PB Nominate 999 as a good looking bike [Archive]

UKRR

22-Apr-2006, 10:09

PB this month have a list of top 10 most handsome bikes ever.

2 ducati's in the top 10.

888 and 999

everton

22-Apr-2006, 11:01

Quite right too :D

Nattyboy

22-Apr-2006, 11:13

:puzzled: No 916 ?? Cant be right..?

Nice to see the 888 though :D

UKRR

22-Apr-2006, 11:19

1994 Britten V1000
1991 ZXR750J1
1998 Yamaha R1
1992 Fireblade
1996 MV Brutale
2005 Duc 999 (black)
2002 Proton 500
1992 Ducati 888
1986 Yamaha SRX600
2006 KTM950 Supermoto

ariel

22-Apr-2006, 11:23

PB journalists have gotit right:lol::lol::lol:

KeefyB

22-Apr-2006, 20:51

They are all blind!:lol::lol::lol:

adam

23-Apr-2006, 08:16

Originally posted by KeefyB
They are all blind!:lol::lol::lol:

damn right they are, 999 good looking, they must have had one given to them so they cant say anything but.
it will be a memorable day when Ducati launch their new model and remove that hidious 999-749 from the factory.:D

KeefyB

23-Apr-2006, 19:13

I was,in fact joking.
In my opinion,the 749/999 mono seat/tank is a sculptured work of art.
I love my 999.

Jools

23-Apr-2006, 20:34

I love 999's too, they look terrific in the metal and go even better.

I think they're spot on about the 888 as well. To my eyes they are utterly gorgeous, which is why I bought one when I could've had a 996 or a 749S for the same sort of dosh.

I can't fathom why the 916 wasn't in PB's list either, because they are undoubtedly a a gorgeous iconic bike. p'raps their journos are just as fed up as I am that some people think that they are the only Ducati worth didley and never tire of ramming it down yer throat

twpd

23-Apr-2006, 20:42

These day I'm tending towards an ssie being the best looking despite me owning a 4-valver as well. I love the simplicity of the ssie, the supermono derived looks and the on-road performance. My 800ss feel very much like a 748 in many ways - just less power but more torque and just as quick on the road It's shame they're so underrated and overlooked.

adam

23-Apr-2006, 21:03

Originally posted by Jools
. p'raps their journos are just as fed up as I am that some people think that they are the only Ducati worth didley and never tire of ramming it down yer throat

The thing is Jools, when something is written about the 996-998, the 999 owners are just as quick to slate it even more.
The 999 will never be as popular as the 916-996-998. Cant see a problem when someone like me only thinks that the 916 ect is the best that Ducati have made, is it wrong to idolise one such bike?

Henners

23-Apr-2006, 21:26

1996 MV Brutale :puzzled:

I have been giving PB the benefit of the doubt as I admire Tim Thompson as an editor however I really think they've lost the plot now ....

kwikbitch

23-Apr-2006, 21:34

Originally posted by Henners
1996 MV Brutale :puzzled:

I have been giving PB the benefit of the doubt as I admire Tim Thompson as an editor however I really think they've lost the plot now ....

Actually...I quite like the Brutale....
I have heard they don't perform too well but as a street fighter I think they are beautiful. The other one is the Cagiva Raptor.
Perhaps there's no accounting for taste:lol:

Stu748R

23-Apr-2006, 21:39

Should have gone to specsavers !!!!!!!!!!!!!

KeefyB

23-Apr-2006, 21:45

What no Moto Guzzi Griso?
What an awesome looking bike!;)
In a kitchen appliance sorta way!:lol::lol::lol:

[Edited on 23-4-2006 by KeefyB]

FiscusFish

23-Apr-2006, 22:17

Originally posted by twpd
These day I'm tending towards an ssie being the best looking ...

You, mate, are off your bleedin' trolley.... The SSie is the bike that reminds us how bad the 999 could really have been. :devil::frog:

Henners

23-Apr-2006, 22:51

Posted by kwikbitch
Actually...I quite like the Brutale....

.. totally agree Lisa, it's just that it wasn't designed in 1996, the F4 was, the Brutale came along in 2000 as a design concept. Sorry, need to get out more :(

twpd

23-Apr-2006, 22:56

Originally posted by FiscusFish
Originally posted by twpd
These day I'm tending towards an ssie being the best looking ...

You, mate, are off your bleedin' trolley.... The SSie is the bike that reminds us how bad the 999 could really have been. :devil::frog:

Maybe. But I will never buy a 749/99 cos they are so fugly in my eyes. You missed the crucial point for me - simplicity. the 749/99 is just a mess - bitty, complicated and untidy.

twpd

23-Apr-2006, 22:57

Originally posted by kwikbitch
Originally posted by Henners
1996 MV Brutale :puzzled:

I have been giving PB the benefit of the doubt as I admire Tim Thompson as an editor however I really think they've lost the plot now ....

Actually...I quite like the Brutale....
I have heard they don't perform too well but as a street fighter I think they are beautiful. The other one is the Cagiva Raptor.
Perhaps there's no accounting for taste:lol:

Yeah...but 1996 is the crucial bit ;)

TORTUGA

24-Apr-2006, 14:39

At last someone has seen the light and can see there is beautyin the 999. I dont see why the 916 is not there though as it should be without question:puzzled:

Brogins

24-Apr-2006, 15:00

..I will start to buy PB...:lol::lol::lol::lol:

adam

24-Apr-2006, 16:13

Brogins, you are wiser to buy the Beano:D

andyb

24-Apr-2006, 16:15

Originally posted by adam
Brogins, you are wiser to buy the Beano:D

or Adam's version of Glass's guide.............:lol::lol:

adam

24-Apr-2006, 16:27

999 an glasses, now they go together.:lol:

adam

24-Apr-2006, 16:28

im wondering if you have an alarm on your pc which alerts you of my posts andy:puzzled:

andyb

24-Apr-2006, 16:55

yeah, was a bit slow this time ..or a 749 as we call it!:P

guest1

24-Apr-2006, 21:56

Originally posted by andyb
yeah, was a bit slow this time ..or a 749 as we call it!:P

Now THAT,... was funny