Ducati Sporting Club UK > General > Idle Chat > 996 sps or 999

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Originally Posted by khushy

fair do's the 996 SPS is iconic - not appreciating - but the 999 is a better "package" - handling, power, reliability, fun (dare I say it) - all round better.

But if its just looks - 996 is still fairly stunning!

Personally - I would go for the 999.

Khushy

Really? The 999 handle better than the 996? Frankie didn't think so! More powerful - yes, but not delivered as well, but as for fun!! - my SPS was a lot more fun than my 996R (999 engine) - the power delivery was awesome - so I'd disagree with your point there too.

I think its time that all you 999 boys owned up!!!, I realise you you're all trying to maintain a decent resell price for your bikes and maybe they can be made into decent bikes, but they can't or won't be better than the 996 - no way.

Its like when Emile Heskey was at Liverpool and I defended him like mad, but once he'd left - he was a lazy, slow, overpaid,............

The SPS is an appreciating classic, the 999 is a depreciating stopgap.

Horses for courses maybe, but some nags just need to be put down!!

Tim