| There is no doubt in my mind this is the bike the 999 should have been.
I don't care how well the 999 handles, how comfy it is etc etc, it's just plain old ugly to me and always will be.
The 1098, will never replace the 916 series, simply because you cannot replace a classic, however, it is a logical progression and evolution of the original series.
From the brakes to the swinger, the whole bike looks right. Yes, there are some iffy bits, but it won't be long beofre the AM folks have made tasty bits of carbon or titanium to repalce the iffy bits that Ducati have had to fit to get the bike through legislation.
No, it works for me, and I am very seriously considering selling both my 996S and the 996RS to get me one of these babies. Just a shame Ducati UK don't offer a track only option as Crescent do with the GSXR's. After all, I'm never gonna have the thing on the road.
Nope, say what you will, this bike works for me, and I have a sneaking suspicion it will work for a lot of people whether they be Ducatisti or otherwise.  |