vw151 Posted March 30, 2009 Report Share Posted March 30, 2009 Of course on instinct I vote duc. However. 1098 as a street bike? You'll regret that. the 996 and the 1098 are great track bikes and not horrible on the street but honestly in my opinion they aren't much fun on the street. Ergonomics is not comfortable for street, superbikes feel unstable until your going well over the speed limit and all the ducs with the underseat exhaust are like riding on a toaster in the summer time. They do look and sound awesome. I'd get a duc but I'd look at something more like a monster, the new street fighter, the hypermotard or even the multistrada if you are buying it primarily for street riding. Either way ditch the harley. They are for sissies and ride like tractors. Just sayin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vw151 Posted March 30, 2009 Report Share Posted March 30, 2009 Get the Duc man! You'll pick up skinner chicks lol j/kLOL, maybe not skinnier but either they will be thinner or not look like a baseball mit riding on the back of your bike. Not that I have ever seen any of that sort of thing on the back of a harley at say.... QSL on wednesday nights. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benyen Soljax Posted March 30, 2009 Report Share Posted March 30, 2009 i dont know how you could say no... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
e-flores Posted March 30, 2009 Report Share Posted March 30, 2009 i dont know how you could say no...+1 the black s is just sexy no question about that..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vroddave Posted March 30, 2009 Report Share Posted March 30, 2009 talkin about overpriced bikes. I know that duc's are very well made. but common. 25,000 for a damn sport bike that is not fun to ride after a couple of hrs. no much sense to me. yes they are sexy 2. but that lil skinny girl is gonna ride on the back of that thing for mor that a min and she'll be like you got a harley thats got a backrest that i can lean against and not have to worry bout gettin burnt ass on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moto-Brian Posted March 30, 2009 Report Share Posted March 30, 2009 Of course on instinct I vote duc. However. 1098 as a street bike? You'll regret that. the 996 and the 1098 are great track bikes and not horrible on the street but honestly in my opinion they aren't much fun on the street. Ergonomics is not comfortable for street, superbikes feel unstable until your going well over the speed limit and all the ducs with the underseat exhaust are like riding on a toaster in the summer time. They do look and sound awesome. I'd get a duc but I'd look at something more like a monster, the new street fighter, the hypermotard or even the multistrada if you are buying it primarily for street riding. Either way ditch the harley. They are for sissies and ride like tractors. Just sayin.Sportbikes feel unstable when riding at slower speeds??? Huh?? You can stop a sportbike and keep it straight up and down with feet on the pegs forever due to them being so balanced...Sportbikes are fine for the street, too. It's all what you prefer. Cruiser guys think sportbikes are uncomfortable because they ride cruisers so much. Sportbike guys think cruisers are uncomfy because the same thing. Naked bike owners prefer the design and relaxed position for similar reasons. It's all what you want and seek.What I cannot understand is why someone obviously with money would buy a 1098 when the 1198 is out and a better machine. Plus, an HD and a Duc 1098/1198 are so polar opposites that I cannot see why it is a tough decision... They are going to suit a certain aspect you want and there's no comparison...My opinion is buy what you want and what works. If it were me? I'd sell the 996 boat ancor and get a 1198 and keep the HD. 1098s are awesome track bikes (well, the S and R is...) and the 1198 is sure to be the same. 996s are cool as they are old school looking and suit the historians, but get the new stuff. They are so much better machines in terms of handling and performance... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vw151 Posted March 30, 2009 Report Share Posted March 30, 2009 (edited) I've ridden superbikes on the street and much prefer the upright riding position and lower gearing for the street as apposed to the superbike. Vice versa on the track though. Just my opinion. +1 on get the 1198 rather than 1098 though. Might as well get the extra power and newer stuff. Edited March 30, 2009 by vw151 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V4junkie Posted March 30, 2009 Report Share Posted March 30, 2009 Lizard1 does make a good point. You need to look very hard at what kind of riding you'll be doing. These two are polar opposites and both can't possibly fit your needs unless it's just going to be a garage queen.But I have to say, I have never heard a sportbike guy say a cruiser is uncomfortable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benyen Soljax Posted March 30, 2009 Report Share Posted March 30, 2009 Lizard1 does make a good point. You need to look very hard at what kind of riding you'll be doing. These two are polar opposites and both can't possibly fit your needs unless it's just going to be a garage queen.But I have to say, I have never heard a