Ducati Sporting Club UK > Model Specific - Discussion, Technical Problems and Help > 999 / 749 > 749R or 999S

[typer77]

Gentlemen,

I have read several threads on the 749R. I have been thinking a lot about getting this bike or the 999S; they are about they same price range here in HK... which one will you choose?

thanks,

Jack

[Jools]

749R...No question!

Look at it, all dripping in Carbon and Titanium loveliness, that gorgeous swingarm, radial brakes and just the way the whole package works together is very special indeed. Despite being 20 Bhp down on the 999S I doubt you'd know it in the real world

[Steve M]

Ditto. got to be the R.
Though it will cost more to run - belts every 6000 miles (1 year) for an R, 12000 (2 years) for an S, etc etc. But sod that bit, get the R.

Just one word of caution - try both, the engine characteristics are very different. The 749R is all revs and top end power band whilst the 999S has tractor like torque firing you out of corners with elan. Some folk like one type of engine and some like the other.

[Steve M]

Very true!

[dickieducati]

funnily enough was thinking about this myself this weekend as i stood in a ducati showroom.

would i notice the lack of power/torque compared with my 999s.

would i notice the difference in the improved chassis/swingarm.

would the overall package be quicker/slower round the track for me?

its undoubtedly a better looking bike at standard but seeing as i dont get to the limit of my bike or any other bike for that matter i doubt the lap times would be much different.

would love to try them both back to back. it'd be the only way to tell.

[typer77]

Very true. I kinda add on another thought which is the "value" of retaining or even reselling the bike after a few years. The R will definitely be worth more, correct?

How about this stalling issue with the 749S? do they exist on 749R? Or do they only take place in bikes in the US because of emission standard?

[KeefyB]

Originally posted by Jools
749R...No question!

Look at it, all dripping in Carbon and Titanium loveliness, that gorgeous swingarm, radial brakes and just the way the whole package works together is very special indeed. Despite being 20 Bhp down on the 999S I doubt you'd know it in the real world

Hmm,yes all true enough,but.........
I'm a bloke that likes to ride my bike as often and as far as I can.Look closely at the fairing of my "cooking" engine 999 and you'll find the scars,....stone chips,marks on the swingarm(cack handed when adjusting chain) and a bit of roadrash from a low speed drop.Now imagine that on a carbon faired R.
Also the servicing costs come into the equasion.Its bad enough keeping my two bikes on the road as it is,without more expense.
After owning a 998S,I know that 134 bhp motor is a beauty.
Yep,tough call as the R has the prestige,looks,etc but for me,it would have to be a 999S.

[Glyn]

i'd be glad of either

[chillo]

just get a 999R then!