Ducati Sporting Club UK > Model Specific - Discussion, Technical Problems and Help > 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 > Advice Needed on 748/9**

[Albie]

I have just been going through a lot of thinking about buying a superbike as its always been a dream of mine. I knew years agoI couldn't which is why I went down the route of Monster which I adore. My partner wont let me lose the s4 as she love going on the back. My house is sold subject to the usual blurb so hopefully within 4-6 weeks it done.

Do I get my dream. Can you put me off.

I love the look of the 748/916etc. Its a classic for the future. Im not buying it for the speed ,handling, just for the beauty and what it is.

What I'm scared of is what Im buying of of someone else. I want something that is either very basic and looked after and reasonably priced or something cheap and unloved but needs a bit spent.

I really want the iconic 916 as its the original. A 996 might be too much being as I will have two bikes then. Will a 748 do. Do people shun then as not the bizz.

Will my Monster mates hate me.

Good point s that Caroline doesnt mind me getting a mono but a biposto would be better.

Advice please and what to look out for.

Thank you.
Andy

[roy748]

Hi Andy , i too had that dream 10 plus years ago when i first saw the 916 . Thought i could never afford one , so decided not long after i would get a 748one day as it would be cheaper on insurance . Bit the bullet 2 yrs ago and got a 2003 748 ,which i have to say is just fantastic dont have to ride it to love it , but when you do it s out of this world . I regulary carrier a pillion with no problem , my other half actualy likes it on the back . I now have my 916 which is on a 1995 plate ,this i use for track days .
Only you can decide , but it will never go away . Regards Roy

[sharpo]

buy one thats been looked after and still expect to have it serviced PROPERLY, don't rely on the service book.

916 is quick enough for the road.

[skidlids]

Does that mean I could interest you in a 996 Bip for £3600, very good condition 15000 miles, 2 owners on a T plate

[Albie]

Originally Posted by skidlids

Does that mean I could interest you in a 996 Bip for £3600, very good condition 15000 miles, 2 owners on a T plate

Quite possibly but in a month or nearly 2 probs

[skidlids]

It should be available in a couple of weeks, i'll put some pics up once I have swaped the Mag wheels out of it and reftted the original 3 spokes.
Sadly its red so its not my colour

[Albie]

But its my colour.lol. Thanks for all the advice. Im taking it all in. It feels strange looking for a bike that is of the same make of my own but i feel I dont know nothing about superbikes. I only owned one faired bike A cracking little Kawa 250 screamer.

[skidlids]

Originally Posted by skidlids

Does that mean I could interest you in a 996 Bip for £3600, very good condition 15000 miles, 2 owners on a T plate

Bit more info

Its Red with a spyball alarm, data tagged, fsh mostly done at Baines racing, cambelts replaced just over 1000 miles ago. 11 months MOT and 3 months Tax
Once I find some suitable 3-spokes to replace the magnesium 5-spokes i'll be looking to sell

[Bungi]

Originally Posted by Albie

II really want the iconic 916 as its the original. A 996 might be too much being as I will have two bikes then. Will a 748 do. Andy

so if a 916 is what you really want then thats what to go for, for me the 748 doesnt pack the grunt, (just personal preferance)

for me ducati is a bit about pride of ownership, my advice would be get the best quality bike that you can for your budget, maybe that night not be the newest, id rather something a couple of years older thats maybe lower miles and better condition than a bike thats been run in to the ground. im sure you know what to look for

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