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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'?