New Ducati 1098

Discussion in 'UK Motorcycles' started by antonye, Aug 31, 2006.

  1. antonye

    antonye Guest

    Apparently...

    All models have a 1099cc engine, but are designated 1098 (for fear of
    association with the IRS 1099 tax form - REALLY!).

    Three Models-
    $14,995 - 1098 Base: 160hp/80+tq
    $19,995 - 1098S: adds carbon bits and Ohlins suspension pieces
    $24,995 - 1098 Tri-Colore: adds race exhaust in the crate,
    red/white/green
    three-color paint
    (Pricing is preliminary and may change slightly)

    Styling somewhat similar to Desmosedici RR, but with longer, sharper
    front fairing and featuring dual headlights; New dash design;
    Single-sided
    swingarm; Dual oval underseat exhaust; Weight reduction of 37.5 pounds;
    Monoblock radial-caliper brakes w/330mm discs.

    All 1098 models will come configurable as mono and biposto. Base model
    outperforms 999R!!

    Ducati will NOT campaign the new bike for the coming AMA season;
    instead
    skipping a year for potential rule changes.

    Official debut will be at Milan in November, with deliveries expected
    to
    begin in February.
     
    antonye, Aug 31, 2006
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  2. antonye

    Lozzo Guest

    antonye says...
    And they'll all sit in dealer's showrooms getting older and older, just
    like the last incarnaton did.
     
    Lozzo, Aug 31, 2006
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  3. antonye

    antonye Guest

    I think the 999 was too much of a change from the old
    model which people liked so much, and that put them
    off buying one - myself included.

    Yes it was bold, radical, and probably a much better
    machine than the 916 line, but sometimes that's not
    always the best marketing decision.
    but the usual "artist impressions" from the description,
    it looks like it has queues back to the 916 shape mixed
    in with the much sexier look of the Desmosedici, which
    may encourage us 916 line stalwarts to part with some
    cash at last.

    Not too sure how it will affect residuals on the 916 line,
    but it will certainly have a negative impact on the 999
    line. For me the 748 has got to the point where it's
    just not worth selling, and although it doesn't get used
    I want to keep it. Maybe if I keep it long enough it
    might start going up in price!
     
    antonye, Aug 31, 2006
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  4. antonye

    darsy Guest

    $5K for a race exhaust and a paint job - bargain!
     
    darsy, Aug 31, 2006
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  5. antonye

    antonye Guest

    I expect it will be the equivalent of the R version -
    sand cast cases, Ti con-rods, light-weight pistons,
    that kind of thing.

    Might all be bollocks of course, so we'll wait and see.
     
    antonye, Aug 31, 2006
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  6. antonye

    CT Guest

    And even with GBP/USD rate at 1.90, I suspect the UK pricing
    will be:

    £14,995 - 1098 Base: 160hp/80+tq
    £19,995 - 1098S: adds carbon bits and Ohlins suspension pieces
    £24,995 - 1098 Tri-Colore: adds race exhaust in the crate,
     
    CT, Aug 31, 2006
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  7. antonye

    ginge Guest

    It's all about almost religious brand loyalty, isn't it? If Ducati were
    to stick badges on a turd there might well be a market for it.
     
    ginge, Aug 31, 2006
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  8. antonye

    antonye Guest

    Funny, I thought the same thing!
     
    antonye, Aug 31, 2006
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  9. antonye

    antonye Guest

    The Japs have been doing that for years...
     
    antonye, Aug 31, 2006
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  10. antonye

    darsy Guest

    that's the Multistrada, isn't it?
    apparently not.
     
    darsy, Aug 31, 2006
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  11. antonye

    darsy Guest

    indeed.
     
    darsy, Aug 31, 2006
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  12. antonye

    ginge Guest

    "ooooooh"
     
    ginge, Aug 31, 2006
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  13. antonye

    Hog Guest

    You say this like sand casting is better than high pressure die casting
     
    Hog, Aug 31, 2006
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  14. antonye

    Hog Guest

    A new designer wanted to put his mark on the marque, like BMW with the
    5/7 series. Marketing disaster. All Ducati had to do was stick with the
    basic look/format, make it 20kg lighter and 150bhp rear wheel, Ohlins
    front/rear including the steering damper.
     
    Hog, Aug 31, 2006
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  15. <Mr Burns> Excellent. </Mr Burn>

    <Makes note in 2012 diary>
     
    Soylent Green, Aug 31, 2006
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  16. antonye

    antonye Guest

    PF&CT.
     
    antonye, Aug 31, 2006
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  17. antonye

    Dan L Guest

    1098 engine?

    Are they re-making Morris Minor A Series lumps for this new model?

    --
    Dan L (Oldbloke)

    My bike 1996 Kawasaki ZR1100 Zephyr
    Space in shed where NSR125 used to be
    Spare Bike 1990 Suzuki TS50X (Patio Ornament)
    BOTAFOT #140 (KotL 2005/6), X-FOT#000, DIAABTCOD #26, BOMB#18 (slow), OMF#11
     
    Dan L, Sep 2, 2006
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  18. antonye

    Dan L Guest

    "Multistrada"

    --
    Dan L (Oldbloke)

    My bike 1996 Kawasaki ZR1100 Zephyr
    Space in shed where NSR125 used to be
    Spare Bike 1990 Suzuki TS50X (Patio Ornament)
    BOTAFOT #140 (KotL 2005/6), X-FOT#000, DIAABTCOD #26, BOMB#18 (slow), OMF#11
     
    Dan L, Sep 2, 2006
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  19. antonye

    Dan L Guest

    <snip>

    FFS

    --
    Dan L (Oldbloke)

    My bike 1996 Kawasaki ZR1100 Zephyr
    Space in shed where NSR125 used to be
    Spare Bike 1990 Suzuki TS50X (Patio Ornament)
    BOTAFOT #140 (KotL 2005/6), X-FOT#000, DIAABTCOD #26, BOMB#18 (slow), OMF#11
     
    Dan L, Sep 2, 2006
    #19
  20. antonye

    Bod43 Guest

    MG 1100 if you don't mind!
     
    Bod43, Sep 2, 2006
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