Streetfighter 848 & 1198

[thought]

my sf lust comes from the fact that i could have gotten a 09 sf for about the same price as my '11 796abs.  decided for the 796 because i was worried that the sf just might be a bit too much for me... and i've always been quasi regretting that decision.  dont get me wrong, i love my 796... but everytime i see a sf i always think... maybe i should have just gone ahead and gotten the sf...

[muskrat]

I'm just happy that ABS is finally becoming mainstream on bikes.
You can always turn it off.

I don't want to pay for it regardless of ability to turn it on/off.  If I can't get one without then I'll be moving onto other bikes and/or hobbies.  Of course, I always have the option of keeping my dinosaurs too.

[Ohm3d]

the thing i'm most interested in is what suspension its going to have, also hope its going to have a steering damper

[EvilSteve]

I'd be surprised if there's actually anyone on this board who could brake more safely in sketchy conditions without ABS than with. That means fewer broken bikes and people. I know some people just don't like having computers do stuff for them (*irony alert* we're on the internet) but I just can't see it happening.

I'm curious about why people are so opposed to ABS & traction control. I have my traction control set to 4 (highest) and have only had it step in once when I was accelerating away from a toll both and went over a wet metal plate. I've been on the track with the bike, left the ABS & TC on and neither activated. I have about 10mm left on my tires and wore down my knee sliders. I'm nowhere near super fast of course but seriously?

[muskrat]

 
I simply don't want it or need it.  You can choose to feel better about your riding with all the gadgets, I for one DO NOT like the shit.  Really, that's all and it's my skin on the line.

[sfarchie]

I'd be surprised if there's actually anyone on this board who could brake more safely in sketchy conditions without ABS than with. That means fewer broken bikes and people. I know some people just don't like having computers do stuff for them (*irony alert* we're on the internet) but I just can't see it happening.

I'm curious about why people are so opposed to ABS & traction control. I have my traction control set to 4 (highest) and have only had it step in once when I was accelerating away from a toll both and went over a wet metal plate. I've been on the track with the bike, left the ABS & TC on and neither activated. I have about 10mm left on my tires and wore down my knee sliders. I'm nowhere near super fast of course but seriously?

I think the best way to describe those who are opposed was best stated by the owner of Radical Ducati. I don't have the magazine with his interview on me, but he does not like all the electronics of modern day bikes. Essentially he called today's bikes 2 wheel cars. He doesn't believe in traction control, ABS, & computers because if something goes wrong, you're screwed. He said he will only build a bike like the way Ducati used to a long time ago.

[Jaelum]

I think the best way to describe those who are opposed was best stated by the owner of Radical Ducati. I don't have the magazine with his interview on me, but he does not like all the electronics of modern day bikes. Essentially he called today's bikes 2 wheel cars. He doesn't believe in traction control, ABS, & computers because if something goes wrong, you're screwed. He said he will only build a bike like the way Ducati used to a long time ago.

So no fuel injection or electric starters for him, I guess.   

Which is more likely to happen - needing ABS to prevent a wreck, or needing to emergency stop just when your ABS has stopped functioning for some reason?

[duccarlos]

Did I hear right ? Is the SF 848 coming with a dry clutch ?

[DRKWNG]

I have my traction control set to 4 (highest) and have only had it step in once when I was accelerating away from a toll both and went over a wet metal plate. I've been on the track with the bike, left the ABS & TC on and neither activated. I have about 10mm left on my tires and wore down my knee sliders. I'm nowhere near super fast of course but seriously?

If that's the case, you're obviously not riding your bike hard enough for it to kick in.  Either that, or you just never felt it when it did activate. 

But seriously, this is just like the cycling world.  There's a reason some people still swear by friction shifting and the like: they appreciate the simplicity of it. 

[TitanMonsterS4R]

http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/News/newsresults/New-bikes/2011/September/sep1211-ducati-streetfighter-848-promises-sub-10k-price/Ducati/STREETFIGHTER/_/R-EPI-132673 - potential derby

[velocipede]

Don't think anyone mentioned this, but it's official...Ducati's site has the 848 SF.

[toudg]

http://www.ducati.com/news/streetfighter_848/2011/09/12/2251/index.do

[toudg]

Matte black is bananaz !

[duccarlos]

 

[ngk12]

Matte black is bananaz !

a BIG+1 to that ...