I knew most bikes spedos were off, but Ducati seem to be very specific by how much. Is it always 8% for all bikes. If so why?
Probably to cover their arses if you tried to sue them. I.e you get done for a serious traffic offense, then try to sue them claiming it was because the speedo was out. They can then counter by saying that it is advised in he manual that it can be out by 8%. Probably more than likely for the 'sue everyone' American market.
i had this 'problem' a few years ago when i owned a scooby..chavvy i know, but what a piece of engineering...its started out around 280hp and ended up with 350 when i got rid..(and actually turned in slightly less appalling mpg to boot)...i got used to the power very quickly and didnt really appreciate it until i drove the ex's astra for a fortnight..when i got back in the scoob it felt like a wild buffalo....for a few days.. what you want is mid range grunt..who cares about top speed? not me.. i want handling, torque, accelaration, panache and above all dynamics...you know, noise, feel all that stuff....if she hits 150 isnt that more than enough under controlled test conditions?
I think that sums it up yes, top speed is irrelevent to me, I'll never see the 848's top speed and have no inclination to either. But its amazing how you get used to things that initially feel so extreme, like the 848 did when I got on it first. I couldn't get it past 2nd gear on the first ride, I was so awed by it. I know that's just the nature of how we experience things but I would love to have that feeling all the time. I guess that's how people start doing things like base jumping! I've got a 3.2 Mk1 TT, and that now feels like the volume's been turned down after riding the 848. God I love that acceleration!
Agree Nelson but one thing that has surprised me about the 1198s is its handling in the twisties (my tt route is Guiseley to Hawes then Leyburn back through Masham etc)- much much better than the 748s in every way - very nimble, more compliant, much more feel and rock solid once in a bend ...
I think in its own right a 848 is a awesome bike....... But if I did get one I woulda always thought I wish I had a 1098. In reality using wot on a 1098 on a road doesn't happen that often, but I like the fact power is always there and it's less wear on the engine cause I'm not/can't go flat out everywhere on it
I was in my local dealer yesterday ( M&S Newcastle ) and they had a nice 1198 in on an 09 plate with only 3000 miles for £8500 seemed cheap to me.
have they still got the 1098r in I was pondering that... edit... that 1198 must be new in as its not on their site. was it the 'S'
Yes they still have the 1098R in, £13495 I think. They also had a Panigale S in with lots of extras for £18500 I think. That 1198 looked nice though, it had gold wheels and a dark frame I know that, whether that is the S I am not sure. Some xtras as well, sliders etc. Someone I spoke to on Sunday at Rothbury was offered it for £8k
So what are you asking? Is the 1098 faster in a straight line and need less effort to cruise past cars? 4 pages to answer what is an obvious yes and according to the gps I have had fitted at 165 on the clocks its showing 161 so not too far out...altho my ST2 would show 100 and was 112! Go figure :wink:
