is it first bike? If so its a terrible choice.


If its not, I actually slightly disagree with mD on the comfortability. The seat is firmer, but actually the design of the 848 you sit more "in" the bike, which at 5'7" it actually is a comfortable riding position for me, as opposed to a Kawi Ninja which puts my ass up so high in the air I should be doing rap videos, and tilts my head over the triple tree so I'm always feeling like a stoppie is impending.

I think I read somewhere that the 848/1098 was designed for an average build Italian racer (think V. Rossi) so that might explain why it is comfortable for me to ride, and not mD at 6'1", those 6 inches do make a difference when it comes to riding position.

However, I do agree with mD that it is a Sunday funday cruiser for twisties, if you are just trying to look cool going down the shore in flip flops, stick to the CBGSXNinjaR1 etc, you'll save money doing it and get similar looks.

As well, not sure about down in Aussie land, but in NJ and the greater Tristate, you better have a Lojack on your Ducati, Aprilia, MV Agusta etc because there is a damn good chance that it might get stolen or attempted to get stolen depending on where you go and where you park. Thieves know that they are high end bikes.

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