Ducati 748 or 848

[Wattie]

the clutches arent that noisy stock Mike, its the aftermaket noise makers that suck.

[Blurr]

well the 748 is a classic... the 848 isnt yet... and it may not ever be... id say they woukd ride totally differently, and the 848 would have a heap more power.... i'd have an 848 over a 1098/1198, but only if you paid me to ride it...

why is that Pinhy? you scared of the power?


I reakon the current shape will be a classic that may even surpass the 748.

[Six Addict]

well the 748 is a classic... the 848 isnt yet... and it may not ever be... id say they woukd ride totally differently, and the 848 would have a heap more power.... i'd have an 848 over a 1098/1198, but only if you paid me to ride it...

why is that Pinhy? you scared of the power?


I reakon the current shape will be a classic that may even surpass the 748.

cos every wanker has a 1098/1198... fewer wankers have 848s

[robracer]

I reakon the current shape will be a classic that may even surpass the 748.

Never .... the current ones have the ugliest arses &....... & the fronts aint much better, air scoops = FAIL but that is my opinion

[StuMiller]

I think the 848 is the go - much better looking.

Too many people have the 916 shape, be different!!

[6maniac]

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[StuMiller]

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[Slow and wobbly]

Nothing inherently wrong with either bike. They are thoroughbreds though built to an Italian design brief. Longevity and reliability are not factored into this design brief of course and thus you have nothing but pure "Passion".
They are brilliant at what they do and how they go about it when they leave the factory - exception being the Sport 1000 - but be prepared to keep on top of its mechanical temperament.
As Strika noted there is now rationalised or agreed servicing costs that give an exact figure for the service plus worn or abused parts.
Perhaps not the best bike for Aus roads and any Japanese inline 4 would fulfill your needs plus a bit more for less money. The difference is would you buy a Commondoor or an Alfa?
Personal preference and mindset have to be factored into a purchase like this. I looked at the Sport1000s last year and I fair dinkum thought that it was sex on wheels and would suit my purpose when I read everything about it. I could even justify the cost. Riding it however gave perspective that it was the worst motorcycle I had ever ridden. No doubt

[Johnnie5]

Du-cati who?? never heard of it .....

And why did it comes in red? isnt green the only colour that comes in a real motorcycle ..... and maybe black too

matrix for you




or maybe this one


damn , see the full size here http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1424/136 ... b29b_o.jpg

[Saki]

highly recommend the larger pic over the smaller

[DMonkey]

highly recommend the larger pic over the smaller

+1

[King Nicholas]

Du-cati who?? never heard of it .....

And why did it comes in red? isnt green the only colour that comes in a real motorcycle ..... and maybe black too

I saw this Ducati too. It could be an alternative to the 748 or 848 you are considering.
Duc's should only be red, just like this one

http://images.google.com.au/imgres?imgu ... safe%3Doff

Sorry I couldn't post the pic instead of the URL, buggered if I know how to do it.

[photomike666]

Good to see ya posting again Nick, how are you doing?

[67-FKD]

Just had a friend pick up a brand spankers 1098, she loves it, has had a week and is past her first 1000km service, depends onw hat you wnat out of a bike,b ut read up on all the pros and cons

[tim]

On looks I like everything about the 848 more than the 748!!