749 R comfort?
 

Unfortunately I had to part with my 999S last year for various reasons and had no bike until 3 months ago when i bought a Honda CBR600RR as a stopgap until i could get back on a Ducati.

I have had numerous Ducatis in the past and i know that they are not exactly the last word in comfort but this Honda is way uncomfortable for me.

The seat is like a block of wood and my legs are really sore and aching after being on the bike as the pegs seem to be set really high although the bike itself is really nice to ride and handles brilliantly.

I have been looking at a 749R and was wondering what the comfort is like as with the tank being a lot taller is it a strain to reach the bars and if my memory recollects i think the pegs are a lot more adjustable for comfort.

Is everyone who has the 749R happy with it and has the clutch problems been sorted.

The tank is not a problem for me when reaching for the bars , people with a pie problem may feel otherwise :o

The footrests only have two position like the 999R , high and higher , again at 5' - 6" this is not a problem for me :bouncy:

If you want a comfy bike , buy a Goldwing , I did a 600 plus mile day on a 999S last year so I think the R is not going to be a problem.


The clutch still does the "silent" thing sometimes , a blip of the throttle with the clutch out stops the slipping and sorts it out , it only happens when going slow at low revs , I am still waiting to hear if Ducati UK are going to do anything about it.


The bike is fantastic though and would reccomend one to anyone , if you can find one for sale that is , I think they are selling very quickly :bouncy:

Smart looking bikes.
 

Just found the 749s saddle was too narrow at the front for me, cut into the back of my thighs, and my "sit bones" must be a funny shape (Quiet at the back!) cos I found I was sitting on the edge of them and just couldnt get comfy! If you're used to the 999 tho' you shouldnt have any problems with the R. :roll:

I wouldn't have thought you could mention any of the 'Hypersport' or 'Superbike' range in the same sentence as comfort and be taken seriously really.

Not without visiting one of the aftermarket catalogs at least ...

I live with my 996 because I just love it to death, but I would never accuse it of being comfortable ;)

Ducati comfort - oxymoron!!!:D

"comfort" :o buy a tourer :roll::roll::devil:

What? Like a 748? :frog::lol::P:lol::frog:

What were you doing sitting at the front of the seat?The best place to park your bum is at the rear of the seat where its wider.(Twice as wide as a 996!)
I did nearly 300 miles up to Yorkshire this weekend and the only aches I had was through the footrests.Nowt to do with the bike,just my worn out Sidi's.Compare that to Jools report of the same rideout,and he was riding a sports tourer!
Perhaps I'm a funny shape!(Dont answer that!)
Iang,
Dont forget the seat/tank is also adjustable to bring you nearer the 'bars.Go for it.

:P Wouldn't disagree with you Keith, if I was ten foot tall with six foot arms :lol: but seeing as I was a mere 5' 10" my arms were not long enough to get me bum back that far! I'm only a "shorty" 5' 8" now so would be even worse :lol: The padding on the 998 seems MUCH thicker too?

ive got the "comfort" seat for the road on my 999s , i can report that my a§§e is sutably suported

My local dealer has made enquiries but Ducati has said that there is none left unless another dealer has one so he advised me to wait until the 05 model comes out.
I would go elsewhere but my local dealer gives me an excellent deal as i have bought all my bikes from him.
He usually sells my bike for me and gives me what he got for it ( He never even asks what my bike is like as he knows that they are better than new condition and only stay in the showroom for a couple of days ), then discounts the new bike as if i had no part exchange, not many other dealers would do this i do not think.

So, this dealer ... is he your Dad? ;)

NO. Unfortunately my dad died last year. ( no offence taken by the way )

I have bought about 12 bikes from the dealer in the past and usually when something new or interisting comes in he gives me a ring before the bike goes in the showroom.

