Well, I've been and gone and done it and finally lost my virginity. I've ridden a 999 series bike!
What did I think of it? Well I only had 20 mins at Brands courtesy of Ducati UK - BIG thanks to them for that - so can't really be overcritical.
Good points - the engine! First time I've ridden a Stretta lump, and by eck it's awesome. So free to rev and loads of power everywhere, and this was a bog standard Bip! Lovverly. Bit more of a rattle than I'm used to but sweet nevertheless.
Bad Points - couldn't turn the bloody thing! First hot lap into Paddock Hill bend I honestly thought I was for the kitty litter, it just did not want to turn. I was pushing the bars like crazy but would it come round, would it b****ry! To be fair the bike was on road tyres, with road settings, and mine is a well set-up track bike on slicks, so maybe not a fair comparison.
Anyway, I've lost my virginity now, but will I be going for a 999?
Somehow I don't think so, cos they're still ugly! INCOMING!!!
