original_amo Posted February 16, 2009 Share Posted February 16, 2009 Hi guys just wanted your opinions. I have a gsxr 600 but been offred a ducati 748 in a swap from fasttrack motorcycles in leicester. I love the gsxr but also Love the sound of the duke! What would you go for? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stratty Posted February 16, 2009 Share Posted February 16, 2009 I have had many bikes and the Ducati is by far the best. You can really throw it around and it sounds awesome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Damo Posted February 16, 2009 Share Posted February 16, 2009 I'd definately say go for the ducatti, awesome bikes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Posted February 16, 2009 Share Posted February 16, 2009 Ducati..............and it's got a legal numberplate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
original_amo Posted February 16, 2009 Author Share Posted February 16, 2009 Ducati..............and it's got a legal numberplate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stupra Posted February 16, 2009 Share Posted February 16, 2009 The Ducati has a lot of kudos, but to be honest unless your really "on it", the gixer will be a better bike for 95% of the time. The 916-998 range, and the 748 are very focused bike's, and are really no good around town. It will depend a lot on what you want to use the bike for, and your skill level, the Ducati will not flatter you, or help you along, the gixer is a much better all rounder, it will scratch, and to an extent, tour. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobSheffield Posted February 16, 2009 Share Posted February 16, 2009 Ducati And AA membership Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
original_amo Posted February 16, 2009 Author Share Posted February 16, 2009 This is harder than i thought! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supra-lover Posted February 16, 2009 Share Posted February 16, 2009 gixer all day long matey, ducati is a pukka bike, if it was a 998 then yes all day long BUT not a 748 well I certainly wouldn't anyway Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supra-lover Posted February 16, 2009 Share Posted February 16, 2009 [ATTACH]88133[/ATTACH] I ride this 998 a lot and bloody love the little thing he he Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamieP Posted February 16, 2009 Share Posted February 16, 2009 748's are slow, even its big brother aint that quick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supra-lover Posted February 16, 2009 Share Posted February 16, 2009 748's are slow, even its big brother aint that quick. A 998 is certainly quicker than a 600 gsx-r Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamieP Posted February 16, 2009 Share Posted February 16, 2009 Ive not ridden a 998, i have rode a 996 and thats no quicker then a top end 600cc jap bike imo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supra-lover Posted February 16, 2009 Share Posted February 16, 2009 Ive not ridden a 998, i have rode a 996 and thats no quicker then a top end 600cc jap bike imo. hmm I know for certain a 998 will kill any 600 jap bike, don't get me wrong I love 600's I think the power they deliver is more than enough for the road and 90% of riders:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stratty Posted February 16, 2009 Share Posted February 16, 2009 Ive not ridden a 998, i have rode a 996 and thats no quicker then a top end 600cc jap bike imo. I have to disagree.... It's just that a jap bike is screaming its t*ts off so you think you are going quicker than you actually are. The only thing bad about all the ducatis I have had is that it feels like your a*se is on fire if you have to sit in traffic.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supra-lover Posted February 16, 2009 Share Posted February 16, 2009 I have to disagree.... It's just that a jap bike is screaming its t*ts off so you think you are going quicker than you actually are. The only thing bad about all the ducatis I have had is that it feels like your a*se is on fire if you have to sit in traffic.. And the clutch rattling away ha ha ha yes ones bottom does get a bit HOT in traffic, thats why for a day to day bike I would stay clear gsx-r all the way Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamieP Posted February 16, 2009 Share Posted February 16, 2009 I have to disagree.... It's just that a jap bike is screaming its t*ts off so you think you are going quicker than you actually are. The only thing bad about all the ducatis I have had is that it feels like your a*se is on fire if you have to sit in traffic.. Ive not rode a modern ducati but a few years ago they was never any competition for the jap bikes, I remember my mate dave woods getting a 996 senna and he could never get an inch on the G2 ZX6R's that a few of the lads had, i would leave it for dead on my R1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stratty Posted February 16, 2009 Share Posted February 16, 2009 I do like the R1 and think I may go for one of those next... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scotty supra Posted February 16, 2009 Share Posted February 16, 2009 aa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supra-lover Posted February 16, 2009 Share Posted February 16, 2009 Ive not ridden a 998, i have rode a 996 and thats no quicker then a top end 600cc jap bike imo. I was referring to this comment, I would have still said even a 996 would kill a 600 any 600. The low down grunt from the twin is mental, a 4 cylinder on a 600 cant compare. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carl_S Posted February 16, 2009 Share Posted February 16, 2009 i voted for the italian sounding one. It sounds like gourmet cuisine and romance whereas the other one sounds like fast food and a quickie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamieP Posted February 16, 2009 Share Posted February 16, 2009 I was referring to this comment, I would have still said even a 996 would kill a 600 any 600. The low down grunt from the twin is mental, a 4 cylinder on a 600 cant compare. You bring the 996, ill bring the top end 600cc jap bike and ill take your money. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supra-lover Posted February 16, 2009 Share Posted February 16, 2009 You bring the 996, ill bring the top end 600cc jap bike and ill take your money. wont mess with you when it comes with cars mate but bikes is a different story name the place hang on I dont have a 996 though dam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ilicos Posted February 16, 2009 Share Posted February 16, 2009 Dukes have better cornering due to the V engine which balances the bike out on the bends. But get on a straight and they will be watching the GSXR disappear into the sunset. Who in their right minds compares a 600cc to a 1000cc bike. Like comparing a Civic type-R to a Zonda !!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supra-lover Posted February 16, 2009 Share Posted February 16, 2009 Dukes have better cornering due to the V engine which balances the bike out on the bends. But get on a straight and they will be watching the GSXR disappear into the sunset. Who in their right minds compares a 600cc to a 1000cc bike. Like comparing a Civic type-R to a Zonda !!!! Too be honest the two bikes in question I think would be pretty much on an even par on a striate line blat, I'd say the duke would pull away a lot faster than the gixer then the gixer would soon catch it, depends what gearing they have really I always have mine geared for low down speed as I like my wheelies, I'm not one for top speeds I like 0 to 100 pull away The ducati will be a whole different riding experience so if you want something diff go for it mate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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