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Originally Posted by drthompson65
For me the 999 was the breakthrough bike that really made me lust of a Ducati.
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Ditto.
All of the mags have owned the 1098 thus far. I haven't yet ridden a 1098 but from what I've read:
1 - 999 more stable than 1098
2 - 1098 lighter than 999
3 - 1098 more power than 999
4 - 999 has better feel from the front
5 - 999 inspires more confidence
6 - 1098 flicks faster than 999 but doesn't necessarily equate to faster laps.
7 - 1098 stalling issue
In my opinion, a 999S can be had on the cheap now, and with a high compression piston kit, full system, PCIII/Custom map, cam degree, crank lightening/balance you will make the same horsepower (140 at the wheel) for around the same money as a 1098 new out the door. Or you can just buy an '05/06R for around $20K. At the current level I think it's a matter of picking your poison.
Now the 1198R will probably be a clear step up from the 999R. By that point, it ought too with a 200cc advantage.