Ducati 1098s | 15 YEARS OLD and still relevant? 

A great bike for sure and definitely one of the best Ducati's ever made. 👍

For sure.

916 is cool. I think the sport classic 1000 is the best looking bike. Just my opinion though.

Awesome. They're something special for sure.

Got my 07 this year. Love it! Got Oberon mirror extenders and it’s much better to ride now.

@@stevexxl777 sweet!

This is exactly why I went with this model. All rider, no rider aids. 🤙👊

@@dorian_vlogs perfect! And they are absolutely beautiful bikes too.

@@Euphorica this is true.

@@dorian_vlogs what about riding in the rain? Is it still possible without the rider aids? Just put on A+ tires and drive slow and cautious?

@Danny oh I've ridden in the rain dozens of times. I just don't like to clean my bike afterwards. It's not that I can't, I prefer not to. I live in Houston. We get rain constantly. Slow down and be more cautious with the distance and you'll be fine.

Very true.

Heck yeah. Awesome. Do it! 🤙

Do it. They're awesome. Thanks for watching. 👍

Awesome. I've heard about those 1198's. Monsters..

The 1198 has wheelie control. @@dorian_vlogs

@@matthewporter3724 gotcha.

How’s the comfort? 6”3 thinking of getting one to daily. I know it’s a “sports bike” but still worth an ask. Many thanks

@CharlieMoto182 I rode it for hours at a time with very little discomfort. I'm 6' tall and it's pretty good.

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100%

🙏greetings. 🤙

Sounds like a great bike you have there. V4r is what's on the radar for me but debating. Not sure I'll get full use of it given it's so much bike.

I think the V4s is about all you need for the street. The V4 is a much more user friendly bike.

@@MrHydevsDrJekyll makes sense

Awesome. They're some of the best looking Ducs.

I appreciate the compliment. 👍

I can see that. I'm loving it so far.

Getting there. More to come..

Thanks for watching bud. I hesitated buying one but man they're awesome. Get one soon. 👍

Nice. Awesome bike.

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Cool. Enjoy.

Thanks. We've gone a little faster than 60 now. 🤙

@@dorian_vlogs It's an absolutely amazing machine. I have one myself along with a 996. I think from a lineage perspective they are close to the top of the pack in relation to superbike evolution but no comparison between the two in terms of raw power and maneuverability. There's just something different about the 1098 (aside from the extra 50 hp). I think main shortcomings are the stock exhaust (doesn't have the grumble the bike deserves) and the weak turnover when starting (who cares).

You are spot on! The more I ride it, the better it gets. It's hard to believe it's 15 years old. It's incredibly powerful, maneuverable and nimble but open it up and it's a beast. Powers up in second effortlessly. It's a great bike. With the correct rider, good luck catching it on the twisties. Mine has an arrow exhaust that's loud, as it should be and as far as cranking, mine starts right up on the first crank if it's been ridden that day but more often than not, first or second try when it's been sitting for days.

Oh awesome on the exhaust. Wasn't sure. Thanks by the way. I may go back to stock mirrors. 🤙

Oberon mirror extenders helps a lot

This is true.

So I kept this one for 4 months. Absolutely awesome bike. Sold it to get the 1098r which is what I originally wanted. 1098s is an awesome bike. I would recommend it without a doubt.

Thanks 👍

Man.. glad you're ok. Could've been worse.

@dorian_vlogs let me know if I could share the security Camera footage of that hit & run 11 months ago... walked away with 3 scratches no helmet & only 1 scratch on right fender... the dry clutch helped obsorb the last momentum of the impact only broke 2 lugs on clutch. Busted rear tire, rim and a new clutch other than that... This Italian Lady is a Guardian Angel itself on the roads!

@@user-xy7dr3fs8y that's crazy bro. You have an angel on your shoulder.

@dorian_vlogs maybe 2 that night on June 7th 2022. The next day people put crosses & candles at that scene where the crash took place . That tripe out the most when I saw that. I was like "yo nah I'm still here!" Thank you Ducati 1098S !

Wow! Crazy. 🙏

Tire pressure is on point, tires are new. I figured it out.

@@dorian_vlogs what was the issue if you don't mind me asking?

@@jeffodonnell2623 don't mind at all. steering stabilizer was not adjusted to my weight/riding style. Problem solved.

How’s the comfort?

Thanks. Bought it for $8k. Sold it for $9,xxx 3 months later. It's what I do 😆

That's funny. 😅👍

5xxx. I don't remember exactly but not many.

The 1098r has traction control. The S does not.

Wow! Thanks for letting us know. 👏👏👏🤙

That's very interesting that you notice it too. I wonder if it has anything to do with the single sided swing arm. 🤔

No I don't think so the 749 has normal swing arm

@@nickcinalli6145 interesting.

​@@dorian_vlogs it's the steering damper

@@ryanhoeven7826 makes sense.

2012 1098r?

@@dorian_vlogs no such thing lol

@@phonemeunit1973 I knew I wasn't crazy lol

For sure. Bet that SP is sweet.

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I prefer these.

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Makes sense.

@@dorian_vlogs I am 6.4 ft still loves the 848

I gotcha. It's funny, I dislike the busa, but I love the 1098s. These are for the curves. Totally opposite to the busa.

Gotcha. You mean the shape, finish, paint? I'm curious.

Got it.

Lol nice. 😉