Did you try both the 749 and 999
- Thread starter Noobie
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I tried both.
The 749 was more than enough bike for sensible road riding. However, I wanted more than more than enough.
Also, the old adage - there's no substitute for cubes.
An Old Tarpaulin
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Had 749s and 999s. Both excellent.
Rob5
Active member
No, rather stupidly I’ve never tried the higher power ones in the range and always regretted it, although the 749 was my first ever bike so probably a good idea. I still feel like the poor relation now when a 1098/1198 pulls up next to my 848. I definitely don’t need the power but it’s the fear of missing out!
sev
Elite Member
Do it when your valves need doing as the heads need to come off anywaysOnly tried my 749. Test rode it in December in the rain on very dodgy tyres, hated it, but still bought it.
I keep looking at the 924cc big bore kit for a 749, might be a plan if I ever need a top end strip down.
They are both under powered.
Get one and fit an 1198 motor.
Probably the cheapest way to get more oomph.
Get one and fit an 1198 motor.
Probably the cheapest way to get more oomph.
the 848 has a higher rear height so you might be missing out on a slower turning missile? Possibly ... 848 brilliant bikes
sev
Elite Member
Negative Rossi Minimus..
I get smoked on the inside by the deliveroo rider, and when I get my knee down the rest of me tends to follow.
However... an 1198 motor is a thing of glorious beauty and can't be sniffed at if one were to rock up.
sev
Elite Member
best thing about them is there there's not many around, as all you 916 owners had your eyeballs painted on at the time.. (That and exige owns most of them now as he hoovers them up like sweets to control the market
)Bonkers to think that the first year of 1098 sold more units than the entire production run of the 999. Probably because of the big ghey swingarm.
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I only ever rode a 999S once I liked it! Really liked it. Was only when I saw my reflection in shop windows and immediately thought gorilla on a greyhound!
Think of Reuben Xaus on the factory 999 all arms and legs, but a fat Guinness version.
Think of Reuben Xaus on the factory 999 all arms and legs, but a fat Guinness version.
I do agree Noobs, at the time the design was, compared to the 916, quite radical. Time has been kind to 999 and now I too find it quite beautiful.
sev
Elite Member
nay nay and thrice nay... big ones in red, wee ones in yellow - thems the rules.No it’s a fast one - red
The red 748 and 749's were made for people that wanted a 916 or a 999 but couldn't afford one or were far too mary sue.
The yellow 748 and 749's were for people that wanted a 748 or 749 as they 'got' them and understood what a different flavour of bike they were.
... dontcha know...
Sorry that's tosh! for a start the std 848 had a fixed rear ride height adjuster and if you fitted an adjustable tie rod it like all Ducatis can be whatever ride height you want it to be....
secondly the geometry of the 748 996 998 749 848 999 1098 1198 can all be replicated the same including rear ride height.......
The rear height of the 848 is taller than 1098 and 1198 I think that’s all I said
In reference to speed of turning...ie geometry
Hey ho get a slack twat on it that’ll sort it...
It matter not to me the 848. Didn’t fit in ..not super sport not a super bike I’d spend my money on a 999 instead...
Someone is a bit feisty this morning.....
I loved watching Xaus ride and I love the gorilla on a greyhound analogy.I only ever rode a 999S once I liked it! Really liked it. Was only when I saw my reflection in shop windows and immediately thought gorilla on a greyhound!
Think of Reuben Xaus on the factory 999 all arms and legs, but a fat **** version.