| Being Ducati enthusiasts does not make us responsible for the future financial success of the brand. Look at Yamaha who lost ground with the '03 R6 because for whatever reason, it could not compete with the other 600s which were either faster or looked better in most peoples eyes. Now they have the best selling 600 because as ever, the market decides that the bike is gorgeous and is fast enough. It's up to manufacturers to compete with each other and launch products which sell. Ducati must realise that the 999 is not a winner. It just doesn't have that "wow" factor. The 916 shape still looks beautiful to me but I love riding my 749s. It's a bike which does it all for me and every time I get off it, I have a smile on my face. |