996SPS vs 996R

[BDG]

I have just been offered a 996R

How do they compare to the 996SPS?

This may lead to a mint 996SPS that's just had the full Cornerspeed treatment last week for sale (pictures of it on Lily's post, We have a model in our midst).

I'd love to hear from anyone (Rattler springs to mind) who has owned/ridden both please.

Many thanks in anticipation.

I may be a bit slow in replying as off to France for a week tomorrow.

Must be going mad because i love the SPS, but have never ridden a testastretta engined bike.

[Rob B]

I have only owned the 996SPS but you can't really go wrong if it's a minter. Grin from ear to ear whenever I took it out. If the 6 numbers came up, I'd have one in the dream garage.

Rgds, Rob

[bradders]

being honets, I'd take the R...its the carbon you see, does funny things to me;)

[Rattler]

Blimey - where to start????

The best answer is have both !!!! LOL

http://home.btconnect.com/TimHoward/Ducatiboth2.jpg

They both have their merits, it just depends on what you're looking for.

The SPS probably has more character but is not as complete a bike as the R is.

The R is obviously faster, but lacks the real punchy power delivery that you get from the SPS .

If you want to play with the big Jap thou' boys on trackdays, then the R will get you close enough to upset a few, but the SPS will really keep you smiling with its awesome power delivery.

Give me a call Sean and we'll discuss.

Tim:frog:

[BDG]

Thanks Tim,

ring you when i get back from holiday

cheers

Shaun