Hi New member from Bristol. I currently own a 2013 Street Triple R but I would like to get a Panigale. I'm thinking of buying a 848 to own as my first Ducati. I'd also like a 748 in the garage but it being a classic I don't think I have the technical knowledge to maintain it. Thanks Gary
Hi Gary, as the owner of a 916 I would say it's one of the easiest machines to work on. Don't be too afraid of it. Consider a 916 instead of the 748. Mainly because you might as well have the original first Tamburini design. It's the same engine anyway but the 748 revs quite a bit higher to make its power so you tend to see more wear on the valve train.
Hi Thanks for your reply. I'm in the bracket of not being able to afford the 916, thinking the 748 was more achievable. I was reading some owners used purchases and I can't believe the price they have paid compared to now. Hindsight is a good thing.
I used to live in Thornbury - Sibland Road! Now, I'm in Berkeley. Welcome! I used to commute to Easton-in-Goradano using the "back" way. Up to Alveston, past the school (Marlwood?) and then towards the Severn Bridge. Good fun!
Try and get 996 I think there the best value bikes at the moment. Speak to @Expat Jack he might have something up his sleeve
Hi Gary (fellow Brizzle dweller). Having bought a modern Duc, the massive joy/fun of riding it means it's a keeper for now. However, I'm frustrated that I can't even check one of the plugs without removing half the parts! I'd love a hinge-up tank like a 748/916 and also be able to recognise all the bits. If you've got the basic skills, I'd say the earlier bikes are more satisfying if you like twiddling, tweaking & dirty fingernails... Whatever you buy it'll make you grin tho'
Welcome Gary. Cant go wrong with a 748 in the garage, really easy to work on and a good power to weight ratio balance for normal road riding, Be quick though the prices are going up
Welcome to the Forum Gary Another vote for the 748/916/996/998 range here. They're probably the easiest to work on of all the Ducatis in the past 30 years IMO and you'll always recoup your money.
