Duc 848

Rider · 02-25-2008, 09:22 AM

I got to sit on one this weekend.... Oh man are they sweet. Very nice bike and the ergos are no different than any other SS. Let me tell you.. that pearl white is so dame pretty. I was talking to the sales person there at the bike show and she told me to come back and demo it when the weather gets better.

neebelung · 02-25-2008, 09:24 AM

How did it feel (ergo-wise) compared to the 1098?

Rider · 02-25-2008, 09:27 AM

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Originally Posted by neebelung

How did it feel (ergo-wise) compared to the 1098?

I have never sat on the 1098, but they are supposed to be identical.

NeonspeedRT · 02-25-2008, 09:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Rider

I have never sat on the 1098, but they are supposed to be identical.

Yup, ergo's are identical between the 1098 and the 848. So basically, it's going to be quite uncomfortable on the street.

Rider · 02-25-2008, 09:53 AM

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Originally Posted by NeonspeedRT

Yup, ergo's are identical between the 1098 and the 848. So basically, it's going to be quite uncomfortable on the street.

It wasnt any worse than a GSXR 1K or an R1.

NeonspeedRT · 02-25-2008, 10:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Rider

It wasnt any worse than a GSXR 1K or an R1.

I haven't sat on them side by side to compare. But from what I remember sitting on the 1098 at bike week last year, it was pretty uncomfortable. It was an extreme riding position to say the least.

I know a few people on different forums that have gotten rid of their 1098 due to the ergo's. I have a R1, and the riding position isn't that bad at all. To me, it's probably the most comfortable of all the liter bikes out there. I'm 6ft and about 270.

neebelung · 02-25-2008, 10:12 AM

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Originally Posted by NeonspeedRT

I have a R1, and the riding position isn't that bad at all. To me, it's probably the most comfortable of all the liter bikes out there.

BUT... yours is much more comfy than the NEW ones.

Rider · 02-25-2008, 10:16 AM

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Originally Posted by neebelung

BUT... yours is much more comfy than the NEW ones.

I sat on an 08 R1 and it really wasnt a lot different than the 848. Actually the Buell 1125R and the 08 GSXR1K all felt really close. Even the 08 CBR600RR was similar. Of all of those, the only one I didnt like was the 1125R and that was because my toe hit the engine case when my foot was on the rear brake.

neebelung · 02-25-2008, 10:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Rider

I sat on an 08 R1 and it really wasnt a lot different than the 848.

I meant that the '05 R1 is more comfy/nicer ergos than the '08 R1.

Trip · 02-25-2008, 01:44 PM

I would kill for one of these, makes me mad I bought the 600rr, I would of bought one of these over it.

02-25-2008, 09:22 AM	#1
Rider Moto GP Star Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 12,156	Duc 848 I got to sit on one this weekend.... Oh man are they sweet. Very nice bike and the ergos are no different than any other SS. Let me tell you.. that pearl white is so dame pretty. I was talking to the sales person there at the bike show and she told me to come back and demo it when the weather gets better.

02-25-2008, 09:24 AM	#2
neebelung Ornery, scandalous & evil Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Jacksonville, FL Moto: 2004 Scarlet R1 Posts: 5,962	How did it feel (ergo-wise) compared to the 1098?

02-25-2008, 01:44 PM	#10
Trip Hold mah beer! Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: 80 Miles South of Moto Heaven Moto: 08 R1200GS Posts: 23,268	I would kill for one of these, makes me mad I bought the 600rr, I would of bought one of these over it.