All this 1098 chat has got me thinking

twpd · 24-Dec-2006, 18:36

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 · 24-Dec-2006, 18:47

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 · 24-Dec-2006, 18:57

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 · 24-Dec-2006, 19:02

Buy a GSXR 1000.

hee

Simon Reed · 24-Dec-2006, 19:49

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stu748R

Buy a GSXR 1000.

hee

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

chicken · 24-Dec-2006, 23:36

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 · 31-Dec-2006, 11:58

Come on fella, you know you want one

twpd · 31-Dec-2006, 13:41

Welcome to the dark side Theo.

El Toro · 31-Dec-2006, 14:21

Quote:

Originally Posted by twpd

Welcome to the dark side Theo.

Cheers mate

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24-Dec-2006, 18:57	#3
twpd Deceased 02/10/2010 - R.I.P. Ducati Corse Posts: 3,170 Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Darlington, Co. Durham Mood: NGRRC Minitwins champion 2007 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 Reply

24-Dec-2006, 19:02	#4
Stu748R Registered Forum User Big Twin Posts: 1,160 Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Leafy Surrey Mood: I've just ordered a new bike and its a .. Buy a GSXR 1000. hee Reply

31-Dec-2006, 11:58	#7
El Toro Registered Forum User Bikes: Yamaha R1 till Friday 3rd August the 848 Evo Corse Posts: 48 Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Holmfirth, West Yorkshire Mood: Excited Come on fella, you know you want one Reply

31-Dec-2006, 13:41	#8
twpd Deceased 02/10/2010 - R.I.P. Ducati Corse Posts: 3,170 Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Darlington, Co. Durham Mood: NGRRC Minitwins champion 2007 Welcome to the dark side Theo. Reply