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[keefer]

I may be wrong ?
but didn't all the R's come with the smooth body work.
otherwise they would be a sps or such like

[flipatron]

Thanks for your comments.

Yes, I find the power of the blade awesome, but I've owned one or two bikes in the past with different power outputs (gpx250, kmx125, zzr600, TL1000R, 600 Hornet).

TBH, I don't use all of the blades power, A 600 is as much power as I really use so a 748/9 would be fine. I also only use a bike as a weekend toy, never ride in the rain unless I can help it and only cover approx 2000 miles per year.

My budget is around 4 to 4.5k, which seems to be about right.

The only reason i'm after a new bike is that I always fancy a change after a year with a bike. Can't fault the blade really, I love it to bits (I don't believe in all this jap ****!) its just time to move on.

The looks of a bike are a big selling point and the 748r/749 does it for me every time.

If anyone has a bike for sale (red please, to match my gear) just let me know.

[zhed44]

Originally Posted by keefer

I may be wrong ?
but didn't all the R's come with the smooth body work.
otherwise they would be a sps or such like

wasn't there recently a 748R for sale here on DSC that didn't have the smooth bodywork?

BRB

http://www.ducatisportingclub.com/sh...ad.php?t=37542

[keefer]

Originally Posted by zhed44

wasn't there recently a 748R for sale here on DSC that didn't have the smooth bodywork?

BRB

http://www.ducatisportingclub.com/sh...ad.php?t=37542

well that's the one to grab if that's the case
hook yourself up