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The manual recommands 600 for the first service, 7,500 for second, 15,000 for third, and so on. However, it doesn't hurt to bring it in early. In fact, it's better not to wait. If your maintenance plan gives you the flexibility.

There are different maintenance plans available to you. It depends on how much the dealer can get out of you, $$$.

CATS' plan is one.

My maintenance plan is set up for three years, six minors, and six majors. And it's transferable. It's a good selling tool. If you decided to sell your bike later.

So, it's depends on your need. And remember, the prices are negotiable.
 
Oh snap, forgot, with my maintenance plan I get two tires mounted and balanced (doesn't have to be front and back, can be back and another back) and one battery w/ installation in 3yrs. I especially like the in b/w oil changes since its not in the book.
 
1098s as a 1st bike? Intense man, hope you get it.... just be careful out there... this thing wheelies like there is no tomorrow!
 
Wow.
Won't try to tell you NOT to get a 1098 as your first bike. But agree that a MSF course is a must. Went through this a couple of times with friends who loved my prior Ducs and really wanted to get one. Tried to get them to consider something cheaper/more forgiving to learn on, even if it was for a year. Of the 4 guys, only one didn't get hurt or go down within 12 months of purchase. And only 2 are still riding.

Just think carefully about why you want a 1098 and a Ducati. Would it be better for your pocket book, in the short term, to get something cheaper to learn on? You can always sell the cheapo once you are certain you love riding and are ready to commit to a serious bike like a 1098.

I have been riding for 29 of my 33 years on the planet, and I find the 1098 an exciting and amazing machine that surprises me with its grace and agility every time I get on one. Its sheer power, brutal delivery, and unforgiving character also gives me a great deal of concern about recommending it to ANYONE as a starter bike......
 
and yes iv alrdy did the MSF. and yes i know that its got some uber power, but i was told not to get the shelby cobra kit car. and i havent totaled my baby in 3 years.

money isnt a problem. just timing
 
Good to hear you have done the MSF. You are doing the right things first.

Like I said, it isn't my place to judge your decision. Just trying to advise you based on my riding experience and that of buddies who got a Duc as their first bike.

Any plans to do a advanced course, like the Cali Superbike School? One of the things I have picked up over my years of riding, is that the guys who say they have nothing to learn, and are "excellent/expert" riders, tend to be the ones who are the most dangerous. They have become complacent in their skills, and stagnant. They also never look at riding or street awareness in any way other than that which they have done for XX number of years.

Good luck to you, and welcome to the family. Once you own a Ducati, nothing else will ever feel quite good enough.

BTW, what do you do? Wish I could have afforded a 1098 class bike when I was your age!
 
I bought an 03 Ducati 999 as my first bike this past year and didn't touch it for the first couple of weeks until I took the Saftey course. I rode it for a few months and really didn't like the 999 because of how hard it was on my hands and hips (I'd get cramps from riding) I'm 6' and was 250lbs at the time. I then bought the 1098 when I was on leave and I love the bike it's much easier on the wrists and my hips don't cramp. Though losing 30lbs since I got deployed might have helped also. I was looking at buying a Ninja 600 at first then I fell in love with the Ducati's.
 
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