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The new Ducati 1098 break cover...
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Hmmm ... parts bin special. I can see parts of the old
916 (exhaust, swingarm, tank) in there along with parts
from the 999 (mirrors, seat) and some very Jap inspired
other parts as well.
Anything was going to be better than the 999, but
is this any better than the 916?
Not for me, not at first glance.
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Ducati have now officially unveiled it:
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Quick summary:
160 bhp @ 9750 rpm
90.4 ft-lb @ 8000 rpm
171 kgs / 377 lbs dry weight
radial Brembos up front
showa forks
showa shock (Ohlins on S)
digital dash (with data recording on S)
light alloy wheels (forged on S)
Prices tba.
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I like it. I'll not be buying one because I didn't enjoy riding a
Ducati when I had one but it looks pretty good to me.
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Looks too R1-ish for me.
Not that this is a bad thing, I hasten to add. It's just not a Ducati.
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Big improvement but the rear is too high and the fairing too low to be
any protection, still not 998 enough. 3/10. As I'm their target market
this does not bode well.
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It looks like a Daytona 675. Which is no bad thing, but it's hardly iconic.
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It's not offensive but it isn't inspiring either the 916 will be a hard
model to follow looks wise.
The very R like front end doesn't do it at all.
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