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Henners
14-May-2005, 16:53
Not a bad article.
http://venus.13x.com/roadracingworld/issues/may01/ducati.htm
Ian Harris
14-May-2005, 18:35
Nice write up...here's another good one:
http://bikepoint.ninemsn.com.au/portal/alias__bikepointau/tabID__5760/ArticleID__118366/DesktopDefault.aspx
the 996R is the connoisseurs choice, the 998R was a failure on the world stage :lol:
Originally posted by Flanks
the 996R is the connoisseurs choice, the 998R was a failure on the world stage :lol:
But the 996r only won once, and that was against 750cc's. It was trounced by the sp1/2 either side......... whats that make the 999r that has won twice and against 1000cc's?
;)
yeh but it still looks like a BMW tourer, and how is it doing now?
Originally posted by adam
yeh but it still looks like a BMW tourer, and how is it doing now?
What against the 1000cc's? Ask Regis...........and leon, and gregorio..........
[Edited on 15-5-2005 by andyb]
For a thread that wasn't having a pop at the later range of bikes you sure do seem prety sensitive about it and quick to defend them Andy!!
Got a complex mate? Or just wishing you never got rid of yours?
;)
Ive got a feeling they are going to put the 996r engine in that 999 touring frame, that should elevate them to top spot.:D
When someone posts "there is no better bike", i can respect their opinion, but are you saying it cannot be challenged?
I think its fair to move with the times. Why do we have to have this continual banging on about a bike that is now 5 years old?
The popularity of a model in the majority of the Ducati-world is nothing to do with looks or success, but down to affordability.
Take the 749r, is that successful? (even good looking?) no, but it is/was a reasonable price, so it becomes popular.
It is in essence the same bike as a 999r, give or take 20-30bhp....and £4-5000. But there is a distinct difference in attitude to the two bikes.
As an ex top of the range ducati bike falls down the price range, like the 996r has done, it becomes more open to the masses, hence more popular.
"Ive got a feeling they are going to put the 996r engine in that 999 touring frame, that should elevate them to top spot." Er..........know your onions!
;)
Rattler
15-May-2005, 10:39
Stop all of this elevation of the 996R - those that know, know - those that don't and chose to be critical - let them.
You're only helping to raise the prices and I'm trying to buy one!!!! ;)
So stop it now !!!! Its the worst bike in the world and they're worth about £3000 tops !!!! ;)
Tim:frog:
andy, i only elevate the 996r in jest,if you look at my posts you should be able to see that yes i have one and i love it, to me its the best ducati have produced, you seem to bite easily when someone rants on about the 999.
dont know why?
Tim, you can buy this one back, its at nellys, been there for five weeks:( :(
no wise cracks please andyb;)
Rattler
15-May-2005, 11:13
Originally posted by adam
Tim, you can buy this one back, its at nellys, been there for five weeks:( :(
no wise cracks please andyb;)
What's the prob, if I thought you might sell her I'd ask, but you won't, so I won't !!! ;)
Tim
Originally posted by Rattler
Originally posted by adam
Tim, you can buy this one back, its at nellys, been there for five weeks:( :(
no wise cracks please andyb;)
What's the prob, if I thought you might sell her I'd ask, but you won't, so I won't !!! ;)
Tim
I told you you shoud have gone half wacks each. :D No need for this continual swopping back and forth:lol:
Originally posted by adam
andy, i only elevate the 996r in jest,if you look at my posts you should be able to see that yes i have one and i love it, to me its the best ducati have produced, you seem to bite easily when someone rants on about the 999.
dont know why?
Tim, you can buy this one back, its at nellys, been there for five weeks:( :(
no wise cracks please andyb;)
It was TP that is making the caae for me 'ranting' not me!
Go on whats wrong with it?
Nelly thought it was the timing sensor that was playing up, but he took her out for a blast the other day and after an hour turned it off, when he started he up again back firing, cutting out you name it. missing her with all this good weather. Just have to wait for nelly to solve the problem.:(
You all know that the REAL daddy is my 888SP5!!without the 888's your sanitised and "prissy" 996/998/999's wouldn't have seen the light of day!!:devil:
I think all the R's and SP's are special in there own way!!Respect to them all!
Even the UGLY ones!:D
Originally posted by adam
Nelly thought it was the timing sensor that was playing up, but he took her out for a blast the other day and after an hour turned it off, when he started he up again back firing, cutting out you name it. missing her with all this good weather. Just have to wait for nelly to solve the problem.:(
Youve not been at it with your hammer again.............
Andy Andy Andy. Where did I say anything about ranting? Where did I say you weren't allowed to challenge? You're just proving my point about being over-sensitive.
This thread was 2 posts in, and only posting articles about the 996R - no-ones had a pop at any later models and you've jumped with a rolleye's. So which one is it? Complex or wishing you never got rid of it? :D
:frog:
bradders
15-May-2005, 21:00
Adam - that sounds serious, like Nelly will need it ALL summer to keep testing and fixing;)
I think you have hit the nail on the head bradders. he went to monza last week, wonder how he got there? My beauty will come back with about 30,000 miles on her:D
Originally posted by TP
Andy Andy Andy. Where did I say anything about ranting? Where did I say you weren't allowed to challenge? You're just proving my point about being over-sensitive.
This thread was 2 posts in, and only posting articles about the 996R - no-ones had a pop at any later models and you've jumped with a rolleye's. So which one is it? Complex or wishing you never got rid of it? :D
:frog:
Youll be trying to defend the wonders of Scottish Rugby next.........oh no youve allready done that!
Originally posted by adam
I think you have hit the nail on the head bradders. he went to monza last week, wonder how he got there? My beauty will come back with about 30,000 miles on her:D
Adam, it was your bike not mine that i took to France and Spain last week, not mine. Thanks:lol:
Henners
19-May-2005, 09:27
http://www.ducati.com/docs_eng/photogalleries/Templates/previewShow.jhtml?pgName=0086
Henners
27-May-2005, 21:43
http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2004-7/773773/996R-8.jpg
GsxrAge
27-May-2005, 22:51
Nice mate :biaggi:
Should get my 996 bp back tomorrow
Henners,
You're not excited 1 bit are you? :lol: Have shed loads of fun mate!
Henners, I was pondering that R but just couldnt afford it , so an SPS it was :), hope you got a good price on it as they were asking plenty!
So shall we see you on it out on Sunday, although there is a threat of some clouds:lol::lol:
Henners
28-May-2005, 18:00
Originally posted by webbyc
So shall we see you on it out on Sunday, although there is a threat of some clouds
... nah, gardening :P Had a good run out this morning and went over to Kev's. Delighted to say he had a sit on it - wish I'd had the camera with me. He'll be back on a Duc soon I'm sure - even talking of getting a loan bike from the insurance company - respect!! :D
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