I always had more fun riding smaller bikes around tracks. You can concentrate on your lines more rather than worrying about controlling the 1299's massive power. An 899 will hold its line slightly better and you can use all of its power coming off the turns. Even Carl Fogarty uses an 899 on the track and if it's quick enough for him...........
If you have the experience and expertise or want to improve, then that is the answer for you. If I were looking to change my 748RS, my choice would be the 899 because I no longer have the ability to stop my arse from leaking brown adrenalin when things get hairy so for me the less aggressive acceleration and slower speed is more appropriate. We as Ducati riders are blessed with a great range of bikes that provide the answer for almost very taste, skill level and aspiration . Andy
For a novice rider it helps starting on a less powerful bike. I'm glad I learned on a 400, admittedly 15 years ago and on just my 2nd track day I was bumped up into the fast group! I'm not a naturally gifted rider, I just listened, followed and learned from the experts, learning quickly due to not having to struggle with a bike that was too much for me. It was pretty satisfying taking the scalps of R1's and Fireblades on such a little bike. Once you have honed your skills that is the best time to move up to a bigger bike.
seems a few peeps in favor of hiring a bike are the same ones telling me im mad and should use my own! how odd
I think the bike hirers are like Disney rides.........there is a height restriction to ride them....:Walkingdead:
bastrd...im 6'5 dude (or perhaps the other way round.. i get confused easy) anyhu apart from the odd freak all the best racers are/have been lil :Cigar:
I'm booked for the silverstone day - no one said saville would be around, perhaps he can offer some advice on stuffing it up the inside whilst using a twin
rent you mine with a hefty deposit! no wouldnt even do that mine is 1 of 1 (but i guess we all think that!)
I did oulton park last year on my 749 , rode it there did I think it was 8 20 min sessions , then rode it home ...the clutch and the rear tyre were a little worse for wear ( legal but goosed ) . Was an awesome experience was mid pack in the novices but didn't care ....loved every minute .
