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| Originally Posted by WeeJohnyB Old shape always did it for me, iconic bike. 999 new shape never hit the mark with me, now new 1098 is a modern looking 996, so back to familiar territory - gorgeous bike.
However, I think the new 1098 now makes the old 996 look really out of date and funnily enough, the 999 shape now looks better as a result - different looking bike altogether, but strangely more appealing for some reason.
I saw a bog standard 996 the other day, nice nick, but no extras and rather plain looking. Also saw a very trick looking 749 and it looked lovely. I wouldn't have looked twice before the 1098 came along.
Anyone else spotted this?
WeeJohnyB |
Been to the bike shop with a mate today as a duke will hopefully be his next bike. He likes the new monster so we spent a fair while pawing over them. Had a look at most stuff while we were there as you do… hyper/1198/1098/848and a 749r all together. After a few minutes he says “you know what, that 749 looks fresher than the 1098”. Odd that as apart from the pipes and swing arm I’ve always thought the 1098 had in general looks wise, more in common with the 999 than the916, but not necessarily moving things in the right direction. They are all beautiful bikes and I would love to have one of each but yes I think your observation is spot on.