Ducati Sporting Club UK > General > Idle Chat > Would you sell a 749R to buy a 1098?

[Carbon749]

Serious question now and your “constructive” advice will be appreciated.

Early 2006 I bought a 2004 749r, the full carbon model etc etc. Whilst I love the look of the bike I also bought it with the intention to own a rare (ish) Ducati, to have some exclusivity and to escape the crippling depreciation that most bikes suffer.

Recently my head has been turned by the 1098. Maybe all the marketing hype is winning me over, maybe I just love the look and style of the new bike.

I know that I’m very lucky to have this dilemma, but, do I keep the 749r for ever or do I sell it for a 1098.

There are pros and cons for both arguments.

Not saying that my final choice will be based on the comments made, but, just wondered what others would do in this situation ?

[chris.p]

If I owned a 749R & wanted to chop it in for a 1098 I would wait to see what the 1098R was available. Then make a decision. But if Rarity was what you wanted, then I would look at a 748SPS or a late model 748R or a 996R


Chris

[Rob B]

Keep what you've got and wait and see. I bet there will be a rash of very low mile, used 1098s popping onto the market in the next 6-12 months. Oh, yes, don't forget the recall and warranty issues that'll need to be fixed.

£0.02 worth,

Rob

[nathanhu]

i Would keep the 749r for the time being and wit for all the niggles to be ironed out on the new bike first
i bought a 999s in 2003 and had all the "new " model teething problems, in the end it tainted my view of that bike.
your not alone in wanting the new model but im going to wait for at least 6 months to see what happens

[Carbon749]

Chris,

If I was to go for a 916 style I would like a 998r, but, not looking for the 916 style bike at the moment.

Rob & Nat,
Both make good points and this is what I would do if buying with my head rather than my heart. I also bought an early 749s in Feb 2003 and went through all the hassle of re-calls and then the heart ache as they tweaked the bike in 2004 to a better looking bike . All this does make for a strong argument to wait 12 months

[keefer]

I would keep the 749R
its a limited addition homologation racing bike
where as the 1098 is just a run of the mill base model
the 04 749R was and still is the best model to have of that bike. it will not come along again.
if you must change then wait to see what R models are going to be available

[749er]

Originally Posted by keefer

I would keep the 749R
its a limited addition homologation racing bike
where as the 1098 is just a run of the mill base model
the 04 749R was and still is the best model to have of that bike. it will not come along again.
if you must change then wait to see what R models are going to be available

ditto

[twpd]

As I said to iang in another thread....the R has an exclusivity that the 1098 or 1098s cannot match. Also the 04R as you know is a bit special with the carbon fairing. I would wait a while as well to let the 1098 get fully debugged and then, if you were of the mind, pick up a low miles bike where someone else has taken the hit in depreciation. Let's face it - a 1098 is unlikely to be abused or thrashed, is it?