| The 748/9-- series are the best looking bikes ever made for my money,add the sound and away you go.Performance wise a Jap 600 will run rings round it never mind an R1.For better comparison against the R1 you really need to try 996/998,the torque will drag you round the IOM roads,but will still lack the power of the R1,but then again John McGuiness would be quicker than most people on a Honda Super Dream!.Depends on how fast you want to go.I would not buy another Ducati,I dont like the 749/999 series,the nearest dealer to me has no idea of customer service,parts take forever,probably the dealer,the rocker issue has been disgusting.You get to feel like you pay more to own a Ducati, then they take the p-ss. |