If you really want a 749R , waiting 'till next year may be a mistake , I have heard from more than one source that Ducati are actually selling them at a loss just to get them into WSS and if you compare how much of a 999R you get for the price I think it's probably true:sing:

Next years production may be priced significantly higher , especially considering how fast this years have sold :bouncy:

According to this weeks comic Woods of Abergelly have two left for this year

Give Woods a call,the owner,Andy,is a really nice guy!! He won't be able to look after you like your dealer does,but he'll do his best for you! If Andy isn't available ask to speak to Dave,he's the Ducati salesman.

Mention the DSC,i know they give discounts on parts etc,they like to do a deal so push em!!

Hey Ian, good to see you back on the board!

Nice choice by the way. Keeping looking for an R - I'm sure you'll find one and at least you'll be doing your servicing through the local dealer so he's getting something out of it!

Cheers guys and thanks for the replys and info.
I think i had better start asking about if they are in as short a supply as it looks.

I have done my normal with the CBR600RR as i usually do by changing everything that can be changed when i should have left it standard and saved the cash, It does look good though.

Don't apologise - we all change stuff on our bikes to give it our own mark and make it "ours". They'd all be pretty bland if we didn't.

You could always use the dealer list on Ducati's website and work your way through them to see if they've got any Rs in stock? I know Ducati London Central in Chelsea had one a couple of months back...

http://www.ducati.com/dealers_locato...cel tanazione

(just select UK and click the red search button for a full list)

ItaliaMoto had a 749R in stock recently,might be worth a call.

Now got a sold sticker on it.

[Edited on 14-6-2004 by KeefyB]

My normal local dealer rang today and said that i could have the owners 749R that he has ordered for himself as i have been a good customer in the past.
He offered £6000 for my cbr 600rr ( 04/04 ) and that is standard except for my number boards and seat cowl plus £1000 discount on the 749 R which makes it £7000 for my bike. (It stands me £6500 like this ) so £500 profit.
This means that i can sell my other parts which would be,
F +R Braking wave discs
Power Commander 111 usb
Carbon no plate holder
Carbon heel plates
Arrow steering damper
Arrow gp twin exhaust
Db Screen
Digi gear indicator
Corbin seat
Slipper clutch
15t Sprocket

I think i can get £1500 - £1700 realistically for these parts so i would in effect be getting £8500 - £8700 for my bike which is about what i paid in total.
So about £5000 to swap- What do you think or do i need ask ?

Do you think i will get this offer elsewhere, I rang woods and a guy called Steven is getting back to me but whether he can beat this deal i do not know.

It would be easier if someone took the bike as is to save me selling separately but i have not got much time now as i am going off to cyprus on saturday so either way it will have to wait until my return !

£1000 discount on an R sounds like a damn good deal to me

:lol::lol:
Sorry Ian but sounds like you've got a real friend there, make the most of it mate!

Go for it , every one tells me the 749R is the daddy !
Check out what you get on a 999R compared with the 749R , take the price and power out and look what you have left.
Slipper clutch , Radial Brakes and magnesium , carbon fiber , titanium etc.

Im on the look out for one , they are getting harder to find.

Ferrari:bouncy::rolleye::bouncy:

Right.
Latest update.

Have been ringing loads of dealers this week and the price to change at the 3 dealers i found a 749R at varied.

All of them told me to take all the bits off my Cbr600RR and sell them separately.

Woods wanted £8000 to change ( £5600 for my bike ?)
Ducati Leeds £7800 to change (£5800 for my bike )
Ducati manchester £7600 to change (£6000 for my bike )

I thought that all of these were poor prices considering i was looking at a £13600 bike but they all quoted rarity on the Ducati.

At the local dealer ( who is on holiday ) i saw another salesman and he sort of confirmed that they will give £6800 for my bike leaving £6800 to change if they get the bike they are waiting for.

This apparently was acheived by giving £6000 for my bike with £800 off the Ducati.(figures keep changing )

So at this price i can get roughly £1600 + for my Honda parts meaning the bike will have cost £5200 to change.

I will have to wait until monday to see the head salesman when he returns and he is going to chase things up.

I have got until monday to think ! about it.

Should i go for it ?

You know you want to - I've heard nothing but good reports about that bike.

go for it!!