[revolution]

greetings all, new guy here. great site and bikes.

i purchased a 2006 hayabusa last year [my first "race" bike] after learning to ride on a 2001 harley dyna superglide [1350/ 88ci twin cam] which was purchased new so i've been riding for 7 years. i always wanted a race bike, i'm 6'2 and 230lbs so i purchased the hayabusa for fit/ergos. i also wanted a big bike under me, being new to the riding position it made me feel more secure/safe.

the hayabusa is a great bike but i rarely go above 100mph. i mostly like mild twisties, a rare 0-100mph blast, and just cruise/comute around town. i like the look, and v-twin of the 1098, so my questions are:

has anyone come from a haybusa to a 1098?

is anyone around 6'2 and 230lbs? how comfortable is the 1098 for you?

thanks.

 

[Visitor Q]

I can tell you one thing about the 1098; it is going to be less comfortable than the Busa. You really sit far up on the 1098 with your nuts slammed against the tank; the riding position really pushes you forward.

The 1098 is going to handle much better on a twisted road.

Wait, that’s two things. =]

Jason

 

[revolution]

i'm going to sit on one at the dealer soon, i'm in no rush, just researching for now. i do sit in nutcrusher position on my bike as for fear of wheelieing.

 

[frod04]

I can tell you one thing about the 1098; it is going to be less comfortable than the Busa. You really sit far up on the 1098 with your nuts slammed against the tank; the riding position really pushes you forward.

The 1098 is going to handle much better on a twisted road.

Wait, that’s two things. =]

Jason

+1...VERY TRUE

 

[Guest]

As a former Hayausa owner, I can say that I really enjoy my 1098. It's not as comfortable, and long rides are hard on my wrists, but that's not what the bike was built for. It's made for the racetrack, unlike the Busa.

 

[Visitor Q]

i'm going to sit on one at the dealer soon, i'm in no rush, just researching for now. i do sit in nutcrusher position on my bike as for fear of wheelieing.

Right on, always good to ask lots of questions.

Another thing you will find about the 1098 is it is a much more slender bike as well than the Busa.

Chicks will dig ya more on a Ducati too!

Jason

 

[mrinflux]

"comfortable"

I mostly like mild twisties, a rare 0-100mph blast, and just cruise/comute around town.

Rev,

If you're on a 'busa, then you're familiar with sportbike ergonomics. "Comfortable" means different things to different people. I'm 6',0" and 205lbs. I don't find the sportbike seating position to be "comfortable" in a lounge chair, Gold Wing kind of way, but inasmuch as I feel more in control, (and therefore safer), leaned forward and integrated into the machine as opposed to seated upright, I'm more "comfortable" on a sportbike.

As sportbikes go, the 1098 is not comfortable. The seating position is radical. Your leaned forward more so than on most sportbikes, and the seat provides almost no padding. Add to that: exhaust heat roasting your chestnuts, and you're a long way from "comfortable." Notwithstanding, I'm more "comfortable" on the 1098 than I've ever been on any motorcycle because I feel completely integrated into the machine, completely in control of a superb handling and performing piece of machinery.

BTW, the 1098 is a (barely) street legal racing bike. It doesn't tolerate cruising and/or commuting around town well. Stop-and-go riding causes the 1098 to run hot very quickly. If you intend to spend a lot of time cruising and/or commuting around town, the 1098 is not the right bike for you.

Elton

 

[MX Tuner]

I still have my '06 Hayabusa and won't sell it. I keep it for when the wife wants to ride. The 1098 seating position isn't *that* much different. The 1098 isn't hard on you if you're used to the Hayabusa. Wasn't a big change for me.

 

[Visitor Q]

Yeah the 1098 runs cool when you are out beating it down the road but when you start to get into stop and go... HOT! VERY HOT!!

I also noticed that the Ducati likes to be ran with a lot of throtte, it likes to be on the gas a lot more so than off.

Jason

 

[Visitor Q]

I still have my '06 Hayabusa and won't sell it. I keep it for when the wife wants to ride. The 1098 seating position isn't *that* much different. The 1098 isn't hard on you if you're used to the Hayabusa. Wasn't a big change for me.

I got a 600RR and I thought it was bad taking my gf on that but she loves riding on it compared to the 1098. Infact I am ready to take off the passenger pegs since it such a bitch to ride 2-up on it.

Jason

 

[NewDuc]

There are also

aftermarket clip-ons and adjustable rearsets to make your life a little easier too. IMO the rearsets need to be one of the first things you change anyway...and the clip-ons should help a lot for the transition and in the long-run.

greetings all, new guy here. great site and bikes.

i purchased a 2006 hayabusa last year [my first "race" bike] after learning to ride on a 2001 harley dyna superglide [1350/ 88ci twin cam] which was purchased new so i've been riding for 7 years. i always wanted a race bike, i'm 6'2 and 230lbs so i purchased the hayabusa for fit/ergos. i also wanted a big bike under me, being new to the riding position it made me feel more secure/safe.

the hayabusa is a great bike but i rarely go above 100mph. i mostly like mild twisties, a rare 0-100mph blast, and just cruise/comute around town. i like the look, and v-twin of the 1098, so my questions are:

has anyone come from a haybusa to a 1098?

is anyone around 6'2 and 230lbs? how comfortable is the 1098 for you?

thanks.

