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

SPEED · 03-26-2008, 01:05 PM

Got my eye on the new Honda CBR1000RR & the new Ducati 848. I have one price in so far on the Honda CBR1000RR, but no hook-ups on the Ducati 848.

I used to own a 2001 Honda CBR929 & put over 40k miles on it, that was a great bike. As many of you know, I've owned quite a few bikes since then including a 2001 Aprilia Mille R. V-twins are such a different animal. It was nice to be able to switch back and forth between the two. Problem is right now I can't have both, so which would be the best for me now that I ride mostly on the track?

The Honda: Big power, smooth, always fit me well, new slipper clutch, supposed to cut like a knife, lightweight, look great in race trim, and of course they cost less in purchase price & up-keep.

The Ducati: Well, it's got a sweet look, lightweight, I've never owned a Ducati before, v-twin thrill, doesn't have that crappy metal clanging sound that the dry clutches make, supposed to cut like a knife, cost more than the Honda in both purchase price & up-keep, will hold it's value longer?

I'd like to get some good feedback from you guys/gals. What do you think I should get & why?

Mojave954 · 03-26-2008, 05:35 PM

Really think you need a liter bike with the way you rode that 600? You out paced a lot people who were riding liters. I don't count. I am there for lapping practice.

Why not another 600?

As for the duc. Never owned one but have heard many bitch about the maintenance intervals.

phydeaux · 03-26-2008, 07:25 PM

Go big RED! I think the new RR looks pretty stunning too.
Besides the costs/intervals of maintenance of the Ducati, I have heard it takes a while to get parts.

Where's Tommy's opinion?? (YellowDuc748)

formatr6 · 03-26-2008, 08:19 PM

I could see you ripping up a 675 Mike!

StinkBug · 03-26-2008, 11:11 PM

I'm goin with the duc on this one. I love Hondas, and I'm sure the new RR is a great bike, but looking at it makes me wanna puke. The 848 is just pure sex, and everything I've read about it says that it's an amazing bike to ride too.

KaTooM · 03-27-2008, 08:24 AM

The White 848's are looking sweet.

SPEED · 03-27-2008, 11:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mojave954

Really think you need a liter bike with the way you rode that 600? You out paced a lot people who were riding liters. I don't count. I am there for lapping practice.

Why not another 600?

As for the duc. Never owned one but have heard many bitch about the maintenance intervals.

What got me thinking about owning a big bike is ego really, I didn't like get smoked down the straight at Buttonwillow by Track Monkey (Chris) while he was doing a wheelie on his R-1.

Of course it would be totally sweet to have both the Honda CBR600RR & 1000RR.

Quote:

Originally Posted by phydeaux

Go big RED! I think the new RR looks pretty stunning too.
Besides the costs/intervals of maintenance of the Ducati, I have heard it takes a while to get parts.

Where's Tommy's opinion?? (YellowDuc748)

The maint cost is a strong factor.

Quote:

Originally Posted by formatr6

I could see you ripping up a 675 Mike!

Never really thought of that. Wonder how they stack up in the maint dept? Not sure I'm ready to go with a Triumph really.

Quote:

Originally Posted by StinkBug

I'm goin with the duc on this one. I love Hondas, and I'm sure the new RR is a great bike, but looking at it makes me wanna puke. The 848 is just pure sex, and everything I've read about it says that it's an amazing bike to ride too.

The new 1000RR is supposed to get better the more you look at it I've read....

The 848 does look sweet. Red would be my color for sure. I'd have to get the black parts painted red as well.

Quote:

Originally Posted by KaTooM

The White 848's are looking sweet.

Yes they are, but red is the faster color.......

Thanks for the replies, keep them coming.

speedextreme16 · 03-27-2008, 12:33 PM

Funny you posted this topic. I just was looking at the motorcycle shop here in Monterey (since I am in Monterey until tomorrow) and I sat on the new 1000rr and I didn't like the feel of it at all, nor did I like looking at it. Comparing it with last years 1000rr, I would get last years model, as far as looks and feel are concerned. Never ridden one so I don't know about that part.

The new 848 is freakin smokin! I saw both the red and white and I have to say the white is beautiful in person. It has a pearlescent tone to it, but I still think I would have to get the red one. As far as feel, it feels like a ducati. It has more of a racing feel to it than the 1000rr does. I have never owned one, but I think my next bike will either be the 848 or the 1098.

BR996 · 03-27-2008, 10:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SPEED

, I've never owned a Ducati before...

SPEED · 03-28-2008, 12:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by speedextreme16

Funny you posted this topic. I just was looking at the motorcycle shop here in Monterey (since I am in Monterey until tomorrow) and I sat on the new 1000rr and I didn't like the feel of it at all, nor did I like looking at it. Comparing it with last years 1000rr, I would get last years model, as far as looks and feel are concerned. Never ridden one so I don't know about that part.

The new 848 is freakin smokin! I saw both the red and white and I have to say the white is beautiful in person. It has a pearlescent tone to it, but I still think I would have to get the red one. As far as feel, it feels like a ducati. It has more of a racing feel to it than the 1000rr does. I have never owned one, but I think my next bike will either be the 848 or the 1098.

