All hail the 1098 Superbike!

Anyone want to buy a kidney?:idk: http://i109.photobucket.com/albums/n77/smileyman_2006/1098.jpg http://i109.photobucket.com/albums/n77/smileyman_2006/1098_02.jpg http://i109.photobucket.com/albums/n77/smileyman_2006/1098_03.jpg

That thing is beautiful. :drool:

Anyone want to buy a kidney?:idk: http://i109.photobucket.com/albums/n77/smileyman_2006/1098.jpg http://i109.photobucket.com/albums/n77/smileyman_2006/1098_02.jpg http://i109.photobucket.com/albums/n77/smileyman_2006/1098_03.jpg :drool: Remember... You can live with only half a liver too...

Is that a new model or is that something not available in the US?

Coming to US dealers in '07. Prolly close to the 999R's sticker price:yikes:

Reminds me alot of the Triumph 675...IMO

Holy crap... I just got... http://christian.rolland.free.fr/bois_monde/images/previews/preview103.jpg

what is the cylinder configuration for that bad boy?

Anyone want to buy a kidney?:idk: http://i109.photobucket.com/albums/n77/smileyman_2006/1098.jpg http://i109.photobucket.com/albums/n77/smileyman_2006/1098_02.jpg http://i109.photobucket.com/albums/n77/smileyman_2006/1098_03.jpg I was trying to do the math to figure out how much sperm I had to sell.... maybe I can donate some blood, too.:lol:

that bike is pure sexmetal. I'm selling both nuts and a few other body parts. anyone wanna buy em, or donate to the make bob happy fund? lol

how much do the 999R's run for? 15K? that thing is pure sex by the way

I would have sex with that bike. :lol:

I'd cut out my kidney with a plastic knife for that bike!:drool:

Beautiful!!

999R's are like $32,000. I have a friend who has one. he also owns a Ferrari. He took me for a ride one time for about 30 minutes. That was the best ride I've ever had in my life. Sounds like an F1 car.

I would have sex with that bike. :lol: http://www.ctgilles.net/images/pictars/hitit_3rdone.jpg

Cool looking bike. I wouldn't buy that sh*t though. I'm not feeling the ergo's. I'd rather spend less and get a R7 somewhere.

I'll take it i'll use my credit card:cheers:

my buddy who races thos circle track sprint cars is buying one of these engines next season because there making a new 1000cc class where he races and his sponsers gave him a huge budget this year. Right now he has a worked out r6 engine in his car and its crazzy fast. Hes goign to be puting the r6 engine up for sale next season but idk if it would work on a bike but ill talk to him and if he say it would ill post it for sale on twf.

I heard that bike has a pricetag of only 15k.. If so, that might be my next bike.

"We tried in every way possible to keep the surprise until Milan, but they beat us to the punch. Enjoy! By the way, for the base version of the 1098: 160 HP and 381 lbs." http://blog.ducati.com/post/90/la-nu...98-godetevela/ http://www.ducati.com/od/ducatinorthamerica/en/news/detail.jhtml?newsId=14841

Here are plenty more pics. That bike is awesome. I may have to get one!!! Check out the dash. http://www.racewaynews.net/galleria.php?a_id=1006&photo=1

i got a question, how the hell did they keep this underwraps?

i got a question, how the hell did they keep this underwraps? :idk:

A bit more on Motorcycle Daily.... :drool: http://www.motorcycledaily.com/08november06_ducati1098.htm

WOW! A base model for $15000. That is just a little over what the old 748 s was. Granted the 1098 S will be $19000 and have some better spec but still that is a much better than the old bikes (998-999) pricing.

i was disappointed it wasnt i4, but with that kinda starting price i think there will be a good number on the street

Apparanty it's only gonna be starting at $14,995 and way up. http://www.ducati.com/od/ducatinorthamerica/

Disapointed it wasnt an I-4?? VTWIN POWER!! 160hp.. with globs of torque... Don't forget that beautiful sound they make. I will own one of these someday... I hope.

Finally Ducati pulled out all the stops and made the bike that they were scared to turn loose on the public..... 160HP and 90 ft./lbs. of torque in bone stock form, and 381 lbs. Oh mama! And it's only $14,995! Did I mention is has REAL Brembo mono-bloc radial brake calipers right off the MotoGP bike..... and 330mm rotors..... and a full digital dash computer with telemetry readings you can download to your laptop to analyze your track sessions..... and Marchesini wheels.... the list goes on.... I think they new ad slogan should be "GSZX-WhateveRR1" ;) http://www.DucatiOmaha.com/images/1098 (6).jpg

I just cam in my pants....

