Forum: 999 / 749  01-Sep-2006, 15:20 |
| Replies: 1 Views: 1,763 Ducati 1098 Specifications
Quite a deliberate double post on my part as the title of the long standing speculation thread is somewhat misleading now, so forgive the duplication but after talking to several others on US forums... |
| Forum: 999 / 749 01-Sep-2006, 12:42 |
| Replies: 133 Views: 38,120 1098 Specs
Ok, as far as the much publicised tech specs go for the 1098, there will it seems now definitely be three variants, the base model, the S and the R (Tri-Colore). There does however appear to be some... |
| Forum: General Motorcycles only 31-Aug-2006, 19:50 |
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| Forum: General Motorcycles only 31-Aug-2006, 18:06 |
| Replies: 48 Views: 12,204 New 1098 engine?
Anyone checked out the thread on Speedzilla.com reference the 1098. Interesting shots of the test mule (no don't worry not the Mugello shots AGAIN !!) but one of the new engine (apparently). Check... |
| Forum: General Motorcycles only 31-Aug-2006, 18:02 |
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| Forum: General Motorcycles only 31-Aug-2006, 11:34 |
| Replies: 48 Views: 12,204 Blimey Sharpy, you and 900 Man seem to have the...
Blimey Sharpy, you and 900 Man seem to have the same source (read his earlier post). The US dealers seem to have much looser tongues than our counterparts here in the UK. Read yesterdays MCN and it... |
| Forum: 999 / 749 30-Aug-2006, 11:30 |
| Replies: 133 Views: 38,120 The "Motorrad" picture of the Ducati...
The "Motorrad" picture of the Ducati 1200R, is arguably the best computer generated image we have seen so far. With a restyling of the nose to liken it more to the Desmosedici and a single sided... |
| Forum: 999 / 749 30-Aug-2006, 11:20 |
| Replies: 133 Views: 38,120 I hope not as it looks like a poor man's...
I hope not as it looks like a poor man's Desmosedici with the rest resembling a lightly modified existing back end to the current 999. Besides which the picture is "back to front" unless Ducati know... |
| Forum: 999 / 749 28-Aug-2006, 23:27 |
| Replies: 133 Views: 38,120 Glad I sold my 999S when I did as methinks come...
Glad I sold my 999S when I did as methinks come November the ass is going to fall out the market for secondhand prices IMHO. If I was sure the replacement was going to be the looker we all hope for I... |
| Forum: 999 / 749 28-Aug-2006, 19:06 |
| Replies: 133 Views: 38,120 I am sure it will. Thanks for the update. If he...
I am sure it will. Thanks for the update. If he got the info from a dealer meeting (albeit through the employee who attended) then it I suppose is safe to assume that other dealers (more importantly... |
| Forum: 999 / 749 28-Aug-2006, 13:40 |
| Replies: 133 Views: 38,120 Exchange rate
Pricing quoted by 900 Man seems favourable (optimistic). You sure these are right, given the cost of the 999 range at present (£9 - 20K)?
Prices given in US Dollars as:
$14,995 - 1098 Base:... |
| Forum: 999 / 749 28-Aug-2006, 13:30 |
| Replies: 133 Views: 38,120 900Man, I too would like to know the source of...
900Man, I too would like to know the source of your info !!! Understand if it is all supposedly "off the record" but a clue as to it's origins would be nice, as we hear so many so called notions of... |
| Forum: 999 / 749 23-Aug-2006, 13:54 |
| Replies: 133 Views: 38,120 I'd prefer it if the cylinders don't stick out...
I'd prefer it if the cylinders don't stick out the sides if it is all the same to you! They would be 'kin expensive to repair if you dropped it. Nothing that is coming out in the press is really a... |
| Forum: 999 / 749 21-Aug-2006, 13:28 |
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| Forum: 999 / 749 21-Aug-2006, 13:22 |
| Replies: 133 Views: 38,120 I'm with you on that one. The new 1198/S/R bike...
I'm with you on that one. The new 1198/S/R bike must be close to or nearing completion in terms of the design. November is not that far away and as you say, tooling up, even for preproduction is a... |
| Forum: Monsters 10-Aug-2006, 11:18 |
| Replies: 0 Views: 2,208 Ducati Monster S4RS Recall
Thought I would post up a link here to the news about a recall from Ducati regarding the oil pump cover working loose. Also there is an issue over the front mudguard striking the radiator under heavy... |
| Forum: General Motorcycles only 06-Jul-2006, 16:25 |
| Replies: 18 Views: 3,860 |
| Forum: General Motorcycles only 06-Jul-2006, 16:24 |
| Replies: 18 Views: 3,860 Close but not on target
I think as most people have suggested, the pipes are likely to be purely there for "test bed" purposes. The rear swingarm looks fookin' huge in cross section. The bodywork, apart from the open ducts... |
| Forum: Monsters 08-Jun-2006, 16:13 |
| Replies: 4 Views: 2,590 Termis S4RS
Anyone know of a dealer that might have these in stock. Mine has been trying for a while to get hold of some and seems a little slow in procuring any, so I was going to look elsewhere for the full... |
| Forum: Monsters 05-Jun-2006, 21:51 |
| Replies: 6 Views: 3,355 Radical departure
Me too Dave, yet to be convinced that it is the bike for me but it's saving grace so far is it's grunt. Anything less would seem a little lack lustre after the 999S frankly. I think you will enjoy it... |
| Forum: Monsters 05-Jun-2006, 21:47 |
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| Forum: Monsters 28-Apr-2006, 21:10 |
| Replies: 39 Views: 13,078 You got that right! The fins as such are...
