1098R and the Fastest Island in the WorldDucati’s glorious 1098R thrashed around the the Isle of Man just days before thousands of bikers got there for the 2008 TT. If there’s a two-wheeled heaven, this may just be it Jon Urry Updated: 10 May 2024 Previous KTM 690 Duke Vs. Kawasaki ER-6n road test Next Living with the Triumph Tiger 1200 GT Pro Sponsored ContentSubscribe to our NewsletterGet the latest motorcycling news, reviews, exclusives and promotions direct to your inboxFor more information, read our Privacy Policy Leave this field blank Latest Reviews Gear 28/06/25Caberg GP01 Review: FIM-Spec at a Budget Price Tag Motorbike 25/06/25Yamaha Tracer 7 and Tracer 7 GT Review: Yamaha’s Mid-Weight Finally Comes of Age Motorbike 20/06/25Harley-Davidson Fat Boy (2025) Review: H-D’s Icon Tested Gear 18/06/25Shark Aeron Review: FIM-Spec with Road-Focused Tech Motorbike 19/05/25Voge DS625X Review: A Budget ADV Bike With Big-Bike AmbitionsMore Reviews Motorbike 13/05/25Triumph Speed Triple 1200 RX Review: The Wild Side Redefined Motorbike 12/05/25Ducati XDiavel V4 (2025) Review: Dancing with the Diavel Motorbike 29/04/252025 Triumph Tiger Sport 660 Review Motorbike 28/04/25Morbidelli T1002VX Review: The Revived Italian Brand's ADV Tested Motorbike 28/04/25Triumph Trident 660 (2025) Review