Is this an r?

Discussion in 'Ducati General Discussion' started by THJ, Apr 25, 2013.

  1. #1 THJ, Apr 25, 2013
  2. Well ad says R, got plaque etc, best way wold be drop Ducati an email with the chassis no
     
    #2 bradders, Apr 25, 2013
  3. Hi Kev, the thumbnails at the bottom of the ad show the top yoke with no. 0247 and the text with the ad says it has the numbered plaque and 999R cover with the bike. The plaque should have the frame and engine numbers on it. Don't know if the paint job is original Ducati or aftermarket, maybe a check with Ducati H/office would shed some light? The bike has been up for sale for at least a couple of months though that I know of and the price seems a bit high to me for the older version (pre 2005). Still looking for that next toy then?
     
    #3 Hughdg, Apr 25, 2013
  4. Its a 2004 model(pre facelift). All Airwaves race bikes were 05 shape I believe.
     
    #4 900streetfighter, Apr 25, 2013
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  5. Think there were a Few reps in an R, but I'm a philistine so wait til some of the more educated Ducatisti turn up...
     
    #5 bradders, Apr 25, 2013
  6. I'm not an expert at all, but I thought the R had bronze coloured rocker-covers.
     
    #6 cockneyjanner, Apr 25, 2013
  7. I thought that as well, magnesium aren't they on the R's?

    Stu
     
    #7 Stu, Apr 25, 2013
  8. Looks nice!
     
    #8 antonye, Apr 25, 2013
  9. As someone else has pointed out it says "R" in the advert and they are an official Ducati dealer so would think they would up front with it.
    there were no official Airwaves "R" models they were all 749/999s versions
     
    #9 bolds, Apr 25, 2013
  10. Well they were from 2004 onwards, I'm confused as its definitely a R frame (different to the other frames) has the 04 swingarm onwards (2004 this hit the R only, from 2005 all other models) but the rocker covers should be magnesium if an 04 model?

    But it does have an official paint job by rage designs, however I recall Mike (owner of RD) saying he couldn't paint reps due to contracts with sE, other than the official 999S reps???
     
    #10 Freak, Apr 25, 2013
  11. Still looking Hugh, been tempted by a few but not bit bullet yet.
     
    #11 THJ, Apr 25, 2013
  12. Yep, definitely an R, I've seen it in the flesh a few weeks ago whilst my bike was in for a service at DMC.
     
    #12 BIG M, Apr 26, 2013
  13. Moved to Superbike :smile:
     
    #13 mattmccabebrown, Apr 26, 2013
  14. It is without doubt an R but there are a few things not right. It should have vented belt covers , Magnesium head light shroud and possibly mag valve covers but there were some without.

    There are a few changes in an R frame
    1, The ignition support bar is removable . Welded in on none R .
    2, Theres only two bolt positions for the foot rest .
    3, The bracket that has the exhaust bolted to it , above the right foot rest , is removable . Welded to none R .
     
    #14 ducati2242, Apr 26, 2013
  15. just love that number plate though
    R999 GSE


    class
     
    #15 Phill, Apr 27, 2013
  16. Well I like it, there is a unregistered R on ebay with starting price of £13k
     
    #16 welsh999, Apr 27, 2013
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  18. #18 mervyn, Apr 27, 2013
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