OK, lets try again: why 'do' people like the 749/999

Discussion in 'Ducati General Discussion' started by Exige, Apr 9, 2014.

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  1. Corrected your typo David in your thread title :upyeah:
     
    #1 Exige, Apr 9, 2014
  2. Orange whip?
     
    #2 bootsam, Apr 9, 2014
  3. because its a Ducati sportsbike. Its bloody fast, still looks cutting edge (IMO) and its not the 916 ;)
     
    #3 mattmccabebrown, Apr 10, 2014
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  4. Looks is a big part - love the mono seat unit, the tank shape, the head-stock, the dash.....
    The power delivery
    The sound
    The racing pedigree
    It's a bit different!

    And one factor that really surprised me was that it fits my 6ft over-weight frame quite well too.
     
    #4 cockneyjanner, Apr 10, 2014
  5. I like the way it looks in race trim and the do look great from behind
     
    #5 bradders, Apr 10, 2014
  6. I loved the overall packaging. It was different to everything else at the time of launch and that was no bad thing IMO. :)
     
    #6 El Toro, Apr 10, 2014
  7. cos its stunning.
     
    #7 finm, Apr 10, 2014
  8. Because in the words of slider (I think) gutsy move maverick! It may not have been the right timing (or we weren't ready) but it was a design statement, and if u strip the clothes off, the bike was a huge step forward, can wiring etc, better placement of essential bits. the 05 facelift should have been the launch one as I think it's prettier, and the rear end was never quite 'finished' but it was a bold move.
     
    #8 Phill748, Apr 10, 2014
  9. It is wrong to really like the clocks?
     
    #9 mattmccabebrown, Apr 10, 2014
  10. Yes, they really are the worst bit....
     
    #10 Phill748, Apr 10, 2014
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  11. I like all the details - as others have said. Just study the facets and angles on that tank. I believe it is still the biggest-winning superbike which is nice to tell your mates (if you are into the racing.
    I think it looks gorgeous from all angles apart from the front. Which is 'distinctive' - and can be only be one of 2 bikes....or variants.
    I have had mine since 2008 (it is a 2005 model) and I still cant think of anything I would - or could - swap it for.

    RB
     
    #11 Redblur, Apr 10, 2014
  12. Feels like its been properly built
     
    #12 Mr C, Apr 10, 2014
  13. Here's why I luv the 749s……..IT'S AWESOME :upyeah:


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    #13 Dr Croc, Apr 10, 2014
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  14. As a new biker i cannot comment on how much better the 749 is over the 748. I decided on a 748 mainly because of the looks. Personally i am not a big fan of the front lights and i dont see ducati using the same style on the new bikes. I think the 749 has a better looking rear.
    The 749 looks more like a tourer sitting next to a 748.
    However they are both pretty bikes. :)
     
    #14 alexlex85, Apr 10, 2014
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  15. Excuse me!! A tourer? Words fail me.

    You've got it right Mr C. Properly built.

    Tourer...........................:(
     
    #15 Redblur, Apr 10, 2014
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  16. To be fair alexlex85....the rear of the 749 (and 999) are v nice :)
     
    #16 Redblur, Apr 10, 2014
  17. Sorry, but its just a personal opinion. As i said im new to the bike world so i will probably shoot myself in the foot on this forum many times :)
     
    #17 alexlex85, Apr 10, 2014
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  18. Dont worry mate. I am new here myself - though returned to bikes 10 or 12 years ago. I used to have a 900ssie (not the original carbie job). I loved that too. And.....it was yellow (gasp).

    Cheers
    RB
     
    #18 Redblur, Apr 10, 2014
  19. Just for alexlex85

    This is a tourer

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    This is a 999

    [​IMG]
     
    #19 Mr C, Apr 10, 2014
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  20. Nail on the head Mr C !

    Thats what I meant alexlex85 :)

    RB
     
    #20 Redblur, Apr 10, 2014
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