That is what I was talking all those 999's years about... Here I go again...:dthumb:

That's why Duc is the king of bikes in my world :yaewn: <---------wife's alarm went off and woke me up

That's why Duc is the king of bikes in my world :yaewn: <---------wife's alarm went off and woke me up Yeah I still haven't went to bed... DAMN midnights!

good friggin lord, how did they get 160hp out of a twin??? astounding..

:drool: :drool: :drool: :drool: :drool: :drool: :drool: :drool: :drool: :drool: :drool:

i think WSBK would want afew of these in their series. Id like one too. As an evolved 916 look it is niiiiiiiiiiiice. I cant wait for the tech spec sheet. :cheers:

i think WSBK would want afew of these in their series. Id like one too. As an evolved 916 look it is niiiiiiiiiiiice. I cant wait for the tech spec sheet. :cheers: Wait no longer! :cheers: http://www.DucatiOmaha.com/Images/1098_specs.jpg

The base model is $14,995, and the "S" model is $19,995, which includes forged Marchesini wheels, Ohlins forks, Ohlins shock, Ohlins steering damper, and a few carbon fiber bits. There's also a "Tre Colore" version in red/white/green paint scheme that comes with a full race exhaust system for $24,995. They will probably all be sold before they ever start hitting the showroom floors in February, we've already started taking deposits on them.

**** 20k.. thats more then some cars.. I guess in a few years I'll have to pick one up.. Although, I'd be scared to ride it, so much money, so beautiful, just getting it dirty is such a shame, dropping it would be devistating! Edit - Hello new wallpaper!

20K for a new car? :nonod: The cheapest I've seen a new car of somin I would want was the wife's SUV and heck that was $25-26K Heck my truck was $37K!

:lhump: OMG OMG OMG.....oh sorry about that... anyone have a cigarette?

sick bike and glad as hell its a vtwin gotta love the sound and the assload of torque but Ducatifix the ******* clutch!

oooOOOooh purdy!

how much do the 999R's run for? 15K? that thing is pure sex by the way Apparanty it's only gonna be starting at $14,995 and way up. http://www.ducati.com/od/ducatinorthamerica/ NEW 2007 DUCATI 1098 SUPERBIKE: $14,995 MSRP Ducati North America proudly announces North American pricing for the all new 1098 Superbike. This revolutionary motorcycle, which makes 160 horsepower and weighs 381 pounds will carry a manufacturers suggested retail price of $14,995. The 1098 S will be priced at $19,995 while the limited edition 1098 S Tri-Colore will be $24,995. Still affordable:drool: merged with smileyman's thread

Reminds me alot of the Triumph 675...IMO :iagree:

It would be more accurate to say the 675 reminds you of a 916, since the 916was introduced in 1994 and many of the world's motorcycle manufacturers have copied its look over the years, including the 675 (and Honda, and Yamaha). Ducati was tired of being unique with the look of the 749/999, but selling few bikes to consumers. The 1098 should change all that for the better. I, for one, am glad its not an I4. The V-twin is a better package, particularly for street usage. Mega-RPMs are for the track, not the street. Accessible torque rules on the street.

Accessible torque rules on the street. and track

http://www.motorcyclenews.com/nav?page=motorcyclenews.articles.articleCategory.article&resourceId=5988092&articleCategory=NEWS_NEW-BIKES Check it out.

http://www.motorcyclenews.com/nav?page=motorcyclenews.articles.articleCategory.article&resourceId=5988092&articleCategory=NEWS_NEW -BIKES Check it out. :damn: you have to be a member to watch the vid clip.:cursin:

Weird im not a member, and it worked for me... It should play automatically at the bottom of the page. http://www.motorcyclenews.com/nav?page=motorcyclenews.articles.articleCategory.article&resourceId=5988092&articleCategory=NEWS_NEW-BIKES

Weird im not a member, and it worked for me... It should play automatically at the bottom of the page. This is the page (http://www.motorcyclenews.com/nav?page=motorcyclenews.articles.articleCategory.article&articleCategory=NEWS_NEW&reqSecForm=true&resourceId=5988092)I get when I click on the vid.