I'm hoping to get a chance to check them out Monday or Tuesday next week.

Quote:

Originally Posted by BR996

LMAO!!! Good one Andy!!

Vince would get a kick out of that pictue.

View Poll Results: SPEED's Next Bike Should Be A.....
2008 Honda CBR1000RR	22	46.81%
2008 Ducati 848	15	31.91%
Neither. I Think SPEED Should Get A.....	10	21.28%
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03-26-2008, 01:05 PM	#1
SPEED Administrator Tournaments Won: 2 Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: So Cali Bikes: '07 Honda CBR600RR, Cag Pocket bike Age: 43 Posts: 10,900 iTrader: (5) Rep Power: 15 (42)	SPEED's Next Bike... Honda CBR1000RR or Ducati 848 or? Got my eye on the new Honda CBR1000RR & the new Ducati 848. I have one price in so far on the Honda CBR1000RR, but no hook-ups on the Ducati 848. I used to own a 2001 Honda CBR929 & put over 40k miles on it, that was a great bike. As many of you know, I've owned quite a few bikes since then including a 2001 Aprilia Mille R. V-twins are such a different animal. It was nice to be able to switch back and forth between the two. Problem is right now I can't have both, so which would be the best for me now that I ride mostly on the track? The Honda: Big power, smooth, always fit me well, new slipper clutch, supposed to cut like a knife, lightweight, look great in race trim, and of course they cost less in purchase price & up-keep. The Ducati: Well, it's got a sweet look, lightweight, I've never owned a Ducati before, v-twin thrill, doesn't have that crappy metal clanging sound that the dry clutches make, supposed to cut like a knife, cost more than the Honda in both purchase price & up-keep, will hold it's value longer? I'd like to get some good feedback from you guys/gals. What do you think I should get & why? __________________ Live to ride another day!" SIGN UP HERE --> "Zoomsplat" -Wingers" SPORTBIKES WEST.COM User Maintenance General Forum Usage Reading and Posting Messages

03-26-2008, 05:35 PM	#2
Mojave954 Canyon Carver Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: WSIR's backyard Posts: 818 iTrader: (0) Rep Power: 4 (20)	Really think you need a liter bike with the way you rode that 600? You out paced a lot people who were riding liters. I don't count. I am there for lapping practice. Why not another 600? As for the duc. Never owned one but have heard many bitch about the maintenance intervals. __________________ Never trust anyone wearing a crown.

03-26-2008, 07:25 PM	#3
phydeaux Moderator Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: San Diego Bikes: 05 FZ1/01 RC51 Age: 51 Posts: 961 iTrader: (0) Rep Power: 2 (28)	Go big RED! I think the new RR looks pretty stunning too. Besides the costs/intervals of maintenance of the Ducati, I have heard it takes a while to get parts. Where's Tommy's opinion?? (YellowDuc748) __________________ Boycott shampoo, you shouldn't settle for anything less than 100% REAL poo!

03-26-2008, 11:11 PM	#5
StinkBug Squid Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Encinitas, CA Bikes: '96 Ninja 500, '05 ZX6RR, '99 YZ400SM Age: 26 Posts: 184 iTrader: (0) Rep Power: 2 (15)	I'm goin with the duc on this one. I love Hondas, and I'm sure the new RR is a great bike, but looking at it makes me wanna puke. The 848 is just pure sex, and everything I've read about it says that it's an amazing bike to ride too. __________________ Crew Chief, RedBull RockCrawling Team www.stinkyfab.com

03-26-2008, 08:19 PM	#4
formatr6 Know It All Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Riverslime Posts: 441 iTrader: (0) Rep Power: 4 (23)	I could see you ripping up a 675 Mike!

03-27-2008, 08:24 AM	#6
KaTooM Newbie Join Date: Mar 2007 Bikes: 2004 ZX10R Green Posts: 87 iTrader: (0) Rep Power: 2 (14)	The White 848's are looking sweet. __________________

03-27-2008, 12:33 PM	#8
speedextreme16 Track Junkie Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Jewel of the High Desert Bikes: '99 R6-SOLD; '04 CBR 600rr Age: 28 Posts: 1,755 iTrader: (1) Rep Power: 5 (47)	Funny you posted this topic. I just was looking at the motorcycle shop here in Monterey (since I am in Monterey until tomorrow) and I sat on the new 1000rr and I didn't like the feel of it at all, nor did I like looking at it. Comparing it with last years 1000rr, I would get last years model, as far as looks and feel are concerned. Never ridden one so I don't know about that part. The new 848 is freakin smokin! I saw both the red and white and I have to say the white is beautiful in person. It has a pearlescent tone to it, but I still think I would have to get the red one. As far as feel, it feels like a ducati. It has more of a racing feel to it than the 1000rr does. I have never owned one, but I think my next bike will either be the 848 or the 1098. __________________ I know that it is not your fault, but I am still going to blame you! Semper Fidelis!

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