-end feel and induction noise. Also, next March will mark 10 years since passing my bike test, when I started out on a… Street Triple. So it'll be quite nice to go full circle in a way but now have the skills to get more out of the bike.
Both cost the same to insure. And running costs don't bother me. It'll be living outside, but my Multistrada was fine with that under a cover. I'll be touring with a mate on a K1300R, so both will be far slower in a straight line… not that that particularly matters.
What'd you do? I'd be looking to keep it for three years or so. Both would be used examples. If you've owned or ridden either please pipe up with your experiences!
tight5 said:
Neither.
The Ducati has a small fuel tank.
The Triumph does't have a fairing.
I'd go for blackbird/hayabusa/vfr800.
Do the tour, sell it, get a more sporty one for back home.
You raise good points but I’d rather have something that raises my pulse. I’ve done the Blackbird thing, but my most fun tours have been on sports bikes and nakeds. Also it’s a better story if I do it on something inappropriate The Ducati has a small fuel tank.
The Triumph does't have a fairing.
I'd go for blackbird/hayabusa/vfr800.
Do the tour, sell it, get a more sporty one for back home.
Between these two I'd go for 1198S as well.
But really I would not choose either, Ducati is hassle and Street is naked.
I'd go S1000RR or Japanese. Hayabusa sounds like fun and special (for a longer trip for sure).
Besides, you seem decided already anyway.
I've been playing with idea to get 1198S many a time, I like the way this bike looks more than any later Panigale. The tubular frame, the underseat exhaust... In the end my sensible side always wins.
But really I would not choose either, Ducati is hassle and Street is naked.
I'd go S1000RR or Japanese. Hayabusa sounds like fun and special (for a longer trip for sure).
Besides, you seem decided already anyway.
I've been playing with idea to get 1198S many a time, I like the way this bike looks more than any later Panigale. The tubular frame, the underseat exhaust... In the end my sensible side always wins.
Ho Lee Kau said:
How about KTM RC8R.
I've always had a soft spot for these, but they always come out at the same price or more expensive than an 1198S. And they're not as pretty (not that I'm a huge tart or anything). And I have a decent relationship with my local Ducati dealers - KTM are quite far away. But I shall have a look…1198s
Budget for a service and belts and enjoy one of the last bonkers bikes made.
Savage torque, propensity to wheelie everywhere and a lovely dry clutch.
Pop on a tank bag, Kriega tail pack and rucksack and enjoy every mile of the journey....
might not be as comfortable as many but far more memorable
Budget for a service and belts and enjoy one of the last bonkers bikes made.
Savage torque, propensity to wheelie everywhere and a lovely dry clutch.
Pop on a tank bag, Kriega tail pack and rucksack and enjoy every mile of the journey....
might not be as comfortable as many but far more memorable
TimmyWimmyWoo said:
Ho Lee Kau said:
How about KTM RC8R.
I've always had a soft spot for these, but they always come out at the same price or more expensive than an 1198S. And they're not as pretty (not that I'm a huge tart or anything). And I have a decent relationship with my local Ducati dealers - KTM are quite far away. But I shall have a look…TimmyWimmyWoo said:
H I'll be touring with a mate on a K1300R, so both will be far slower in a straight line… not that that particularly matters
I'm not so sure about that. I've got both a k1300s and a 1198, and the Duke feels much quicker. Admittedly, it has been fettled a bit (blueprinted motor etc), but it's so much lighter than the BMW.
As for which to choose, I'd test ride the Ducati first. It's an acquired taste, IMHO, and doesn't suit everyone.
Edited by yajeed on Tuesday 24th July 19:47
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