Cycleworld macht sich an um die besten Bikes der 2007er Saison zu wählen.

In der Kategorie Superbike fällt die Wahl auf Ducatis 1098.


Best 2007 Superbike: Ducati 1098
Once in a while a bike comes along that changes the rules. Way back in 1994, that bike was the then-brand-new Ducati 916 taking Ten Best honors. Editors called the Duc, "The most sensational bike to appear so far this decade." Then added, "It balances stunning looks with performance and handling that is nothing less than breathtaking." Well, Ducati has done it again, releasing the beautiful 1098, and those same comments ring true 13 years later. Visually respectful of the iconic 916 and packing a new racing-derived Testastretta Evoluzione engine more than capable of running with the Japanese Fours, the 1098 is the most significant sportbike of ’07. Good news/bad news: A $3000 price drop (from the 999) made it accessible to more consumers, but good luck getting your hands on one that hasn’t already been spoken for!


Der beste Mittelgewichtler ist die CBR 600RR 2007.

Best Middleweight: Honda CBR600RR
All who rode Big Red’s new middleweight came away impressed, so much so that it edged out last year’s winner, the still-spectacular Triumph 675. After riding the bikes back-to-back multiple times, in all conditions and environments, we had to give the Honda its due. As a streetbike it can do no wrong. The engine cranks out impressive horsepower and is tractable all the way down in the rev-range basement. Handling has been improved dramatically, aided in part by a 16-pound drop in weight and radical new chassis geometry. Keeping things stable and giving the bike its split, road-and-track personality is the electronically controlled, speed-sensitive steering damper. The CBR proves that you don’t have to "go big" to take home the accolades.



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