1198r

Chef · 07-Mar-2009, 10:20

Not looking to buy one (I wish!)

Just wondered is there going to be one....

1198s looks superb (I'll probably buy a 1198s second hand in a year or two - being a tight northerner...)

To me it makes the 1098R look poor value at £10k more....:-O & not a lot to show for it...

1198s reminds me of my 998s - great looking, great performance, all the right bits & not too expensive like the R models....

& yes I am on kid minding duty on Saturday morning & yes I am bored......:-)

Rattler · 07-Mar-2009, 14:08

Doubt it as the 1098R is 1200 cc anyway???

Chef · 07-Mar-2009, 14:59

Yes but......

so is the 1198 now & it also has a basic traction control control system, ohlins F&R, radial brembo brakes.....what's not to like

Not sure what you get extra with the R

TTX shock
Carbon bodywork
Termi's & ecu incl
Race air filter thingy...

The shock, termi's and filter are worth having....£2.5k.....still £7.5k to find....:-D

bradders · 07-Mar-2009, 15:20

I've seen nelly post elsewhere on the 1198 v 1098r debate, and there seems to be lots of extra lightweight internal bits, and the bike rides differently

and its an r

Chef · 07-Mar-2009, 16:21

I'm sure your right - I think it's always been like that with the R's - lots of small tweaks & mods - that create a much better bike - I know Motorapido said that you can really tell the difference when you're servicing an R - whether it's a 996, 998 or 999..............just really well put together etc etc

Ignore me - I was just bored...........;-D

twpd · 07-Mar-2009, 20:06

Anything less than an R is.....errrrrr.....less

Gaz 748 · 07-Mar-2009, 20:21

Quote:

Originally Posted by twpd

Anything less than an R is.....errrrrr.....less

Well said

Chef · 08-Mar-2009, 10:41

Anything less than an R is.................cheaper.....;-D

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07-Mar-2009, 14:08	#2
Rattler Registered Forum User WSB Hero Posts: 8,863 Join Date: May 2002 Location: Boys Town Mood: www.cantbearsed.co.uk Doubt it as the 1098R is 1200 cc anyway??? Reply

07-Mar-2009, 15:20	#4
bradders Registered Forum User MotoGP God Bikes: 848, M620 DD bike Posts: 11,913 Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Hants Mood: waiting... I've seen nelly post elsewhere on the 1198 v 1098r debate, and there seems to be lots of extra lightweight internal bits, and the bike rides differently and its an r Reply

07-Mar-2009, 20:06	#6
twpd Deceased 02/10/2010 - R.I.P. Ducati Corse Posts: 3,170 Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Darlington, Co. Durham Mood: NGRRC Minitwins champion 2007 Anything less than an R is.....errrrrr.....less Reply

08-Mar-2009, 10:41	#8
Chef Registered Forum User Big Twin Bikes: 998S Chili trackbike,749R (corse kit), 748SPS Posts: 1,223 Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Hove Mood: Flange - it's a state of mind.... Anything less than an R is.................cheaper.....;-D Reply