Ducati 1198 Road Test Review

Motorcycle lust in its purest form. The 1198 is Ducati's flagship superbike for 2010, and it's already proven itself as a top performer on the racetrack in World Superbike. Loz Blain and Noel McKeegan take it out to see how it rides in the real world.
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[@hd9536]

I don’t know if this comment will ever be seen by the creator of this video but I watched this video when it first came out 13 years ago and it has stuck with me for the longest time. I’m happy to report that I’ve finally reached a place in my life where I can afford a beautiful machine like this, I’m now a proud owner of a Panigale V2 Bayliss. You have no idea how much this video has meant to my personal journey to attain a bike like this. Thank you for the amazing content.

[@damoxx]

love this video, it helped me decide to buy my 1198 and I haven't looked back since

[@HunterHunter88]

you'll have to mate when you do your lifesaver shoulder checks :)

[@WALLY7714]

Thanks for bring that video back. My fave motorbike review of all time :)

[@toto8504101080]

One of the best reviews I've watched on the net so far. well done Gizmag Team :)

[@chrisnaathit]

You guys continue to put every motorcycle magazine to shame with your fantastic reviews Keep up the great work

[@YarraMates]

Great review. Better than most bike-mag reviews on the tube. Well done.

[@brillowpad1]

This is the best motorcycle review I have ever watched, I mean it's perfect

[@RocketFisk]

You guys do the best motorbike reviews on all of KZbin! Please, please do more of them, all the time! :)

[@YuanMizzle]

By far my favorite bike review... ever! Make more!

[@MrSokkermasta]

i just wished all reviews were like this one. This was informative and engaging. I learned about the bike and what it has to offer. Thanks for the great review

[@Retnuh1974]

By far the best review for a motorcycle I have seen on KZbin. Ducati or not, the review was great. Thanks...

[@outthere79stefanobisanti31]

I love your Ducati reviews!!

[@Merck088]

Entertaining and informative. Love the intro that really puts things into perspective!

[@hamel1968]

Yep. Seriously great review. Looking to upgrade to an 1198s and thought this was a outstandingly informantive and comprehensive overview. Well done. AAA+++

[@MrVocalist101]

congratulations on a great review, humerous and informative just like all vehicle reviews should be!!....

[@TheKingofFightNight]

Good job guys! One of the best motoring review I've seen in a while :D Maybe you guys should do this more often.

[@matthewrobinson5511]

I don't normally care for journalism but this is a great piece of journalism.

[@ali81085]

one of the best reivew's iv seen ... surely going on my favourite list . i love ducati and i love this bike .. and now i love it even more ... thanks for the video.. cheers

[@MRSBA7]

Best motorcycle review ever swen .Congrats

[@AlumarsX]

I've never driven a bike, but after watching this video I really would like to give it a go. Amazing review.

[@rammstevie]

Finally a reviewer who knows what he's talking about THANK-YOU

[@digisuboob]

all the gizmag reviews of bikes are amazballs.

[@AverageBikeGuy]

excellent video, providing real information .. instead of reading the brochure stats!! excellent!!

[@chiasmusx2]

Great video. Very informative, well written, comprehensive (road, track, racing, tech) and perfectly executed.

[@ricmurphy]

Excellent video chaps - well done!

[@AndreaPessino]

Best bike review video ever!

[@dfa10000]

Best reviews on youtube, thanks

[@sgtunix]

Great review. Subscribed. Looking forward to more.

[@inkedkid13]

This is the best review ever!!

[@hamel1968]

Yep. Seriously great review. Very comprehensive. Well done.

[@ElmaOrkestra]

Great Vid Man!

[@wozmac771]

Spectacular review! Thx. feel the same way about the 1198. Wish I could buy one. Just the engine sound and dry clutch and valve clatter is worth buying the bike for.

[@simpleinseattle]

Fantastic review.

[@alphatango933]

very good review! good job dude

[@pnevma382]

We want more motorbike review like this!!!

[@shaneweightman]

Great video , very informative, cheers Shane uk 🇬🇧

[@XFLYN]

awesome review

[@cza1989]

amazing review good work

[@robchester8933]

i still love watching this review....all those bits of classic roads ........ "wildwood"! and the beast in white !! XXX

[@XFLYN]

awesome review...

[@sinoudom2676]

Great video absolutely good

[@ChriswarrenBadlad]

Greatest review going, the bitve inspiration I need for my next review :)

[@kuantumfyzix]

Excellent Review.

[@patryk996]

Absolutely LOVE this video!!

[@spook187]

These reviews rock :D So much fun :)

[@eaglesdood16]

whoa!! Great video! hilarious and highly informative!

[@nicenow25]

Brilliant video and enjoyed the history lesson can you do a similar video on the 1098 I can't find one as informative as tjis

[@murrayjb2883]

Best review ever

[@21JGVP]

Excelente video

[@PDFulwood]

This is one of the best bike reviews I've seen on KZbin. And the best one about the best bike too. I just happen to own an 1198S, its an awesome bike!!! (and its true about the wierdo drooling on it, that was funny)

[@AST4EVER]

missing these types of reviews nowadays.... 😭

[@madmax2295]

Nice review

[@NADASPAPAJAY]

Awesome review man! But checking your phone during an interview...tututut Still, amazing review.

[@casquinho1421]

best review ever

[@billykim100]

Damn good review!

[@dominicsheehan1]

Great review! thanks :)

[@SondeBeeches]

@Empacack It's a sick bike...good luck and have fun.