sportbike guy say a cruiser is uncomfortable.talking with rusty, he said that the 996 is his track/twisty bike, and the harley is for cruising the streets when you dont need the superbike capabilities...made sense to me. but two ducs in the garage would be awesome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V4junkie Posted March 30, 2009 Report Share Posted March 30, 2009 If you have the money for a Harley why not look up a cool cruiser that can actually put a smile on your face like a Triumph Rocket IIIHonda RuneYamaha VmaxComeon you know I'm right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benyen Soljax Posted March 30, 2009 Report Share Posted March 30, 2009 if you have the money for a harley why not look up a cool cruiser that can actually put a smile on your face like a triumph rocket iiihonda runeyamaha vmaxcomeon you know i'm right.in soviet russia, bike cruises you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V4junkie Posted March 30, 2009 Report Share Posted March 30, 2009 I'm a bit of a Hardley hater. If you're going to pay premium $$$ at least pay for new ideas/technology. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magley64 Posted March 30, 2009 Report Share Posted March 30, 2009 Lose the tractor, unless you're planning on mowing the lawn...if you want a cruiser, get a rune, if you want a tourer, get a wing......all of the preceeding was my own opinion and not intended for commercial use... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rusty 996 Posted March 31, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 31, 2009 sorry but this bikes are not my style.either i go with another duc or i keep the hog,anybody want to buy it.996 is my baby, not going anywhere,soon as they fix the speedometer cable i make pics so you know why. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NinjaNick Posted March 31, 2009 Report Share Posted March 31, 2009 Man those Triumph rockets are sweet! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rusty 996 Posted March 31, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 31, 2009 the hog replace my car during season to ride around my business.some days i put over 100 miles,and i ride every day if not rain.i got the best job i ride and make money same time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vw151 Posted March 31, 2009 Report Share Posted March 31, 2009 the hog replace my car during season to ride around my business.some days i put over 100 miles,and i ride every day if not rain.i got the best job i ride and make money same time.do you plan to use the 1098 for the same sort of riding? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yotaman88210 Posted March 31, 2009 Report Share Posted March 31, 2009 the hog replace my car during season to ride around my business.some days i put over 100 miles,and i ride every day if not rain.i got the best job i ride and make money same time.Are you hiring ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adamgh81 Posted March 31, 2009 Report Share Posted March 31, 2009 Are you hiring ? Where do I get a job like that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disclaimer Posted March 31, 2009 Report Share Posted March 31, 2009 Sounds almost as fun as that week I spent selling wacky waving inflatable arm flailing tube men. I've since sold the business.http://www.wackywavinginflatablearmflailingtubeman.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V4junkie Posted March 31, 2009 Report Share Posted March 31, 2009 sorry but this bikes are not my style.either i go with another duc or i keep the hog,anybody want to buy it.996 is my baby, not going anywhere,soon as they fix the speedometer cable i make pics so you know why.First you don't like my bikes (in favor of a harley no less), then post with little regard to the English language, and after that you make me feel dumb for working in a cubicle. That's it! I wash my hands of this thread! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rusty 996 Posted March 31, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 31, 2009 i dont say i dont like your bike in favor of the hog,but i won't buy another cruiser,and second i dont think you work hard at you job either.,and thirt you done crying? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disclaimer Posted March 31, 2009 Report Share Posted March 31, 2009 i dont say i dont like your bike in favor of the hog,but i won't buy another cruiser,and second i dont think you work hard at you job either.,and thirt you done crying?quotet fur da fhunney Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rusty 996 Posted March 31, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 31, 2009 i am looking now at benelli TNT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benyen Soljax Posted March 31, 2009 Report Share Posted March 31, 2009 First you don't like my bikes (in favor of a harley no less), then post with little regard to the English language, and after that you make me feel dumb for working in a cubicle. That's it! I wash my hands of this thread!its funnier if you can hear his accent. reading his broken english is just frustrating without the accent going through your head. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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