Duc 848

NeonspeedRT · 02-25-2008, 08:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Rider

I have never sat on the 1098, but they are supposed to be identical.

Yup, ergo's are identical between the 1098 and the 848. So basically, it's going to be quite uncomfortable on the street.

Rider · 02-25-2008, 08:53 AM

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Originally Posted by NeonspeedRT

Yup, ergo's are identical between the 1098 and the 848. So basically, it's going to be quite uncomfortable on the street.

It wasnt any worse than a GSXR 1K or an R1.

NeonspeedRT · 02-25-2008, 09:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Rider

It wasnt any worse than a GSXR 1K or an R1.

I haven't sat on them side by side to compare. But from what I remember sitting on the 1098 at bike week last year, it was pretty uncomfortable. It was an extreme riding position to say the least.

I know a few people on different forums that have gotten rid of their 1098 due to the ergo's. I have a R1, and the riding position isn't that bad at all. To me, it's probably the most comfortable of all the liter bikes out there. I'm 6ft and about 270.

neebelung · 02-25-2008, 09:12 AM

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Originally Posted by NeonspeedRT

I have a R1, and the riding position isn't that bad at all. To me, it's probably the most comfortable of all the liter bikes out there.

BUT... yours is much more comfy than the NEW ones.

Rider · 02-25-2008, 09:16 AM

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Originally Posted by neebelung

BUT... yours is much more comfy than the NEW ones.

I sat on an 08 R1 and it really wasnt a lot different than the 848. Actually the Buell 1125R and the 08 GSXR1K all felt really close. Even the 08 CBR600RR was similar. Of all of those, the only one I didnt like was the 1125R and that was because my toe hit the engine case when my foot was on the rear brake.

neebelung · 02-25-2008, 09:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Rider

I sat on an 08 R1 and it really wasnt a lot different than the 848.

I meant that the '05 R1 is more comfy/nicer ergos than the '08 R1.

Trip · 02-25-2008, 12:44 PM

I would kill for one of these, makes me mad I bought the 600rr, I would of bought one of these over it.

Cutty72 · 03-01-2008, 04:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Rider

I sat on an 08 R1 and it really wasnt a lot different than the 848. Actually the Buell 1125R and the 08 GSXR1K all felt really close. Even the 08 CBR600RR was similar. Of all of those, the only one I didnt like was the 1125R and that was because my toe hit the engine case when my foot was on the rear brake.

that's the only prob i've heard about the 1125... access to the rear brake, which is not THAT important to track riding, but a lil more so on normal street riding.

I've also heard that the ergos are a bit better than a typical liter bike... just sitting on it in the show room is hard to tell...

hopefully get a better feel for it soon!!

CW AF 03 · 06-10-2008, 11:07 PM

The 1098 ergo's are nothing to cheer about at slow speed or in a straight line. On the track, it's a completely different story!

sfarson · 02-29-2008, 11:01 PM

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Originally Posted by NeonspeedRT

Yup, ergo's are identical between the 1098 and the 848. So basically, it's going to be quite uncomfortable on the street.

Actually, one of the most comfy sportbikes around. Less aggressive than some of the I-4 liters I've owned.

02-25-2008, 12:44 PM	#7
Trip Hold mah beer! Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: 80 Miles South of Moto Heaven Moto: 08 R1200GS Posts: 23,268	I would kill for one of these, makes me mad I bought the 600rr, I would of bought one of these over it.

06-10-2008, 11:07 PM	#9
CW AF 03 Ducatisti Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Las Vegas Moto: 1098, Hypermotard S Posts: 93	The 1098 ergo's are nothing to cheer about at slow speed or in a straight line. On the track, it's a completely different story!