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[VanDaMauler]

Originally Posted by Loz

Well spotted, smilo.
I like the idea that it is called "1098" to avoid confusion with the 1099 Tax form, not that it's an extension of the "998" numbering. Yeah, right.

Ducati are quite happy to point out that its called the 1098 (Ten,nine,eight) to follow on the Family line from the 998 and distance itself from the 999.

[Loz]

Originally Posted by VanDaMauler

Ducati are quite happy to point out that its called the 1098 (Ten,nine,eight) to follow on the Family line from the 998 and distance itself from the 999.

I'm sure they're happy to continue the 998 numbering tradition. Not so sure they're as happy to admit that is an attempt to distance themselves from the 999, but whatever floats your boat.

I'm actually referring to the US dealer comments in the linked thread.

Van, this antipathy you have for the 999 borders on OCD. Were you once raped by a 999? Just curious.

[webteam]

Message from Ducati UK :

The first official UK show launch will be at the Excel show in London in February