| I had the same reservations having spent all my time on Jap bikes, the last one being an R1. I don't know too much about the 749, but having owned a 999Bp for 2 years I have no regrets about buying it. Yes, the servicing is more expensive than it is for Jap bikes, but Dukes are special. On the reliabilty front its been fine, 11000 miles no major problems and it still puts a smile on your face when you ride it
I wonder whether the 749 is fast enough though, all the journos repeatedly say that it is no match for the Jap 600's | 
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