Ducati Sporting Club UK > Model Specific - Discussion, Technical Problems and Help > 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 > Does the 748R Steer Faster Than the Other 748/9** Bikes?

[twpd]

Originally Posted by rcgbob44

KPH ?

I've known of well sorted R's hitting that and it being verified. This is on std gearing mind.

[PeteB]

No, its not your imagination, my 2002 R as standard felt much quicker in direction changes with easier turn in than a BiP but never felt quite as 'planted' with the 60 profile front tyre.

I put it down to the lighter wheels, discs and tyre profile, brilliant bike all round though

[Lightning Boy]

Originally Posted by Gaz 748

I was behind you !!! but closing in very quickly

Amnesia, Alzheimers, or senility...... ???

[Lightning Boy]

Originally Posted by rcgbob44

And you can still touch the ground!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!.................supprising!

Mine's up a couple of turns...... and staying there because it's seized......


And no, I can't touch the ground........

[phil_h]

Originally Posted by zhed44

Yes, but I'm wondering if it's been set up to steer quicker (eg: by raising the rear), or whether "R"s are just a bit more nimble due to their lighter wheels and different suspenders.

If anything, I actually thought the front felt a bit stiff, but then again, I was riding on some exceptionally cracked and potholed roads today.

I've been on TD's with an ex-racer mate who has a 748R, with me running my 600SS DD bike, and he has on more than one occasion noted how much faster my DD bike turns in than his R does.
Lighter wheels will not make as much difference as jacking the rear up an inch and dropping the front an inch.
I remember trying my 748 with the rear jacked to the max before it felt too much.