:yikes: :yikes: :yikes: :drool:

I have a bunch of pics of the 1098 and a direct download of the video posted on the DUCATIOMAHA web site here, including pics of the Tricolore model: http://www.DucatiOmaha.com/1098.asp

I have a bunch of pics of the 1098 and a direct download of the video posted on the DUCATIOMAHA web site here, including pics of the Tricolore model: http://www.DucatiOmaha.com/1098.asp Damn you! Now I gotta clean the monitor! :lol:

Damn you! Now I gotta clean the monitor! :lol: I have the same problem...... :idk: I can't wait until we get the 1098's in February. I got to see one in the flesh at the dealer meeting this past August, and it was a work of art. Pictures still don't do it justice, you'll have to see on in the showroom to really appreciate it. Federico Minoli, the president of Ducati in Italy, said at the dealer meeting that he personally directed the designers of the 1098 at Ducati Corse to make the 1098 the fastest production bike on the race track, and every detail of the bike was directed toward that goal. I hope the track tests of the bike verify it's ultimate awesomeness!! Personally, I'm sticking with my 749R for next year, but if I had the cash I'd definitely add a 1098S Tricolore to the garage!

I have a bunch of pics of the 1098 and a direct download of the video posted on the DUCATIOMAHA web site here, including pics of the Tricolore model: http://www.DucatiOmaha.com/1098.asp That vid would make an awesome commercial. 2:22 long and I never lost interest.:woo:

I would not need to ride it, I could just look at it:drool:

I would not need to ride it, I could just look at it:drool: I would have to ride it and ride it hard.

well for the first week:dthumb:

That vid would make an awesome commercial. 2:22 long and I never lost interest.:woo: :iagree:

That is the best looking bike I've ever seen.

long story short im chosing this guy to replace my zx10.. ill trade mind numbing hp for some hearty helpings of torque.. gonna go to the dealer saturday to make n order n leave a deposit. gonna get the base model as im not the caliber rider to need ohlins suspension at the moment so pennies saved. in any event.. i wanna protect but i feel like its a shame to have to dremel the fairing to get some frame sliders going on.. what are your guys' opinions on that subject??

There are under-bodywork frame sliders available that will protect the frame in a crash but not protect the bodywork as much, that's what a lot of the professional race teams use so they get the protection without having the look of sliders jutting out through the bodywork. If you do cut the bodywork, it's possible to make it look very professional if you take your time. We developed a technique that we use on lots of bikes where we cut the hole as tight as possible to fit around the slider and then use a rubber o-ring to finish off the look so there is no visible gap. I think it gives a very professional look, here's an example on a customer's 749 that we did: http://www.DucatiOmaha.com/images/749slider.jpg

There are under-bodywork frame sliders available that will protect the frame in a crash but not protect the bodywork as much, that's what a lot of the professional race teams use so they get the protection without having the look of sliders jutting out through the bodywork. If you do cut the bodywork, it's possible to make it look very professional if you take your time. We developed a technique that we use on lots of bikes where we cut the hole as tight as possible to fit around the slider and then use a rubber o-ring to finish off the look so there is no visible gap. I think it gives a very professional look, here's an example on a customer's 749 that we did: http://www.DucatiOmaha.com/images/749slider.jpg That looks good, but in the event of a crash, the slider will flex and it will damage the fairing because of the tight fit. Possibly even crack it. Looks real good though.

That looks good, but in the event of a crash, the slider will flex and it will damage the fairing because of the tight fit. Possibly even crack it. Looks real good though. :iagree: Looks great. This 1098 is incredible. I want it.

:iagree: Looks great. This 1098 is incredible. I want it. That is the best looking bike I've ever seen. I repeat. The pics on the link sold me.

I repeat. The pics on the link sold me. Yeah seriously.

Sold me also but I still can't afford one.

Sold me also but I still can't afford one. Sure you can. Free up some equity.

