Ducati Sporting Club UK > Model Specific - Discussion, Technical Problems and Help > 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 > 996r or 998r - some advice needed...

[MARTIN H]

I would be happy with either. Not actually bothered that the 996r did better in WSB and all that. I do prefer the seat unit on the 996r compared to the 998r. Even though the 998r has the carbon seat I just prefer the plain old 996 one. Havent ridden the 998r so I dont know if there much difference between them. Dont know how many 998r exist but the 996r is the one everyone seems interested in.

I bought my 996r off ebay and will not sell it in the forseeable future. Funnily enough the bloke I bought it off has just emailed me asking if I still have the bike and how I'm doing with it. He replaced it with a 749r with fully race kit etc. He did say he still misses the 996r though and has thought about getting one again. I've pointed him in the direction of DSC and mentioned TPs 998R for sale.

[bike mad]

theres a 996sps on piston heads I don't now how close that is to the R but it's £7000 I bet you could get it for £6000 ish.

[Chef]

The 998R is the better bike - no question

I was going through the same decision a year ago & in the end bought a 998S - same performance as 996r - but a lot cheaper - I do a few trackdays -imagine crashing a 998r!!! - I don't think I'd ever forgive myself

I personally think the 2005 999R will be a good buy in a few years.....discuss!

[9rrr]

Your all wrong.... Mines the best 996R. Pumping out 160BHP at the crank. Thanks to John Hacket.
my bike is awesome. Roll on France and the Napolean route in 2 weeks time. Bring it on.

[MARTIN H]

160 bhp? How much did he charge for the Turbo?

Seriousely though thats a pretty impressive output. Whats it like to ride?

[9rrr]

You dont want to know, but it was worth it...

[nathanhu]

after owning both a 999s and a 999r, i can tell you if you havent ridden the short stroke motor hen you dont know what your missing.

[BDG]

Originally Posted by MARTIN H

I would be happy with either. Not actually bothered that the 996r did better in WSB and all that. I do prefer the seat unit on the 996r compared to the 998r. Even though the 998r has the carbon seat I just prefer the plain old 996 one. Havent ridden the 998r so I dont know if there much difference between them. Dont know how many 998r exist but the 996r is the one everyone seems interested in.

Totally agree, well said that man.

I'd go for the one in best condition out of whats available (probably TP's)

My only other reason for suggesting the 6R is the best is to poke fun at Ray and TP but i'm evil.

[Ray]

On the basis of the use BDG puts his 996r to I would recommend the 996r for short journeys, ideal for someone who doesn't do many miles

The 998r is a superb long distance tourer more suited to HIGH mileage riders .

Ray.

[BDG]

Originally Posted by Ray

On the basis of the use BDG puts his 996r to I would recommend the 996r for short journeys, ideal for someone who doesn't do many miles

The 998r is a superb long distance tourer more suited to HIGH mileage riders .

Ray.

better than a C90 IMHO