Can 90's Superbikes still cut it? We Compare Ducati 748R and 2020 Panigale V2 With Bikeiconics
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 20 ก.ค. 2020
- When I was a kid I remember lusting after 90's Ducati's, the 916, 748 and of course the 998. Never having the opportunity to ride a Ducati 748 or 916 has always been a regret of mine until Ollie from Bikeiconics offered me the opportunity to ride his personal Ducati 748R back to back with the new Panigale V2. The Panigale V2 is the latest instalment from Ducati and like the 748R is the middle weight superbike and so 25 years after it started i'll be making the comparison between the two eras.
Special thanks to Bikeiconics for lending us the Ducati 748R anf the Panigale V2 for this video. Make sure you check out their website. www.bikeiconics.com/
We've also reviewed the Panigale V4, check out our motorcycle playlist.
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All these years and the 916 design still looks good. I remember being a kid and seeing the 916 and falling in love.
your still a kid, I was a 39 yr old when I bought my 916 in 1995 Sold it a month later
for a Bimota SB6 with the GSXR1100 motor in it, look them up. The Ducati is a brute that abuses bodies on the street, burns your leg off from the exhaust. Ten min after I drove off I knew this was a smooth road track bike only. My glasses wouldn't stop bouncing on my nose. I lived in Santa Barbara California close to canyon riding, plenty of great roads for these bikes.
I cant see why anyone would street ride these bikes unless you live where these bikes were meant to be ridden, in the twisties. The Bimota really puts the rider in the bike, not on top like Ducati. Easy reach to bars, not punishing your wrists. The Bimota took donor motors and put them in better chassis. Lowered the center of gravity for better handling.
At 65 I ride one bike, my Bimota DB4ie with the 904cc air-cooled Ducati motor.
I have a frame that weighs 11 lbs, The whole bike weighs 365 lbs, if it weren't for my beautiful Antera 3 spoke wheels, I could cut off about 30 lbs with lighter rims
Imagine, with a slim motor, not complicated to work on, no special electronics, with a weight of
335 lbs, plenty of torque. If you can see the evolution of bike choices to get to this place for street riding, I wanted comfort, unique style, able to do all the work on it myself.
It's hard to find a bike you are passionate about that does it all.. My bike is a new-looking 2000 yr bike. You keep good care of something that only about 6 other guys own in the USA I finally stopped looking for another bike, not much out there can give me all I want to finish out my days riding.
Me to mate!
Wasn't a 916 But..
A Ducati 900sd Darmah was my first bike love and fell for every Ducati that came after that 🤜🤛
It still looks FAST and beautiful.
@@hugot12 Today's world consists of tons of horsepower and lots of electronics to keep you alive because there's absolutely no need for 200-250hp for a street bike. Everybody wants the latest and greatest even though their skills are good enough for a scooter. I own old school bikes like the Aprilia Tuono V2 and Moto Guzzi V9 and V85TT and many others. I like being in control of the bike instead of Siemens, VDO, Bosch and Spaghetti Marelli.
@@hugot12 Kind of patronising since I'm 33yo. So definitely not a kid.
90s Ducati owner wants to consider a new bike but he's still making payments in 2020.
Lol true
Don't forget maintenance, my 996 costs the same as a used car just to keep the valves and belts done. Subaru belt = 100K miles. Ducati belt = 0 miles if it's 2 years old. How does that work.
@@DoubleJThe Yup, my local motorcycle dealership stopped selling/servicing Ducati's because the parts were too expensive.
@@DoubleJThe at least the belts are pretty easy to change yourself compared to a lot of cars!
@stirange and me.
I sold my R1m last year as it was a bit to much for the road and ended up buying a low mileage 748. I absolutely love it and it’s definitely a keeper like you say I’m not bothered it doesn’t have the latest gadgets I enjoy every ride on it an that’s what it’s all about
Well said and I completely understand where you’re coming from.
....but !! Ducatis r notorious for having very harsh engines , which also require a lot of maintenance unlike the japanese machines . But , ducati 748 has an l twin engine which produces a lot of torque and the torque is available across the rev range which makes the ducati a super fun to ride machines, twitch open the throttle in any gear , on any rpm and the bike throws u back , but the harsh nature of the engine is a big let off , thud thud thud !!!, tik tik tik !! 😂😂😂
I looked at a 748 last year, it's aged amazingly well.
what's your age Steve r1?
