Ducati Sporting Club UK > Model Specific - Discussion, Technical Problems and Help > 999 / 749 > 749r - Opinions please

[jj250]

After much thought im thinking a 749r would be a great replacement for my 748, much as i love the looks of this series i am hoping to get a 749r.
The 2004 carbon fairing model is at the top of my wish list so was just hoping any current or ex owners would share there views of these bikes. Also how do you think residual value will be as plain 749 models seem to haemorage money! What kind of price should i expect to pay??....cheers

[andyb]

Allright for a practice model...............but you cant beat the real thing!

[Gaz 748]

Check service costs !!!!!

[andyriches]

To be quite simple there MINT !

And service cost's SO WHAT chuck some money at the problem

People waste loads of money on Jap ****

[jj250]

Originally Posted by Gaz 748

Check service costs !!!!!

After speaking to jhp today service costs arent any worse than say a 748r unless the heads come off to do the shims, apparently this is pretty rare thankfully!

As for a 998 r, ive noticed a 998r and a 996r for sale this week.Both beautiful bikes but would i really want to use one if i had one? probably not

[andyriches]

I think you should be more concerned about the well beign of the 749R than of the other relics

[Sharpy G]

Originally Posted by andyb

Allright for a practice model...............but you cant beat the real thing!

Sorry......but don't they change most of the 999R before they race 'em ?

unlike the 749R which is the real deal straight outta the box!

even gets a Slipper clutch as standard unlike the 999R
(not a proper one tho eh Andy! LOL)

not that I am biased, but I love my 749R !!!!



ps: AndyB, unlike you to give me a chance to rib you back !?

[andyriches]

Plus what's them tiddly little tanks on them 999 thingies

[Sharpy G]

"Plus what's them tiddly little tanks on them 999 thingies"


'cos no one has time to go very far on them, too busy fitting proper clutches !!!!!!!!!
Yay LMAO

[andyb]

any time any place anywhere oh blinged one............you can even bring ya sandpapered tyres......f*ck it ill even ride the pan......