Ducati Sporting Club UK > Model Specific - Discussion, Technical Problems and Help > 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 > 996 vs 853 converted 748

[MrWestys748]

I've got a 748 but want a bit more power was thinking of either trading upto a 996 or fit an 853 kit to my current bike. what do people recon...?

Does the 853 make a huge difference to the 748 and how does it compare to a 996....?

[TP]

Dude, check out Neil Spalding's article on the Sigma website - http://www.sigmaperformance.com/748-853.html

See what you think. It's one of Neil's favourite bikes.

You'll get better resale out of a 996 if that's important to you.

[fil2]

Nelly at Cornerspeed also does a kit that is quality and cost effective........

Give Nelly a call and have a chat you will find him most helpfull

Phil

http://www.cornerspeed.co.uk/pages/services.html

[Edited on 12-7-2005 by fil2]

[phillc]

When was the last time Nelly had that much space in his workshop?

[MrWestys748]

I am a little worried about resale as I know the conversion won't add any value to the bike.

[TP]

Originally posted by MrWestys748
I am a little worried about resale as I know the conversion won't add any value to the bike.

If that is a concern I would seriously consider getting a 996 instead.

Oh and I just happen to have one for sale that's had this done --> http://www.sigmaperformance.com/ducati996bipracer.html



I have someone interested and they have first refusal but if you're interested let me know.

TP

[Edited on 12-7-2005 by TP]

[Mr_S]

Had these thoughts myself whilst mine was stripped down in feb, and decided against the 853 in the end because of the resale side of things.

When I get to the point of needing (as opposed to wanting) more power, I'll go for the 996R/998R option. Although, if one comes along at the right time and price either

916SP3 (955cc)
or
916SPS (996cc)

would do nicely.

But....whilst in MotoRapido on Friday, Steve did tell me how much it would cost to put a 999 engine in my chassis, and it was cheaper than the work I'd had done in feb, but about twice the cost of an 853.

[desmojen]

A friend of mine had a sigma conversion on his 748 and it made 106 bhp, not bad but not really 996 territory.
If you have a 748R it would be much closer and a real hoot to ride I expect, but if resale value worries you then I'd plump for the bigger bike.

[TP]

It's not far off it though Jen. A standard 996 is only around 110 - 112 or so.

[Edited on 12-7-2005 by TP]

[desmojen]

True TP, true, I must admit I thought they were a bit more than that.
There's not really any advantage over a good 748R there is there? AJ was saying to me that he got nearly 130 bhp out of an 853R, that would be tres cool I reckon!