I have a tuned '06 Multi, sold my Triumph Triple (had 4 of them) and I absolutely love it. I will keep her forever if I can.
I´d like to upvote that video 100 times, as it explains 100% my thinking about riding motorcycles. Thx, mate.
I'm new to this channel and don't get how this only has 2.8k subs this is the most interesting and fun to watch youtube channel i've ever seen. The way the videos are edited the speed of the talking it's all so nice!
Instant sub from me. What a wonderfully put together and thoughtful piece of brilliance. I have been needlessly purchasing bikes over the last few months. Chasing that garage and always returning to my wonderful but ratty 749. I'm going to ride tomorrow and just remember how much I wanted that bike and now I get to actually enjoy it. Well done sir.
Jamiedenny thanks for your comments great to hear 👍
Great vid, your reviews are top and they capture the essence of riding for me!
m7jnu thanks for watching and supporting the channel we’d love to turn it into a proper series eventually
I loved the video. Great comparison and beautifully shot. Great work.
That was so good! Thank you for that, you touched on some points manufacturers completely miss and it filmed very good. Now all the 748r are sold off ebay!
On the 748, you forgot the "Italian Mirrors designed to let you admire your arms of your jacket as you ride" feature. 2001 748 owner.
Not to worry, my 04 Fireblade has that exact same feature. Got to elbow tuck if you want to see anything in the mirrors. Gone back to after riding a ZX10R Gen 4 for a bit and the Fireblade - does feel that bit more, raw. Great fun though and a hoot to let rip even if it is 30hp down at the rear wheel. No nanny aids but then I left the ZX10R in lowest Tracktion Control and rode it in every condition in Full Power Mode.
The hydraulic clutch of the Fireblade is much nicer and still quite solid after almost 90k kms of use with nothing more than fluid changes and a slave cylinder gasket rebuild.
Gets me thinking about a 90's RGV 250 ........
This feature is still being offered
2014 899 owner
That’s all sport bikes, period
loved my 748s right up till it burned it self up 3 days after i made 1st payment $6000 in damage
You know, as I've ridden along in the motorcycle hobby for a few years, I've come to realize that possibly everyone bitches about the mirrors on their bikes, lol. I have a Ducati 748; the mirrors suck.
I also have a Yamaha R6... the mirrors suck.
Lol
Videos like these only makes me want to work harder. So one day I can have a collectable garage of my own. Every car he mentioned in this video is my dream cars and many others. This type of videos make me feel motivated. Also hungry for success. Like I want to do it now.!
Brilliant video. Captured the passion of this iconic motorcycle.
This was a really special review, well produced and tells a story from the heart. I was on the verge of buying a 748, and was researching everything I could on them. Even got the little buyers guide by Ian Falloon. But as Im returning to riding after thirty years of absence, common sense prevailed and I bought an SV650S. Maybe next year I'll get that ducati though. Thanks again for the video.
Rob & Helen Flaherty thanks for watching! You probably chose wisely, the Duke is quite rider friendly but good to get some return miles under the belt before jumping on something quite aggressive. If/when you do get one you won’t regret it 👍
Probably the most relevant video I've seen on the subject. Really well done.
BEEN HERE SINCE U HAD 1000 SUBS...I LL STILL BE HERE WHEN U GOT A MILLION...CAUSE THIS CHANNEL TOTALLY WORTHS IT
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Best looking bike ever made. 748 998 anyday over new bikes.
I completely agree with you I own a 996 916 998 748 the most beautiful design
916 was the first Ducati with that design and undertail exhausts, 748 came 4 years later. Btw I agree, 996 is the reason why I am a rider and I've owned only Ducati for 13 years.
There is one for sale in my area lmao
I would bite somebody's arm off for an 888
Ditto to that mate.
Loved this review it touched my heart - the love we have for bikes and the experience they give us.
You conveyed it all very well.
Great video my man! Thanks for posting
Brilliant video mate. Keep it up.
Came to this video a few times Over The last year. It’s really a great bit of work. Spoken from the heart.
I've had my 748 for well over a decade. Never selling it. Choose right, choose once!
Well said!
15 years owner of a 916. Will never sell. It is an instant head turner even today.
Sorry I ever sold my 916 back in the day. Still looks and sounds great.
