Ducati Dealer
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Join Date: May 2005
Location: Petersfield - Hants
Mood: Just fallen in love with road riding again!
749S - Be aware that the 2003 bike is the same motor as the BP, you just get gold nitrided forks and the adjustable headstock, NOT the more powerfull motor.
The better motor was fitted 2004 onwards BUT the '03 bike didnt sell well so there are lots and lots of 749's with 04 registrations that are 03 bikes. there were also a load of cheap imports out there, import dealers still have new, unused 2003 bikes for sale, these are NOT covered by the Duc factory warranty.
If in doubt about what year/spec the bike is just get the chassis number and call Ducati UK, they can tell you.
Seen it a lot recently when people bring in their new pride and joy for a service etc and we have to tell them that its an 03 not 04 bike.
Also, used 749's are often sold when 2 years old as the big service is due. make sure you budget for this.
Good luck!
wilf
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