996r or 998r - some advice needed...

Chef · 26-Jul-2006, 13:37

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 · 26-Jul-2006, 18:24

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 · 26-Jul-2006, 18:58

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

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

9rrr · 26-Jul-2006, 20:04

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

nathanhu · 26-Jul-2006, 20:30

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.

andyb · 26-Jul-2006, 20:53

ditto..............

Ray · 27-Jul-2006, 09:56

Errrrrr the 998r has the "short stroke" motor. 104x58.8 as does the 999r

The 996r and the 999s doesn't 100x63.5

Go to Ducati.com where the current models can be compared with those of yesteryear

Ray

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26-Jul-2006, 18:24	#2
9rrr Registered Forum User Mille Posts: 146 Join Date: Jun 2006 996r 998r 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. Reply

26-Jul-2006, 18:58	#3
MARTIN H Registered Forum User Big Twin Posts: 1,420 Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Nelson, Lancashire 160 bhp? How much did he charge for the Turbo? Seriousely though thats a pretty impressive output. Whats it like to ride? Reply

26-Jul-2006, 20:04	#4
9rrr Registered Forum User Mille Posts: 146 Join Date: Jun 2006 996r You dont want to know, but it was worth it... Reply

26-Jul-2006, 20:30	#5
nathanhu Registered Forum User 500SD Posts: 631 Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Germany, 3 hours from the ring.. Mood: head down 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. Reply

26-Jul-2006, 20:53	#6
andyb Registered Forum User BSB Star Posts: 6,720 Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: northampton Mood: Has change happened...must of missed it! ditto.............. Reply

27-Jul-2006, 09:56	#7
Ray Registered Forum User Ducati Corse Posts: 3,555 Join Date: May 2001 Location: North Yorkshire Mood: R U thinking what I'm thinking?......Oh dear! Errrrrr the 998r has the "short stroke" motor. 104x58.8 as does the 999r The 996r and the 999s doesn't 100x63.5 Go to Ducati.com where the current models can be compared with those of yesteryear Ray Reply