Issues, problems on every Ducati 848/1098/1198, long-term ownership, prevention and upgrades! 

I have 60K km and 1 regulator, one spring shaft, 1 water pump seal, I’ve changed to a better radiator due to small leaks, and I think that’s all. When it runs good (mostly of the time) it is one of best bikes i’ve ever ridden.

I have always enjoyed your intrinsic, well understood, Adam you know your stuff and communicate very well. Tks for the informative, enjoyable, production, Adam. ☮️ out from Western Australia.

Thanks for the tips on the 848 mate! I have one that i haven't been on for a long time,on trickle charge,so i hope i don't have issue's with it! Really good information on the bike!

My Ducati 1000s2r is a bike you can trust. No issues so far since 30 000kms. Either i am lucky, or the different models have different qualitys. Good video for the 848 1098 and 1198 owners.

Excellent video. 4 years owning my 959 and no major problems knock on wood.

Great video, thank you for your tips!

Owned a 2011 Ducati 848 EVO for 6 years 2015-2021. The first part about the wiring, oil leak from there was what I encountered. Due to the heat, the wires were fked up and I kept getting error code 5.1 saying BATT HI or something, My headlights and dashboard was flickering on and off, based on error code and ducati forum, it pointed towards the rectifier. Changed the rectifier and battery but the problem still persisted. End up it was the wire which was burned out already. Change to a lithium battery too after that because i realised the normal YUASA battery doesnt last long for me. The plastic coolant bottle also tends to leak after awhile due to the heat and the positioning. In my experience, I think the 848 is a good bike to own because it shares parts with the 1098 and 1198. Seeing your bike makes me miss mine as i have sold it during the COVID-19 period. Perhaps you can consider using an after market clutch slave, it really helps in making the hydraulic clutch less stiffer.

Great video, very good information for potential owners.

Had an 06 999 fila.. so beautiful . Not the easiest to ride. Probably not a practical bike bit god what a smile when you ride it.. I get what your saying as I've had little issues over the years

Great video 👍🏻 thanks for the information… Not got my 848 yet maybe next season 🤞

Adam, I just bought an 848 Evo, this isnt my first Ducati... Your video has already helped me. Thanks man, you're a legend!

Good video! Thanks

My 848 which l bought with 2400km's in 2011 never had any of these problems. But l do know which parts to check. Thank's for the vid.👍

Purchased my 09' 1198 with 490miled in 13' she has 9k miles now. Only had a stator and lithium battery. Some hoses are dried up but runs great

Big fan of these older Ducatis, really hope to own a 748/916/996/998, a 999 or a 1098/1198/848 at some point. The factory issues that can happen with these bikes are rough but there’s just something special about them. Doesn’t help that my dad has had his 2012 Panigale 1199 S since new which has been a fantastic bike for him. 30k miles and still going strong. It’s never had a major issue other than just normal bike stuff. I’m interested to see from experience just how much they improved with the Panigale because I’ve not really heard about that many issues with them.

Mine burned the fans fuse at 68k km, I probably know what the issue is now, ty mate. Btw the bike is at 75k km, works fine haha

I want to buy that bracket. What regulator do you use? Or is it the orginal? Do you have link to the cable kit?

Hi, do you have a forum for discussion? I have experienced all these problems on my 2012 Ducati 848 Evo, but the latest is the relay buzzing after changing the stator.. Have you experienced this? It’s a brand new 12v, but if I remove the relay closest to the outside I get crack but no start. Changed the relays same problem

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You should remove that white 3-pin plug on the end of those three yellow wires that come from your alternator and hard wire them to your rec/reg. The plug has a habit of catching fire because the spades in the plug are way too close together and the phases short circuit.

My Ducati 848 has a flat spot at around 6,000 rpm. Then after 7 it starts pulling. Any reason for this or ever experience this?

i’m looking at a 1098 that’s been sitting near my home for years and years, looks like it had a fire/electrical failure caused by the original reg/rec placement (super visible damage to both fairings on left side). i’m new to bikes, do you think it’s worth it to try and fix up as a future ride?

THE. NIGHTMARE OF. INMOVILIZER. ALARM. IS. THE. ACHILLES FLAW. OF. ALL DUCATIS. ELECTRICAL. GISMOS...I. GOT 4. AND. I. ELIMINATE. THE. INMOVILIZER. AND. THEY ARE GRATE. TNKS. FOR. YOUR HELP

My 1098R has been very reliable.....

I’ve had my 848 for 4 years and the only problem I have had is with a leaky radiator….

The 848 SBK absolutely sucks. Worst bike I ever owned. Ducati once, and never again.

Also oil capacity keep in mind the oil cooler and its pipes... there is lot of oil in there

Na most beszéltél le egy 1098 ról :-)

I got Ducati 696 after 1500km I have problems with wiring and regulator and alarm system from Ducati No I got problem with computer Ducati over complicated and not solid as Japanese or Germans

Buy a Japanese and save yourself the headache

The bike is a total failure. Never again!!!!!

I own a 2006 999R and a 1098S Tricolore 2017. Owned them both since new and have never had any issues with them both. Is it possible your bike was beat up a bit or just a factory flawed build? Saying “every” Ducati has these issues is a bit misleading bud!