Just purchased a used Ducati 1098! I sold my Triumph Daytona 675 a few weeks ago and took the money to buy this beauty.

This bike is basically the most high end motorcycle you can get, with respect to race-type sportbikes. It didn't come with ABS or fancy equipment, but it does look, sound, and perform exceptional. With the rarity and expensiveness of the brand, though, I won't say I haven't run into my fair share of issues.

It has over 13,000 miles and has been crashed on its left side. The problems:
- It's really loud (especially because it's an open clutch), so my neighbors are probably all mad at me
- I felt some issues with the throttle on the freeway. I would suddenly lose power then regain it. There may be a fuel/plug issue.
- The red plastics now don't match the frame or tank.. I'll have to switch out plastics!
- The clutch lever is super stiff, I'm assuming because of the pressure plates on the clutch. I can barely last 10 minutes with the current levers.. I'll have to buy a new lever or install a clutch slave
- I still haven't gotten used to the clutch. Since it's a dry clutch and the bike is so powerful, I hear a clutch drag sound if I clutch out too slowly. I'll need to work on that...
- The chain is rusty! I gave it a good clean, but it still needs some work.

Some money I've already dumped into it:
- Full fluid flush (brakes, clutch, coolant, oil)
- Suspension tuning
- New matte black fairings (plastics)
- New left control unit
- Pirelli Rosso II tires (front and rear)
- New clutch lever

I still need to pay for registration, taxes, a full service, and a new clutch slave (so my left wrist doesn't get so sore!)





Anyway, I'm hoping there are no more issues after my full service. Wish me luck!