2003 Ducati 749 - good or dog?

**5150** · 21st September 2011, 14:25

Hi

I am just looking at a 03 Ducati 749. Being 6ft 2 inch with a 95kg beer keg

I was wandering if I might break the poor thing while sitting / riding on it? What is the power like on these? I am comming off a Z1000 so I am prepared that it is not probably going to be as mental as the Zed, but are these things still pretty quick? What's it like to live with one (for those that know)? Anything I need to watchout for before handing the cash over?

**SPman** · 21st September 2011, 14:31

The 749 R has more room for a beer gut.

**DrunkenMistake** · 21st September 2011, 14:34

Originally Posted by 5150

Hi

I am just looking at a 03 Ducati 749. Being 6ft 2 inch with a 95kg beer keg

I was wandering if I might break the poor thing while sitting / riding on it? What is the power like on these? I am comming off a Z1000 so I am prepared that it is not probably going to be as mental as the Zed, but are these things still pretty quick? What's it like to live with one (for those that know)? Anything I need to watchout for before handing the cash over?

Bah! i wish I was tall enough and made enough per year to have one! haha

**willytheekid** · 21st September 2011, 15:36

Originally Posted by 5150

Hi

I am just looking at a 03 Ducati 749. Being 6ft 2 inch with a 95kg beer keg

I was wandering if I might break the poor thing while sitting / riding on it? What is the power like on these? I am comming off a Z1000 so I am prepared that it is not probably going to be as mental as the Zed, but are these things still pretty quick? What's it like to live with one (for those that know)? Anything I need to watchout for before handing the cash over?

I think there bloody sexy!, except I'd go for the 999 as they weigh roughly the same but the power difference is rather large! (999 would suit your..ahhem..."comfortable shape"

)
You can actually find a 999 for about the same price if you hunt around

The only problem I have heard with them is the CAM electrical system can be a bugger to fix $$$ if they have an issue....but they are usually very reliable.

**Ender EnZed** · 21st September 2011, 15:54

Originally Posted by willytheekid

....but they are usually very reliable.

Says the man riding a Guzzi.

**\m/** · 21st September 2011, 17:28

Selling the Z already?

**Edbear** · 21st September 2011, 17:32

Fast but focussed! A literal pain to ride around town and not much better on the road. Great on a track, there're few, (if any), bikes that will give you more satisfaction on a race track! Keep it under 24hr guard...

**5150** · 21st September 2011, 18:43

Originally Posted by \m/

Selling the Z already?

Maybe hopefully not. Might have enough coin to have both

**5150** · 21st September 2011, 18:45

Originally Posted by Edbear

Fast but focussed! A literal pain to ride around town and not much better on the road. Great on a track, there're few, (if any), bikes that will give you more satisfaction on a race track! Keep it under 24hr guard...

I did read that the early ones had a stalling problem. This one came up at the right price so I am in two minds about it. Always liked the look of them, but liking one and owning one might be two totally different things

**Edbear** · 21st September 2011, 18:47

Originally Posted by 5150

I did read that the early ones had a stalling problem. This one came up at the right price so I am in two minds about it. Always liked the look of them, but liking one and owning one might be two totally different things

I'm referring to the riding position, mate. Best take it for a ride before you make up your mind.

**5150** · 21st September 2011, 19:17

Originally Posted by Edbear

I'm referring to the riding position, mate. Best take it for a ride before you make up your mind.

I am going to take it out this weekend to see if I like it.

**Edbear** · 21st September 2011, 19:19

Originally Posted by 5150

I am going to take it out this weekend to see if I like it.

Let us all know how you like it! You'll either fall in love with it or hate it, albeit somewhat reluctantly..

**Marmoot** · 21st September 2011, 22:54

If you like 749, you should try 848 as well.
They're not tooooo much different in price, unless you're going for that $10.5k red one on trademe at the moment.

**5150** · 22nd September 2011, 08:01

Originally Posted by Marmoot

If you like 749, you should try 848 as well.
They're not tooooo much different in price, unless you're going for that $10.5k red one on trademe at the moment.

Thats the one. It's at Cyclespot. It looks clean and tidy. They also have a 999 for 2 grand extra, but thats way past my price range