Ducati superbikes

[Degsy]

The Ducati superbikes have always been "dream bikes" for me....super sexy for both the eyes and the ears but out of my price range and abilities. Well, without getting into the details, the last couple of months have made me acutely aware of how short life is and that you must live each day to the fullest. As such, I'm going to go for my dream bike and am hoping for some input from you Ducati gurus out there.

I've decided (or more accurately *accepted*) that even though I'm jumping into the Ducati pool, I've still got to pay the mortgage, so there is a budget. This bike will be 75% track and 25% street. Since I don't want to pay more than $10k and NHIS is my "home track" (where liter bikes are not necessary), my decision is to go for a pre-owned 748/9. So....is there a reason to do one or the other? Yes, the 748 is less expensive but should I worry about the age? Are there features of the 749 that would make for a better track ride? Does anyone have any good sources for comparisons of the 2 models? I've been unable to find any online.

TIA

My 2003 999S for sale. $11k. You probably saw it at Loudon on 18th/19th.

derek

[dx3162]

I know you're not in NH, but the owner of Wildcards Performance in Hooksett is selling his 748. It's his personal bike. It's on ebay here eBay Motors: Ducati : Supersport (item 280156186495 end time Sep-30-07 13:07:14 PDT) , but you could call him at 603-641-4927 and talk to him about it. Good luck man.

Nick

[kawi997]

go with the 749r, i have the s and can only imagine what the bike would be with the 20 extra horses in the r model. the bike is great. eats up tires, but if u love it you'll find a way. spectacular handling and they sound great with a termi on em. best of all. race ready, quick disconnect. just some input from an owner.

[spicy]

clearly the only option is a 749 dark

[a13x]

Or you could buy a MAN'S BIKE like this pink 999 that appeared at the office today.

It's actually pretty cool. Full carbon bodywork and Ohlins.. yeaaaa.

[kermita]

Or you could buy a MAN'S BIKE like this pink 999 that appeared at the office today.

It's actually pretty cool. Full carbon bodywork and Ohlins.. yeaaaa.

when you said pink i was thinking more of a pepto bismol pink....maybe it's just the photo but it looks like this guy was trying to get a red but it just all went wrong...ooops!

[Awesome]

Nah, that guy definitely looks like her likes the pink.

[highsider]

Nah, that guy definitely looks like her likes the pink.

+1

is that pose?

[Crash Dummy Denno]

My 2003 999S for sale. $11k. You probably saw it at Loudon on 18th/19th.

derek

now that's a sick bike

[cbrburns]

You could always buy my SS. Cheaper and easier to work on and plenty of go juice for the track. It used to be in the classified section, but I think it's gone now. PM me if interested.

[a13x]

is that pose?

Me goofing off? Hey been stuck at a desk all day.

[highsider]

Me goofing off? Hey been stuck at a desk all day.

Just busting balls, bro.

And I have no sympathy for your "at a desk all day" excuse, because at the end of the day, you got to make goofy poses on a sweet bike and call it "work".

[OreoGaborio]

Or you could buy a MAN'S BIKE like this pink 999 that appeared at the office today.

It's actually pretty cool. Full carbon bodywork and Ohlins.. yeaaaa.

hahahaha, that's fuckin great.

[bump909]

+1

is that pose?

sun's out, guns out

[rjh200]

I have ridden both bikes.... and motor is close in comparison, looks go to the 748, but i like the way the 749 handles. I have both models used for sale at Home Page for Hobbs Automotive

The SS you have looks pretty clean. What's the NESR price

[Degsy]

Congrats on the new 999S Kim

[OreoGaborio]

Congrats on the new 999S Kim

whatwhatWHAAAAAT??????





soooooo... congrats on the sale, Degsy?

[Degsy]

Yep, we traded. i have a kwak 636 now :-)

[OreoGaborio]

I sure hope some money was involved in that trade, cuz I've ridden that Duc..... and that alone will cut the value of a bike in half!


Congrats on the deal, you guys!

[DaSarge]

Congrats on the new 999S Kim

I LOVED riding that bike.....Congrats Kim

[OreoGaborio]

I LOVED riding that bike.....Congrats Kim

THAT'S IT... NO RIDES ON THE TUONO FOR YOU!!!

[DaSarge]

THAT'S IT... NO RIDES ON THE TUONO FOR YOU!!!

Its cool Pete I got an Mille I'm all set

[kermita]

Congrats on the new 999S Kim

Congratulations to you as well on your new 636!

[Doc]

Degsy going racing???

[duey]

damn Kim.... now you'll run circles around me at trackdays since i'll be so busy staring at your bike. Congrats!