2003 Ducati 749 - good or dog?

**5150** · 26th September 2011, 14:19

Originally Posted by Edbear

Not unexpected. Not sure about the long term ownership of the Triumph, but they certainly seem to be popular, esp. on the track.

From what I have heard and read, as long as servicing is kept up to date, then Triumphs (late model ones atleast) are a good buy. Plus they cost less to service when compared to the Duke. Please correct me if I'm wrong

**Edbear** · 26th September 2011, 14:31

Originally Posted by 5150

From what I have heard and read, as long as servicing is kept up to date, then Triumphs (late model ones atleast) are a good buy. Plus they cost less to service when compared to the Duke. Please correct me if I'm wrong

A Ferrari would cost less to service than a Duke...

**nudemetalz** · 26th September 2011, 14:31

Marmoot is spot on with the fact that pretty much any Italian bike takes more than just a test ride to get used to. Took me a good 3-4 months before I really started to enjoy the Guzzi, getting used to the way it handles etc.

But it's what takes your heart and good on you for finding that

**5150** · 26th September 2011, 14:39

Originally Posted by nudemetalz

Marmoot is spot on with the fact that pretty much any Italian bike takes more than just a test ride to get used to. Took me a good 3-4 months before I really started to enjoy the Guzzi, getting used to the way it handles etc.

But it's what takes your heart and good on you for finding that

I think given more time I could like it. Probably would like to ride another one for comparison, and then not for 20-30 minutes but for a weekend or so. I do totally agree that any bike, and especially exotic race rep like a Duke will take more time to get acustom to. I mean, I been testriding the wife for 6 years now and still can't make my mind up

Oh, and she is a firey redhead too. and good with knives...

**Edbear** · 26th September 2011, 14:54

Originally Posted by 5150

I think given more time I could like it. Probably would like to ride another one for comparison, and then not for 20-30 minutes but for a weekend or so. I do totally agree that any bike, and especially exotic race rep like a Duke will take more time to get acustom to. I mean, I been testriding the wife for 6 years now and still can't make my mind up

Oh, and she is a firey redhead too. and good with knives...

After 34 years and a good few miles on the clock they settle into something very comfortable...

**nudemetalz** · 26th September 2011, 15:14

From what I've read and people I've talked to the 675 Daytona is a fantastic bike but for it's extreme riding position that can get very uncomfortable.
But then how different is the 749 in that respect?

(and good on you guys for playing with fire....I ain't that brave)

**5150** · 26th September 2011, 15:43

Originally Posted by nudemetalz

From what I've read and people I've talked to the 675 Daytona is a fantastic bike but for it's extreme riding position that can get very uncomfortable.
But then how different is the 749 in that respect?

(and good on you guys for playing with fire....I ain't that brave)

From my recent experience they are both the same when it comes to rider comfort, errr, or lack of it. In the end they are both race reps so weren't exactly built for comfort, especially not for a 6ft 2 inch tall, but more like a japanese dwarf jokey and his 4ft tall girlfriend. Still the Daytona was suprisingly good on my large statue, though yes, the bars can give your wrists hard time in slow traffic

Still I fell in love with it and decided to take the plunge Triumphs way...

**Marmoot** · 26th September 2011, 19:44

At the risk of running this thread totally off track, I would recommend you try the recent Honda Fireblade (2005 - 2009) and any Suzuki GSXRs. They are nice bikes.

**saul** · 26th September 2011, 19:58

The 675 is a brilliant bike. I have had 6 of them for one reason or another

I have come from the litre bikes, TLs,R1,Gsxr and don't miss them at all.

I have done some fairly decent rides on them (south island) and track days and have never had an issue.

I am 6 foot and find the riding postion comfortable indeed. Its really about being ride fit really

Hope you find the right one for you

**bucket boy** · 26th September 2011, 20:38

Originally Posted by saul

The 675 is a brilliant bike. I have had 6 of them for one reason or another

I have come from the litre bikes, TLs,R1,Gsxr and don't miss them at all.

I have done some fairly decent rides on them (south island) and track days and have never had an issue.

I am 6 foot and find the riding postion comfortable indeed. Its really about being ride fit really

Hope you find the right one for you

You forgot to mention gosh, that your one happens to be on trade me at the moment if hes looking for a really flash one.

**5150** · 27th September 2011, 05:25

Well, It's gold and it's curently residing in my man cave

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**nudemetalz** · 27th September 2011, 11:24

Originally Posted by 5150

Well, It's gold and it's curently residing in my man cave

You bought it?
or you trying it out?

**5150** · 27th September 2011, 12:20

Originally Posted by nudemetalz

You bought it?
or you trying it out?

Look at my bike info on the RH side

Picked it up yesterday late arvo after taking for a morning testride. Dealer was kind enough to let me have it for as long as I needed it. So whole morning was spent riding it down my fave roads. And I fell in love with it.

**nudemetalz** · 27th September 2011, 13:12

oh...now I see !!! Big congrats, Dude !!!!

**willytheekid** · 27th September 2011, 13:23

Originally Posted by 5150

Look at my bike info on the RH side

Picked it up yesterday late arvo after taking for a morning testride. Dealer was kind enough to let me have it for as long as I needed it. So whole morning was spent riding it down my fave roads. And I fell in love with it.

congrats mate, very nice looking ride

enjoy the new ride.....that thing looks fast standing still (I don't see a oil puddle under it tho?...sure its a triumph? lol)