Some more info dribbling out about the 1198 - this time this dealer info brochure. Details some of the ways they cut weight from the 1098 to the 1198 and some of the other new goodness
Linky (http://issuu.com/hellforleather/docs/1198information?mode=embed&documentId=081130154942-bf4026fbdeaa405b926ee79563aa2ae3&layout=grey)
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worked for me. ;) ;D
I believe I need some personal time now. [evil]
Quote from: Capo on December 01, 2008, 09:46:52 AM
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It's a Flash 9 based PDF viewer - some makes sure Flash is on, and version 9+ on your browser.
That was a great read - thanks for the link [thumbsup]
170 HP also reinforces why I would never buy one, even though I love them.
Thanks for posting. Now if only I could convince myself I could handle a 170hp superbike [evil]
Quote from: swampduc on December 01, 2008, 01:16:16 PM
Thanks for posting. Now if only I could convince myself I could handle a 170hp superbike [evil]
Yeah, no shit. My S4RS slightly modded is sick power for the street that even with 25 years of riding exp. is a constant exersise in self control. [leo] [bang]
Mike
So the 1198s is a 1098R for $15k less? Ducati seems to be turning these bikes out quick.....causing at least two of my friends to sit on their wallets and forgo a 1098 for the 1198.....I would have given the 1098 at least another year or two on the showroom floor!
Quote from: BastrdHK on December 03, 2008, 09:36:11 PM
So the 1198s is a 1098R for $15k less? Ducati seems to be turning these bikes out quick.....causing at least two of my friends to sit on their wallets and forgo a 1098 for the 1198.....I would have given the 1098 at least another year or two on the showroom floor!
Good!
Means a lightly used 1098 might fall into my price range quicker.
Quote from: Capo on December 01, 2008, 09:46:52 AM
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I had to enable javascript for their site, too...
sexy infos. [thumbsup]
That bike is sick !
I would be all about a used 1098, but I dont think I would survive long enough to enjoy it..
sounds great, I'll take one [moto]
This will give them plenty of available 1098 engines for the Streetfighter
Quote from: BastrdHK on December 03, 2008, 09:36:11 PM
So the 1198s is a 1098R for $15k less? Ducati seems to be turning these bikes out quick.....causing at least two of my friends to sit on their wallets and forgo a 1098 for the 1198.....I would have given the 1098 at least another year or two on the showroom floor!
Just a note of clarification.
An " R " has 186 hp w, the supplied Termi Exhaust and Race ECU plus it has a Slipper Clutch , an Ohlins Steering Damper, CF Belly- Pan, CF Seat section, more Torque at lower rpms, (99.1@7750 rpms ) , 13 lbs. lighter 364 lbs. dry, Magneiseum Front Sub Frame, and more which the 1198S does not have. Dolph :)
Quote from: Bun-bun on December 04, 2008, 09:45:59 AM
Good!
Means a lightly used 1098 might fall into my price range quicker.
Just have the rabbits do what they do best quicker. [cheeky]
Thanks for posting that brochure.
It was very interesting and informative.
Is the proposed MSRP for the S - $25,000 ? Dolph