Ducati Sporting Club UK > General > Idle Chat > All this 1098 chat has got me thinking

[twpd]

150bhp is way too much. My 800ss road bike has bang on 80 rwbhp and it's brilliant on the road. I have little self-control and the 800 never feels slow or breathless even against litre 4's when I'm on it...I'd just get myself into lots of trouble or will kill myself with more than that.

With the money I'd spend on a 1098 I could buy a titanium frame for the 8 (light as fug), lots of trick bits and still have wads left over. Hmmmm.......

Bring back 2-valvers SS bikes (not these retro things they have atm) - the air-coled 2-vlv motor is a superb road engine.

2 valves are all you need-old skool is best
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[keefer]

well I think there is a limit for what you can use on the road
but for me its not 80HP
not wishing to drag this thread into the 1098 GSXR debate
but I feel the same rider would get more out of the Ducati on the road Due to the way it puts its power out

[twpd]

Cut me some slack wilya? I'm trying to talk myself out of buying a 1098. I've got my racing to concentrate on after all

[Stu748R]

Buy a GSXR 1000.






hee

[Simon Reed]

Originally Posted by Stu748R

Buy a GSXR 1000.






hee

yeah buy one,you'll **** yourself !!!

[chicken]

The 2V engines appeal to me for their mechanical simplicity (relative I know),lightness and clean looks.

The power is enough for me. This often sounds like an excuse for spending more money on a bike that has less power but most of the 2V-owners that I know have that knowing twinkle in their eyes that says it all.

For further proof, just ask the DD riders what they think of their steeds.

[El Toro]

Come on fella, you know you want one

[twpd]

Welcome to the dark side Theo.

[El Toro]

Originally Posted by twpd

Welcome to the dark side Theo.

Cheers mate