From what I have seen, those performance kits are like 10K, ridiculous....Actually, Ducati performance had a kit to convert a 999S to a 999R. I'm sure its expensive, but when its done, it would be a high-comp race motor.
The differences between the two bikes (besides the motor) are not worth the extra cash. The motor is totally different, even the cases are different, but some people don't care about that. If you want a 999R out of your 999S, you could easily swap motors (buy a 999R and sell the 999S). The magnesium bits and slightly lighter forged wheels, eh... I wouldn't bother for a street bike.
For that price, it probably needs a full rebuild.Perhaps it might be more worth it to just get a bore kit for a 999 (the 999 I speak of is the 03 Bip model) and maybe a full Termi or Moto Corse. Which still unfortunately might not equal the 999R, plus then there's the rest of the bodywork/frame upgrades. I did find an 05 999R motor for $2.5k, but I don't think I could just drop it in the frame.
Close to the same but totally different in the way the 999R performs and handles compared to the 999S.The first generations of the 999, can't be compared to the later revisions.
The 2005/2006 999S has the same Ohlins as the 999R. Same gearing/transmission, same clutch, same geometry, its pretty much the same bike, minus the stupid magnesium bits and forged wheels vs cast wheels.
Here is a direct comparison for ya. You'll notice, the differences are nominal. Bit more power, slightly less weight, but both bikes are still very heavy. The 749R is the only bike out of the xx9 series that is pretty different.
999S vs 999R comparison
Tyler, have you ever owned a 999R, or even a base 999?Here is a direct comparison for ya.
Thats exactly whats happened . An idiot has looked it up on the internet and come up with a delusional comparison . Although I didnt think that he could have possibly known better .Tyler, have you ever owned a 999R, or even a base 999?
I thought not.
As you haven't, you don't have any real world experience to base your opinions on, now do you?
Any idiot can look up stuff on the internet.
Tom
Tyler, have you ever owned a 999R, or even a base 999?
I thought not.
As you haven't, you don't have any real world experience to base your opinions on, now do you?
Any idiot can look up stuff on the internet.
Tom
SwingarmThe 999R and the 999 are completely different and anyone that can compare them is completely deluded . The frame is made from different grade alloys and construction , the engine is different altogether the ECU is different the wheels the fairing the injectors . The only thing similar is the tyres and the oils. Oh and its the same colour .
Yet another deluded sole .The R isnt anything like a base and anyone who thinks it is dosent know f**k all"The 999R and the 999 are completely different and anyone that can compare them is completely deluded . The frame is made from different grade alloys and construction , the engine is different altogether the ECU is different the wheels the fairing the injectors . The only thing similar is the tyres and the oils. Oh and its the same colour ."
First off they are very must the same bike, please do not suggest that a 999 and a 999r are far different bikes. I own a 05 999r and a 05 749r. I have also owned a 05 999s, 05 999, 1098 and many more. The 999r is not to far off the 999 and to say that "the 999R and the 999 are completely different and anyone that can compare them is completely deluded" is completely ignorant. You must first and foremost realize that the 999R is a 999 and yes it has many different parts and materials to make those parts, but the same basic geometry and characteristics remains the same. The 999r obviously handles better, has more stopping power and has more tq and horse power, but to say that it is a entirely different beast than the 999 could not be further from the truth. These bikes are very comparable. Take the R off the end and you are left with a 999. I love the standard 999 and would say that although they are different they are much more simillar than they will ever be different. O and the 999r is a cool bike, I will take my 749r all day long over the 9......