Gonna change my 999

900MAN · 17-Aug-2006, 19:38

Went for a ride today and finally decided the 999 is not right for my riding and my young pillion.
The roads I ride on are mainly b roads and the 999 doesn't really work at these speeds.
I'm fed up of a strained neck, aching wrists and sore hands.(plus a 4 stone kid on my back everytime I brake.
SO, I tried a KTM superduke and thought it was a great bike.
Super engine, flat bars and at the moment a good price.
Dont really want to go away from ducatiship so tried the top multistrada. I thought it was blast but it was to wide at the back for the boy.
Tried an S2r(800). We both liked apart from the lack of power, so guess if I went the monster route I'd go for an s4r or s4rs.
Decisions descisions.

PS anybody want a nice 999?

twpd · 17-Aug-2006, 20:03

S2r 1000?

900MAN · 17-Aug-2006, 20:08

yes
You can get an sr2 which is the 800 or an s2r1000

Gaz 748 · 17-Aug-2006, 20:09

Like the look of those S4Rs, you had better consult your pillion.

andyc · 17-Aug-2006, 22:14

carefull with that last bit "anyone want a 999"

900MAN · 20-Aug-2006, 18:26

Caught between the s2r1000 monster or the 1000Multistrada.
Took the wife to the dealer and she thought the MS was too ugly but liked the monster.
Trouble is, is the monster to 'poncy'? Vs the ugliness of the MS

Might P/ex with Italian Stallion on here with his MS and think about the Motard for 2007

KeefyB · 21-Aug-2006, 00:25

The Multi is a far better two-up bike than the Monster and an absolute hoot to ride solo.The Monster seat may suit your lad now but this time next year he will have grown out of it.My 9 year old daughter loves it on the back of my Multi.

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17-Aug-2006, 20:03	#2
twpd Deceased 02/10/2010 - R.I.P. Ducati Corse Posts: 3,170 Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Darlington, Co. Durham Mood: NGRRC Minitwins champion 2007 S2r 1000? Reply

17-Aug-2006, 20:08	#3
900MAN Registered Forum User 500SD Posts: 676 Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: essex Mood: 900 went 999 gone, Multi came and went, 749 Nero now yes You can get an sr2 which is the 800 or an s2r1000 Reply

17-Aug-2006, 20:09	#4
Gaz 748 DSC Club Member Ducati Corse Posts: 3,285 Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Woking Mood: I feel the need, the need for speed. Like the look of those S4Rs, you had better consult your pillion. 748R - Less is more ! Reply

17-Aug-2006, 22:14	#5
andyc Registered Forum User Mille Posts: 167 Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Canewdon Essex carefull with that last bit "anyone want a 999" Reply

21-Aug-2006, 00:25	#7
KeefyB Registered Forum User WSB Hero Posts: 7,600 Join Date: May 2002 Location: The Fens. Mood: Lurkin'..... The Multi is a far better two-up bike than the Monster and an absolute hoot to ride solo.The Monster seat may suit your lad now but this time next year he will have grown out of it.My 9 year old daughter loves it on the back of my Multi. Reply