848 DRY slipper

[El Matador]

http://www.store.commoto.com/product_info.php?products_id=4126

This does it. I was putting off on an 848 for a 1098, but now...

[wbeck257]

Seems like a lot of money just to make a bike into something you want.

[El Matador]

Seems like a lot of money just to make a bike into something you want.

Considering a slipper is already 1000, 500 more doesn't seem like that big a deal. I already have a literbike and I've been wanting a middleweight for a  while. It seems like an awesome option...

[Greg]

Seems like a lot of money just to make a bike into something you want.

I agree - with the current price spread between a 1098 and an 848 being only $1500 or $2000 it would seem a better bargain to just go with the 1098, especially as custom parts are almost a write off when you go to sell the bike.

[Statler]

an 848 with some mods I wanted versus a stock 1098 would be a tough choice for me for equal cash.  Hell you know you'd be changing some things on the 1098 anyway.

I'm not in a position to question anyone else's modification/dollar value.   

[OverCaffeinated]

Now why can't they make kits like that for other wet clutch bikes. I know they would sell.

[Jaman]

I agree - with the current price spread between a 1098 and an 848 being only $1500 or $2000 it would seem a better bargain to just go with the 1098, especially as custom parts are almost a write off when you go to sell the bike.

Call me crazy, but for personal use, I would take the 848 over the 1098 anyday, add a slipper, and it justs seals the deal even further.

Go for it!    

[Triple J]

That's pretty cool.  I'll keep my wet clutch though. 

The 848 wet clutch is a slipper of sorts already. It may not be as effective as a true slipper...but I know it is pretty difficult to lock the rear on it...much more so than my MTS1000 with its dry clutch.

[Mother]

I'm not in a position to question anyone else's modification/dollar value.   

no one is...ever

Modification is a concept that belies logic

and

therefor an idea that is unattainable for any person who believes motorcycles and financial return should exist in the same sentence forum

[Heath]

Isn't the wet clutch on the 848 a slipper already?
Yes I realize this changed it to dry too.

[Monstermash]

Another thing to consider about the 1098 vs 848 arguement. The 1098 comes with a few things like better brakes, the seat cowl, steering damper, and color matched front fender for the additional $1500 or so increase in price.

So when you start factoring in all the extras you get does it really make sense to buy an 848 and then spend an additional $1500 or a slipper/dry clutch?

[Triple J]

Another thing to consider about the 1098 vs 848 arguement. The 1098 comes with a few things like better brakes, the seat cowl, steering damper, and color matched front fender for the additional $1500 or so increase in price.

So when you start factoring in all the extras you get does it really make sense to buy an 848 and then spend an additional $1500 or a slipper/dry clutch?

While technically the 1098 monoblock brakes are better than the 848 brakes...the 848 brakes are friggin' awesome...even on the track. I've even heard some say they prefer the 848 brakes because the 1098 ones are just too much for everything except the track. I've done a few track days on my 848 and have never needed more than 2 fingers on the front brake.

The seat cowl, steering damper, and fender are good points. The cowl and damper alone will set you back $700-$900, depending upon which damper you get.

[IdZer0]

Anyone taking bets on the 848S being a dry clutch?

[Statler]

Well hell, from this thread we should all be riding gixxers because you get more for the money.  

Besides, 1098 is gone.  (sure there are leftover 1098 around but there are some 848 around too so the haggling would almost equal out).  The difference between an 1198 and an 848 now is 2,500.  That's a lot of mods.

And some people just want the smaller lighter motor.

motorcycles are not minivans...you buy what you want, not what is practical and value for dollar to others.

[Triple J]

Anyone taking bets on the 848S being a dry clutch?

Are they even making an 848S? I haven't heard any indication that they will.