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Originally Posted by Pedrosa
I would doubt very much whether the SPS could be transformed to a two up bike easilly and cheaply tbh. Remember they had a series of different and lighter frames fitted. My personal opinion is that if taking a passenger is a consideration at all then the SPS is not for you as you are completely missing what the model was aiming to provide.
The 748 should definitely not be ruled out as in the real world many found them to be not only more practical but also much more enjoyable to ride. Yes you find yourself using the gear box more to keep the motor spinning, but the handling and performance are razor sharp.
Good luck in your research and keep us all posted when a final decision has been made. 
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PH, believe me, my first and foremost use for the bike, is on the track!
For the extra money, the idea of top drawer suspension is very appealing. I do like the idea of getting out of town once in a while with my gf, but that is way down the list of priorities. I have done a bit of fishing about and so far, the parts needed are subframe, biposta seat and pegs. Not a huge amount, but still. Like I said before, it may be a better idea to look at standard BP 996's (there are a lot more to chose from) and spend the difference buying some higher spec suspension and a mono-seat. Cost-wise, it would work out about the same and probably give me more options. However, i'm sure even you can see the attraction of buying the SPS
Just seems that little bit more special.
I have also been looking at 748's as well, but since my last bike was an 06 R6, I'm not to keen on a reduction on HP, especially since my local track is a fast circuit with a massive start/finish.
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Originally Posted by Biker Biggles
Wont it be expensive to ship a bike out there?Or are there none to be had locally?If that is the case do I sniff a money making export opportunity here? |
It's about 800 pounds to ship a bike. With most bikes, it isn't financially viable (the cost of the bike + shipping and reg works out to be the same as buying a bike here) However, 2nd Ducati sportsbikes are an exception. Most standard 996's I have seen here are priced around the $17000+ AUD mark which is about 7500+ in pounds! Plus there is a lot less to choose from. SPS models are around the $20000+ mark (9000+ pounds)