Close your eyes and think of what a Ducati should be and every time i think 1098r,beautiful to look at,exotic materials,and a snarling beast of a engine and zero deprecation.My only concern is i dont think it would be half as good a road bike as my 899 is and you would need a second bike,see talking myself out of it now,bloody devil and angel syndrome.
A Tricolore S but worth mentioning regarding values - I saw a new (1 mile example) one for sale in Europe about 5 months ago for Circa £11K Then this turns up now for £20K Could be the exact same one :smileys: Ducati 1098 S TRICOLORE STUNNING BRAND NEW | eBay
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You're comparing apples and oranges though Andy. The 1199R hasn't depreciated to the point where values are starting to rise again, the 1098R looks like it may have done. Look at the price of some of these compared to an 1199R. In a logical world, it makes no sense. Ducati MIKE HAILWOOD REPLICA PART OF OLIVER TOBIAS COLLECTION | eBay 1976 Ducati 900SS bevel. Stunning. | eBay Ducati 916 Senna Edition | eBay
I get the collectable aspect, especially with those bikes that have become classics but it seems that in a relatively short space of time, the 1098R has attained a cult status that is probably supporting a strong residual value. I'm more than a little surprised how more desirable it is considered than the 1198R and 1199R. Is being an homolgation special reason enough ? Andy
Ive got one- Upgrades- Corse flywheel, Corse Cam kit inc inlet trumpets & ECU Remap 70mm Termi system EVR Carbon airbox & tubes Samco Hoses Sigma 48T race clutch Nova gearbox HM SS QS Corse rearsets Corse levers Accosatto QAT BSD Switchgear Brembo thumb brake Brembo RCS front brake master cylinder Brembo Z04 front pads Single front brake lines Motul RBF660 Race Spec. Brake Fluid 1199 clipons Ohlins race kit,springs & valves BST Wheels AIM Smartycam, GPS & Telemetry System Corse carbon race bodywork Corse neoprene seat Corse carbon hugger Borealis led rain light Zero gravity screen LiPo battery LighTec fuel filler cap R&G crash protection 14T front sprocket Renthal sprocket carrier Dunlop KR 106/08 All unnecessary/ non race parts removed,lights,sidestand,wiring etc. I think thats it
Didn't realise what was on her till i tallied it up just now Id love to get her on a set of scales for an accurate dry weight.
You saying his missus weighs similar to a Ducati Superbike? That could be fighting talk. :Nailbiting:
