I have always wanted a Ducati and I am looking for a sportbike to add to my garage. The 999's are now in my price range, but are still expensive for their age.
Either way, I can't decide if I should get and older ducati, newer jap liter, or practically brand new jap 600. I have about 8K to spend on whatever I want. I'd still have the 919 in the garage as my reliable old faithful, so I am leaning toward the Ducati. It speaks to my soul and makes me happy when I look at it, but worry that I am so intoxicated by the idea it is blinding me to better choices.
Thoughts? Bike suggestions that I may not have considered?
If you've wanted one forever then now is the chance. Do it. Don't look towards the internet for conformation. Make the best decision you ever made/worst mistake ever.
I'm sure you're going to research whatever you plan to get. My buddy has a 2011 Monster, and as he puts it, "each mile is costing me more money". I told his ass to get a 919, lol.
You're welcome to hop on my R6, it's definitely not an all-day rider like the 919. GSXR's are a bit more comfortable, but less weight on the front.
If the 999 is a look you've never gotten sick of and still love it when you see it then you already made your decision. Especially if you have a second bike, and keep a close eye on the ducati's maintenance. Jap liter bikes are so cookie cutter IMO
If you've wanted one forever then now is the chance. Do it. Don't look towards the internet for conformation. Make the best decision you ever made/worst mistake ever.
This is where I am at...I believe a 999 will be mine in the next week.
Buy the duc. If you hate it, you'll be able to sell it in a year without losing much if at all.
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brand new jap 600 is about 10.000 11.000.....that money you can be riding any ...new metric you want...new left over models,,take your time look around,,,money is king....youll be board with the money pit duc in two weeks ...new or used metric is the way to go
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I disagree not all ducatis are money pits yes its a bit more maintenance but do it yourself and save a heap of money. Ducatis have more soul especially the older ones. Plus the cool factor is atleast three fold riding an italian godess. Not that I have anythimg against jap bikes they are great I just feel he is looking for something with more character than just the breakneck speed most bikes in these catagories offer these days.
I disagree not all ducatis are money pits yes its a bit more maintenance but do it yourself and save a heap of money. Ducatis have more soul especially the older ones. Plus the cool factor is atleast three fold riding an italian godess. Not that I have anythimg against jap bikes they are great I just feel he is looking for something with more character than just the breakneck speed most bikes in these catagories offer these days.
I have a neighbor who rode a Ducati 1000s Sport Classic for years as a daily driver year round commuter, and he never had any problems with it. I was very envious of his bike, and he liked it alot too. He felt it was economical... He sold it a few months ago, and I was bummed to not get a chance to buy it. However after discussing it with him for a bit he told me that it was uncomfortable enough that 30 min - 1 hour was the maximum amount of time he would want to spend on it. He smoothed things over by telling me that I would probably be happier with the 919. I dont know if I beleive him or not, but I do know one thing... ***Ride her for a little bit first.*** Ducati's do not have a reputation for comfort, but they sure are sexy...
nice Duc! great choice! I had a '99 900ss for 6 years and i loved it. It was a good reliable bike also. I am still a Ducati fan and maybe I will get another one when my kids are grown. But right now i am enjoying the 919.
like someone else said, you have a nice pair of bikes.....enjoy!
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