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[Ray]

The japanese approach of new models every time the sun rises is based on planned obsolescence, the neophiliacs just can't resist the latest and greatest.

Think I'm spouting Borrocks, maybe but, try reading page 52 of the 10th June 2006 issue of New scientist. Its a very interesting read and gives an insight into the "throw away" society some claim we live in now.

Whats all this got to do with Ducati, well the marketeers might say the "profile" of Ducati owners is very different to that of UJMs.

Ultimately some claim you are genetically pre disposed to buy the bike you do and/or not want or must have the latest model.

Ray.

[Brogins]

Well in ITALY - I am going to be the DSC journalist aborad!!! :-) lots of rumors as in Uk and the rest of the world..BUT..FACT:

the 999 with Troy won the WSBK...and hopefully this weekend will get at least fifth to assure Ducati the championship - in 07 it will be a 999 again on the track to defend the title.

The 999 prices are not dropping like a stone..even the biker public is waiting Milano news...

A huge difference from the public in 999 appreciation.. Italians like it, not like in UK where - even here on the board - we are still talking of how beautiful and great was the 996 or 998 or 916...

Suggestion for the 999 owners that want to sell their bikes.. take it to Italy!!
Well with euro/pound exchange rate it will not probably be a good deal....

Brogins

[996]

just popped to the newsagent for my latest copies of " Carn't stop buying shiny new and faster toys" and " Rumors monthly " and bumped into my old mate Pierre Terblanche from Ducati taking the new 1098 bike for a spin,....couldn't belive it,what luck,he could tell me the low down on the new bike!

He said," It will produce 340 bhp in bip form (410bhp with termi's and new air filters), and it will only weigh 49.5 kilos,cost about £2349.50 (to be confirmed) plus on the road charges, and Ducati will offer 999/749 owners preferential orders and give them full retail money for their trade-ins. Oh, and it looked absolutley fantastic,much better than that old knacker 999.

He asked me what I thought about it, I said, "to be honest Pierre,I'm waiting to see if Honda are bringing out a new big bore c90(rumored to be 105cc,saw some spy shots on the web and read some good figures for it on a forum!),as this was about the level of my riding ability and the new ducati would be lost on me!"

[doogalman]

Originally Posted by 996

just popped to the newsagent for my latest copies of " Carn't stop buying shiny new and faster toys" and " Rumors monthly " and bumped into my old mate Pierre Terblanche from Ducati taking the new 1098 bike for a spin,....couldn't belive it,what luck,he could tell me the low down on the new bike!

He said," It will produce 340 bhp in bip form (410bhp with termi's and new air filters), and it will only weigh 49.5 kilos,cost about £2349.50 (to be confirmed) plus on the road charges, and Ducati will offer 999/749 owners preferential orders and give them full retail money for their trade-ins. Oh, and it looked absolutley fantastic,much better than that old knacker 999.

He asked me what I thought about it, I said, "to be honest Pierre,I'm waiting to see if Honda are bringing out a new big bore c90(rumored to be 105cc,saw some spy shots on the web and read some good figures for it on a forum!),as this was about the level of my riding ability and the new ducati would be lost on me!"

Did you get a go on it???

[996]

He did offer,but I told him I was in a rush to get back home to watch Trisha and Good Morning. But he did give me a lift back home, my only criticism was there wasn't any storage for my magazines and a grab rail !

[doogalman]

[851neil]

love the idea of that big bore c90, need to find a review somewhere...as for 996's report on the new 1098ish bike, well if I can't fit up a topbox then it's no good for me !