Hello all, after just breaking up with my partner of 10 years…I need a distraction & some retail therapy, not married or cohabiting thank F**k !!! I’ll try & keep this concise I’ve got around 13k to spend, Ive been looking at the 998 s (mono) which would be my preferred choice, also been looking at 1198 s , 1199 Tricolore , obviously there are more availability on the latter two models I’ll be straight, I want a bike that will almost be guaranteed not to depreciate, if so, very little I have a Multistrada dvt, so it wouldn’t be my only bike, and it will be kept in the hallway of the house to be admired & some fair weather summer riding Any advice greatly appreciated Steve
Congratulations ….you just dodged a bullet there Bikes??…buy whatever makes you happy, sod the depreciation!
If anti smog rules become nationwide, nothing will stop the depreciation (unless its a very, very rare bike). Still if you buy a wonderful 916, 996, 998, 1098, 1099 (others are also available!) the enjoyment you'll get is probably more important. Have fun finding then riding the right bike!
This is a very good point. I think in the near future, unless you have a very rare bike/car, everything will probably depreciate because you’ll be very limited where & when you can ride it. Add to that the pressure we’re all going to be under when Greta’s generation grows up & riding a Termi clad petrol bike is going to be a challenge I’m afraid. As Jez, says , buy it because you love it & at the moment you can still ride it!
I have a DVT Multi for any ride that involves milage but last year I treated myself to a 998 to tinker with and polish then short rides to local bike nights. I'm 70 and a tad overweight so the riding position is not ideal but any discomfort is well worth it for the sheer joy of riding an iconic bike I never dreamt of owning. So definately find a 998 and go for it. Great fun and you'll be beating the biker chicks away with a stick.
@Justatad I know this is not on your list and I’ve no connection to the seller, but I think this is lovely https://www.ducatiforum.co.uk/threads/ic-ducati-sport-classic.89200/ A pretty little thing and quite a rare bike, ..could do worse I think
