Hi,
This isn't really asking for a buyer's guide type advice, but rather a silly question, maybe. I have 899 which I use for everything (commuting, touring, Sunday morning blast, but not track, I haven't been on a track in over 20 years now), it's ridden everyday as long as weather isn't too horrid, and I love the thing. I kind of hate working on it though, with so many wires and electronics, and in general really complicated and fiddly. I dropped off my bike for 15k mile service, and the shop has 900SS SP on the showroom. Since I'm a child of the 80s/90s, and 900SS being one of my favorite bikes, AND just how mechanically simple it is to work on, I'm genuinely tempted to replace my 899. The thing is, I've never ridden 900SS (well, to be honest, I've never ridden any Ducati other than 899), so am hoping to get some thoughts from people who have experiences with both. I know they are so different, so it's not really to compare, but do you think I'd get the same "special" feel with 900SS that I get with 899, or would it be the case of never meet your childhood hero? Also, I wonder what it's like to go from 148hp to something like 80-ish. In case it's a question of mechanical ability, I can wrench pretty well.
I'd appreciate your thoughts.
This isn't really asking for a buyer's guide type advice, but rather a silly question, maybe. I have 899 which I use for everything (commuting, touring, Sunday morning blast, but not track, I haven't been on a track in over 20 years now), it's ridden everyday as long as weather isn't too horrid, and I love the thing. I kind of hate working on it though, with so many wires and electronics, and in general really complicated and fiddly. I dropped off my bike for 15k mile service, and the shop has 900SS SP on the showroom. Since I'm a child of the 80s/90s, and 900SS being one of my favorite bikes, AND just how mechanically simple it is to work on, I'm genuinely tempted to replace my 899. The thing is, I've never ridden 900SS (well, to be honest, I've never ridden any Ducati other than 899), so am hoping to get some thoughts from people who have experiences with both. I know they are so different, so it's not really to compare, but do you think I'd get the same "special" feel with 900SS that I get with 899, or would it be the case of never meet your childhood hero? Also, I wonder what it's like to go from 148hp to something like 80-ish. In case it's a question of mechanical ability, I can wrench pretty well.
I'd appreciate your thoughts.