Ducati Sporting Club UK > Model Specific - Discussion, Technical Problems and Help > 999 / 749 > no more in line fours for me

[duc daz]

Textafter all the years ive ridden fours and now ive been converted by my mate pedro 749R. ive brought a 999 bip.with just over 200 miles on the clock.i took pedro and another mate with me to check the bike over but you can just imagine with that sort of milage it was Mint.pedro went over it with a fine tooth comb and gave it the ok.its now done 470miles and im realy enjoying it .

[Rossco]

Nice one, I'll never forget my first ride on my 999 it just felt so right straight away. You wont regret it Daz.

[GsxrAge]

welcome mate

ah can't beat the twins for fun


mines a dry blackthorn in the virtual bar

[DT]

I had a speed triple for a few years and went out for a test ride on a Daytona 595, the salesman I was following was on a secondhand (but expensive) 748R. When we stopped to turn round and ride back I'd already decided to buy the 595. I asked to ride the 748 back, well, by the time we were back at the triumph dealership I'd changed my mind. "Nah - I'll wait 'til I can afford a Ducati"

There really is no comparison.

[Crunchy]

Welcome Duc Daz.

I remember when I got my first Duc, an 851, still got it and hope I'll never have to sell it. I spent as much time sitting on a stool (with a bier in my hand of course) looking at it as I did riding it. When I was riding it..well, I don't need to tell the converted

Have fun. They get into your blood

[keefer]

welcome. and enjoy the new bike.
funny isn't it im still considering changing to a straight four.
im sure I will snap out of it

[Crunchy]

Take to tablets and plenty of sleep...in the garage and you'll be OK in morning. Trust me I'm not a doctor

[Ducnow]

Welcome

[sye73]

Welcome duc daz!
After my first Ducati (a 748SP),I decided to go for something a little newer.Although I was really happy with my SP,I just wanted to try what,at the time,was the latest in the way of Japanese fours (a '98 R1).
Although I couldn't deny it was a quick bike,I found it TOTALLY souless and with ZERO character.So,within a few months,I was back on a Ducati (748 SPS this time).Immediately,I knew I'd made the right choice to return to the Italian way....
Although ownership of a GSXR750 (that was bought for trackdays) also featured,nothing has ever tempted me back to Jap fours.Sure they are quick,but isn't there more to it than that?
Enjoy your new bike

[swannymere]

Welcome Daz,mine's a Gin & Tonic with lime,hope you enjoy the bike,a Duke requires a bit more effort but the rewards are much greater