New Ducatis
I just found out from Gringo in Kuwait’s blog that Ducati have just released two new bikes, the 848 and the new Monster 696. They both look incredibly stunning and I soooo have my eyes on the 848, its like a 1098 which I can afford.
Check out the Ducati 848 [Here]
Check out the Ducati Monster 696 [Here]
Nov 6, 2007
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1. Kuwait2Beirut | November 6th, 2007 at 6:15 pm
Hey Mark, great you like it. Better talk to Salem for a trade in once they arrive in the showroom, I have my sights on the ST3, its been ages that I have driven a Ducati, besides trying out Marzooq’s Red Demon which made me realise I am not 25 anymore, I would need a full time masseuse after every ride :)
2. Marzouq | November 6th, 2007 at 6:47 pm
Yeah, I’m writing up about the 696, I think it looks cool! Really cool! And the 848 is exactly the same body panel, looks freaky in white!
3. vampire | November 6th, 2007 at 8:06 pm
posted about it today too
and don’t forget the 1098R
4. SWOS | November 6th, 2007 at 9:50 pm
i reallllly waaav duca6eeez but the problem is that.. i just feel they r not for Q8..having a Jap bike would be a better choice in my opinion for most riders whether novice or advanced..for so many reasons:
1-They are cheaper (2800-3800KD is the price range for most Jap bikes)
2-Parts are cheaper (Tires,mods,oil change,services..etc)
3-Performance-wise (a 4 Cylinder 1000cc Jap bike IS faster than a 2 Cylinder Ducati)
4-I do know that Ducati’s are better in braking,handling,steering and some other stuff..but when it comes to bikes i would say most people are looking for speed.
5-They have a higher resale value ( example, u buy lets say a used 2004 CBR 600 for 1500KD , u use it for a year then sell it for 1300KD if not higher) + everyone wants to buy it from u .
6-Parts and performance mods are more available for Jap bikes.
5. Mark | November 6th, 2007 at 10:57 pm
Are you calling the 1098 slow??? lol you cant be serious
6. vampire | November 6th, 2007 at 11:53 pm
he didn’t say the 1098 a slow bike
i agree with u SWOS about the jap bikes being cheaper and the inline is faster than a v-twin but not all of bikers want to fly in their bikes
7. Mark | November 6th, 2007 at 11:57 pm
I point to exhibit (A):
8. Z District | November 7th, 2007 at 12:19 am
You be surprised.. the V-Twin is extremely fast now a days.. I do recommend you check them out because they have made huge advancements..
FYI - Ducati Won the Moto GP this year with the 1098 against all the other machines, so I wonder how it is.
With the Italian you get a feeling like no other, love for your machine! Ask anyone with an Italian bike.. they love it with all their kinks!
9. Kuwait2Beirut | November 7th, 2007 at 1:04 am
1990 was the beginning of Ducati domination in the series. The bikes were fast and reliable – and soon earned the nickname “the Bologna Bullets”. Roche and Ducati scooped the title, appearing on the rostrum sixteen times (out of twenty-six), including eight race wins. Ducati had arrived.
1991 and 1992 saw Ducati take the World Superbike title again, with back-to-back wins by American Doug Polen. Roche displayed the superiority of the 888 design by taking the runner-up spot both times. There should have been another win for Ducati in 1993, this time with Briton Carl Fogarty, but the cancellation of the last race of the year in Mexico deprived him of the title. But he didn’t have to wait long.
At the start of the 1994 season, Ducati showed up at the World Championship with an absolute bombshell – the radical 916. At the time – and for years to come – it was described as the world’s sexiest motorcycle – stunning to look at from every angle and totally unlike anything that had preceded it. Critics ran out of complimentary adjectives. It still featured Ducati’s trademark V-twin engine configuration and tubular chassis, but was all-new from the ground up. Technically, it was so far ahead of the game that, even four years after its arrival, the competition was still struggling to match it.
The 916 was an instant success on both track and road. If the 851 and 888 were the cornerstones of Ducati success – and in no small way part of the marque’s worldwide resurrection – then the 916 was the ultimate embodiment of style, function and performance. Ducati again won the title three years running (twice with Fogarty and once with Australian Troy Corser). It was simply the bike to beat.
Overall if I am not mistaken the Duke won 6 World Superbike Championship in a row that the event was dubbed the Ducati Cup, nothing outhere could outspeed out break and out corner a Duke. The weight ratio of the duke give it its speed advantage, so I am sorry to inform that the japs will not outrun the duke.
I saw Raymond Roche Live in Sweden in 1991, outpacing the GSXR and the ZZR of the time and they could never catch up.
Bottom line you wanna Toyota Celica or a Ferrari each has budget they are both cars and fast, same applies to the Duke at the end its about Riding…
10. Kuwait2Beirut | November 7th, 2007 at 1:11 am
Ooops forgot to add if you want mods for the Duke there are plenty of shops, one of the heavy weights is fast by ferracci. http://www.ferracci.com/
Get a Duke its expensive but better resale value, its the bike! I just need to loose bloody 20KG to buy one.
11. SWOS | November 7th, 2007 at 1:56 am
Kuwait2Beirut, were u paid by Tristar to write that ? :P LOL j/k
Mark, i didnt say that the 1098 is slow, i know its fast.
vampire, i know they r fast, but most bikers , specialy people who ride sportbikes are looking for speed.
