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Briz31
Posted on Wednesday, May 02, 2007 - 10:54 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Dilemma, real big one.
I have recently seen the new Ducati 1098, with 160 ponies and sod all weight.
Almost a pony per Kg - WOW.

Well after talking to the Ministry of Finance (partner) I have been informed.
YES you can have one.
BUT
First you have to sell your Buell, can't have 2 bikes or 3 if your counting my Triathlon bike (Carbon Trek) very nice.

So do I sell my Buell and purchase a new RED DUCATI 1098, it's one nice machine.
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Cochise
Posted on Wednesday, May 02, 2007 - 11:10 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

yes, but wait until 2008. (year model that is)

(Message edited by cochise on May 02, 2007)
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No_rice
Posted on Wednesday, May 02, 2007 - 11:18 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

i keep looking at one as a second bike, but that whole red thing kills it. have seen some pics of a nice black one though.
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Beachbuell
Posted on Wednesday, May 02, 2007 - 11:21 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Before you take the plunge on a Ducati you may want to check into parts $$, service $$$ and service intervals. There is no doubt that a Ducati IS a sweet bike (I had a 916), but is it a realistic (real world) riders bike?
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Buelltroll
Posted on Wednesday, May 02, 2007 - 11:30 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

NO CONTEST
Sell it and enjoy 3rd gear power wheelies.
(I plan on doing the same thing next summer)
Most of the 07's are sold so you may HAVE to wait for an 08 unless you spring for the funky multi color for what 35k.
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Firebolteric_ma
Posted on Thursday, May 03, 2007 - 12:53 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

10-9-8..........

She is a sexy machine for sure, BUT it needs to be a black one!

I too debate over selling my buell for one some days......

But them Ducati Boards sux!

Badweb rules....
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Turtlenek
Posted on Thursday, May 03, 2007 - 01:15 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Put it this way...If you were given the choice of these two bikes for FREE, which would you choose? There's your answer.





1098
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Diablobrian
Posted on Thursday, May 03, 2007 - 01:49 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

I'm still hoping that July will be the dawn of a new (performance wise) era in Buell history.

It's time for Erik and the Elves to break the rules again and build what no one expects.
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12r
Posted on Thursday, May 03, 2007 - 04:10 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Me too. The 2008 model year is Buell's last chance.

YES 1340cc air-cooled DOHC V-twin
YES 6-speed gearbox
YES Ohlins suspension
YES Brembo brakes
YES Marchesini wheels

NO new colours
NO bits of plastic
NO dirt bikes
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Rich
Posted on Thursday, May 03, 2007 - 06:23 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

I put 100+ miles on one last weekend.

It's worth the money.
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Diablobrian
Posted on Thursday, May 03, 2007 - 02:13 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

If you had no labels to tell you otherwise the 1098 looks like an evolution of the firebolt.
At least from the front.
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Briz31
Posted on Friday, May 04, 2007 - 03:04 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

totally awesome, I have just discovered I can lease to buy through work, pay with pre-tax $$$$$ on a NOVATED BIKE LEASE.
Includes all Servicing, Insurance, Registration and a Fuel card.
At the end of the lease I can buy out right on the residual value.
or upgrade to newer model.

The company states they will better any sales price and better any interest rate.

So I guess when your paying up to $25,000 in tax each year, why not put it to good use.
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Tx05xb12s
Posted on Saturday, May 05, 2007 - 12:03 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

What's a 1098 cost? Sure is a beautiful machine.
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Buelltroll
Posted on Saturday, May 05, 2007 - 12:19 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Base model is 14 S model is 18 and tri color is 25 I believe.
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Metalstorm
Posted on Saturday, May 05, 2007 - 12:50 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

I would love to have a 1098 but not if it was to be my only bike.

I don't think I could use it for every day street use & keep my license. It would absolutely have to be a second "romping around" bike.

As long as I remain a street only rider (no track days yet) I'll keep my Buell as my only bike.
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Cgocifer
Posted on Saturday, May 05, 2007 - 01:26 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

"YES 1340cc air-cooled DOHC V-twin
YES 6-speed gearbox
YES Ohlins suspension
YES Brembo brakes
YES Marchesini wheels

NO new colours
NO bits of plastic
NO dirt bikes"

YES, that would cost a fortune. Heck, If Buell is selling this lump and component combo for almost 11 grand, with all those goodies mentioned above, the bike would cost 20 grand. No way! As for the 1098, I would definitely go for one of those if I wanted a 14grand motorcycle. Not now, I'm happy knowing that my 6grand bike (what I paid for and 04 with 1200 miles) won't break the bank if I dump it. I might consider a 898 or whatever they're going to call the new 749 replacement. probably around 11 or 12 grand.
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