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2011 Ducati 1198 SP Review

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acecycleins

in the immortal words of Christopher Walken, "WOW-wa!"

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"Slack" - a state of being in which everything flows smoothly.....a frame of mind so at ease that the universe naturally cooperates.

Morbo the Destroyer

I'd really like to own a bike of this caliber at least once. There's a 1198 non-S in Miami with 400 miles for $12k. There's 2 brand-new S models at full retail as well...but I'm sure the insurance would be $4K a year.

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Thomas Jefferson wrote that the 1st Amendment erected a "wall of separation" between the church and the state (James Madison said it "drew a line," but it is Jefferson's term that sticks with us today). The phrase is commonly thought to mean that the government should not establish, support, or otherwise involve itself in any religion.

Its.......A FACT!

Dr_Sprocket

Ditto. It may be a short-lived affair, but it'd be great while it lasted. To quote Wayne, "Oh, yes. Someday, she will be mine."

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"Aid to the helpless indigent is civilized. Aid to the irresponsible is socially corrosive." ----- Schizuki (c. 2011)

Kevin_Duke

Yep, this is a lust-inspiring machine. I'm glad that came across.

bmwclay

Not as good as my 2002 Le Mans.

Duken4evr

Oh ya, the passion came across. What a bike. It blows my mind how Ducati is able to get this much broad band potent raw wheel lifting horsepower out of a twin.

Potent twins are indeed special. The throttle is connected to the rear tire in a unique way, and the locomotive primal nature of the power delivery and the growling sound, well it is all just so darn manly.

No doubt the job at MO can be stressful and mundane at times, but when you get to fly to an exotic locale and ride such a machine once in awhile, well, that is sweet indeed! My job is always stressful and mundane. No Duc breaks for me. See you lucky you are...

Morbo the Destroyer

I thank you, and my DL1000 thanks you too!

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Fun Facts to Know and Tell!

Thomas Jefferson wrote that the 1st Amendment erected a "wall of separation" between the church and the state (James Madison said it "drew a line," but it is Jefferson's term that sticks with us today). The phrase is commonly thought to mean that the government should not establish, support, or otherwise involve itself in any religion.

Its.......A FACT!

Duken4evr

I owned a '97 TL1000S with a Yosh full system on it for 9 years. Loved the twins! It's thumpy exhaust note was a rolling car alarm triggering mechanism (insert evil laugh here).

Speaking of Evil Twins, check out this motarded TL





Um, I guess he does not know about the TL's propensity to spin it's big end bearings if wheelied too much...

Dr_Sprocket

Sure does make for easy visual inspection of the undercarriage, though!

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"Aid to the helpless indigent is civilized. Aid to the irresponsible is socially corrosive." ----- Schizuki (c. 2011)