Ducati 749

[Mas]

what do you guys (bikers though) think about this? any good?

is it a match for R1 or CBR 1000RR , I KNOW ITS NOT A 1000 CC BUT WHICH ONE WOULD YOU GO FOR? it looks the nuts though doesnt it?

[tbourner]

One of these?:

 

http://www.onyerbike.net/2004/images/ducati/749.jpg

[Mas]

oh yeah OOOOO yeahhhhhhhhh, they look nice dont they ?

MMMMM;)

if I stop spending on the supra for a few months I think I might afford getting one

[bromy]

To be honest I prefer the dukes old style headlights on the 748

[RobSheffield]

personally, cos im a bit old school, id LOVE a Ducati 998R with all the associated Carbon goodies

[tbourner]

I'm hankering for a CBR600.

http://www.sobreruedas.biz/modules/Analisis_Motos/images/motos/cbr600rr%202.jpg

I love the front lights on the new ones, but would only be getting an older '99 shape probably.

 

Not quite as quick as a Duc but I'd be learning on it so plenty quick enough!

[JamieP]

There not very fast..any modern 600cc 4 stroke bikes would wipe the floor with one..... but hey they look nice and if speed aint your thing go for it.

[grahamc]

I am not a bike fan, but that is awesome!!

 

I still remember seeing one of the older Ducatis in Camps Bay (South Africa), yellow, 918 (???something like that) in yellow, with this gorgous blonde on the back with matching bikini...

 

[SUPRASUZUKI]

Nice looking bikes, but a bit cramped if you're over 6ft tall.

 

Depends what you're after. If it's looks then no prob's, if it's performance then leave it alone unless you spend all your time in the twisties up against 600s (and you're a decent rider).

 

PS I've only seen 3 bikes fail engines on track days and they were all Ducatis.

 

PPS The Jap bikes in WSB and BSB have to run with restrictors to give the Ducatis a fair chance.

 

Edit:- 1 Litre sportsbikes will eat this alive even if they're only riden half decently.

[Mas]

Thanks for the comments guys.

So out of the three bikes that Im interested in:

performance wise Id better go with YAMAHA R1 OR CBR1000RR

lookin wise I should go for DUc's!! Yeah???

[JamieP]

Are you talking new bikes? as there is lots of diffence between model years;) CBR1000RR is very nice but i found it a little heavy on the wrists.. i dont like the new R1:)

[Mas]

Are you talking new bikes? as there is lots of diffence between model years;) CBR1000RR is very nice but i found it a little heavy on the wrists.. i dont like the new R1:)

 

 

not thinking about new one, if l go for Ducati hopping to find a nice used one for about £5kish , do you think is it possible to get one in that sort of money?

[JamieP]

not thinking about new one, if l go for Ducati hopping to find a nice used one for about £5kish , do you think is it possible to get one in that sort of money?

 

Not really up on the prices of ducatis (V-Twins are just to slow for me) but you will get a nice gsxr1000 or ZX10R for that;)

[lucasl]

To be honest I prefer the dukes old style headlights on the 748

 

yea i agree the old style dukes look the best, with a set of termignoni exhausts sounds awsome mmmmmm:)

[THE DON]

iv just been offered a GSXR 1000 06 plate with 92 miles on the clock for 7 grand. if my mate sells his R1 soon he's buying by GSXR so i can get the new one im really in love with it shame summers about finished:(

[JamieP]

iv just been offered a GSXR 1000 06 plate with 92 miles on the clock for 7 grand. if my mate sells his R1 soon he's buying by GSXR so i can get the new one im really in love with it shame summers about finished:(

 

yea... wrong time of year to start buying bikes from a riding poit of view, but you can normaly get a few bargains near xmas;) ..... mine will be packed away soon as the weather turns

[THE DON]

yea... wrong time of year to start buying bikes from a riding poit of view, but you can normaly get a few bargains near xmas;) ..... mine will be packed away soon as the weather turns

 

do you think its worth 7k jamie?

[JamieP]

do you think its worth 7k jamie?

 

With ony 92 miles id say yes:)

[Mas]

Not really up on the prices of ducatis (V-Twins are just to slow for me) but you will get a nice gsxr1000 or ZX10R for that;)

 

So you think I shall go for Jap with my bike too ? I really like the new gsxr1000 but they cost too much to even I think about getting one

[JamieP]

I woud think you would get a nice K3 gsxr1000 for that sort of money... but have you had a superbike before.. 1 litre sports bike is a devastating tool that will get you in trouble very quickly.... might be best to start with one of the 600cc bikes for a few months.

[Mas]

NO mate never had a suprbike, so shall I just forget about the 1litre + and stay under that for a while then ? in that case which 600 or anything around that would you suggest? CBR's any good ?

[SUPRASUZUKI]

Mas, how old are you and how much experience have you on the road?

 

Just asking as a 25 year old lad I work just bought an R1 as his first bike. He's got an Elise plus had a few quick cars, done lots of track days in cars, so is quite handy when it comes to speed (in cars). He's been on the road since 17 so 8 years experience.

 

He high-sided at Snetterton on the morning of his first bike track day. Having followed him round the track, he clearly has lots to learn about bikes, let alone his R1.

 

So, fast car experience doesn't equal fast bike experience. (This may work in reverse though, I'll let you know....)

 

In summary, I'd start with a smaller bike and lean how to ride first.

[JamieP]

yea i think you would be best of with 600 for a few months (also id be supprised if you could get insured on a 1000 for you first superbike;) ) There all pretty good... cbr is ment to to the easyest to ride but there aint much in it with all of them... id just go with what you lik the look of most;)

[Mas]

Mas, how old are you and how much experience have you on the road?

 

Just asking as a 25 year old lad I work just bought an R1 as his first bike. He's got an Elise plus had a few quick cars, done lots of track days in cars, so is quite handy when it comes to speed (in cars). He's been on the road since 17 so 8 years experience.

 

He high-sided at Snetterton on the morning of his first bike track day. Having followed him round the track, he clearly has lots to learn about bikes, let alone his R1.

 

So, fast car experience doesn't equal fast bike experience. (This may work in reverse though, I'll let you know....)

 

In summary, I'd start with a smaller bike and lean how to ride first.

 

Thanks for the very king advices mate, Im 26 and TBH the biggest bike I did ride in the past is 125, so as you and Jamie said I'd better off getting a smaller bike for now and get used to how manage the bike then think about bigger ones like R1's etc.

 

Thanks for the advise mate much appratiated

 

yea i think you would be best of with 600 for a few months (also id be supprised if you could get insured on a 1000 for you first superbike;) ) There all pretty good... cbr is ment to to the easyest to ride but there aint much in it with all of them... id just go with what you lik the look of most;)

 

You win Jamie , I'll go for a nice looking smaller bike for now as you said its best for starting to get used to bigger bikes like that,

 

in this case I may only spend a couple of £G's for a starter bike and dont think about loans and getting a big bike , That ll be some spending money left for the Supra aswell,.... again

[JamieP]

yea i think thats a good idea... check out http://www.superbikeforums.co.uk/index.php nice forum with some good lads on there, will give you good advice;)