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Hi guys,
I have been lurking for a while and am now in need of a bit of advice. I am in the process of trading in my 05 R1 on either a 06 999S or 999R, after taxes the difference in cost is around 10,000. This is definately not a small bit of change, and I am wondering if it is really worth it. I know what the spec. differences are but is the riding experience 10,000 bucks better?

One last question for the moment, does anyone know how many 999R's will be produced for the 06 model year.

Thanks for the help and opinions

Cheers

 

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Why do you want a Ducati?

Time for a change, I have been riding inline 4's for 22 years and have just now found the joy in twins. What better V2 than a Ducati, and after a number of test rides, I am in love with the very different feel and ride qualities of the 999, the other thing that I find appealing is the almost intangable differences between an Italian bike and a Japanese brand. The only way I can describe it is that a Japanese bike is an appliance like a toaster, fast but lifeless, the 999 may not have the horsepower figures of the R1 but it does have something the R1 will never have....personality(R1 = dam fast toaster but it still is a toaster)

That's my reasoning and I am sticking to it

 

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Thanks Brian that was a great read

Cheers

 

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keep the R1 and buy the DUC

I,d love to, but one toy is enough and insurance here in B.C. Canada is insaine, it's costing me $2400 per year for the R1 and that is with no accidents or tickets for more than 5 years

 

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I doubt you will find anyone here that will try talking you out of a Ducati. We all have our reasons. I believe one of the top reasons for Ducati ownership is passion. We all have a passion for our Twins. Exhaust note, dry clutch, looks, handling, flaking rockers (HAHA) j/k! Ducati pluses far outweigh the minuses. Like you said "The only way I can describe it is that a Japanese bike is an appliance like a toaster". Ducati's are far from an appliance, they are a part of you and have soul. Its not just a bike but a part of your body that has feeling while your on it. Its hard to describe. If you have test rode a Ducati you have already been bitten by the bug and infected.

Go for it and post pics when you get it!

I don't think anyone could talk me out of it at this point. As you have said I,m infected and the clinic I am going to is the local dealership. The only question is what perscription it's going to take S or R

 

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If you are going to do it you may want to seriously consider a Xerox! With the included exhaust and ECU plus the superior rear shock it justifies the price difference from the standard R (if there is such a thing).

The extra bits are nice and it is only a bit more expensive, but unless Xerox wants to pay me for the advertizing, I would not for a second want to have thier logo's on the side of something I would ride. The other thing is I'm no Troy Bayliss, so I don't think I could carry off the who racer-boy look

 

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XEROX bike is $35k here in California, out the door

It's 42+14% taxes = 47,880 here in Vancouver! The R is selling for 40

 

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Above $30k is the price level where it really tests how much you love the damn bike (or maybe just how rich you are) ... coz in that price range, there are many VERY GOOD CARS already!

Ain't that the truth!