From a CBR 250 to 848/1098/1098S wise move?

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Hi there,
1st time I have posted to any forum so interested to see if this works.

I am getting a new bike (My Last Bike was a CBR 250 which I owned for 3 years) and was hoping for some help regarding the above.

Is a 1098S a crazy step up from a CBR 250?

I just passed my Motorbike test so I am not a total novice. I really like the 1098s but as a father of 3 I don't want to be irresponsable.

Anybody else out there made a similar big leap?

Thanks for any response!
Gary
 
Gary, even the 848 is a big jump up from your little CBR. I don't think I would risk the 1098. It is a beautiful bike, but the 848 looks the same and is much more suited for "street" use. The 1098 is better suited to the track and in the hands of an experienced rider.

If these are your only two choices, I would suggest the 848 and BE CAREFUL.

Cheers,

D
 
I'd say it really depends on you and how responsible you are and what you really want to do with the bike. I went from never riding a street bike to a 999 and had that for about 6 months before I got my 1098. The 999 just wasn't comfortable for me and the 1098 is a lot better. If your worried about the 1098 being too much power then definitely get the 848. But I am crazy and a speed junky I also refuse to buy anything I won't be happy with.
 
I have to agree with Firehawk. The 1098 was my first street bike and while it has a stupid amount of power, you can control it if you can control yourself. It is all in the wrist.


Trey
 
For what it's worth, I would suggest that you are better equipped to handle a 1098 than most who hop on today's latest and greatest offerings whether they be 600s, 750, 848s, 1098s, etc. The reality is you have had a tremendous learning environment in which to develop your skills - accelerating (not that the 250 does much of that), breaking, cornering, moderating entry and exit speeds, etc.

You notice at the highest levels that the jump from 250 to the MotoGp bikes is pretty common...a stretch in this case sure, but hang with me for a sec. They refine their skills on the 250s and then move up. This works.

Would I recommend some time on a middleweight, sure. But the reality is even today's 600s are way more bike than 99.9% of the folks out there can use and can get you in trouble in a hurry.

Keep in mind though that the game changes in a big way on the bigger displacement bikes though. Tire management becomes critical, get sloppy on the throttle (or the brakes) and you're on your arse in a hurry, the corners approach VERY quickly.

Ultimately, the self control and disciple of the pilot is what makes a bike a good or poor choice for anyone.

Just my .02.
 
Thanks good advice, appreciate you all taking the time.

What I am hearing is that they are both potentially dangerous if you don't respect the power.

At this moment in time I am leaning towards the 1098, I think I am fairly cautious and I don't want to get the 848 and then 3 Months later wish I had gone the extra mile and got the 1098.
 
In my case, i started on a ninja 250 then upgraded on a gixxer 600.. Now, im on my 3rd bike which is the 848. Im happy with how i gradually took on the power of my first two bikes before going on the 848..and its a night and day difference. if i immediately jumped on an 848 after my 250, man, i don't know..but i never did it so i can't really tell.. yes, it depends on the rider but it doesnt hurt (sometimes it saves lives) to take it easy and slowly.
But just my 2 cents!
 
Hmmm, interesting how did the Gixxer 600 compare in power to the 848?

Does the 848 look exactly like the 1098? I live in the west Coast of Ireland and we have no Ducati dealer here, I have only seen pics and Youtube of both bikes. I am going to Dublin next week to see for the 1st time and probably buy.

I can only imagine they look as sweet in the flesh
 
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