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02-11-04, 08:32 PM
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Ducati 749
Hi all,
I love my SV but can't get the idea of a nice, yellow 749 outta my head  They're sooo pretty  I've not had a test ride yet (although I will get around to it) but I was just wondering if anyone's had experience of one, or Ducatis in general? Are the reliability rumours true? Is is likely to be too extreme/uncomfortable round town? Opinions please! - Dan |
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02-11-04, 08:38 PM
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The husband and wife team that owned my SV before me also owned a 748 limited of some sort, and they reckoned "It's the sort of bike you should only buy if you own a car, and you can afford regular trips to the garage". 749 is more extreme, IIRC, but also more reliable. I've never ridden either, I'd be too afraid
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02-11-04, 10:21 PM
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i'd rather had the daytona 650 than the ducati.
maybe my 2nd bike next year...and obviosuly a yellow one |
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02-11-04, 10:34 PM
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I had a test ride on one, wicked machine but a bit too focused for every day use. If it was weekends and trackdays only, there'd be one in the garage right now.
Have a look at: http://www.urbanbiker.co.uk/reviews/749.htm . |
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02-11-04, 11:09 PM
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Goegeous bike, would love one, but would have to be in black.... and when i have money to burn
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02-11-04, 11:55 PM
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I liked the 748 but it was really uncomfortable unless you were really gassing it.
Dunno about the 749 but the frikkin' servicing/insurance/matching leathers costs are outrageous.
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03-11-04, 08:25 AM
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Love the look of them... would have to be in red though....
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03-11-04, 12:42 PM
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Damn it, where's the horror stories/cries of traitor or fashion victim???
Guess it's time to call the showroom and see if a test ride's possible 
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03-11-04, 04:42 PM
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Before you consider buying a Ducati check out the servicing costs.
It will be a bit of an eye opener 
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03-11-04, 06:04 PM
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If it's what you want get one.
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