I ride all bikes all makes everyday!

if you test ride a duke for half an hour you would give it back and walk away !

go do 200 miles on it !
i sold my 52 plate gixxer thou for a 2000 996 bip!

after a few mods ! i recon my cornerspeed has increased by 20%

Grin Factor by !00%

all i can say is USEABLE POWER !!!;)

different strokes for different folks. its not all down to power, its looks and handling too. ride a good one and youll be converted like the rest of us ;)

It's also very strange!

first RS turbo (white and blue series 1) awsome

second model RS turbo
not as good ( to refined )

same with DUCATI 916/996 awsome

999 to refined !

BRING IT ON :lol::lol::lol::lol:

Mav, that's just crazy!
If the 999 is too refined ... just ride extra ragged. Works for me!

:D

Woow...what a discussion!!
Eventhough I haven't ride my 749dark, I'm already confident to buy a Ducati (honestly I work in Suzuki group).
Why Ducati won 11 rider's title & 13 manufacturer's title of WSBK?

Right guys, I have decided Iam gonna buy either the 999S or the FACTORY. Yesterday I went to my local Aprilia and took the factory out...............all I can say is, WOW!

This bike it simply blinding, absolutely amazing. Power delivery is awesome, the sound gave me a hard on (god knows what it will sound like with a full Leo Vince on it!), and it looks stunning. I have my 999S ride tomorrow, then I will decided. Iam sick of waiting and the suns out!!!!!

Richard

Hmmmm..... it will be interesting to know what your decision will be.
Let me know the feelings you got from both the Factory and the 999S.
I had a MilleR for 3 years and i'm wanting a 999S, but then again i never tested the Factory (nor the 999S for that matter)

Have just spent a hour or so reading some current posts and some historic ones and the feeling I get is that the 999 is just one big long headache. I'll still take the 999S on a testride, but my I think my mind is made up....

I dont want a bike that spends more time in a garage confusing mechanics than at does between my legs.

RA

Don't forget that people don't post about not having problems

It would look weird, another week no problem :lol:

I have have my 749 for nearly a year no problems

If you are worried about the reliability of a 999S, a late model 998R might be a better option.