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Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Jax, FL
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Yup, ergo's are identical between the 1098 and the 848. So basically, it's going to be quite uncomfortable on the street.
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#3 |
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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.
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Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Jacksonville, FL
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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.
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Ornery, scandalous & evil
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#7 |
Hold mah beer!
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: 80 Miles South of Moto Heaven
Moto: 08 R1200GS
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I would kill for one of these, makes me mad I bought the 600rr, I would of bought one of these over it.
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Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Flat and Straight ND
Moto: 08 BUELL 1125R, 05 SV650S
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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!! |
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Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: Las Vegas
Moto: 1098, Hypermotard S
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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!
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On a Ride
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: The Rockies
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