I own a 04 749r and will never get rid of ..love it
Mine was stolen. Gutted.
You did a great job on this video. Good job. Loved watching your work.
Wonderfull comparison about two real wonderfull bikes!
Thank you very much !
I am loving my Ducatis too! :)
This is some incredible and beautiful cinematography.
Damn! Great video and cinematics.
Old school Ducatis are becoming something I long for. I haven’t been on a bike for close to 13years after an accident, but now I feel like I’m ready to get back on. Way older, more wise but still have the same passion I did when I was in my teens. I’ve been looking at 2004-09 Aprilia RSV factory models and playing with the idea of going with an 2006 749S, though I’m beginning to understand the appeal of the 748 and 998. Great bikes that you just don’t see on the road too often anymore
Really enjoyed this. I owned a 916 back in the day. I do somewhat agree with what you say about the electronics but on the other hand with the newer bikes making over 200hp I think having more electronics such as very extensive traction control is very important. You covered it all however so well done. I’ve subscribed.
theonlyredspecial thanks for watching it’s a difficult argument for sure and hugely subjective but great fun to make the video haha 😂
The sound of that dry clutch is pure eargasm.
There's like an autotrader vibe to this video hahaha. Great review and comparison once again! My dream bike has always been the 748,/916/996/998 line. Would be cool to have a cagiva mito park beside it
Is that a good thing? Haha thanks for watching
The 996 was my dream bike for years remember fall in love the 916 996 remember going to the Ducati dealer as a young guy and being shot down on a loan but happy to say few years ago purchased same spec with very low miles don't think I will ever sell it
Well said and done. Thanks for the fond memories
Wow, great video. You can really see your passion for bikes shining through. My brother in law loves Ducatis, you really remind me of him. Keep up the good work. X
Amber F thanks he must be a handsome fellow x
@@letsreviewit8925 Well... Im sure his mother loves him ;P
Such a refreshing thoughtful video.
The beauty of the mechanical emotion and the modern convenience. 👊✊
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Always loved the look of the 916 in red, in my teens.
Thank you so much for this beautiful video !
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@@letsreviewit8925 DONE 😊
I like how you describe the mechanical bond on the 748R between man & machine.
really good stuff man awesome review
Great video for Ducati lovers. Subscribed to the channel.
Thanks for supporting the channel! :)
Loved everything about this video. Thank you😎🤗
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Nice video sir, really enjoyed it. Thanks
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Really nicely presented video. I'm sure someone that has never ridden a bike may think its all a bit weird and not understand what your talking about, but for those who really feel that connection to their bike The whole "raw" experience of rider/machine/road.......your commentary makes total sense.
HotRod34 Rod thanks for your feedback 😬
Great video, thanks. Miss my old 916...
What are you riding now?
Only just come across this video - well done. Always admired the 748's!
Brilliant stuff mate.. kudos !!
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Nice video, my first bike was a 03 749s testaretta. Had it for four years and maybe one day I’ll have another one.
My old man had a brand new 2001 model 748r in yellow. Most exciting bike I’ve ever ridden. I wish I could’ve bought it off him at the time. He upgraded to 999R which he still has. No electronics just man and machine. Both awesome bikes
This video touched my heart...glad I still have my 2001 748S since day 1.
Very intimate review. Highly enjoyed it.
I'm a old guy now been riding on the road since 1975 , I've owned probably over 70 motorbikes . Started riding bsa bantams , norton doms triumph etc modern age fireblades gsxr ducati 996 , 900 , 749 etc for me riding has always been about how it makes you feel , the power the sound and scaring yourself ! Maybe it's my age but it's so easy to go fast on modern bikes you have to do stupid speeds 130 plus to get a buzz. One of my favourite bikes was a 749 did everything for me old is gold. Enjoyed your vid thanks for sharing.
Great Video Ben !
Thanks mate
My hero was the RSV4 when I first saw it. I fell in love with it. The sound, the speed, the style, everything. I was riding a GSX-R 600 and I get the feeling of "Mechanical" and the whole needing to be connected. the RSV4 had the "Controller" like feel, the padded throttle that kinda made it feel disconnected when I first got it. I loved the power but the switch there was something missing.
