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

[electricsheep]

As I have finally decided to go for it and get a 749 I need to decide if I should mortgage the family and get the 749r, or if I should stick to the 749s

I am interested in how different the bikes feel to ride. Anyone had both care to comment.

Rob

[Rattler]

I've not ridden either, but if you go for the S (assuming you can afford the R), you'll regret no getting the R.

You'll only end up selling the S I reckon!!

I went through a BIP and a SPS before I got to the 996R and wouldn't g back now.

Tim

[electricsheep]

your right, i've done that before.
the problem is that afford is such a flexible concept

i guess i need to find somewhere that has a 749r demonstrator

rob

[Rattler]

Good idea - try a demonstrator and don't take it back!!!!

That's affordable!!

[nathanhu]

has anybody seen or heard of what comes in the racing kits for the 749r
i heard that the new Dp cat is due out again soon with extra kit for the 749r in it??

[Rattler]

I thought one of the mags covered this?

I'll check them out.

All the mags seemed to so the 749R testing at the same time and place in the rain in Spain I think?

Tim

[nathanhu]

i had a chat with the tech chief for duc germany and he was quite excited about all the bit comming out for the "big" tuning kit -
new cylinder heads with bigger valves , new carbon airbox big exhaust system and a few other trick bits if i remember rightly
all for about €6000 so he said but since then ive heard or seen nothing
but kicking out 140ps...

[Edited on 1-6-2004 by nathanhu]

[Twinfan]

Nothing wrong with the 749S - got mine and I'm well happy with it. 'R' models should be used on a track where they're designed to work best. I only ride on the road, and the S is perfect.

If you want the extra power, buy a 999 or an Aprilia RSV-R Factory...

[electricsheep]

It's not the power i am after, i will be trading in my R1, it is the suspension, wheels and other bits

[Rattler]

Of course there's nothing wrong with the 749S and if you only use it on the road that's fine, but the 749R is a better bike all round, road or track.

If you can afford an R - you should get one.

The good thing about opinions is that everyone's entitled to one!!!