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Video: Ducati 1198S review

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03 June 2010 10:55

MCN road tester Adam Child has had the use of a Ducati 1198S for the last month and he's covered roughly 2,000 miles in that time.

Watch the video for his thoughts on what it's like to live with a £17,000 dream bike.

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Abeo86 says

Ducati bikes are the most favorite heart trobe bikes for the most of the racers simple they preferred these bikes due to its extra technical effort in the roads with having great speed and better engine performance, although these bikes are most expensive rather compare from others, so most of the individuals are have their choices over these bikes.

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05 December 2011 06:41

benjybobssays

1198 owner review

I am an owner of a 1198s and it is very expensive machine, I've taken it around a race track and it is fantastic to ride.very capable machine. The tyres on the bike are designed for it and on track it shows. The engine is very smooth if a slight bit rough on low revs but nothing like older vtwins. It feels smoother when your accelerating even on low revs. I've done over 500 miles a day. The tank range can get about 100 miles but she is still good on fuel if you can resist twisting the throttle. So many people come and admire the bike whereever you go. Traction control can be a nice back up although you don't generally need it as the tyres have more than enough grip unless its raining or cold tyres. One thing you have to be careful with is accidently speeding because its so smooth and deceptive that you could quite easily slip into tripple figures without noticing. below 6000 rpm the engine has quite a bit of torque and pulls well but if you take it past 6000rpm then it really takes off and wheelies in 1st 2nd and 3rd off the throttle with no clutch. The brakes are unbeatable, they have all the power you'd ever need plus a very good feeling and control. For first timers, be careful. It steers pritty easy but once in a corner, it really feels so stable. Its not a begginers bike but a sensible begginer will have no trouble riding it as long as they are not stupid. The only letdown in the price, but it does give you something different and it is a lot of fun to ride.

25 May 2011 00:20

Martinez851 says

Definitely Ducati are the first choice of the racer, these are a simple racing bikes with some attarcting features, according to fans Ducati gives a comfort ride and the most effective point was that it gives a exceptional eninge performance and a stylish range.

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29 April 2011 09:12

Jaxsonsays

Being a huge fan of racing bikes I have been found this is a best review of Ducati, its features are quite impressive and it gives a fair performance, comfort ride and best sproty look to the racers, I must admire this is the ideal bike for each riding styles and performance.

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