so... what do u think about DUCATI 848?

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06-03-2009, 04:13 AM

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[QUOTE=Chris S,Jun 3 2009, 12:22 AM] OK, put down the crackpipe, dude!

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06-03-2009, 09:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Chris S,Jun 3 2009, 12:24 AM

I actually found it quite easy to ride, as the powerband is so smooth - it's all about throttle control!

TRACK or Street??

848 will be easier to ride on the track compare to 1098..

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06-03-2009, 09:52 AM

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I do love the single-sided swingarm they have on some of their bikes. Looks badass.

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06-03-2009, 12:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Xtian8,Jun 3 2009, 11:48 AM

TRACK or Street??

848 will be easier to ride on the track compare to 1098..

I rode it on the street. Agreed about the track, as I prefer smaller engines in that environment - typically 600's or the GSXR 750.

My problem w/ the Duc superbikes is (IMO) as follows:

They suck on the street - cramped ergos, hot, hard to see behind you, etc.

They're great on the track, but I have the most fun (and go fastest) on a cheap track bike that I'm not too worried about binning. I remember the excitement of hitting the track for the first time on my old $15K, blinged out RC51, and being slower b/c of fear of crashing it!