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**Michael J** · 26 Sep 08, 07:34 PM

Oh dear oh dear.....I was having a bad few days at work mainly through being too busy and thought it's time to look at another bike.....as you do! I had a look at Biketrader and lo, Moto Forza Italia were advertising an '08 1098s with under 1000 miles on the clock and which had just received it's first service so fully run in.

I felt that it couldn't hurt to go and look at the bike and perhaps accept one of Martin's nice cups of tea (served in a proper cup this time) so off one went with riding kit in the boot in case of severe temptation. After talking about the bike and having drunk said tea, the moment of truth arrived.....do I say "thank you for the tea, I must be going" or do I ride it? I'll leave you to guess the answer. Oh and in the short time it took me to don my leathers, unbelievably, Martin sold a Brutale to a walk-in customer....literally, questions asked and answered and deposit paid in 10 minutes!

I walked out to the idling red 1098s and walked around it before getting on board, nicked it into 1st and off I went. It's a totally different experience to any Ducati I've ridden. After my 999, straightaway, you'll notice the more focussed riding position but somehow, not uncomfortably so. The clutch feels lighter and there is far more vibration felt through the seat, bars and pegs generally and I would describe the ride as urgent. What is unmistakeable above everything else is the sheer exhilaration and excitement of riding an insanely fast bike which handles like it's on rails. I'm sure it'll do anything you ask of it and 30 minutes after setting off, I returned with a smile as wide as wide as the Grand Canyon!

Having got dressed, I walked out of Moto Forza Italia yet with another signed piece of yellow "Customer Copy". It's the third bike I've bought from them and as ever, it was a very relaxed, friendly and trusting experience. Whether you buy from them or not, leaving all that aside, what a lovely way to spend an afternoon, in a showroom full of new and used Ducatis, MVs, Aprilias and Moto Guzzis. And the tea's pretty good too!!

Give 'em a try!

Mikey

p.s. Only just seen the rest of my original thread and trying to put a name to ST Loon! Must be Glyn or Jools I'd say.

26 Sep 08, 07:34 PM	#11 (permalink)
Michael J Newbie Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Huntingdon Posts: 13 Michael J's Gallery Bike: 1098S	Dad....I've done it again! Oh dear oh dear.....I was having a bad few days at work mainly through being too busy and thought it's time to look at another bike.....as you do! I had a look at Biketrader and lo, Moto Forza Italia were advertising an '08 1098s with under 1000 miles on the clock and which had just received it's first service so fully run in. I felt that it couldn't hurt to go and look at the bike and perhaps accept one of Martin's nice cups of tea (served in a proper cup this time) so off one went with riding kit in the boot in case of severe temptation. After talking about the bike and having drunk said tea, the moment of truth arrived.....do I say "thank you for the tea, I must be going" or do I ride it? I'll leave you to guess the answer. Oh and in the short time it took me to don my leathers, unbelievably, Martin sold a Brutale to a walk-in customer....literally, questions asked and answered and deposit paid in 10 minutes! I walked out to the idling red 1098s and walked around it before getting on board, nicked it into 1st and off I went. It's a totally different experience to any Ducati I've ridden. After my 999, straightaway, you'll notice the more focussed riding position but somehow, not uncomfortably so. The clutch feels lighter and there is far more vibration felt through the seat, bars and pegs generally and I would describe the ride as urgent. What is unmistakeable above everything else is the sheer exhilaration and excitement of riding an insanely fast bike which handles like it's on rails. I'm sure it'll do anything you ask of it and 30 minutes after setting off, I returned with a smile as wide as wide as the Grand Canyon! Having got dressed, I walked out of Moto Forza Italia yet with another signed piece of yellow "Customer Copy". It's the third bike I've bought from them and as ever, it was a very relaxed, friendly and trusting experience. Whether you buy from them or not, leaving all that aside, what a lovely way to spend an afternoon, in a showroom full of new and used Ducatis, MVs, Aprilias and Moto Guzzis. And the tea's pretty good too!! Give 'em a try! Mikey p.s. Only just seen the rest of my original thread and trying to put a name to ST Loon! Must be Glyn or Jools I'd say. Last edited by Michael J; 26 Sep 08 at 07:39 PM.