When motorcycle driven at slow pace or in traffic the heat is unbearable from exhaust making me over heat and almost passed out from this bike causing burns on leg. *Tr
Engine & cooling
2008 Ducati 1098S Engine problems
Owners have filed 3 complaints about the 2008 Ducati 1098S's engine & cooling with NHTSA - 75% of all its complaints, most recently on July 25, 2010. They describe 0 crashes, 0 fires and 1 injury. Stalling, loss of power, oil consumption, overheating, head gaskets, timing chains and engine failure.
- Complaints
- 3
- Recalls
- 0
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 1
- Deaths
- 0
Engine complaints
The vehicle I'm referring to is a 2008 1098s ducati. While idling, driving or when coming to a stop, the motorcycle will shut off when the clutch is applied. The problem happens randomly and regardless of what gear I am on or the motorcycle's temperature. The problem began shortly after driving the motorcycle off of the dealerships lot. I notified the service department of the problem during the 300 courtesy inspection. I've since taken the bike to get repaired for the same issue over five separate occasions. Each...
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time the bike is returned under the premise that the issue has been resolved. During a two week period I documented that the bike shut off 16 times. During one of the shut offs, I was splitting lanes. The cars got too close to me and upon applying the brakes and the clutch the motorcycle shut off increasing my chances of getting into an accident. During the times the motorcycle was sent to be repaired, aside from the inspection done only the voltage regulator and the throttle bodies were changed. *Tr
Excessive exhaust heat caused blister burns through leather suit on leg when motorcycle driven slow. This motorcycle cannot be driven slow with out the effects of excessive exhaust heat. *Tr
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