You got that right! The fins as such are extremely soft and even brushing your hand over them or a sponge when you wash the bike will distort them. I had loads of problems on my old 748 and even had... |
| Forum: Monsters 28-Apr-2006, 10:44 |
| Replies: 39 Views: 13,078 OK went a bit overboard with mine and got the...
OK went a bit overboard with mine and got the mesh grilles silver nickel plated and decided to cover both front and rear faces. Looks good now it's done and covers that oh so vulnerable oil... |
| Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 12-Mar-2006, 21:23 |
| Replies: 13 Views: 4,051 |
| Forum: Monsters 12-Mar-2006, 21:21 |
| Replies: 39 Views: 13,078 I\'ll get me powder coat
Well I have decided to get it powder coated after it's cut and shaped to fit both the rad and oil cooler. Found a fantastic local company who a friend of mine recommended today and they seem to be... |
| Forum: Monsters 11-Mar-2006, 20:42 |
| Replies: 39 Views: 13,078 I thought mine might go down that road if left...
I thought mine might go down that road if left untreated, so thanks for the info. I think I will get the bugger anodised and then I can fit and forget it. No luck finding a local company to do it so... |
| Forum: 851 / 888 11-Mar-2006, 20:38 |
| Replies: 18 Views: 4,526 |
| Forum: Monsters 11-Mar-2006, 16:04 |
| Replies: 39 Views: 13,078 |
| Forum: Monsters 11-Mar-2006, 16:00 |
| Replies: 39 Views: 13,078 Shopping frenzy
Nat, thanks I eventually found it after three trips to different branches of Halfords. Was basically looking for the wrong stuff and eventually found it. Eureka! Oxford Products "Screen Trim" in... |
| Forum: Monsters 08-Mar-2006, 12:07 |
| Replies: 39 Views: 13,078 |
| Forum: Monsters 08-Mar-2006, 12:03 |
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| Forum: Monsters 23-Feb-2006, 13:52 |
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| Forum: Monsters 22-Feb-2006, 13:48 |
| Replies: 2 Views: 3,001 Fender Extenders
Yes yes I know they are hideous, but until a belly pan is produced for the S4RS does anyone have any experience of fitting these to a Monster front mudgaurd and how effective are they? |
| Forum: Monsters 22-Feb-2006, 12:51 |
| Replies: 39 Views: 13,078 |
| Forum: Monsters 22-Feb-2006, 12:26 |
| Replies: 6 Views: 2,608 |
| Forum: Monsters 22-Feb-2006, 12:23 |
| Replies: 21 Views: 8,235 I bought my other half a Monster for Xmas two...
I bought my other half a Monster for Xmas two years ago and shortly before that a full direct access course as she had never ridden a bike up until that point. She loves it and is now the area rep... |
| Forum: Monsters 21-Feb-2006, 10:11 |
| Replies: 11 Views: 4,754 |
| Forum: Monsters 26-Jan-2006, 21:50 |
| Replies: 3 Views: 2,596 Web address
Does anyone know the website address for SIL Motor Exhausts. Also do Termignoni do the aftermarket exhausts to fit an S4R/S4RS in aluminium rather than carbon, as the weave they use is a bit sh£te... |
| Forum: Monsters 26-Jan-2006, 21:46 |
| Replies: 6 Views: 2,608 I am off to Florida this weekend to the yearly...
I am off to Florida this weekend to the yearly dose of the flight simulator so regardless of the fact it will be 80 degrees outside, I will mostly plunged into darkness sitting on six hydraulic rams... |
| Forum: Monsters 20-Jan-2006, 15:27 |
| Replies: 6 Views: 2,608 |
| Forum: Monsters 19-Jan-2006, 20:12 |
| Replies: 6 Views: 2,608 Calling all East Anglians
I know its not strictly cricket and I am not trying to tread on anyone's toes in mentioning this, but are there any Norfolk Monster owners out there who would like to get involved in a regional get... |
| Forum: 999 / 749 11-Jan-2006, 19:39 |
| Replies: 0 Views: 1,088 Gotta go to a good home
I've sold my 999S to make way for the new Monster S4RS after years of riding the full on Ducatis. If anyone needs some goodies I have loads up for grabs. Check out the thread in the for sale section... |
| Forum: Monsters 13-Nov-2005, 19:47 |
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| Forum: Monsters 11-Nov-2005, 14:33 |
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| Forum: Monsters 04-Nov-2005, 14:04 |
| Replies: 33 Views: 10,337 Announcement Date
It's almost a certainty it will appear at the Milan show and reading throught the posts on the Italian freezone forum the specs are set quite high hence the price which is likely to hit the £10,000... |
| Forum: 999 / 749 29-Jul-2005, 12:30 |
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| Forum: 999 / 749 28-Jul-2005, 13:42 |
| Replies: 3 Views: 1,243 Mag headlight housing mirror supports
Fitting a magnesium headlight housing to my 05 999S, cant seem to find if the headlight supports that go with it in the 05 accessories catalogue are the right ones or not as the book says up to 04,... |
| Forum: 999 / 749 13-Apr-2005, 01:51 |
| Replies: 6 Views: 933 |
| Forum: 999 / 749 11-Apr-2005, 03:03 |
| Replies: 1 Views: 1,129 DRE trackdays at Imola
Saw an ad recently for Ducati factory trackdays in Imola. Apparently held at the infamous track itself and for seemingly a modest sum on an assortment of 749s /999s. Not sure if other models are... |
| Forum: 999 / 749 11-Apr-2005, 02:53 |
| Replies: 6 Views: 933 Its that old devil called stallin\' again!!
Had this prob initially on my 03 999S. On taking delivery of my 05 999S, it seems to be rearing its head again. Every time I stop at a set of lights the bike cuts out. Or perhaps more embarrassingly... |
