Ducati Sporting Club UK > Model Specific - Discussion, Technical Problems and Help > 999 / 749 > 749s v 749r

[yellowisfriedegg]

You are all forgetting one very important thing here , only 140 749R's came to the UK , I'm Pretty sure they are all sold and there will be no more 'till next year , as for finding a demonstrator , I wouldn't hold your breath...




...and no , you are not getting a shottie of mine

The 749R gets a very good write up in todays MCN by the way , they ask is it really worth £6k more than a CBR 600 RR , they decide it is

[electricsheep]

Your right I don't think I will find a demonstrator

I know of at least one dealer that has one left for sale that I will be looking at on saturday.

So I just have to decide if it's worth it to me..

Rob

[yellowisfriedegg]

JHP in Coventry had (it may be sold) a press bike , if you can catch that between magazine test rides you may be able to get a go on that.

If you can afford one , just buy one , it may seem like a lot of money but they are a giveaway compared to a 999R , and lets just compare them

Special size bore / stroke engine : both
Special frame :both
Special forks / brakes : both
Special swing arm , rear suspesion : both
Race exhaust inc. in price : 999R only
Carbon bodywork : both
Carbon seat unit : 999R only
Magnesium rocker covers : both
Special wheels :both
Larger petrol tank :749R only
Titanium valves :749R only
Magnesium headlight housing :999R only
Vented carbon belt covers : both
Exclusivity :both

At £6k less the 749R is an absolute bargain

[Nattyboy]

Pegasus in reading have R's in the showroom up for sale. I know someone whos just ordered the race kit for the R so could put you in touch if need be..

I wouldnt hesitate in going for the R...as the other lads say here, its excellent value for money, and really has that extra wow factor..

Its probably the only bike I would trade the 888 in for (what am I saying..? im NEVER selling the 888!!!!!)

Cheers
Nat

[electricsheep]

Well I have gone and done it now. Signed on the dotted line and I pickup the new bike on Saturday.

Got a fabulous quote from Ducati Insurance - fully comp is half what I way paying on my R1 (TPFT), which is amazing considering that the new bike is twice the price..

Rob

[TP]

and you got the 'R'????

Come on ...

[electricsheep]

Yes, I couldn't resist.
I was suprised that I managed to get a little bit of a deal.

I guess they figured that it was show soiled as two vandels signed it ..

Rob

[TP]

Rock on!! Congratulations on joiing the Ducatisti!!

Shame about the signatures - hope it's not bad.

Enjoy

[electricsheep]

Yeah it's weird, some bloke called hodgeson and another called bayliss

[TP]

Bloody vandals!

Can't trust that Bayliss character being an Aussie and all ...