Comments on: Ducati 1098 v 999

By: skalve85

skalve85 — Thu, 27 May 2010 21:05:39 +0000

This is pretty much worthless, testing a 999 vs 1098s? Why not 999s and 1098s? I guess we just need to read between the lines.

By: TheCoolMovement

TheCoolMovement — Mon, 19 Apr 2010 19:11:14 +0000

FWIW, the 999 is effin gorgeous in my eyes.

By: TheEscape2012

TheEscape2012 — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 13:18:19 +0000

so you tested the 1098S vs the 999?

Wanted to have the 1098win?

What about testing a 999R vs a 1098?

By: benjyboba

benjyboba — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 20:46:32 +0000

I’ve not rode a 999 but the 1198s and the bike I rode handled perfectly compaired to the standard 848 and 1098. I don’t know if it was because its an s model or it was just set up well. I personally like the looks of the 1098/1198 range better than the 999. Lets not forget that many of these bikes have so many adjustments, they can all be made to suit a rider better. There all good bikes really. I might get an 1198s, not just for speed and cornering but fo the newer engine and maitainance.

By: andeelad77

andeelad77 — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 19:29:45 +0000

And the 999 being raced is a standard model not an R.

By: andeelad77

andeelad77 — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 19:26:21 +0000

Comparing the 999 to the 1098 is pointless, two totally different machines, from geometry to engine, but i’ll say this give me a Fila rep999R and i’ll be happy, that bad boy eats normal machines like the 1098, r1, gixxer, where the 1098 has more grunt the 999R handles way way sweeter, you’ll be in and out of corners b4 the twat on the 1098, it’s a far more precise ride, saying that i reckon the Irving Vincent would eat them both no question

By: kenbiaggi

kenbiaggi — Sat, 16 Jan 2010 23:13:45 +0000

The 1098 is an improved version of the 999r otherwise they would’nt have made it into production or teams would be still using the 999 in race events. Personaly i think they a study of art but way over price’d an a waste of money. id have an R1 over them any day, was an r1 that won the wsbk championship, infact they one just about every prfessional comp… in europe. wast of money. In prouction race events a ducati wont have a chance against the rest of the class as proving in many events.

By: AroonR6

AroonR6 — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 02:17:56 +0000

Apparently the 999 is more comfortable cos of the adjustable footrests etc. Personally I’d prefer a 999 because they look so different to anything else, whereas the 1098 pretty much looks like an R1, a ZX10 or even a Blade to an extent, albeit it a bit prettier than those bikes

By: benjyboba

benjyboba — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 21:57:43 +0000

Well I’m actually saving for a 1098s or 1198 possibly. I decided I would like a newer model and after I test rode an 1198s an 848 and streetfighter s and 1098. I still haven’t made up my mind but the top suspention on the 1198s and the streetfighter s has made me relise how much I desire the handling. I even found it handled better than the 848. So for me i’m thinking of either 1098s or 1198. The streetfighter was awsome but I like faired bikes. The torque makes you smile.

By: Epoq

Epoq — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 21:28:17 +0000

Tell me about it.The first Ducati I’ve ever ridden and owned was a 999 with full termis and I absolutely loved it. I eventually had to sell it as I fell victim to lay-offs but gawd damn I want to have one again.

If you’re ever in a position to get one, don’t think about it and just do it. You won’t regret it.