SPEED's Next Bike... Honda CBR1000RR or Ducati 848 or? - Page 6

seesm · 04-03-2008, 09:43 PM

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Originally Posted by motomon

A friend of mine is racing the 848 (has 2) and BOTH motors blew at Daytona. He is trying to win the #1 Expert plate this year for southeast CCS. He was going to race in the Daytona 200 (Formula Extreme), but both his motors blew up. Apparently there is a problem with crank sensors. He hopes to get Ducati to replace the motors and there's a good chance they will since he's raced them for three years. The real question is whether you will ride them as hard as he does. Obviously, he is very fast if he could qualify for FX. The good news is that he bought both of them in white and was able to sell the bodywork to 1098 guys for $3,500! That paid for all the stuff he needed to race them without doing major engine work. He also gets to race them in supersport, so it is very competitive if you are going to race it. The price is decent on the 848 and I rode with a new one on the street last weekend, but they cut some corners, like the brakes aren't great and don't even have braided brake lines. I vote for neither because I like the GSX-R 750. I'm seriously thinking about one and like it having a little more power than the 600, but great handling and the slipper clutch. The only thing other thing I'd like to see on a bike is traction control. The only one I know of that has it, is the BMW GS. Too bad no one else makes 750's anymore.

No ducatis in AMA supersport... only FX

captain ron · 04-04-2008, 07:37 AM

Happy Birthday Mike....now get that honda for yourself will ya

slow4360 · 04-04-2008, 07:46 AM

Get the 1098R$$$$$$$$$$$$$$

SPEED · 04-04-2008, 12:02 PM

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Originally Posted by captain ron

Happy Birthday Mike....now get that honda for yourself will ya

Thanks Captain!! Maybe I'll get it on my birthday since I actually have it off this year....... if I decide on the Honda.....

There are some very good arguments here for both bikes, but it seems that the Honda is winning on most points so far. Could the "Experience" of owning a Ducati be worth the extra $$?

P-Dizzle · 04-04-2008, 09:42 PM

You can test an 848 at pro-italia in Glendale. I have, last weekend.. its handles really nice, quick and stable too. No complaints really.

But I'd go honda. No compromise performance. And a new set of the Dunlop's new tire. Its better to feel good than to look good.

motomon · 04-05-2008, 12:54 AM

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Originally Posted by seesm

No ducatis in AMA supersport... only FX

My friend is racing the 848 in Middleweight Supersport and Middleweight Superbike in CCS, not AMA. He's racing the 848 in FX in AMA.

Mojave954 · 04-05-2008, 05:22 AM

Okay this is turning into a chickfest with all the drama over buying this bike.

Just friggin buy one so you will be more motivated in setting up a trackday...

SHEESH....

seesm · 04-05-2008, 09:52 AM

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Originally Posted by motomon

My friend is racing the 848 in Middleweight Supersport and Middleweight Superbike in CCS, not AMA. He's racing the 848 in FX in AMA.

Oh ok cool I was wondering... Also who is your buddy?

FSU Chick · 04-06-2008, 06:34 PM

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Originally Posted by SPEED

Haven't been able to ride it yet? Did you get the color plastics you've been looking for?

I meant I haven't ridden an '08 1kRR yet, but I'm sure it's an amazing bike!

Anywho, check out my new ride... WARNING: She looks a lot different than you remember!

Finally, here she is! My '07 beauty... : Honda CBR 600RR Sportbike Forum : 600RR.Net

seesm · 04-06-2008, 07:39 PM

couldn't you buy a white one originally or does HOnda not offer that? And yeah girls love white bikes...

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2008 Honda CBR1000RR	22	46.81%
2008 Ducati 848	15	31.91%
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04-04-2008, 07:37 AM	#52
captain ron Newbie Join Date: Oct 2007 Age: 54 Posts: 52 iTrader: (0) Rep Power: 1 (10)	Happy Birthday Mike....now get that honda for yourself will ya

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04-04-2008, 09:42 PM	#55
P-Dizzle Spammer Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Saugus, CA Bikes: 05' 600RR Age: 29 Posts: 24 iTrader: (0) Rep Power: 0 (10)	You can test an 848 at pro-italia in Glendale. I have, last weekend.. its handles really nice, quick and stable too. No complaints really. But I'd go honda. No compromise performance. And a new set of the Dunlop's new tire. Its better to feel good than to look good.