Ducati's 916 is based on a 1989 Honda design... back in 1992 Massimo
Tamburini felt so passionate about Mitsuyoshi Hohama's NR750 upon
which he promptly tore up his 916 design and started again...
amazingly, the NR prototype was first displayed in 1989! and
remained largely untouched when production commenced in 1992.
Honda's stunning 1992 NR750... complete with wedge-styling...
fox-eye headlights... single-sided swingarm and underseat
exhausts... that Tamburini freely admits copying the styling cues and
produced the 1994 916 with wedge styling... fox eyed headlights...
single sided swingarm and underseat exhaust...
Innovative, high tech, unique, interesting and very cool.
But also slow for the money, fat like a cow and hideously expensive.
Just as well we don't use logic to buy and love our bikes, eh!
__________________ Old Baldy / WWBO #451
Ducati 996
Kawasaki KLR 650 '02
Kawasaki KLR650 '06 OB's Blog
Aahh, the Never Ready 750. Oh so typical of Honda dumping millions into a technology with no market to peddle it in. When I was running the dealership back then the Honda staffers were waay pumped about this bike. When asked if I wanted to get on the wait list (with money up front) for one or two for my store I said no way. Pissed 'em of with that statement.
The 500 was dubbed "Never Ready" by the press... the NR750 was ready
to sell and race but not after the Europeans up the rules which added
extra weight that negated the advantages of the most ultimate 4 stroke in
history... I can't cry about it... after all the Japanese own the technology
whereas the Europeans own the race venues... Still I can't see you riding one...
I must say, i love the look of the 999R in race trim..
but it dont fit me, is down on power unless comparing it to a 600cc bike.
But come on now we all know honda made some cool bikes, but hell they were all weak in STOCK TRIM!
Without big money they are just history and who cares who invented or used the SSSA, Ducati has proven they have won more of everything with it than any other manufactureor...so maybe that speaks more than well i invented.
PS: damn that NR750 is a fat bitch if i ever seen one.
__________________
2004 ZX-10r: The orginal bad ass
2005 ZX-6R: 600+
2006 675: 3 is a crowd?
2007 1098: Big Jugs
Go to the Doug Polen test where they compared the 999 to 1098 and be impressed with the 999. For the money it's awesome. Also it shows more of the guts/engine which imo is a better look/feel of a bike.
__________________
2006 BMW HP2
2011 Husqvarna TE630
Sour grapes are a lesser man's fruit.
Quote:
Originally Posted by Busy Little Shop The [fact] that the RC45 was a "relative failure" is what matters most...
I have a 2004 749R
I bought it coz it doesnt have that much power so i can hear the beautiful engine without having to ride too fast
the thing revs so quickly its unreal,and the handling is incredible(falls into corners-even with my dimishing riding abilities)
build quality is amazing(engine casing are actually painted and all bolts etc are high quality.
granted the stock 749s and early 999s are pretty bland,but thats just progression...
Nothing wrong with the 999R 749R bikes.....
except the stupid side stand and it does look a little skinny from the front(dam locomotive influences!)
WHAT IS NOT BEAUTIFUL ABOUT THIS BIKE....AND ITS ORIGINAL.
ANYBODY CAN COPY THE 916 AND MAKE A BEAUTIFUL BIKE,BUT IT TAKES A REAL DESIGNER TO CREATE SOMETHING ORIGINAL THAT WORKS
AND THE WSBK MACHINES ARE THE MEANEST BIKES EVER MADE FOR THAT SERIES
I've sold my SS 1000ds, given the BMW 650 to my sister and am currently looking for a 03-04 ..maybe an 05 ($$$$$ rules). Had a couple of bids on some on e-bay and one i am very seriously considering (but no red key) in Fla.
I've read all the reviews and have lusted after this bike since it came out, and i totally agree with the comment that any one could copy/update the 916 but the 999 has stand alone beauty.
And forget about the power and grunt issues... any version has more than i could safely use.
