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Hello everybody
Could I impose on your good natures.....
I will hopefully be purchasing a Ducati next year,however I really am stumped my heart is set on an early model 916, but
how would an 851/888 compare ?
This is really only going to be a summer ridden bike so mileage will be quite small and very little long distance.
Also I would like to base some of my decision from an investment point of view...
Thanks all.
Ps...I currently ride a ZZR1100 all year round

My heart would say a later 916 with new type regulator.

I wouldn't say no to an 888 as a second duke but i don't think the wife would let me have two :lol:

Simon. Go on looks alone
916 :D:D:D

After all, it's a bloke thing :D:alien:

Ok I agree the 916 is the best looking bike............... ever...!
However would the others make a better long term investment...?
:puzzled:

Well I think either a 851/888/ or 916 style would be a good investment.

The above more so than the 999.

The 998 is fetching more than the early 999 at the mo.

My advice would be to follow your heart, I do think your servicing costs would be lower with the 916 shape against the 851/888.


Oh welcime to the site mate :cool:

top site.......thanks

I really am in the throes of doing a lot of research re:- running costs etc....
The other thing that I am considering is the rarity value.
Am i right in thinking that there were far fewer 851/888 made ?

I can't help you with that one but I would assume there were fewer 851/888.


hey as long as it's a Ducati and it's RED :sing:

Simon

Before you make a decision try and ride a few different models. I've had my 851 for 9 years. The bloke I bought it off sold it to buy a 916. He couldn't get on with the 916 and sold it not long after.

To me the 851 / 888 bikes have a more comfortable riding position than the 916 - but then I'm built like a baboon so what do I know:D

But whatever model you get .....just make sure it's red, there's a good chap:D

Well said. Everyone lusts after a 748/916 etc.....usually right up until they actually sit on it. Steering by holding the front spindle loses its appeal pretty quickly!! After playing with a 748 I got a 900SS and love it. Cheaper everything, it's a proven model-range, and half-decent comfort. Enough to take my 16-stones to WDW2004 and back with no probs. Oh, and it's never broken down, either.

Hmm,sounds like you are going to be looking at it more than riding it.(Goes against the grain in this club!)
I would suggest the 851/888 series are the best bet,especially an early SP,like an SP2 or 3.
What do you mean by 'investment'?

I had my heart set on an SS until the sales man told me that I may not find the riding position comfortable, having sat on one I knew he was right and bought an ST. Very nice sportsbike performance, Red and I can walk when I get off. Personal choice though and surely that can only be made when you have ridden the various models that you fancy. Find yourself a helpful dealer is my suggestion.

Simon

Forget all the research, running costs, blah blah blah etc etc etc and just go and buy what you want or what your heart tells you to.

Most of us buy a Ducati for what it is and not an investment, If your only going to do a small mileage, sod the running costs. If you have to get so tied up in such petty bits and bobs, go and get a nice bland jap bike.

Have a nice day and a merry crimbo!

Hi Simon

In total, there were 10,317 derivatives of the 851/888 produced worldwide. How many are in the UK, and how many remain is a mystery. The 888 Strada was produced for only a year though, and production ended in 1994. (Prior to this, the 888 was available only in SP form - and there were far fewer SPs produced than the seemingly 'rare' RC30 Hondas).

If you're looking for a bike which will hold its price (and surely increase in value over the long haul) then go for an 888SP - if you can find one! I've covered thousands of miles on mine - without any 'reliability' issues - and to date I've never seen another one on the road. In fact, I've only ever seen one 888 Strada! Conversely, I've seen thousands of 9** Ducatis.

Welcome to the DSC!

Steve

Buy one of each job done.;)

cheers steve

I thank everybody for all their comments......bugger i'm more
confused than ever......
As to the comment that i will spend more time looking than riding the bike....well the fact that i ride every day rain or shine speaks for itself. However i would like to protect the large sum of money that i will be parting with so yesshe will only come oput on sunny dry days...Poole quay on a tuesday evening(great evening out )
Thanks once again

Ive owned both (and done good mileage on them), and as an ownership experience (and investment) the 888 wins it every time. As for looks, yes the 916 is just so pretty, but the 888 is every bit as gorg..but just in a different way - if that makes sense..

916 - Elegant, sexy, feminine
888 - In yer face, butch, classic

You'll also get more attention on a nice T8 as theres not many about !! :D

Cheers
Nat

you sure ;)

Relativley speaking...;)

Simon

You can still pick up a reasonably tidy 851 for around £2500, which is pretty good value for money. You can get restricted mileage classic bike cover too, which will all help reduce costs.

As to investment potential, I can sort of see where you are coming from, but I'm with rcgbob on this one. So far as my bike is concerned she's not worth tuppence..............cos I'll never sell her.

Phil :burn:

916 it is then...........................

Bloody hell her in doors said YES.....................

Take a trip to Moto Rapido in Winchester and gaze wistfully at the 851 Tricolore before taking the plunge :devil:

that old thing doesn't do anything for me compared to the 998 Scott Russell race bike that they also have in there

Have you seen the 999 RS undercover in the back, in for a 'refresh' (whatever that is) but they were a bit shy about who's it was, imported from the US aparantly.

did spot a VERY nice 888 SP4 in the workshop too, 1 owner and only 3000 miles! what are these people thinking?

Not on a Duke tho!;)

yellow 996:lol::rolleye::lol::lol: