Thread: New Ducati 1098
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Old 14-Oct-2006, 07:01
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I reckon keefyb could be right that it'll be a conservative look and not really stand out so much. The company isn't exactly flush at the minute so chances are they'll go for a good quality safe bet and if the engine is as good as everyone says it is they'll have no trouble selling them.

my opinion is single swingers are out of date. Looks fantastic on the 916, RC30 etc but would look pants on any current sports bike.
twin pipes are a step backwards really. A buell type underslung job would be cool but then this could be because of euro emissions?
As for the lights....well, side by side or stacked is pretty much it unless they go back to single?

maybe they are getting the engine up to speed this time, swell the coffers a bit and go bold design and fast next time?

my ideal bike would a late design 999 with an early model fairing (sharper, less curvy) and this 1098 engine
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