__________________
Honda Interceptor (best "do it all "bike)
A lot of Duc fans agree the 749R is the bike that completely flew under the radar. I never road one but I've heard it simply rails in the canyons but you need to be rev happy with it. I wanted to buy one in a BAD way with a 848 upgrade but the stealership who had one in the crate simply wouldn't deal with me. They wanted FULL RETAIL when everyone knew the 1098 was coming. I found another stealership with a 999S still in the create and offered it to me for 18k out the door with .9% for 72 months. What would you take?
I just tossed the article with Polen comparing the 999 Vs 1098. Said the 999 felt like and old friend and turned very respectable lap times right of the truck Vs the 1098 which needed a lot of work, tweaking, pushing, shoving. Don't get me wrong, not everyone loves the style but I do.
Warranty is up next summer.. maybe it's time for a big bore kit.
__________________
Current Ride:
2006 Ducati 999S Mono in black.
A lot of Duc fans agree the 749R is the bike that completely flew under the radar. I never road one but I've heard it simply rails in the canyons but you need to be rev happy with it. I wanted to buy one in a BAD way with a 848 upgrade but the stealership who had one in the crate simply wouldn't deal with me. They wanted FULL RETAIL when everyone knew the 1098 was coming. I found another stealership with a 999S still in the create and offered it to me for 18k out the door with .9% for 72 months. What would you take?
I just tossed the article with Polen comparing the 999 Vs 1098. Said the 999 felt like and old friend and turned very respectable lap times right of the truck Vs the 1098 which needed a lot of work, tweaking, pushing, shoving. Don't get me wrong, not everyone loves the style but I do.
Warranty is up next summer.. maybe it's time for a big bore kit.
Yes but when the 999 came out Hodgson et al complained that it didn't handle as well as the 998. Chili pissed off the factory by racing the 998 1/2 for awhile.
"Exercise restraint and discipline, only responding to posts from legit customers and those with constructive positive intent, you will find that the handgrenades explode harmlessly. You have many satisfied customers who are happy to have the parts you've made. My suggestion to you is keep making good parts, keep getting more customers, take care of them and let them speak for you."
Yes but when the 999 came out Hodgson et al complained that it didn't handle as well as the 998. Chili pissed off the factory by racing the 998 1/2 for awhile.
if your going to quote racers,i'll quote bayliss who said the 999 was the best bike he's ever ridden.
Is that the Ducati rear seat? Sorry Moto Corse doesn't ring a bell with me. I have some SSR's on my bike now, nice but I would like to find something like the factory without the factory price with GP Shift and a brake lever that doesn't slam the fairing.
__________________
Current Ride:
2006 Ducati 999S Mono in black.
Is that the Ducati rear seat? Sorry Moto Corse doesn't ring a bell with me. I have some SSR's on my bike now, nice but I would like to find something like the factory without the factory price with GP Shift and a brake lever that doesn't slam the fairing.
moto corse are famous for MV agusta and charging hideous prices(like 1500us-actually closer to 1700 with the exchange rate for rearsets etc)
The president started business selling snap on parts in a van(i have meet him at the lab in shizuoka near the US navy bases)
but hes very very clever and has built a great empire here in japan(his showroom is in the expensive real estate area in japan,with all the loius vitton etc crap that the pussy here(and the fags)love so much)
He actually gave Magical Racing the idea for the carbon mirrors in the past...
You cannot get offical moto corse parts now outside japan as they are the offical MV Agusta brand now(that was the case last time i heard)
Hey guys, what is a good price for a 2003 999S...?.I mean a price that you could not pass up...not crashed, reasonable miles etc etc.
__________________
THERMAE FRONT MOUNT RADIATORS NOW IN STOCK!
Honda RC51 Carbon Fiber Fenders, Huggers and Tail Cowls, Billet Top Triple clamps, original Honda accessories and LOTS MORE!!
TYGAUSA.COM (775) 293-TYGA M-F 9-6 Pacific
Check us out on FaceBook!
Linear Mode
