Sunday, August 3, 2008

World of Big Bikes







The Ducati 1098 sets new standards when it comes to road bikes. It has, quite certainly, the most useless mirrors I have ever encountered on a bike. Imagine trying to view the road behind through a shard of broken glass gaffered to a very short stick attached to the side of a vibrating fairing and you have an idea. But who cares? I love this bike.Riding the Ducati 1098 on the road just highlights its track ability. The riding position is much more in the style of a Japanese sports bike with the seat high and bars low, but it isn't uncomfortable, just focused. Well, not uncomfortable next to other sporty machines anyway. If you're used to riding Japanese bikes the Ducati 1098's seating position will feel pretty natural, and if you ride a Ducati 916 it well feel identical!On the move the Ducati 1098 feels sharp and focused, like a well set-up track bike.


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