 

[revolution]

i think i'm diggin the low end powerband of a v-twin for the street, aside from looks of course.

here's a pic of my bike now. 4-1 micron, pcIII, mototeck undertail, pazzo shorty levers, and gilles adjustable rearsets.

i also paint bikes, here's my website: www.revolutioncustompaint.com

i'll be painting my bike for show and am looking at another bike for fun. i was also looking at the honda rc51. i think i definately want a twin. my buddy just picked up a cherry tl1000r and i got to ride that, nice bike.

 

[Visitor Q]

I like that TL, never have been a far of Busa's (no offense).

RC51 is a nice bike, you really can't go wrong with that or a 1098 but it all is a matter of opinion for the most part.

Jason

 

[NewDuc]

Nice bikes

But whoever said it was right...you will never get the attention that you do on a Duc! Do you have some high-tech gear too...if not you need it to go with the Duc.

i think i'm diggin the low end powerband of a v-twin for the street, aside from looks of course.

here's a pic of my bike now. 4-1 micron, pcIII, mototeck undertail, pazzo shorty levers, and gilles adjustable rearsets.

i also paint bikes, here's my website: www.revolutioncustompaint.com

i'll be painting my bike for show and am looking at another bike for fun. i was also looking at the honda rc51. i think i definately want a twin. my buddy just picked up a cherry tl1000r and i got to ride that, nice bike.

 

[revolution]

Rev,

If you're on a 'busa, then you're familiar with sportbike ergonomics. "Comfortable" means different things to different people. I'm 6',0" and 205lbs. I don't find the sportbike seating position to be "comfortable" in a lounge chair, Gold Wing kind of way, but inasmuch as I feel more in control, (and therefore safer), leaned forward and integrated into the machine as opposed to seated upright, I'm more "comfortable" on a sportbike.

As sportbikes go, the 1098 is not comfortable. The seating position is radical: Your leaned forward more so than on most sportbikes, and the seat provides almost no padding. Add to that exhaust heat roasting your chestnuts, and you're a long way from "comfortable." Notwithstanding, I'm more "comfortable" on the 1098 than I've ever been on any motorcycle because I feel completely integrated into the machine, completely in control of a superb handling and performing piece of machinery.

BTW, the 1098 is a (barely) street legal racing bike. It doesn't tolerate crusing and/or commuting around town well. Stop-and-go riding causes the 1098 to run hot very quickly. If you intend to spend a lot of time crusing and/or commuting around town, the 1098 is not the right bike for you.

Elton

good info. i mostly ride around town. maybe 5 times out of the year do a 60-100mile ride each way. i just ride to the local beach, cigar shop, visit friends for coffee. usually put 15-20 miles on a trip. my bike is an '06 [spring '06] with 3000 miles as of now.

i'm comfortable at speeds up to 100mph. i have gone 130 on the busa and that was fine, but that bike has much more than what i will ever use. i basically go 10mph over the speed limit, kinda like a car. i'm 41 years old and a cautious rider. i also work out doing kung fu so i'm sure i can adapt to the riding position.

i've heard the ducatis like to be ran. i have no problem getting the rpm's up, i just dont maintain a consistan 150mph.

 

[THE LEPRICHAN]

I came off a 2006 busa, "I" found the 'busa more comfy around town and crusin, not that it was a slouch in the twistys. Of course the duc is way better in its breeding grounds.but these are two different machines im short though only 5'5" on a good day. so my wrist's tend to hurt rather quickly around town on 1098, but as long as im moving around its no big deal. the only time i ever miss my busa is when im in town trying to move around so i dont get burned by the 1098. Oh but I sure do miss doing busa wheelies.

 

[mrinflux]

ridin' around town

I mostly ride around town.

Rev,

If you mostly ride around town, you're gonna hate the 1098. The 1098 sucks for riding around town.

Elton

 

[NewDuc]

I won't argue

But I can say that I know a handful of guys who ride 1098s around Boston and they don't have any problems or complaints...depends on what you want and/or are willing to adapt to I think.

Get the Duc! :yo:

Rev,

If you mostly ride around town, you're not gonna have a good time on the 1098. The 1098 sucks for riding around town.

Elton

 

[revolution]

i was wondering if anyone felt they made a mistake going from a busa to a duc. i feel i can adapt to the duc around town like those boston guys did...hmm?

 

[revolution]

p.s. i really appreciate all the info guys.