Benyen Soljax Posted November 10, 2009 Report Share Posted November 10, 2009 (edited) some news on 2010 sportbike models...finally renamed the 1098R to the 1198R and gave it some crazy paint, and an aluminum gas tank that shaves weight and gives you a bit more gas.http://hellforleathermagazine.com/2009/11/the-ducati-1198r-finally-makes.htmlalso looks like theyre doing an 848 "dark". sounds a little racist to me.http://hellforleathermagazine.com/2009/11/2010-ducati-848-dark-12995.htmlrumor is there are no downgrades from the base 848, but the dark is 1000 bones cheaper. Edited November 10, 2009 by Benyen Soljax Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jessecwalters Posted November 10, 2009 Report Share Posted November 10, 2009 I like the 848 dark, that looks awesome. ill take 2 plz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yotaman88210 Posted November 10, 2009 Report Share Posted November 10, 2009 Ive never been a huge fan of the Darks, but this one doesnt look too bad at all!! The $1000 is basically from the cost of paint. Kinda crazy but thats ducati for ya.Oh and the 1198R is just beautiful!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4DAIVI PAI2K5 Posted November 10, 2009 Report Share Posted November 10, 2009 my dick got hard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RFM Posted November 10, 2009 Report Share Posted November 10, 2009 my dick got hard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yotaman88210 Posted November 10, 2009 Report Share Posted November 10, 2009 ^^^ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RFM Posted November 10, 2009 Report Share Posted November 10, 2009 I didn't really want to throw up the This thread is worthless without pics smiley... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moto-Brian Posted November 10, 2009 Report Share Posted November 10, 2009 Hmmmm... 'Bout time they switched. Good to see they moved on enough 1098Rs to get the 1198 rolling.The paint scheme is cool, I guess, but not really as Ducati "racing" inspired as I expected. Kind of like seeing Ferrari launch their new supercar and instead of the heritage we all know, they roll it out in green...Just doesn't seem to fit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dubguy85 Posted November 10, 2009 Report Share Posted November 10, 2009 Love the R but I'm not sure I love the silver tank Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benyen Soljax Posted November 10, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 10, 2009 Love the R but I'm not sure I love the silver tankits aluminum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dubguy85 Posted November 10, 2009 Report Share Posted November 10, 2009 its aluminum. Ok... Well I'm not sure I like the aluminum tank... it looks like a tin can Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yotaman88210 Posted November 10, 2009 Report Share Posted November 10, 2009 Its not aluminum you silly fook. Im sure it plastic like all the new tanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moto-Brian Posted November 10, 2009 Report Share Posted November 10, 2009 Its not aluminum you silly fook. Im sure it plastic like all the new tanksIt's really aluminum. Hence, why it is raw in color. The craftsmanship it takes to do that is why they leave it a raw finish... Shows it off... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yotaman88210 Posted November 10, 2009 Report Share Posted November 10, 2009 Really? They actually used aluminum ? Thats kinda goofy. That cant be lighter than the plastic? Wonder why they did that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benyen Soljax Posted November 10, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 10, 2009 It's really aluminum. Hence, why it is raw in color. The craftsmanship it takes to do that is why they leave it a raw finish... Shows it off...schmiggity schmack! take that yota. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yotaman88210 Posted November 10, 2009 Report Share Posted November 10, 2009 lmao. Im curious why they would do that. I will have to find some shits to read. Havent read much on the 1198R yet. I have been pwned Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JaysonL Posted November 10, 2009 Report Share Posted November 10, 2009 I just creamed my jeans! The R is SOOOOOO sexy!Wish I had the money.... and skill to ride that beast haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bad324 Posted November 10, 2009 Report Share Posted November 10, 2009 i think i need new pants.....man do i love Duc's Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fusion Posted November 10, 2009 Report Share Posted November 10, 2009 I've had to look at these a few times. The dark looks cool but the aluminum tank on the 1198r to me looks like ass. To me at least in that photo it sticks out and looks unfinished as compared to the rest of the bike. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RFM Posted November 10, 2009 Report Share Posted November 10, 2009 Silly bastards! It's chrome, and there are leather tassle fringe clutch and brake lever cover accessories too. Boys, get out your chaps! Brum brum brum! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RFM Posted November 10, 2009 Report Share Posted November 10, 2009 Shit, it's a Duc ...I forgot the spraycan rattle rattle rattle too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zach Posted November 10, 2009 Report Share Posted November 10, 2009 lmao. Im curious why they would do that. I will have to find some shits to read. Havent read much on the 1198R yet. I have been pwned The stock tank is steel with a plastic cover. You can't sell a street legal bike in the US with a plastic tank. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RFM Posted November 10, 2009 Report Share Posted November 10, 2009 The stock tank is steel with a plastic cover. You can't sell a street legal bike in the US with a plastic tank.Then I've got to turn my Aprilias in, because I'm a no good law breaker. Just when I found my niche. Poop! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yotaman88210 Posted November 10, 2009 Report Share Posted November 10, 2009 The stock tank is steel with a plastic cover. You can't sell a street legal bike in the US with a plastic tank.Ummm... No. Sorry but the tank on the 848 and 1098 is indeed plastic. True Story Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vw151 Posted November 10, 2009 Report Share Posted November 10, 2009 The stock tank is steel with a plastic cover. You can't sell a street legal bike in the US with a plastic tank.This is untrue.... my ducati monster has a plastic tank which is subsequently suffering from a swelling problem as a result. People think it's due to ethenol content in the fuel. Here is a thread about the warranty claims people are makinghttp://ducatimonsterforum.org/index.php?topic=25074.0Further, all newly designed ducati's after 2005 or 2006 have plastic tanks, there may be a few exceptions like the 2006 supersport probably still has metal but the 848, 1098, 1198, s2r monsters and testestretta s4r monsters and newer all have plastic tanks. The thickness of the tank causes you to lose about a gallon of fuel capcity. The older metal tank monsters can take about 4 gallons, my bike takes about 3.2. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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