I was in Ducati Manchester this afternoon and they had in a "fresh out of the crate" '04 999R sat in the showroom. Gorgeous looking bike at a great price of £15,995. The guys and gals who paid £19,995 under 12 months ago must be gutted
While I was there a guy came in and was looking at it. He enquired about an '05 999S first, which at £13,995 is the pick of the '05 range I reckon. You get full Ohlins and radial Brembos, plus an assymetric Termi too. Obviously this guy weighted up the full carbon fairing and covers, plus the magnesium bits, and bought the '04 999R instead. Good choice I reckon!