848, 1098 R, new Mostro

pierrecol · #1 (**permalink**) 11-05-2007, 08:57 PM

All new models are on Ducati.com.

For me, the new Mostro 696 is ugly

**DesmoWorks** · #2 (**permalink**) 11-05-2007, 09:25 PM

I like some things about it. The headlight, gauge cluster, mirrors and turn signals look really good to me. I also like the exhaust... the aftermarket will have lots of cool exhausts for that no problem.

I'll have to see the frame and swing arm in person before I can say much about it.

hubert · #3 (**permalink**) 11-05-2007, 09:30 PM

I think the 848 in white is STUNNING . .. what's a 2000 996 worth?

Ben710 · #4 (**permalink**) 11-05-2007, 09:50 PM

The Monster design sucks ass. Sorry, but not what I would spend money on.
A pity...

Monstaman · #5 (**permalink**) 11-06-2007, 03:32 AM

Game on I reckon it is cool, like anything you can take the hacksaw to it and personalize it, nothing is perfect.

Good move stepping outside the box a bit more

drthompson65 · #6 (**permalink**) 11-06-2007, 03:46 AM

1098R - This bike is rocking but I do not have 40k..

848 - Now this is the sleeper bike of the bunch - 369lbs and on par to a 999.. My 999S has enough to scare the piss out of me so this bike should be even better. Wish it had a "dry" clutch. Think I'll have to call the Ducati dealship and put my money down.

Monster - OK. Doesn't yank my crank like the S4RS! That pearl white was amazing! I hope the 848 is that white..

Either way I rate this as a winning year for Ducati in more ways than one!

Guess I'll be broke the rest of my life..

**CrimsonCloak** · #7 (**permalink**) 11-06-2007, 04:14 PM

I'm donning the flame retardent jammies as I post this...

I think that 696 looks freakin' cool.

z-man · #8 (**permalink**) 11-06-2007, 04:19 PM

Is the MSRP on the R model 40K or is that speculation? I couldn't find it on the website.

toxic · #9 (**permalink**) 11-06-2007, 05:43 PM

The new Monster look great to me. Please tell me there is a 100DS version.

jonniedee · #10 (**permalink**) 11-06-2007, 09:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by toxic

The new Monster look great to me. Please tell me there is a 100DS version.

An 1100DS would be even better

**TOPENDZ** · #11 (**permalink**) 11-07-2007, 03:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hubert

I think the 848 in white is STUNNING . .. what's a 2000 996 worth?

I agree!

veetwinducati · #12 (**permalink**) 11-12-2007, 11:07 PM

You know I largely ride mountain roads and never really felt I needed any more than my 749s offered.

But the 848 is really taking my eye!

20kg lighter than a 999,5kg lighter than the 749. 30% more power than the 749. Wet clutch but retains that fantastic desmo valve train music. more refined motor, even better handling. Man how good can it get???

I think I am finally making my mind up as to which bike is to be my next!