848 Evo's appear to be similar prices to 1198's - this looks a good low mileage example - you can go cheaper with more miles too... https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2011-Duc...537160?hash=item285aa64208:g:LNgAAOSwruxa-tnk
An 1198S for £8k with good mileage and awful paint scheme https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/DUCATI-1...m=152924941746&_trksid=p2047675.c100009.m1982
Also depends how you get your kicks and what you use it for. Ego aside if you want something that will scare the bejesus out of you 1198. If you want to feel like you’re somewhat capable of giving it a work out and don’t mind riding a girls bike 848. In reality unless you’re an exceptional rider both are plenty grunty
Had an 1198 great bike as you say thou a lot at full chat got a multistrada at mo great bike but just not a sports bike
Each to their own, but I’ve enjoyed being able to wring a bike on public roads without having to hit a tonne everywhere you go. That said, going to an 848 after an R1 was jarring. I’d imagine a 1098 would have been less of an issue. Knowing what I know now, I’d probably go for a 1098. I imagine it sits somewhere between an IL4 750 and 1L. Saying all that, if you have issues with your manliness then go for the 1198 and forget what you actually want.
I was recommending the 1198 over the 1098 mainly due to the upgraded bottom end which was upgraded for a reason
I just paid £8000 for this, it's done 6k miles, and has all the bits I wanted on, Ohlins shock, Oberon slave cylinder, and the pipes and ECU. Also that included a full belt service and 3 month warranty. I don't think it was 'cheap' but happy with it for value. Also I just think you can ride a 848 evo way harder on the road than the big ones, even if it is similar money. I just never feel it wanting more power.
Whilst I agree with this and love my 848, I do very occasionally miss the scary brutal power of previous 1000cc bikes I’ve owned. For me the ‘upgrade’ would have to be 1198, not 1098. Except I’d get a 1299 when/ if I upgrade. Yours, on the fence.
