[6Viper9]

Hello

I am possibly about to be offered an opportunity to purchase a 996SPS at very reasonable money and I would like some feedback from existing owners.

I have never ventured into the Ducati owning area before and am a little concerned by all the unreliability problems that are seen to be part of Ducati ownership.

I would like a reliable bike that I can ride no matter the weather in any circumstances including the odd bit of touring abroad. Comfort is not an issue but reliability is.

I need to know if the Ducati's reliability problems stem from poor maintenance or whether they are inherent with the bikes. I don't mind spending money on correct servicing if it means the bike will work when I want it to.

Also are there any areas of significant weakness or problem areas that are worth checking for on the 996SPS model? And what are the approx running costs for 1 year/10000 miles?

Any feed back would be greatly appreciated as I don't want to own a nightmare!!

6Viper9