And then I reflashed the ECU to race mapping, and that padded feel was gone. The real thing that ride by wire lacks in street form is the response. it's padded to prevent you from whiskey throttling or chopping in corners. The response curve can be programmed. Now my RSV4 feels as if I am directly connected to the throttle bodies, and it feels good. the RSV4 is my dream bike, and will always be. the Panigale has tried to sway me and failed. Great bikes but it's missing that something the RSV4 has.
The technology is growing for sure, and you are getting more disconnected when in stock trim. Safety is driving motorcycle production, yet wrapping us in bubble wrap gets rid of the visceral feel superbikes always have had. We want to feel like part of the machine, and for me, I want to feel like I am strapped to a death rocket that is trying to kill me.
Great video and beautiful bikes!
Amazing video!!!!! I own a 2012 ducati 1199 Panigale..... love the character
At 45, this was a well made almost beautifully made video, 1 that any sportbike fan with a bit of appreciation for old school meets new can appreciate.
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Great review, cheers from Brasil !
Excellent Well Put Together Vid!
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There used to be a Ducati dealership down the road from where I worked. I did shift work and sometimes in the early hrs of the morning I used to park out front, light a smoke and admire the gleaming yellow 748’s, just beautiful to look at, I was hypnotised and in love. I could never afford one at the time. Watching this brings back great memories.
90s was the golden era in terms of aesthetics design and overall proportions both in 4 and two wheels
And the worst era were early 2000s
Really nice video, thanks :)
My first daily driver bike was a brand new Ducati F1A in 1985, which I took cross country as a young Marine one week after purchase. I was an idiot but it was amazing for the whole 20,000 miles I rode it. Now THAT was simple, and a tad slow but lovely.
I hope you still have that F1A
beautiful bike
I ride a 2003 fully naked SV1000 and I love it. I've had newer bikes. But this old bike just speaks to me.
I'd love to see things like lap comparisons between old vs new bikes.
I'm thinking of getting a 1098. Rode a buddy's when that bike first came out. But couldn't afford it. Now I can.
I remember wanting that 748 badly back in the 90s. I still have a memory of a yellow one going the opposite direction at high RPM while under heavy declaration. I thought then, and still think that was the best sounding engine noise I have ever heard.
My favorite thing growing up was the single swingarm that makes the bike look beautiful 🤫🤫🤫
Fuck yes. Same here, man
I love the slab-sided, exposed ladder 748R oldie the best. What a purposeful beauty.
really good video! thank you!
Brilliant video again Ben.
Thanks you Mrs D :)
Not gonna lie, teared up when I saw that 748R. This is one of the bikes growing up that made me love motorcycles. I’m blessed to have attained one of my goals of owning a Ducati at 33 years old. I will always have the pull on my heart to the desmosedici.
I love the way this story is told. Well done. My dream bike is a 748, and I would love to ride on e.
Wow... I had a ‘94 916 Strada back in the early ‘00s, simply iconic design and bike.. For me, a Ducati 888 SP5 is the pinnacle.. from the first time I saw Falappa & Foggy bang fairings in the golden era of WSB 😎
I have ‘99 Blade RRX and ‘04 RSV Factory now.. but there’s still room in my garage 😄
Excellent video - subbed👍🏼
I gotta say I have the same model 748R and everytime I start it and ride it I understand completely, Amazing machine
fantastic vid thanks!!
This year i bought a 2002 748s mono posto... in matt grey..... absolutley love it. Used it whenever I could. Roll on the spring.
Awesome review! I own the same red 2002 748R, recently been thinking of going to get a panigale cause my bike is just 18yrs old ... but after watching this, I don’t think I would ever want to sell it now.
I own a Panigale and its an amazing machine - i'd love to own both :(
@@letsreviewit8925 oh that would be a dream. Unfortunately, don't have the wallet for it.
I’ve only been riding for 6 years and my first bike was a Monster 696+
Having watched your video I’d love to experience a ‘real’ bike, no electronics, just pure rider/bike interaction 😊
Pritesh Gajjar it’s not for everyone but it’s one of the purest riding experiences I’ve had 😉
I loved my 2001 748!!!!! Still looks ahead of its time
Out of the many bikes I've owned, the (2001) Ducati 748 stands beyond the frey. Its loudly pronounced personality and character gives it an undeniable charm and uniqueness that results in nothing less than a love affair with its owner. Like the infamous "lady in red" the lil duck stole my heart with the first twist of the throttle. The way the bike felt planted to the ground was surprising and the chatter of the dry clutch, along with the sound the L-twin ceates it a one of a kind experience. Bravo Ducati for a most unique motorcycling experience......
Mate that start of this video is spot on mate.
It catches you and draws you in.
Well done 👍👍
Not long and I be watching you on TV.
Thanks mate appreciate it
Spot on no one watches tv any more its just trash
You expressed the pleasure of riding these no-nonsense pure motorcycles better than I ever could. I own three pre-electronic gizmo Ducatis, and I understand exactly what you are saying.
Yes, you are correct. that 748 is my dreambike when I was a teen. Now that I'm all grown up i bought a1299 Panigale. But the real dream is that 748, 916 and 998
Love this video, I own a 998 -04 and many other lets say older bike and I would not buy a single new one because I want to feel and I want to be in control of the ride. Cheers mate
You have just backed up my reason for not changing my 2006 ZX10R after 14 years - no fancy bells and whistles, power connected directly to the throttle!!!
Give me the 748 any day of the week. 👍
Great video.
steves hawks I have fond memories of the 2006/7 Zx10r won me many races them 😬
ZX10R - why sell it, ever? For a street bike that is.
And you can modify your ZX10R to be an absolute beast, ECU flash exhaust system, brembo master cylinder, that’s what I have done and love it. But then you have to keep it long term, as you will never get the money back
Really excellent production quality, very professional, love that 748
@@heavypaulb6248 hi Paul, the Brembo was a must anyway due to the wooden front brake that nearly had me in the back of a few cars on more than one occasion. (Very strange problem that was) never looked into a ECU flash so will have a look around. But yes although I don’t get to ride much she is still in the garage. 👍
Great video 👌👍💪
great review mate, own 748 for many years doubled in price never get rid of it
Brilliant brilliant video dude.
Wow nice bike 👌 the last bike i owned was a Yamaha RD 350 LC, brought it new in 1985 and parted with it in 2000. Now i’ve got 20 yrs of bruising around my ankles from constantly kicking myself.
Sharon no time like the present
Watching this video makes me happy that I kept my 748 and that I wished it was the R version :-). My 748 is a very reliable bike. I was caught once in a terrible rain and the bike just kept going. It never skipped a beat. The harness is simple and the connectors are very robust and tight. The bike was once in storage for 4 years. I got it out , put a new battery, checked the fluids, added half tank of gas and she cranked right up. Great bikes!!!!
My bikes are pretty basic when it comes to electronics. (Mandatory) ABS and non-cornering TC, that's it. Love the simplicity and lack of distractions. I once rode a yellow rental 748SP for a glorious day. So small, felt like my knees were almost touching. But what a bike. Flickable, and those booming Termignoni's. I didn't extract it's full potential for sure, but I still vividly remember that ride from 20 years ago.
Love the 916/748 era. everybody declared me crazy buying a 900ss with 2 ratling cilinders and noisy clutch. I love it !! What matters is the feeling the bike gives to YOU and nobody else. After I mounted a pair of Termignoni,s I never heard a better sound again from any bike. except maybe a 851.
Jean Marin well said 👌🏻
VFRs man those things are the best sounding bikes out there
@@zacht9447 almost ;)
I own a 998 monoposto, and I just did another track day with it last weekend. I was surrounded by Panigales and the like. All the electronics let riders use the higher horsepower with more confidence. That's all well and good, especially for safety. We can argue about the virtues of analog v digital bikes, but I guarantee that I had just as much fun as anyone and can't wait to go back.
So, I guess as long as the smile factor is there for you, then you have the right bike.
To be fair, I bet every real rider there was jealous of your bike
Honestly I prefer an analog bike. My 15 gsxr1000 has over 200 hp ( highly modified) and my 1299 also has over 200 hp but I feel more I control without the electronics. The drive by wire takes time to get used to and the electronics Honestly I feel like the limit me.
Man I love my 2002 VFR V4 with a Cable throttle it is soo much better than electronic, I also love the character that the Vtec adds to it
Great video. Thank you.
