» Site Navigation |
|
»
»
»
» Motorcycle Forums
|
|
» Buyers Guide |
|
|
|
» Our Partners |
|
|
|
 |
|
Jan 5th, 2012, 4:51 pm
|
#1 (permalink)
|
|
Junior Member
Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: Malton, North Yorkshire, United Kingdom
Posts: 6
|
best time to sell 749R
Ok, thinking of selling the 749R. When selling a rare collectable, does it matter when you sell?
|
|
|
|
Sponsored Links
|
Advertisement
|
|
|
Jan 5th, 2012, 5:00 pm
|
#2 (permalink)
|
|
Radar tends to harsh my mellow.
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: Houston, Texas, USA
Posts: 5,766
|
The best time is when you're really pissed at it. 
( no way I'd sell that bike! )
__________________
Mike
2006 999, 2007 ST3S, 2007 S2R1000
|
|
|
|
Jan 5th, 2012, 6:27 pm
|
#3 (permalink)
|
|
Official Sponsor
Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: Louisville, KY, USA
Posts: 2,865
|
They are nice bikes, but I wouldn't call it a rare collectable at this point. I can find one for sale nearly any day of the week (though the 2004s are harder to find). Pretty much all in perfect condition as well - and for very reasonable prices. I'd keep it if I were you, especially if you bought it new as you will be taking a large loss.
|
|
|
|
|
Jan 5th, 2012, 10:42 pm
|
#4 (permalink)
|
|
Extended Member
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: somewhere between atlanta & n.cali, ITALIA->UK->MI->GA->CA, USA
Posts: 5,321
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by desmoworks
They are nice bikes, but I wouldn't call it a rare collectable at this point. I can find one for sale nearly any day of the week (though the 2004s are harder to find). Pretty much all in perfect condition as well - and for very reasonable prices. I'd keep it if I were you, especially if you bought it new as you will be taking a large loss.
|
+1... as a 2006 749R owner, I won't sell it... but, I DEFINITELY don't expect it to sell as a "rare collectible"... I can't think of many bikes or Ducatis which command a "collectible" premium... maybe a 998R? ride her!
__________________
ECM IV is May 8-12th 2013, men in bikinis will wash bikes for free FFS. (And stop yelling or you'll wake up the sleeping asian bitches below)
2008 Ducshop Hyper S a.k.a. "Broke Beak Mountain" in a coma after 2011 ECM crash on Cherohala Skyway (w/ Mag-uhne-sium TA-TAS!),Ducshop engine w/ Pistal pistons, EVO slipper, Ducshop stack, Ducshop light flywheel, Ducshop suspension setup, DP cams, 2-1 termi, PCIII, 1123cc bore, shift-tech alum. subframe, DPseat, DP damper, DP 520chain, Bonamici rearsets, Titax levers, Driven CF handlebar, Rizoma beltcovers/mirrors/grips/reservoirs, tail-tidy, powdercoated parts, carbon-ed everywhere, and Xerox'd
2006 749R -the queen... (none shall touch her)
2005 749S -R.I.P.(homicidal left turning land yacht flyover)
2003 749 -R.I.P.(dog avoidance maneuver)
2003 KTM EXC 450 -(alive and revving despite mind-boggling abuse)
|
|
|
|
|
Jan 6th, 2012, 1:45 am
|
#5 (permalink)
|
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: OC, CA,
Posts: 317
|
you are better off keeping it, its not worth selling at this point. the "public value" is lost with the xx9s.
|
|
|
|
|
Jan 6th, 2012, 7:06 pm
|
#6 (permalink)
|
|
Member
Join Date: Jun 2008
Posts: 86
|
The best time would be when I have the money to buy it from you and unfortunately, that time isnt now... 
|
|
|
|
|
Jan 6th, 2012, 7:18 pm
|
#7 (permalink)
|
|
Senior Member
Join Date: May 2008
Posts: 804
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by ducracer081
The best time would be when I have the money to buy it from you and unfortunately, that time isnt now... |
Haha my thoughts exactly. 
I love the xx9 series. By far the most original and the best looking of the Ducati superbikes. I hope to own a S or an R one of these days.
Seriously, unless you need the money, I wouldn't sell an R of any incarnation. You won't get anything close to what you paid new and guarantee you will regret it.
__________________
Current Rides:
2008 Ducati Hypermotard 1100
2006 Kawasaki KLX250S
2004 Honda CBR600RR
2002 BMW R1150R
1996 Ducati 900SS/CR
|
|
|
|
|
Jan 6th, 2012, 9:11 pm
|
#8 (permalink)
|
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: nanaimo, british columbia, canada
Posts: 2,156
|
i would argue the 2004 749 r is the most collectable of the xx9 series.doesn't matter the time when it goes up for sale,that bike has a very specfic and motivated buying pool.
__________________
giallo 949- impractical,irrational,irresistible ,09 gasgas raga,11-12 gasgas cervantes 250- all in all ,my version of garage nirvana
|
|
|
|
|
Jan 7th, 2012, 12:49 am
|
#9 (permalink)
|
|
Member
Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: Bay area, Ca, Usa
Posts: 47
|
Why the 2004 749r, as opposed to other year 749r's?
|
|
|
|
|
Jan 7th, 2012, 1:54 am
|
#10 (permalink)
|
|
Member
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: INDY, IN, United States
Posts: 97
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by Stock gt
Why the 2004 749r, as opposed to other year 749r's?
|
I think that is the year when the bodywork was actually carbon similar to the 999R???
Other model years after it was plastic and not carbon.
I think that is correct.
In 2004 the 749R was THE most advanced superbike to date. Even considered by some including journalist/experts to be superior to the 999R.
|
|
|
|
| Sponsored Links |
Advertisement
|
|
|
|
| Thread Tools |
|
|
| Display Modes |
 Linear Mode
|
Posting Rules
|
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts
HTML code is Off
|
|
|
|
