748R Question
 

Hi all , I'm thinking of getting a 748R ,and just wondered if you could give me some advice on what to look for , also if any owners can let me know how they get on with their bikes it would be much appreciated.

I reckon if you do a few searches you will find tons of comments on this as it's come up a few time before.

My response.... fantastic bike and I got on great with it :)

I have a 2002 model, I love it ,it`s a great bike.
It has enough low down drive and takes off at 7,000
Top road bike. :cool:
Fit a ultimap chip to smooth the fueling out. :roll:

Alright Wato... you the same Wato ?

Drop me a call, get number from Bobble, we'll chat about them :)

everyone i know who's owned one has adored it :)

I loved my 02 bike , never wanted to sell it it was a fantastic bike. When it got nicked last october i tried every where to buy a new one. Of course it was never going to happen but i tried.
Even asked the factory if they had one hiding under a tarpaulin anywhere.

All a question of bike/Ducati experience.
The 748R is not an easy bike to get on with, so an owner has to be willing to compromise allround rider friendliness for the full on focus and consequent feel of a 748R.
It is, as I'm sure you already know, Ducati's homologation entry for the Supersport class and as such certain aspects have had to be present on the street bike in order that they may also qualify for use on the race bike in accordance with the strict race formula. Couple this with the need to meet strict emmission controls (for the street model) and also to be at a price that ensures enough of them are purchased, at street level, so that they meet the homolgation quantities necessary. You can appreciate then that it is no easy task getting a race designed bike fit for the road, as you will find out if you get one.
The fuelling will need to be sorted out, it's not perfect for every occasion.
The slipper clutch fitted is also not the best on the market, but once again a compromise.
The standard suspension settings are too hard for normal road use, they will need tweaking/changing.
If you're still going for an R get the best your money can buy. It should be immaculate-
full Ducati/independant specialist service history-
low mileage is not an absolute gauge that the bike has had a good life, so don't be scared of higher mileage -
question owner on warming up/riding/maintanance habits, a bike that has done lots of time warm running is infinately better than one where it has had little use and most of that cold-
avoid ex race bikes
If this is your first Ducati, may I suggest a test ride on a 748S first and then ride the R, see which one suits your riding style better for now, you can always upgrade later.
Good luck, let us know which you chose and why. ;)

oh yeah Wato... if it is you, shout Bobble and you can take the 916 out whenever you like.

Its pleasure and pain all at the same time but in a beautiful package.

Thanks for the replies everyone , LOL hello Weeksy i sent you a pm on VD earlier on today to pick your brains ,thanks for the offer on the 916 by the way.

long reply sent on there mate... got to be a Minter with 15k on the clocks fella.

Iv got a 748R 01 plate what a pice of machinary, got it as my first bike after learnig on my dads Honda CBF600, Totaly different than an inline 4 with the power in totaly different place. the way you ride a bike is totaly different to any other v twin i tried, as the power is realy nice below 6500 and when it hits that level it takes off like a bulit and keeps building and when it hits 8500 it goes even more.!!
The handeling is way above my level and most peoples as its so precise and does what exactly its ment to when needed.
All i can say is that im one very happy 748R owner and wouldent swap it for any of the currant models around in its class.

Hope this helps a little if you need anymore info please u2me
thanks
Jamie :biaggi:

Well i brought it today its having a service done and i get her in a fortnight can't wait ..... thanks very much for all the advice.

A fortnight for a service, that's going to cost you a few bob in labour charges!!! ;)

Nice one mate. Might see you tomorrow at Thrux with Bobble..

Yep i'll be there , going down today with Bobble and my Dad on his new bike a absolutley pristine condition 1962 Norton Dominator looking forward to it ,may have to put a few tools in the rucksack knowing what old british bikes are like.

u made the right choice m8..................748r is a weapon..what year is it.?

i think it's a 2000 mate.

Its a 2002

Congratulations wato39 on your purchase of finest Italian exotica.

Hand build by the Ducati Corse factory themselves using only the best quality components they could find lying around on the floor at the time.

:roll:

It's by no means 'the ultimate' but it's pretty damn close. I've owned/ridden alot of very different bikes but the 748R brings a smile to my face every time I pull the the cover off of her. That's what's owning a Ducati should be all about.

Despite shortcomings, dodgy build quality and a few dubious components you will indeed come to love it. alot.

Thanks very much , i'm looking forward to getting it , i've had the gixxer 1000 and R1 etc but now i want a bike thats just as much enjoyment ot own as it is to ride .

Get a 998s then mate................i did it performes how i thought the 748r should of!!!:D

No worries..... it really is something special to own.

One of the things I love about it (and I don't want to appear to be snobby coz I'm not) is that when you get on it and look down at the plaque on the top yoke which says Ducati 748R No: XXX you realise that you are now a member of a very exclusive club. Only 1,000 made of them in that year and you have one of them. Now that's special.

Make sure you get the paddock stand and cover that came with all the bikes.

If you have the 50mm race termigs fitted (it would be rude not to) then don't be surprised that when you fire it up small birds fall out of trees and children run indoors crying for their mum's.

To tell the truth I didn't even mean to get one......

A guy at work bought in photos of the 748R and his R1 and said they were for sale (I've been tooling round on a ZX9 for quite a few years) I said I couldn't afford either but loved the 748R - quiet a few people preferred the R1 - weird. Anyway, the following day he bought the Ducati in and that was it - a call to the wife asking to borrow a few grand and that was it - I owned it. Not regretted it for one moment. Yes it has had problems but you can forgive it - it is what it is, simply a modified race bike with lights and indicators. You'll love it !

Congrats mate you wont be upset yoouv spent your cash on a great bike .
Welcome to the R club and hope you have as many hours as me polishing and riding it
Jamie
:biaggi:

LOL.............then u bought a 999R and ride that nothing like it should be ridden........:cool:

[Edited on 19-4-2006 by fil2]

Fil 2
 

Hi Phil was over at Nellys on tuesday and saw both your bikes! Not good about the rockers but still a pair of cracking bikes mate!