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I had Ducatis in the 70s, raced various bikes and was generally obsessed, but moved away to a rural university leaving all behind me. Forty years later I was considering a ‘utility’ bike as an addition to a motor home for shopping. - as you do. Perusing local ads for bikes was my undoing. I missed out on the progression from Dell Ortos to fuel injection, etc., but a 748S beckoned and 18 months later I feel I know how to ride again. The 748 is hot, noisy and physically challenging, it carves, is supremely balanced and poised, and brings a smile during every ride. The sensations from the 70s of being connected to the bike, especially when racing are there in spades. The 748 rescued me as much as I saved it from a sad decline. Going for a ride - and F the notion of a motor home. Being and feeling alive is abundantly more fulfilling than being comfortable.
Lindsay Rowlands brilliant! It’s amazing how revitalising motorcycles can me, like a form of meditation
Lets Review It Thanks. I tend to fall asleep when meditating! Yes, the 748 is ultra real in every way and I still can’t believe I’ve been so lucky to score one. Keep the rumble alive.
Had a 996 a few years ago,it wasn't the fastest or most powerful bike out there but it wasn't about that,it was the sound,the looks,and how it handled that made it special
i had one too, wish I never sold it
But the looks and sound still get attention and good comments
I have a 1986 Paso
It not the fastest. Or best handling.
Exactly. I wish I had a 998. But my 1299 is a beast!
I was lucky enough to ride a 748 R years ago. What a fantastic bike . (It was yellow.)
I've owned and built just under 70 motorcycles so far (still own 15) and my '98 748 Carl Fogarty clone is still one of my all time favorites.
I wish it was possible to like a video more than once. I’m an old school mechanical guy, so love this discussion
Fantastic video
I fell in love with 748
when it came out, it was the most beautiful bike of its time. I was on my learner's on an rgv250 dreaming of getting that Ducati, couldn't afford it when it was time for a bigger bike, got the 900 blade, that was amazing, 3 Fireblade later 😊🏴
John Shanks never got to ride the original blade would love to do the same comparison then and now
Thank you for sharing this experience with us.
As a 998S (and ZX-7R) rider, I would take the 748R over the Panigale any day. It's Massimo Tamburini's design language i did fall in love with. It was the bike I saw every other weekend on the screen when watching the WSBK back in the days.
Don't get me wrong the Panigale must be a great bike. But I don't need 200+ PS and an iPad as dashboard with wich I can fiddle around and setup the bike every morning differently. It's cool, but not for me. She is the way she is. And I have to adapt.
I love the sound of the 998 when she finally starts and warms up. The pling pling of the dry clutch, the Termis and if you listen carefully you can here the Desmo Valve System doing it's work. It will always be something special to me.
Maybe one day I will try a Panigale. Sometimes it would be nice to have ABS on the bike.
Best ever real world,road going Ducati for me was the 1000SS ie. Two valve heads give it immense low down strength. Coupled with razor sharp fuel injection meant you could fire yourself out of tight A and B road bends like a bullet. Masses of traction and trellis frame. Awesome and massively underrated bike at the time. They rarely come up for sale now and for very good reason.
I bought a 916 in 1997. Still have it and still love it, I also have a mc28 nsr. Bought other bikes thru the years but kept these two as they are timeless
Great vid!! So accurate. I just went through this last Christmas. I've had a 2000 R1 that I love. Decided it was time to add a new bike to my garage. I was torn between the '19 R1 and 'a 20 Panigale V2. Contemplated the R1M and V4 as well. Then I saw it!! A 2012 848 EVO Stealth. Only 1205 miles with all the fixin's already installed. Just me and the machine. I talk to it, it talks to me. None of that fancy A.I. like K.I.T.T. stuff "correcting" my wishes. Plus when it comes to looks, nothing sexier than a Trellis framed Ducati, Especially in Black. Great vid.
Lucky bugger! I've been on the lookout for an 848, 1098 or 1198 in good nick. Live in Spain though and it's slim pickings
awesome but why not a 1098
@@awrebyawe I just got lucky. The same seller had a mint 1098R limited as well (think it was a 2008, but I heard he finally sold it back in April this year.
@@StigRossi I would have loved the 1098 but the one available was red and they were side by side. I couldn't stop thinking about that 848. Just loved the matte finish more than engine displacement and the suspension, brakes, exhaust, clutch etc were already upgraded on the 848. All I had to do was LED lights and mirror extenders. That being said, I did check but there weren't any stealth 1098 around.