Anyone Ridden the 1198s yet?

NormanBurrows · 02-Feb-2009, 15:32

I'd be interested to hear views from 1098 owners who've ridden the 1198.

Not in the current snow of course.

Norm.

PeteB · 02-Feb-2009, 16:25

Surely ideal conditions for testing the traction control

Dementor · 02-Feb-2009, 16:59

I've had the pleasure

The 1198S is more refined than the 1098, I'd say more towards the R, VERY easy to ride fast. The engine is very smooth and Ohlins superb. Traction control was useful yesterday and worked without any dramas.

NormanBurrows · 02-Feb-2009, 17:09

Many thanks for that. I have a 1098s and await a 1198s. Not having a test ride is open to criticism I know, but I like the 1098 a lot and took the chance.

My long-distance bike is a ST4s. The Ohlins is so good on that it prompted me to go for the S every time.

Thanks again.

Dementor · 02-Feb-2009, 17:11

You won't be disappionted.

Gbyte666 · 02-Feb-2009, 17:22

Sounded superb as you blew up the road from Petes yesterday. Loverly loud burble. Almost turned off my heater in the cab so I could hear it better..Almost I said

Still I liked the picture of you thawing yourself out by the fire when you got home.

Craig

bradders · 02-Feb-2009, 17:34

you think he was cold....!!

what you really want is a stealth beemer

no noise, no fuss, just wafts along

Gbyte666 · 02-Feb-2009, 17:44

Indeed Paul

Craig

bradders · 02-Feb-2009, 17:49

nothing like blowing your own trumpet Craig

not sure about the pre-season training tho, shouldnt that have an oil catch tray??!?

duc daz · 03-Feb-2009, 20:28

Quote:

Originally Posted by NormanBurrows

I'd be interested to hear views from 1098 owners who've ridden the 1198.

Not in the current snow of course.

Norm.

Im very happy with my 1098 and have no intension of getting rid of it until the next generation of the bike comes along ....

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02-Feb-2009, 15:32	#1
NormanBurrows Registered Forum User Montjuic Bikes: MS1200S, T150V Posts: 74 Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Poulton-Le-Fylde, Lancs Mood: Hopeful Anyone Ridden the 1198s yet? I'd be interested to hear views from 1098 owners who've ridden the 1198. Not in the current snow of course. Norm. Reply

02-Feb-2009, 16:25	#2
PeteB Registered Forum User GTL Posts: 403 Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: ampshire Mood: ten, nine, eight oh bu**er lets go! Surely ideal conditions for testing the traction control Reply

02-Feb-2009, 17:11	#5
Dementor Ducati in my Blood Bikes: 848 Evo Corse SE, Evoluzione 2 .... Posts: 4,073 Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Hampshire Mood: Dementor hunted by Foggy :) You won't be disappionted. Hants - Meet Popham Airfield every 2nd Sunday of the Month @ 1pm Ducati Snells of Alton : >> 848 Corse SE Evoluzione 2 : >> Dementor Site :>> Sponsor of DD Riders Reply

02-Feb-2009, 17:34	#7
bradders Registered Forum User MotoGP God Bikes: 848, M620 DD bike Posts: 11,913 Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Hants Mood: waiting... you think he was cold....!! what you really want is a stealth beemer no noise, no fuss, just wafts along Reply

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Gbyte666 Registered Forum User Ducati Meccanica Bikes: Ducati 996 1 & only Class C DD Champion and KTM LC8 950 SMR Posts: 2,395 Join Date: May 2002 Location: Newbury/Hungerford Mood: It's not big, Its not funny, It's necessary Indeed Paul Craig Reply

02-Feb-2009, 17:49	#9
bradders Registered Forum User MotoGP God Bikes: 848, M620 DD bike Posts: 11,913 Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Hants Mood: waiting... nothing like blowing your own trumpet Craig not sure about the pre-season training tho, shouldnt that have an oil catch tray??!? Reply