Ducati Sporting Club UK > Model Specific - Discussion, Technical Problems and Help > 999 / 749 > 749R or 999S

[KeefyB]

Originally posted by Jools
749R...No question!

Look at it, all dripping in Carbon and Titanium loveliness, that gorgeous swingarm, radial brakes and just the way the whole package works together is very special indeed. Despite being 20 Bhp down on the 999S I doubt you'd know it in the real world

Hmm,yes all true enough,but.........
I'm a bloke that likes to ride my bike as often and as far as I can.Look closely at the fairing of my "cooking" engine 999 and you'll find the scars,....stone chips,marks on the swingarm(cack handed when adjusting chain) and a bit of roadrash from a low speed drop.Now imagine that on a carbon faired R.
Also the servicing costs come into the equasion.Its bad enough keeping my two bikes on the road as it is,without more expense.
After owning a 998S,I know that 134 bhp motor is a beauty.
Yep,tough call as the R has the prestige,looks,etc but for me,it would have to be a 999S.