Ducati Sporting Club UK > Model Specific - Discussion, Technical Problems and Help > 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 > 996 vs 853 converted 748

[DC]

Well now..............

I had my 748 converted to an 853 by Neil at Sigma. I do not regret it one bit. It is an absolute hoot to ride on twisty or fast sweeping roads. You know, the ones that are good fun to ride, I suppose ones that the Ducati 916 was designed to ride on ( Tracks included)

I have the power of a good 916 and have the revy nature of my 748 still, with the higher red line.
On the engine and fairing it stills states 748, so good for the insurance!!!!!!!!

Plus its a good stealth bike. You should get a look at peoples faces when they see whats on the side of the fairing. :P After you have introduced them to Termi power!!
My bike will give any modern/new jap 600 a blast for the money.
in fact, now I have the chassis sort of sussed with Maxton forks and Ohlins rear. I have to say that the bike is pretty awsome to ride. Enough power to go plenty quick on the road, and hold its own.

But I do not intend to sell my bike. So you could say its a ongoing project. I would love to wack a 996 lump in and enjoy the extra footpounds of torque but I reckon I would have no trouble in staying with a 996.

At the end of the day, If you are chasing horsepower then get a ZX10r or DUC 999. Me Im staying with my little 853.
Then again, for a stealth bike, just put a 748 sticker on a 998!!

DC.