Ducati Sporting Club UK > General > Idle Chat > Should I really buy a 748?

[Ozz]

The old head versus heart argument is starting to rear up as I am considering the next bike after reaquainting myself with bikes with the Fazer....

I have loved the Ducatis since seeing the 888 many years ago and I fancy a 748. I can pick up a 2000 ish model for say £3750, so far so good but then the head takes over.....

6000 mile service around £500, 12000 around £600.... Woah there so a minimum of £500 a year and I probably won't do more than a couple of thousand miles!

So should I do it anyway or go for a different twin, say an Aprilia Mille, Suzuki SV1000s or something? Not sure of the Mille servicing costs but the SV I am told is £200 odd a year. Sure won't set the world alight but I have only done 650 miles since a 12 year lay off....

But the looks, the sound and I hope the handling of a 748 would make up for the servicing wouldn't they??

Hellllllppppppppppp!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!