What would you have, 996 or 749?

Grib · 26-Feb-2009, 13:52

About £4k to spend on a Ducati and both of these appeal. I've ridden a 996S on track and loved it, never been on a 749. Just wondering if the lack of torque on the 749 will make it a bit uninspiring, or if it being a later model, the better handling and stuff will outweigh that disadvantage?

What say you lot?

TP · 26-Feb-2009, 14:07

What's it for? Road, track?

Lily · 26-Feb-2009, 14:08

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/2002-DUCATI-99...7C240%3A1 318

Lily · 26-Feb-2009, 14:10

http://www.ducatisti.co.uk/classifie...ct=2403&cat=22

TP · 26-Feb-2009, 14:10

I was going to say about rockers being the only thing that would stop me going back to a 996 ... but a 998!

Get a 998 Lucie!

Grib · 26-Feb-2009, 14:11

Quote:

Originally Posted by TP

What's it for? Road, track?

Yep

For everything...well, maybe not off road, but you know

Grib · 26-Feb-2009, 14:12

998's are a bit over budget. It would be lovely, but no.

TP · 26-Feb-2009, 14:14

Quote:

Originally Posted by Grib

Yep

For everything...well, maybe not off road, but you know

A 1000SS?

Grib · 26-Feb-2009, 14:19

Quote:

Originally Posted by TP

A 1000SS?

Nah, been there, not keen to repeat. They're good, but the 996 was leagues better.

TP · 26-Feb-2009, 14:21

Then I would have to say 996 - the 749 just wouldn't have enough.

Budget for rockers

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26-Feb-2009, 14:07	#2
TP Registered Forum User MotoGP God Posts: 15,644 Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Swansea Mood: 749 racebike MGP What's it for? Road, track? Reply

26-Feb-2009, 14:08	#3
Lily Registered Forum User Ducati in my Blood Posts: 4,527 Join Date: Apr 2003 Mood: stiff and tired http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/2002-DUCATI-99...7C240%3A1 318 Reply

26-Feb-2009, 14:10	#4
Lily Registered Forum User Ducati in my Blood Posts: 4,527 Join Date: Apr 2003 Mood: stiff and tired http://www.ducatisti.co.uk/classifie...ct=2403&cat=22 Reply

26-Feb-2009, 14:12	#7
Grib Registered Forum User Big Twin Posts: 1,416 Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Nottingham Mood: Ducati-less! 998's are a bit over budget. It would be lovely, but no. Reply

26-Feb-2009, 14:21	#10
TP Registered Forum User MotoGP God Posts: 15,644 Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Swansea Mood: 749 racebike MGP Then I would have to say 996 - the 749 just wouldn't have enough. Budget for rockers Reply