Ducati Sporting Club UK > General > Idle Chat > What would you have, 996 or 749?

[WeeJohnyB]

I wouldn't make the decision on the engine. As above, most of us make better use of the whole package in smaller bikes and nevr really use the full potential of bigger engines, road or track. I've not ridden a 749 but have ridden many litre bikes back to back with smaller bikes and always prefer smaller, much bigger grin factor, useable power.

I would buy on age and condition and service history and what looks and feels the best. A cracking 996 would do it over a tatty 749 and vice versa, I've never been a fan of the 999/749, but I'd choose a well kept 749 over an average 996.

And Monty....I recall a certain person overtalking me on the outside on an ST......barking indeed you are

WeeJohnyB

[Ray]

996 Just on looks alone

Heart or head?

749 will hopefully avoid any rocker issues and maybe be a bit cheaper to insure.

996 nicer to look at (IMHO), a biking Icon, bit better suited to lollaping along on a "tour", a bit more oomph when/if required.

It might be a tough call for you but the key is what floats your boat, not what floats other peoples.

If I'd taken the advice of others I'd never have bought a Ducati 10 years ago.

A test ride made my mind up and de bunked some of the myths surrounding the bike I rode, it suited me so I bought one.


Ray.

[Scooter916]

For me it would depend on "buying with the head or Heart"
I have had the pleasure of both, If it were to use day in day out the 749 wins hands down, If it were to admire and Show off it would be the 996.
Glyn