Hi, new on the superbike forum, not on the Ducati.MS forum as I ride a HM 1100S as well.
Just got the red 848, will pick it up tomorrow at the dealer. Read a lot of your threads, 848-1098, 1098-848, spent a couple of nights late surfing the net... 1098 is a great bike but I think too much for me. I am living on Long Island NY and not so many placez where you can use the full potential of the 1098. I want to grow on this bike and completely control it before upgrading to more power. The 848 has a lot of power for me already. Will do track days in few weeks and will have the right bike for me. I will use the search now to find the best steering damper for the bike. I am sure there are threads on it out there. Slipper clutch, sliders and exhausts already in order at the dealer. Will ride the beast tomorrow for first ride. No need to say that I am excited. Oliver
Just got the red 848, will pick it up tomorrow at the dealer. Read a lot of your threads, 848-1098, 1098-848, spent a couple of nights late surfing the net... 1098 is a great bike but I think too much for me. I am living on Long Island NY and not so many placez where you can use the full potential of the 1098. I want to grow on this bike and completely control it before upgrading to more power. The 848 has a lot of power for me already. Will do track days in few weeks and will have the right bike for me. I will use the search now to find the best steering damper for the bike. I am sure there are threads on it out there. Slipper clutch, sliders and exhausts already in order at the dealer. Will ride the beast tomorrow for first ride. No need to say that I am excited. Oliver