Is the 999 good for commuting?

Unless you have an iron ass, wrists, back and have eyes in the back of your head, NO. However, great for splitting traffic though.

Do you drive your ferrarie to work or not?...
Is it worth the pleasure of putting miles on her or simply cool factor? Lifes choices. I live and work minutes away so its not a question of I should answer.

For me its the weekend ride and mid week night ride.

waltman said:

Is the 999 good for commuting?

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... "Good" in relation to what?

In relation to other bikes in the universe, the simple answer is NO. There are a hundred better bikes that are far better for that purpose.

If you have no other ride to work... then the simple answer is YES. It will get you to work

migz123 said:

... "Good" in relation to what?

In relation to other bikes in the universe, the simple answer is NO. There are a hundred better bikes that are far better for that purpose.

If you have no other ride to work... then the simple answer is YES. It will get you to work

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+1
True DAT!

I use my 748 in the summer. hard as h*ll clutch, warm like no other. doesn´t like stops, danger off overheating.

Just plain lovely.

all opinion, i haven't bought a bike since 2000, cause i was waiting for another ducati.... i would ride no other bike, besides a chopper (that different though)

waltman said:

Is the 999 good for commuting?

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John said:

Unless you have an iron ass, wrists, back and have eyes in the back of your head, NO.

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And add the fun of having your inner thigh/ass really close to a super-hot exhaust pipe...

CKvBP said:

I think the best reply is the simplest:

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Muhahahaha, ROFL

Thank you guys for the honest answers.

From what I've heard I'd say a 999 is good at commuting, if compared with the 916 series bike.........

who cares you will lick sick on it! i'll be using my 916 almost daily

I did it. I loved my 999 and while there are many many other bikes more suited for commuting I still did it. 30 minute ride. My wrists got stronger and I didnt really care about the mileage because I bought the bike to ride it. I probably rode it to work 2 - 3 days out of the week.

Der_Teufel said:

I did it. I loved my 999 and while there are many many other bikes more suited for commuting I still did it. 30 minute ride. My wrists got stronger and I didnt really care about the mileage because I bought the bike to ride it. I probably rode it to work 2 - 3 days out of the week.

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OK, but were you in Los Angeles traffic for 3 hours a day? I can do a 30 minute ride on my torture rack 916 without a problem. I'm talking about a real commute here.

you just answered you own question....... don't get it then

On the other hand, I would have no problem commuting on my 998 if I was still working. Depends on who you are and what you like.

bruce19

I commute on my 999R almost everyday unless it's rainnig

I ride 7 days a week rain or shine,alternate between the 749 and the 996.

you might be a little stiff the first week but after that youll be stoked as you pass everyone in style.

I ride my 998 50 miles to work and back every day weather permitting. I don't understand the problems people have in using their ducati as a commuter. I had a 750 ss before this one and used it just the same. I have heard the 999 is even more comfortable and relible then the 998 series.

also..lanesplitting will probaly reduce your commute time by 80%

John said:

OK, but were you in Los Angeles traffic for 3 hours a day? I can do a 30 minute ride on my torture rack 916 without a problem. I'm talking about a real commute here.

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Yes, los angeles traffic, 35 mile distance, took me anywhere from 30 to 50 minutes.