To conclude, i love Ducati’s and would love to own one someday. i was just comparing facts.
12. vampire | November 7th, 2007 at 2:57 am
Marzouq,, when ducati won the motoGP,, the engine was the 4-V,, like all other manufacturers
13. Kuwait2Beirut | November 7th, 2007 at 7:28 am
Guys get your facts straight, there was no V4 in 1990, the V-Twin dominated the track, . SWOS I am not for sale, I had my time on the racetrack in the early 80’s and therefore I do appreciate good handling, and I know my GP history with a little help form Wikepedia :)
14. Halicy | November 7th, 2007 at 8:23 am
I think the “848″ is the all new model of the old “748″. i never liked the 748, its damn slow and sounds like an old split unit A/c.
ducati’s are the best in the market but it doesn’t mean its the fastest or it has the best ride, its the best simply coz of the high quality materials they use to build it and the center point weight is the best for curving.
DAMN THAT MONSTER LOOKS SO GOOD!!
15. Mark | November 7th, 2007 at 9:07 am
the fastest bike in the market i think is the MvAgusta F4 R312. Its not japanese :)
16. Mark | November 7th, 2007 at 9:09 am
The 2008 F4 312 is named after it’s top speed of 312kph (194mph) and takes the throne as the fastest production motorcycle in the world.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MV_Agusta
17. Halicy | November 7th, 2007 at 1:20 pm
The fastest production bike in the world is the Suzuki “Hayabusa”. u can find it on gneiss record book from the year 99 till now.
I had one before, now i just have what’s left of it as a display in my room :P
18. Mark | November 7th, 2007 at 2:13 pm
After 2001 the Hayabusa was limited to 299kph, which is 13kph slower than the MV
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Suzuki_Hayabusa
19. Halicy | November 7th, 2007 at 2:23 pm
Mark, yes ur right.. But its not only the hayabusa that was limited to 299km/h, it goes to all the production bikes from all brands by low.
u can unlock it very easy. And it can go to 360 km/h “stock”.
In the end.. if u unlock it or if u don’t, its still the fastest “stock” bike ever build.
20. Mark | November 7th, 2007 at 2:31 pm
Well the fastest production bike is the fastest bike out of the factory with no modifications I guess thats why the MV is currently the fastest production bike in the world.
21. AMQ | November 7th, 2007 at 2:43 pm
i loved the old monsters but this one is like WOW!!!
22. Halicy | November 7th, 2007 at 2:51 pm
No no no Mark.. Maybe i didn’t explain well :)
That low goes to all the motorbikes factories in the world, all the bikes have to be limited on 299km/h in order to sell them.
But if u open that speed lock.. The hayabusa is still the fastest
“360km/h” without modifications.
23. Mark | November 7th, 2007 at 3:02 pm
You sure? Because I did a google and it seems only Japanese bikes are forced to be limited to 299, the MV isn’t limited because its not Japanese and so thats why it can reach 312.
The Hayabusa can’t hit 360 unless you remove the limiter which is why I am saying thats why its not the fastest production bike out of the showroom. The fastest bike has to reach the fastest top speed and its only 299 out of the showroom.
24. Mark | November 7th, 2007 at 3:11 pm
Ok just did a google and it seems its true. The MV is the fastest production bike BUT thats because Jap bikes are electronically limited. If it wasn’t for the limiter the Jap bikes would be the fastest.
25. Mark | November 7th, 2007 at 3:17 pm
Oh and also its not a law to limit the speeds, it was a “gentleman’s agreement” among bike manufacturers
26. Omran | November 7th, 2007 at 9:02 pm
NNnnnooooooooooooooooooooooooo… not another nice Ducati!…
I bought my new 695, and I havn’t used it yet.. Trying to find some time and enjoy it, but no friends who cares + no legal for me to drive Yet!.. Huusssh!
27. AMQ | November 7th, 2007 at 9:43 pm
so the hayabusa isnt the fastest bike??
28. Mark | November 8th, 2007 at 12:06 am
it is and it isnt. with the limiter it isnt, without it it is.
29. Halicy | November 8th, 2007 at 9:38 am
Hmmm, u have a point mark, but… in geinuss book, the hayabusa is the fastest production bike for 9 years in a row??
30. Mark | November 8th, 2007 at 10:23 am
is there any other production bike that can hit 360km and hour?
31. Halicy | November 8th, 2007 at 10:37 am
i think the kawazaki ZX12 and ZX14
32. Halicy | November 8th, 2007 at 10:38 am
by the way.. i did a 360km/h once and GOD DAYMN ITS AMAZING! but i would never do it again :)
33. vampire | November 8th, 2007 at 1:59 pm
mark is going to by an MV Agusta
34. holla | November 8th, 2007 at 2:01 pm
OMG, there are paved roads in kuwait? LMAO
35. SWOS | November 8th, 2007 at 6:41 pm
holla no in Zalomi Land.
36. SWOS | November 8th, 2007 at 6:46 pm
i dont think this is considered as a production bike, but its one of the fastest i’ve seen , the Y2K bike:
http://marineturbine.com/motorsports.asp
240 mph +
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