[@koenhontele1291]

Very nice video

[@GeneralBludd]

I'm lucky enough to own this bikes little brother, the 848 evo. It has been nothing but magnificent. The only gripe i personally have is the fuel "leak" issue that I'm happy to live with just to have this beast of a bike in my possession. Am I a masochist..maybe. I'll say this, riding around town and through the mountains..there's not a day that goes by where people don't have that "what the hell was that" look on their faces as i cruise by. If it werent for a smoked visor, my grin would be easily visable. LOVE DUCATI!

[@mugget]

that was a fantastic review. always loved the Ducati sound. hot damn! now I am really tossing up between the S1000RR and the 1198 for a next bike. does the 1198 have the option of a quickshifter?

[@Skywa1ker1987]

sweet bike. nice review too. thanks!

[@MyRandomLife247]

More bike reviews they are so good.

[@markhausknecht6061]

Usable facts with a great sense of humor!

[@florestiner12312]

Not only do I want this bike. But I want to become experienced enough to push it to its limits.

[@Loadedskate]

fuck me this is a good review mate . Do some more, people need to take note from you bro. This is well done, great humour. well put together dude flows well cheers

[@skbkaz]

A professional video. Ever thought of contracting out to MCN :-0 Yes, the white really does look better!

[@blazerbomb1]

nice video,

[@artsygan]

nice bike. thanks gizmag. thumb up.

[@eatmykwad]

Keep with the bikes fellas !!!!

[@cardriverx]

What a great freakin review. Thanks

[@damoxx]

I was torn between an 1198 and a 09 R1 but watching this video help sway me and i FUCKING love my white 1198!!!! Cheers.

[@Reznor_Meeks]

really nice well done

[@tmckay]

Best motorbike review yet. FACT!

[@anguskangus8222]

Ducatista forever !

[@MemoryLaneCinema]

You are so nice. You are really the hope for the future.

[@Dannyridesmotorcycle]

Awesome review!! They are beautiful for sure, and specs are impressive. But they have no comfort riding on the street.

[@LordyBeevill]

why can't all bike reviews be this good??

[@s4bones]

@UltraSWG Ducati asked that the twins be given more CC's because to make a 1L twin as powerful as the I4's would be very expensive. In racing nowadays they are cutting cost everywhere so privateer teams can afford to race as well. It's a give and take, the I4's have more top end and the twins have more tq down low but sacrifice top end power. There is a 50mm restriction plate as well. in 2010 the ducs had to carry a weight ballast as well to further equalize the bikes.

[@Tobias1969]

Well done, thanks!

[@hermanman8235]

Astronomically expensive in my area.i Will still want one if got the chance.excellent video thanks...

[@MrPablopwnage]

@cricket12ish Really depends on your age, driving record, and amount of time you have had a motorcycle license. Are you in the United States?

[@fachrieandikap9407]

The best ducati design imo. (The other are INCREDIBLE too but this is the best imo)

[@mduuutube]

Love my 1098s too

[@Mekaeshi]

This video feels brand new everytime i watch it.

[@f18esuperhornet13]

hey, i have always wondered this, why do the bikes always have just that one light on?

[@Robiam73]

How did you compare this to the RSV4 for all round bike ?

[@shaneweightman]

I always liked the 999 , wished I bought one looking back

[@JoshA7fold]

@gizmag how tall was the guy riding the Ducati? He was easily able to plant both feet on the road at a light. Im 6 foot. Would i be able to do the same? And whats the seat height? Thanks

[@NoIVIERCY1]

@UCMolosser ok cool..thank you....so the 1198 is better on overall performance.....but the gas is better on 848.....one more thing.....do u know how long a 848evo can last on a full tank of gas..(MPG)?? thanks again

[@Cespinozas]

Hey guys I'm really new to motor cycles and I want to buy a motorcycle that good for everyday use like going to work/school etc. Are there any brands and models you guys/gals would recommend? I drool over these ducatis but for a first bike I'd be unsure of getting one since I'd be using it every day .

[@benjyboba]

@TheEurasia23 I own and 1198s and I think it's good at everything. Forget comfort, i've found your body soon gets used to the riding position. I've done over 500 miles in a day on mine. I guess it depends on what you can afford and what takes your fancy. The 1198 isnt for going slow. if you plan on sitting in traffic or trickling along a 10 mph then your end up getting very hot and the bike is doing about 10 mph with clutch fully released. If you like to get a move on its an awsome machine.

[@bad_teammates]

I'm looking for a good sports motorcycle, should I get the 1198 or the 848 EVO?

[@s4bones]

@granit2006 my 2007 has given me 0 issues and 0 oil leaks. Ducati actually revamped their production processes since 2007. The quality is equivalent to their Japanese counterparts. The older Ducs...well that's another story...

[@supamarkzyxe]

i dont understand. what is the use of the cap beside the gauge?

[@PGC434]

im hangin between deciding an 1198 or a brand new suv? help me decide pls.

[@nipponhouseplayer]

Fantastic ✌🏻

[@s4bones]

@f18esuperhornet13 one is the "regular" beam and the other is the "high" beam.

[@iFrenkyLondon]

That' s all about italians, no business, just HEART and PASSION...

[@daniellang6112]

perfectly visible during the day regarding the gauges? what planet are you on?

[@cordoba110]

Fun review, no b*shit, no over reacting macho behaviour. More plz! :-p