Rode an 848 semi-spirited today.

No Worries · 06-21-2008, 07:06 PM

I'd like an 848, but 60 percent lower maintenance costs? For a Ducati? I find that hard to believe. I think it's 60 percent higher.

NONE_too_SOFT · 06-21-2008, 07:09 PM

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Originally Posted by No Worries

I'd like an 848, but 60 percent lower maintenance costs? For a Ducati? I find that hard to believe. I think it's 60 percent higher.

yea, elaborate on that one. did i step into bizzaro world this afternoon at some point?

DLIT · 06-21-2008, 07:35 PM

It was in an article. They made it so it's less maintenance at bigger intervals and a bit cheaper. I forgot where I read it.

Did some searching. 50%, my bad...

http://www.ducati.com/en/bikes/servi...ntenance.jhtml

6doublefive321 · 06-21-2008, 10:31 PM

50% less than previous Ducatis.

I talked to a Ducati dealer this spring about an 848. He said that for 95% of the population, the 848 was better than the 1098 because of the reduced weight and better handling. His reasoning was that most people won't really use the extra power of the 1098. I mostly agree with his reasoning.

DLIT · 06-22-2008, 02:15 AM

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Originally Posted by 6doublefive321

50% less than previous Ducatis.

I talked to a Ducati dealer this spring about an 848. He said that for 95% of the population, the 848 was better than the 1098 because of the reduced weight and better handling. His reasoning was that most people won't really use the extra power of the 1098. I mostly agree with his reasoning.

It's only 11 pounds lighter than the 1098. I tweighs in at 369 pounds.

CW AF 03 · 06-23-2008, 03:45 PM

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Originally Posted by DLIT

You have to ride one to understand, man. I love my R6 but the 848 just felt amazing. AMAZING!

See, I'm not just being a dick, they really are THAT GOOD!

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Originally Posted by DLIT

It's a real race machine. Has you down and forward, unlike your Buell. My buddy was saying in stop-and-go traffic it sucks. Thing lives on the track. Sad thing is I know 2 people with 1098's, both of them are 1098S's, too. One probably hasn't heard the term "track day" ever and the other one is too scared to wreck it on the track. Keeping the 1098, especially a fucking S model, and 848 away from the track is like not giving a baby its bottle.

Technically, you know 3 people with 1098's, and mine is well on her way to being track only. (It's going to put the S to shame!

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DLIT · 06-23-2008, 07:20 PM

I just wish they weren't $13.5k.

Gas Man · 06-23-2008, 08:43 PM

pasta will always pwn rice... it is just the way it is.

If I ever bought a rocket of any type again... I can tell you it would never be from one of the 4 japs. It would be pasta or a buell.

06-21-2008, 07:35 PM	#3
DLIT Clit Commander Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Las Vegas Moto: 2012 Ducati 1199 Panigale S Posts: 4,189	It was in an article. They made it so it's less maintenance at bigger intervals and a bit cheaper. I forgot where I read it. Did some searching. 50%, my bad... http://www.ducati.com/en/bikes/servi...ntenance.jhtml __________________ Dress for the crash. Not the ride.

06-21-2008, 10:31 PM	#4
6doublefive321 Resident Droog Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Northern burbs, Atlanta Moto: 625 SMC, '08 Tuono R Posts: 471	50% less than previous Ducatis. I talked to a Ducati dealer this spring about an 848. He said that for 95% of the population, the 848 was better than the 1098 because of the reduced weight and better handling. His reasoning was that most people won't really use the extra power of the 1098. I mostly agree with his reasoning. __________________ I'm sick and tired of being bored.

06-23-2008, 07:20 PM	#7
DLIT Clit Commander Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Las Vegas Moto: 2012 Ducati 1199 Panigale S Posts: 4,189	I just wish they weren't $13.5k. __________________ Dress for the crash. Not the ride.

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Gas Man Trip's Assistant Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Imported from Detroit Moto: 2009 HD Street Classic Posts: 12,149	pasta will always pwn rice... it is just the way it is. If I ever bought a rocket of any type again... I can tell you it would never be from one of the 4 japs. It would be pasta or a buell. __________________ -Chris "Why pay somebody else to fuck up your bike?" Run Amsoil Product

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No Worries Keyboard Racer Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Mile High City Moto: Old Superbikes Posts: 1,016	I'd like an 848, but 60 percent lower maintenance costs? For a Ducati? I find that hard to believe. I think it's 60 percent higher.