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[Tinkler]

Iv got a 748R 01 plate what a pice of machinary, got it as my first bike after learnig on my dads Honda CBF600, Totaly different than an inline 4 with the power in totaly different place. the way you ride a bike is totaly different to any other v twin i tried, as the power is realy nice below 6500 and when it hits that level it takes off like a bulit and keeps building and when it hits 8500 it goes even more.!!
The handeling is way above my level and most peoples as its so precise and does what exactly its ment to when needed.
All i can say is that im one very happy 748R owner and wouldent swap it for any of the currant models around in its class.

Hope this helps a little if you need anymore info please u2me
thanks
Jamie

[wato39]

Well i brought it today its having a service done and i get her in a fortnight can't wait ..... thanks very much for all the advice.

[raykay748R]

A fortnight for a service, that's going to cost you a few bob in labour charges!!!

[weeksy2]

Nice one mate. Might see you tomorrow at Thrux with Bobble..

[wato39]

Yep i'll be there , going down today with Bobble and my Dad on his new bike a absolutley pristine condition 1962 Norton Dominator looking forward to it ,may have to put a few tools in the rucksack knowing what old british bikes are like.

[fil2]

u made the right choice m8..................748r is a weapon..what year is it.?

[weeksy2]

i think it's a 2000 mate.

[wato39]

Its a 2002

[Lightning Boy]

Congratulations wato39 on your purchase of finest Italian exotica.

Hand build by the Ducati Corse factory themselves using only the best quality components they could find lying around on the floor at the time.



It's by no means 'the ultimate' but it's pretty damn close. I've owned/ridden alot of very different bikes but the 748R brings a smile to my face every time I pull the the cover off of her. That's what's owning a Ducati should be all about.

Despite shortcomings, dodgy build quality and a few dubious components you will indeed come to love it. alot.

[wato39]

Thanks very much , i'm looking forward to getting it , i've had the gixxer 1000 and R1 etc but now i want a bike thats just as much enjoyment ot own as it is to ride .