Ducati Sporting Club UK > Model Specific - Discussion, Technical Problems and Help > 999 / 749 > Finally lost my virginity

[KeefyB]

Originally posted by yeti
Well, I've been and gone and done it and finally lost my virginity. I've ridden a 999 series bike!
Good points - the engine! First time I've ridden a Stretta lump, and by eck it's awesome. So free to rev and loads of power everywhere, and this was a bog standard Bip! Lovverly.
Anyway, I've lost my virginity now, but will I be going for a 999?

Somehow I don't think so, cos they're still ugly! INCOMING!!!

Give the man a cigar!
Yep those 'Strettas are awesome,may I suggest that sir trys an 'S' next time?!
As for the looks,one of the mags summed it up a treat,..."Built for racing first,looks second!"

[yeti]

Originally posted by KeefyB

As for the looks,one of the mags summed it up a treat,..."Built for racing first,looks second!" [/quote]

Sums it up perfectly really. Wish I could have had some time to fettle the suspension and have another go.

[Mr_S]

I've had the pleasure of running one round a track for the day, and have to say I was mightily impressed.

But I haven't bought one.

Yet.....

As far as looks go, I'll stick with the 916 shape, but, if I had the cash, I'd buy a 999S tomorrow, as the ride's exceptional, and the motor's awesome. But I can't justify buying another and keeping mine, especially with my other little project underway..

[Henners]

Originally posted by KeefyB
,..."Built for racing first,looks second!"

... what wrong with the legend: "Built for racing first, looks first!"

[Ray]

Yeti,

You know the solution.......................................... ...... 'Stretta mota clothed in that classic wrapper.



Will anyone remember this post in 2025 when Ducati launch the 916 Classic series, desmoseidici motor with 916 lookie likie frame and bodywork

Ray

[bike mad]

when the 999 came out I liked the 916 shape more but now I like the 999 more it grows on you and makes the 916s look dated. I now love the look of the 999 that much that it gets cleaned every time I go on it as it doesnt look half as gorgeous with even a few flys on it,
sad or what, I think I need help, I think it's a titanium defiency

[Brian_999s]

I love the looks of the 999 thats why i bought one

[weeian]

Originally posted by Redruth
I think they are so ugly I'm not even tempted to ride one, Yeti,

Narrow minded tut tut .......

/ian

[Edited on 9-10-2005 by weeian]