Hi - Seeking any info regarding any problems with 1098R's - Am considering a low mileage example and just wondered if anyone has any stories or negative experience that a potential buyer should be aware of - apart from being ** fast Thanks
The 1098R is, imho, a nice bike in standard form. It's not necessarily any quicker in standard form compared to other top end superbikes. However... it has lots of upside potential that needs unlocking. To give you an idea, a rebuild with some of the Ducati Corse components can unlock anywhere between 10-30hp over the standard engine (and still remain road reliable). This is the benefit of the homologation components that were deployed in the R - but the engine needs additional work to realise their full benefit. I don't think there are any particular weak points (many will criticise the gearbox - but this is true of all 1x98), but the upside is only limited by the depth of your pockets.
