848 or 1198 test rides - DucatiSpot

Dridamar · February 9th, 2010, 02:09 AM

Hi all, new to the forum so thought I'd start with a quick intro and onto my question.

Been riding for years, dirt bikes as a kid and into my teens, moved onto a ZZ-r 250 for the road and am currently riding a Triumph 675. Always wanted a Ducati since I was a kid though. Now that I'm all grown up (some would disagree

) I'm looking to make it a reality.

My question may be simple, I'm looking at either the 848 or 1198 and after a quick look through the forum won't ask which is better, no point flogging that horse again, but rather with the demise of Ducati Adelaide is there any where I can get a test ride on both the 848 and 1198. I know Honda World has taken over a bit but they have neither bikes available for test rides. Thanks for any replies.

markthebike · February 9th, 2010, 02:57 AM

Hi there and welcome to the Forum.

You don't need to test ride those bikes. The 1198 is a way better bike. The 848 is really just a girls bike. For girls.

honestjohn · February 9th, 2010, 03:15 AM

now now mtb,how do you know its not for a girl !!... hj

Goatie · February 9th, 2010, 04:21 AM

The 848 is a brilliant road bike. It has a better power to weight ratio then the 999. The only real downside is that it does not come with a ride height adjuster.

The 1198 is more trouble on the road because it has so much power. If you are not older than 40 and/or a skardy cat you will get into trouble on the 1198 on the street as it will be just too tempting to give it the beans.

I ride my 749 on the road as that is fast enough.

I save my 1198s for the track only.

I need my licence for my job. Hope that helps.

Goatie · February 9th, 2010, 04:22 AM

Mark The Bike has a girls haircut!

Fabio looks gay

ducaticouple · February 9th, 2010, 05:23 AM

go the 848 mate , 1198 are on for guys that have to compensate for a small penis

the 848 is a great road bike and a hypermotard is 10 times more fun

Goatie · February 9th, 2010, 12:48 PM

indyjoel · February 9th, 2010, 12:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ducaticouple

go the 848 mate , 1198 are on for guys that have to compensate for a small penis

the 848 is a great road bike and a hypermotard is 10 times more fun

You're in fine form.

A nice 748 1998 model is the way to go.

Wait I have one for sale.

col · February 9th, 2010, 02:15 PM

i think the OP is asking for help on where to test ride in Adelaide rather than helping him choose between the 2 bikes guys.

honestjohn · February 9th, 2010, 02:37 PM

waz,me thinks i need a 1198 then...hj....p.s goatie, just as well im over 40,but then so are 99% of the people from the land of oz here...

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