Duc 999 -- Booo

[Sensei]

Hey Blakamin . I to have owned a couple of Ducati's & went great . But you try trashing the hell out of one & then see how long they last before bit's start to go wrong .That's what people hear about I believe , Top bike when treated they way it is ment to be . But when pushed hard is when their fault's start to show up . I know broke one of mine . SENSEI

[Biff]

I've ridden a 749 and it was a hoot. Great handling, good performance and very "flippable" into tight S bends. But I just couldn't justify spending money on a Duke when you can get what I believe are better bikes for the same if not less money.

It's gotta be a brand thing. People bump their gums all the time about Duke's but you have to admit as far as marketing goes no other bike brand offers the same level of kudos as a Duke.

[**R1**]

Someone else that knows nothing....
worlds fastest bikes video... tested a 'busa, super blackbird, Zsumfin, R1 and a Duc. Duc had lowest HP and top speed... still beat most bikes around the IOM TT track.... the reason Ducs sell is coz they handle, you moron! they dont need the ponies or the top speed coz they consistently go around corners quicker!


as for unreliable, anything is if you dont change oil etc.

Why dont all you people that come up with "I heard" go and ride one!!!!
I've had mine for over 2 months, I ride it everyday.... EVERYDAY! even if, for the last 2 weeks its been at night after work! and it has cost me an oil change and a speedo cable... total... $75!!!!!!!!
It dont stop in the rain... in fact it can sit in the rain for 9 hours and still start first turn... no electrical problems at all... no problems full stop!
again, go ride one before you bag them

I have ridn 1, along with a milli b4 i bought the r1. i Can honestly say i would buy the milli way b4 i would but the duc, i understand you own 1 and u like them or u wouldnt have bought one, and thus have to say they are great and you love them, but ITS ONLY A PERSONAL OPINION so i have to say YOU are the moron

[**R1**]

mate, i don't worry about the looks, I know it's ugly, but so what! it goes good...

My God someone on here with a good attitude. Nice1 Bro.

[750Y]

lol, & then there's the bike...

[Sensei]

It's a shame that Duke's get a hard time but then again so do alot of other bike's . Abit like those slow fall to bit's R1's tryed one but wouldn't "Peel the skin off a rice pudding"" LOL Thought I'd see if I'd get a bite form ya R1Aaron . Have you got any vid's of ya doing some wheelie's would be great to see. Use to do 20k+ one's on my PE400 & YZ490 but not into them on the roady's little powerstands' but nothing longer then a couple of post
SENSEI

[Sensei]

Maybe we should see if some of the wheelie Dude's on here can put up some Pic's or Vid's so we can all check out thier skill's ??

SENSEI

[Blakamin]

I have ridn 1, along with a milli b4 i bought the r1. i Can honestly say i would buy the milli way b4 i would but the duc, i understand you own 1 and u like them or u wouldnt have bought one, and thus have to say they are great and you love them, but ITS ONLY A PERSONAL OPINION so i have to say YOU are the moron

You're the one that said they dont handle!!!! which is known to be bullshit!


I'm not a brand nazi at all, 750y... I've had a yammy, honda and Duc in the last 6 months alone! not to mention the Z900 of mine that still resides in Oz... but isn't this thread about Ducatis????????

[Ghost Lemur]

Saw a (looked) brand spankers new 999 in town today (while waiting for the bus ). Him in his Duc leathers, etc, getting hammered in the tropical downpour, I swear though I could still see a cheesey school boy grin under his helmet.

I'd take one, if given it... Then sell it and buy something I could actually ride, plus some sexy leathers, plus all the other necessary gear, plus have enough left over to take the family on holiday to somewhere that actually has a summer.

Ok I'm jealous. Looked nice from the side, and had the sexy Duc sound to it. Still prefer the 998 personally.

[750Y]

You're the one that said they dont handle!!!! which is known to be bullshit!


I'm not a brand nazi at all, 750y... I've had a yammy, honda and Duc in the last 6 months alone! not to mention the Z900 of mine that still resides in Oz... but isn't this thread about Ducatis????????

lol,
just take a deep breath...
i wasn't calling You a brand nazis i was sympathising with You.
We all know that Ducati's are top bikes...
take a break

[vifferman]

Ok I'm jealous. Looked nice from the side, and had the sexy Duc sound to it. Still prefer the 998 personally.

Yeah, me too, but the 999 is supposed to be a much better bike, even if it doesn't look as purty.

[**R1**]

You're the one that said they dont handle!!!! which is known to be bullshit!


I'm not a brand nazi at all, 750y... I've had a yammy, honda and Duc in the last 6 months alone! not to mention the Z900 of mine that still resides in Oz... but isn't this thread about Ducatis????????

dude i said in my opinion they dont. nuf said.....