I came off an 04 R1 and will say that I havent looked back a day yet. I love the 1098 over the yamaha. I really enjoyed my R1, but this Ducati just does everything so much better. I nearly flew off the back of the 1098 a few times after I purchased it, cause I wasn't used to the torque on this thing. It's crazy down low! Plus it attracts way more attention, and that can't hurt. LOL. Good luck.
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Anyone go from an R1 to a 1098/1198?
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<morgiexXxbear>
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2004-2006 R1s are very narrow, 2007-2008 R1s are a little wider..2009-2010 R1s are fast but too wide and ugly IMO...Therefore, I'll take the Duc any day of the week...
Wasted Puppy
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I heard I should go for the 1198 because the 848s and 1098s had problems?? I dont know, I'm just hearing all these things, you know when you're going to buy something and everyone is giving their opinions and meanwhile your head is spinning!? lol
Raced and '06 R1 in '07 & '08, this is my 2 cents:
R1 makes more power, but harder to get to because you need to spin it hard (13,750 redline compared to 10,200), in this day and age it's all about ease of accessibility, not outright power. The Duc let's you concentrate on lines instead of freaking you out with the syscraper redline and associated highside risk.R1 turns better and with less effort, but can be set up to corner really well, but I have never been able to replicate the full lean stability & confidence you got on a stock (base) Ducati.Price wise, the R1 is a winner even outside of the showroom (OEM & Aftermarket parts...etc)R1s are hot, but Ducatis will always draw the crowd.R1s are MUCH less effort to maintain (those used for commuting regularly see 80,000 kms before their first valve clearance)stock R1s are more comfy for commuting and touring (they dont judder at low rpms like a Ducati)R1s can take pillions in better comfortR1s are bloody hot (regularly saw 104 degrees celsius while racing, even when it was stock!) Ducatis run much cooler.R1s are bullet proof (crashed mine flat out in 6th on the front straight twice because of a loose handlebar and steering damper, total 6 big crashes, blew the engine twice...etc in 2 years and she still ran well.) Try that with a Ducati.Ducati is a better bike out of the box, but it comes with baggage, just like most hot chicks.
So it all depends on how much you are willing to fork out upon purchase, and after for maintenance and what you are buying it for.
If I was going to race as a privateer, the Ducati is out of the question.
Thanks for the opportunity to reach into the old box of photos, sometimes you dont know how far you've come until you look back.
R1 makes more power, but harder to get to because you need to spin it hard (13,750 redline compared to 10,200), in this day and age it's all about ease of accessibility, not outright power. The Duc let's you concentrate on lines instead of freaking you out with the syscraper redline and associated highside risk.R1 turns better and with less effort, but can be set up to corner really well, but I have never been able to replicate the full lean stability & confidence you got on a stock (base) Ducati.Price wise, the R1 is a winner even outside of the showroom (OEM & Aftermarket parts...etc)R1s are hot, but Ducatis will always draw the crowd.R1s are MUCH less effort to maintain (those used for commuting regularly see 80,000 kms before their first valve clearance)stock R1s are more comfy for commuting and touring (they dont judder at low rpms like a Ducati)R1s can take pillions in better comfortR1s are bloody hot (regularly saw 104 degrees celsius while racing, even when it was stock!) Ducatis run much cooler.R1s are bullet proof (crashed mine flat out in 6th on the front straight twice because of a loose handlebar and steering damper, total 6 big crashes, blew the engine twice...etc in 2 years and she still ran well.) Try that with a Ducati.Ducati is a better bike out of the box, but it comes with baggage, just like most hot chicks.
So it all depends on how much you are willing to fork out upon purchase, and after for maintenance and what you are buying it for.
If I was going to race as a privateer, the Ducati is out of the question.
Thanks for the opportunity to reach into the old box of photos, sometimes you dont know how far you've come until you look back.
Under The Bridge
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wow, thank you so much! I don't race, I'll be just riding for fun on the weekends and commuting to Irvine 2-3 times a week. I loved the 07 R1 I had but I would like to buy new and I hate the 09/10 R1. The 2011 will probably look about the same. So I'm leaning toward a Duc because I LOVE the way they look. As far as an 848 or 1198 what do you think? Would an 848 be enough for me (coming off an R1) or should I get an 1148?
Thanks again!!!!
Thanks again!!!!
I rode my brothers 2008 R1 for a summer while he was away in California, and I have to say it was a great bike, but since getting my 1098 I wouldnt want to have one for myself unless it was an addition. A few things i didnt like about the R1.... not enough down low power, runs extremely hot especially in traffic, and power takes a large twist of the wrist. Things i do like, maintenence schedule and pricng, and I think it is easily the best of the big four.
Get the 1198, you wont look back
Get the 1198, you wont look back
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The older models (07,08 not sure about 09) had a radiator leak problem that was covered under warranty but besides that nothing..I have a 2010 848 and I already have 5000 miles on it and I've had it for 4 months and I've never had a problem with it..I love it more everytime I get on it
I came from a Suzuki GSXR 750 after a crash and I absolutely love the choice I made of getting a Ducati instead of a another Jap bike..I do wish I had gotten the 1098 or 1198 though..I had the option between an 08 1098s or a 2010 848 and I went with the 848 just because I wanted to build it up myself..it's a self-satisfaction thing I guess.
Either way, Ducati
I came from a Suzuki GSXR 750 after a crash and I absolutely love the choice I made of getting a Ducati instead of a another Jap bike..I do wish I had gotten the 1098 or 1198 though..I had the option between an 08 1098s or a 2010 848 and I went with the 848 just because I wanted to build it up myself..it's a self-satisfaction thing I guess.
Either way, Ducati
I am a torque junkie, so will have to say go for the biggest engine you can. An 848 is gonna pull better than an R1 down low, but you'll quickly run out of steam and the inline monsters will catch you on anything remotely straight.
Agreed that the new R1's are way too fat, they look like obese sharks.
NOTHING puts a smile on your face like a stock bike that can pull the front wheel up in 1st and 2nd gear just on the throttle at 4 - 5k rpm - THAT is torque and ease of use.
Whack on a 520 conversion kit and it comes up in 3rd if you lean back and yank hard enough, even on stock gearing.
They do look great, but go with your gut buy what YOU want, not what people want you to want.
Agreed that the new R1's are way too fat, they look like obese sharks.
NOTHING puts a smile on your face like a stock bike that can pull the front wheel up in 1st and 2nd gear just on the throttle at 4 - 5k rpm - THAT is torque and ease of use.
Whack on a 520 conversion kit and it comes up in 3rd if you lean back and yank hard enough, even on stock gearing.
They do look great, but go with your gut buy what YOU want, not what people want you to want.
♥nickjonasroxmyworld♥
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If you love the look of the Duke then go for it because it will keep you smiling just parked in your garage....
But, When you ride it your face will hurt from smiling even more. My 07 tricolore now has almost 17000km's. No mechanical issues at all. First valve service at 12000k's needed no adjustment! The new EVO engine is a big step up maintenance wise from the previous models!
I could live with an R1 and enjoy riding it, but it would never put that idiot grin on my face like the 1098 does!
But, When you ride it your face will hurt from smiling even more. My 07 tricolore now has almost 17000km's. No mechanical issues at all. First valve service at 12000k's needed no adjustment! The new EVO engine is a big step up maintenance wise from the previous models!
I could live with an R1 and enjoy riding it, but it would never put that idiot grin on my face like the 1098 does!