Sure you can. Free up some equity. I tried that already, but she won't leave me....:slol:

I tried that already, but she won't leave me....:slol: ooooooooooh. :flush:

ATTENTION EVERYONE!:here: i have officially reserved a 1098 coming in this feb.!!!!! i still kinda cant believe one is mine but hopefully it'll all sink in soon hahaha. wish me luck guys :dthumb:

ATTENTION EVERYONE!:here: i have officially reserved a 1098 coming in this feb.!!!!! i still kinda cant believe one is mine but hopefully it'll all sink in soon hahaha. wish me luck guys :dthumb: Wow man. That is killer. :luck: :tt: You must post pics when it arrives.:tt:

in 3 months.. I'll get right on it...

in 3 months.. I'll get right on it... Good for you. What color did you get? All red?

yea thats the only color available for the 1098 and the s models, maybe one day I'll get some of the tricolore plastics and put them on mine.. as an itallian im proud to be riding on my countires bike might as well show a little red white n green pride :P http://i102.photobucket.com/albums/m95/markgraves138/smilies/respekt.gif

yea thats the only color available for the 1098 and the s models, maybe one day I'll get some of the tricolore plastics and put them on mine.. as an itallian im proud to be riding on my countires bike might as well show a little red white n green pride :P

Congrats on the order but it would take lots of work to pass a S off as a tri. The frame, wheels and lots of other stuff would need to be changed and or painted.

i dont really wanna "pass it off" as a tricolore, I just happen to like the red white n green colors :P

i dont really wanna "pass it off" as a tricolore, I just happen to like the red white n green colors :P :dthumb: I like it it too but would never spend the $$$$ for it.

:dthumb: I like it it too but would never spend the $$$$ for it. Crazy jack for the tri.

Anyone want to buy a kidney?:idk: http://i109.photobucket.com/albums/n77/smileyman_2006/1098.jpg http://i109.photobucket.com/albums/n77/smileyman_2006/1098_02.jpg http://i109.photobucket.com/albums/n77/smileyman_2006/1098_03.jpg Yea, I'm about ready to give up a kidney or a lung. I only need one of each to survive, I need the 1098 to live.

Beautiful bike....I've wanted a Ducati for yrs, just couldn't justify the price tag. Now, I'm ready...just have to get the wife ready.:lol: She wants me to give up the busa for one, and I want my cake and eat it too.:lol: One way or another this bike will end up in my garage.

Beautiful bike....I've wanted a Ducati for yrs, just couldn't justify the price tag. Now, I'm ready...just have to get the wife ready.:lol: She wants me to give up the busa for one, and I want my cake and eat it too.:lol: One way or another this bike will end up in my garage. Listen to the wifey, get rid of the busa :whistle: She may ride better. The bike not the wife

For sure....and a fast way to drop 100+ lbs.

For sure....and a fast way to drop 100+ lbs. :lol:

another one for my dreams :cheers: :cheers: :cheers: :readng:

another one for my dreams :cheers: :cheers: :cheers: :readng: Don't dream. Purchase.

Don't dream. Purchase. Would you spend the extra 5 large for the Ohlins?

Would you spend the extra 5 large for the Ohlins? Without a doubt.

I read an article on the 1098. It's lighter, more powerful and cheaper than the 999R That's right, I said the R model.

I read an article on the 1098. It's lighter, more powerful and cheaper than the 999R That's right, I said the R model. Was it in Motor Cyclist?

Yeah Was it in Motor Cyclist?

Yeah I saw that on the shelf at the store...thought about buying it...but I figure it'll be in SportRider soon.

I saw that on the shelf at the store...thought about buying it...but I figure it'll be in SportRider soon. I bought the Sport Rider too. I was on a planbe for five hours.

I bought the Sport Rider too. I was on a planbe for five hours. What is the cover of SR? The 750? Or is there a new one out now?

What is the cover of SR? The 750? Or is there a new one out now? 750. Didn't read that article for obvious reasons (see sig). Nah, I'm gonna read it on my way to Springfield today.

750. Didn't read that article for obvious reasons (see sig). Nah, I'm gonna read it on my way to Springfield today. Yeah I've got that one. Makes me want that bike.

Yeah I've got that one. Makes me want that bike. Makes me wish Yammie made a damn 750!

Makes me wish Yammie made a damn 750! F the 750. I want a 999s Duc.

I paid the deposit for the tricolore...god help me this year. I need more $$$$ Visit mt site zacksgarage.net if you need hotrod, muscle car. I am selling my El Camino and 62 impala.

I paid the deposit for the tricolore...god help me this year. I need more $$$$ Visit mt site zacksgarage.net if you need hotrod, muscle car. I am selling my El Camino and 62 impala. Between this and your other post about selling your mom sounds like you did what you had to do to get a hold of a sick bike. :clap: More guys should be like you.