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[jj250]

Originally Posted by Sharpy G

I'll take the top one(04 model tho!)
I dont mind the 1098 but dont see the point in going backwards with some of its design, its a bit of an exercise in "how to spoil an iconic design"
It may grow on me but i think it will date quickly were as the 749/999 has got better with age

[Sharpy G]

Originally Posted by jj250

I'll take the top one(04 model tho!)

too right mate !!!

[749er]

Originally Posted by jj250

I'll take the top one(04 model tho!)
I dont mind the 1098 but dont see the point in going backwards with some of its design, its a bit of an exercise in "how to spoil an iconic design"
It may grow on me but i think it will date quickly were as the 749/999 has got better with age

Think you are right there, in 10 years time I am pretty sure the 999 design will look modern, a bit like the mk2 Toyota MR2, still doesn't look out of place on the roads

[itexuk]

Originally Posted by Sharpy G

SharpyG can you put a side pic of the 916/998 next to the other two

[Davieravie]

Originally Posted by jj250

I'll take the top one(04 model tho!)
I dont mind the 1098 but dont see the point in going backwards with some of its design, its a bit of an exercise in "how to spoil an iconic design"
It may grow on me but i think it will date quickly were as the 749/999 has got better with age

Totally agree!

[749er]

http://www.ducatisportingclub.com/vb...9&d=1150797425

ps how do you embed a picture in the post?

[Davieravie]

Originally Posted by 749er

Think you are right there, in 10 years time I am pretty sure the 999 design will look modern,

I personally thought it looked "modern" when it came out

[749er]

Originally Posted by Davieravie

I personally thought it looked "modern" when it came out

that too!!

[Davieravie]

Originally Posted by 749er

that too!!

Just checking........

[Sharpy G]