Ducati Sporting Club UK > Model Specific - Discussion, Technical Problems and Help > 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 > 996r or 998r - some advice needed...

[andyb]

ditto..............

[Ray]

Errrrrr the 998r has the "short stroke" motor. 104x58.8 as does the 999r

The 996r and the 999s doesn't 100x63.5

Go to Ducati.com where the current models can be compared with those of yesteryear

Ray

[BDG]

Originally Posted by MARTIN H

I would be happy with either. Not actually bothered that the 996r did better in WSB and all that. I do prefer the seat unit on the 996r compared to the 998r. Even though the 998r has the carbon seat I just prefer the plain old 996 one. Havent ridden the 998r so I dont know if there much difference between them. Dont know how many 998r exist but the 996r is the one everyone seems interested in.

Totally agree, well said that man.

I'd go for the one in best condition out of whats available (probably TP's)

My only other reason for suggesting the 6R is the best is to poke fun at Ray and TP but i'm evil.

[Ray]

On the basis of the use BDG puts his 996r to I would recommend the 996r for short journeys, ideal for someone who doesn't do many miles

The 998r is a superb long distance tourer more suited to HIGH mileage riders .

Ray.

[BDG]

Originally Posted by Ray

On the basis of the use BDG puts his 996r to I would recommend the 996r for short journeys, ideal for someone who doesn't do many miles

The 998r is a superb long distance tourer more suited to HIGH mileage riders .

Ray.

better than a C90 IMHO