I like This Ducati

[rajflyboy]

I know I have been hard on the Ducati brand on this message board but I must say that the new 1098 DUC is an impressive machine and the price is coming down to Reality too!
 
Kudos for Ducati for coming out with the 1098 at a very reasonable price.  
 
http://www.ducati.com/en/bikes/my2007/FamilyPage.jhtml;jsessionid=5XRQNJIFHK5M2CRNCB3CFFIKFUIHSIV1?family=Superbike

[servicerifle]

I LOVE the colors of the Tricolore http://www.ducati.com/en/bikes/my2007/ModelPage.jhtml?family=Superbike&model=SBK1098STRICOLORE-07  it's a shame it is a track only bike.  Maybe they'll let that color scheme go on some street bikes?  I don't get the shiny strip on the tank though.

[NH YZF]

Much better looks than the current 999 imo.
 
I like this one:
 
http://www.ducati.com/en/bikes/my2007/FamilyPage.jhtml?family=DesmosediciRR

[Capirex]

I don't get the shiny strip on the tank though.

Matches the "racing gold" frame and wheels.  It does seem to be an odd place for a stripe though.  

[sv1rider]

I LOVE the colors of the Tricolore http://www.ducati.com/en/bikes/my2007/ModelPage.jhtml?family=Superbike&model=SBK1098STRICOLORE-07 it's a shame it is a track only bike. Maybe they'll let that color scheme go on some street bikes? I don't get the shiny strip on the tank though.

 
Sweet looking bike!. After reading what you wrote about it being "track only" I noticed the turn signals and license plate mount. From what I read, the exhaust kit that is supplied with the bike is track legal only but the bike is street legal.
 
"Intended for track use only, a power-increasing 102 dB Termignoni racing muffler kit with dedicated ECU is supplied with the bike".

[roadrailer]

I LOVE the colors of the Tricolore http://www.ducati.com/en/bikes/my2007/ModelPage.jhtml?family=Superbike&model=SBK1098STRICOLORE-07 it's a shame it is a track only bike. Maybe they'll let that color scheme go on some street bikes? I don't get the shiny strip on the tank though.

Holy crap that's hot!!!

[rajflyboy]

1098 is a Street Legal bike!  
 
Oh yes!!!!!

[servicerifle]

So what's the cost of admission on that Tricolore?


Nevermind, $25k.  

[toecutter]

[ten~39]

The Tri-Colore is street legal as well, as someone was wondering.

And the vertical gold stripe on the tank is supposedly a throwback to the days when the Duc race bikes had a window in the tank to check fuel levels.  Not
 real big on the stripe personally

[AZST2]

Others like it too -  http://tinyurl.com/y7ec33

[sv1rider]

So what's the cost of admission on that Tricolore?
 
 
Nevermind, $25k.

 
Where did you find the price? I can't find prices for any of the bikes.
 
George

[ten~39]

Where did you find the price? I can't find prices for any of the bikes.
 
George

$15K for the base
$20K for the S
$25K for Tricolore

It's all over the place.  I'm surprised you're having probs finding the numbers.

[JonS]

This is the color I like.

[HexHead]

This is the color I like.

It's a photoshop job. Ducati hasn't announced any other colors besides red and the Tri-Colore.

[sv1rider]

$15K for the base
$20K for the S
$25K for Tricolore
 
It's all over the place. I'm surprised you're having probs finding the numbers.

Thanks. On the website...where are the prices? I like the ST3 but I didn't see a price. It's probably right in front of me and I'll feel like a dumbass for asking but....
 
 
Nevermind....found them on the North America website.

[JonS]

It's a photoshop job. Ducati hasn't announced any other colors besides red and the Tri-Colore.

Well, they should if they don't! I did read someplace that Ducati is going to release it in black.:headscratch:Its still my favorite.

[Lon]

The Tri-Colore is street legal as well, as someone was wondering.

And the vertical gold stripe on the tank is supposedly a throwback to the days when the Duc race bikes had a window in the tank to check fuel levels.  Not
 real big on the stripe personally

Not with 102dB race cans, it's not.

That doesn't mean people won't ride it on the street anyway.

[Lon]

This is the color I like.

That's so hot.

[TalkingHead]

I like the black too. It's so not a practical bike but damn, it's almost worth going into further debt for.....

[Bodhi]

Aren't most insurance companies jacking rates to astronomical levels for bikes in excess of 999cc's?

[ten~39]

Not with 102dB race cans, it's not.

That doesn't mean people won't ride it on the street anyway.

Splitting hairs over exhaust dB's as a qualifier of street use?

Without all the ST.N logos all over the new forum I almost forgot where I was, until now.

[Brad1445]

This is the color I like.

I'm In, THATS, my next bike!

[rajflyboy]

Aren't most insurance companies jacking rates to astronomical levels for bikes in excess of 999cc's?

Welcome Back Bodhi

[Sarchi]

I know I have been hard on the Ducati brand on this message board but I must say that the new 1098 DUC is an impressive machine and the price is coming down to Reality too!
 
Kudos for Ducati for coming out with the 1098 at a very reasonable price.
 
http://www.ducati.com/en/bikes/my2007/FamilyPage.jhtml;jsessionid=5XRQNJIFHK5M2CRNCB3CFFIKFUIHSIV1?family=Superbike

Very reasonable my ass.  And is there any bike you don't like??  
 
Plus, we all know you're just here trolling for VIVID, an' stuff.  

[st ryder]

I know I have been hard on the Ducati brand on this message board....

 
Ducati owners understand that ignorance spawns malevolence, and only hope that eventually detractors finally come round as they mature in their motorcycling journey, from wanting little more than "bang for the buck" to wanting "something more." Sounds like you've started to open-up a bit, and have come somewhat in touch with that all elusive and oft mocked by those who cannot or will not see, "soul/character" that Ducatis offer in spades. Or, you simply like the bike 'cuz it's damn hot!! In either case, your right.

[2DFlyer]

This is the color I like.

Dear God I just want to hang it on the wall next to the Hypermotard

[couchflyer]

There'll be a new Ducati in the garage this year, but which one  

[st ryder]

There'll be a new Ducati in the garage this year, but which one  

I think the best looking Ducati is the Sport 1000s: red with white graphics. If I had the cash, and knew the bike could be made comfortable, that's the "other" Ducati I'd buy since there's no replacing my ST3. The 1098 is gorgeous, fast, competent, and highly desirable, but that Sport 1000s really speaks to me with its retro styling, and with approx 95 HP and 420lbs, would be no slouch. However, since I can only afford one, there's no better Ducati for me than my ST3 since it fulfills so many of my needs and desires.

[iflyducati]

Man that's sweet.  I love the GT and Sport 1000's too.  Of course I could be a bike whore since I like almost all of them.

[Busa@11K]

Yeah, the new 1098 is hot looking no doubt.  It will be interesting to see the test write-ups, etc.

Wonder how the reliability and maintenance is gonna be on the 1098.

[Busa@11K]

Super drool factor ...