Poll
Question:
2005 999 biposto or 2008 848???
Option 1: 999
votes: 8
Option 2: 848
votes: 15
Looking at a couple of used superbikes... the 999 has 1500 miles on it... and the 848 has 3000 miles.... both $9000. I had the 848 and loved it... but got talked into selling it... [bang]
Both bikes bone stock.
Talk to Mac900. He used to ride a nicely modded '03 999 and has an 848 now.
Track - 999
Street - 848
I'd have to say go 999...both bikes are beauties, but I see a lot of 848s out there now, relatively. I don't care for that, but don't know if that matters to you. And as beautiful as the 848 is, the 999 to me is even more stunning.
Good problem to have, making a choice like this!
What?!? No Boobies option? >:(
Since you already owned an 848, I would try and get a test ride (if possible) on the 999. You can make a decision then.
I test rode both bikes again... and the grin from the 999 was bigger. So I bought it. Thanks peeps!!
I never got why people disliked the 999s and 749s. I saw a 749 dark and it looked amazing. With that said, I am not a big fan of the exhaust. Congrats....I'm tossing the idea of getting a 996 before they become too rare to find.
Just checked the specs...is the seat height really 30.7? Thats great for my short legs. Have to rethink things....
Quote from: ryandalling on March 19, 2010, 02:54:58 PM
I test rode both bikes again... and the grin from the 999 was bigger. So I bought it. Thanks peeps!!
Can I ride it? [moto]
Quote from: krolik on March 19, 2010, 08:59:50 PM
Can I ride it? [moto]
maybe if you lend him your brown socks.... ;D
Quote from: bulldogs2k on March 19, 2010, 08:47:36 PM
I never got why people disliked the 999s and 749s. I saw a 749 dark and it looked amazing. With that said, I am not a big fan of the exhaust. Congrats....I'm tossing the idea of getting a 996 before they become too rare to find.
Just checked the specs...is the seat height really 30.7? Thats great for my short legs. Have to rethink things....
i think its only because it came out after what most Ducati lovers think is the most beautiful bikes ever...the 919 748,996,998.
If it would have been the new supersport people would have loved it, but its har to replace a icon. the 848 1098 would have ben a much better follow up.
Quote from: krolik on March 18, 2010, 08:32:06 PM
What?!? No Boobies option? >:(
Seriously right? And then he got the 999 dispite the poll results.
Du.
I'm just kidding man, to each his own.
But WTF no boobies in the poll?
The 848 was in Texas and would need to be shipped out... the 999 was here and cheaper after negotiations... and well it rode awesome.
Good choice on the 999. I think I would have gone that route as well. My buddies old 999 was really nice, i only wish we had the chance to do some chassis set-up to it before it left his possession.
I'm still half looking around for one myself...
aside from different chassis, also think about the difference in clutches, and perhaps insurance rates as well.
Late to this party, was out of town. I have an '05 999 with goodies. Love it!! Both bikes suck in HOT Texas weather due to the open BBQ pit out back they call an exhaust. ;D But I can't imagine parting with the trip 9. Funny, didn't like them at first (like everyone else!) but they grew on me and it looks great next to my 2 Tamburinis!! [thumbsup] [moto] Hope you enjoy it.
That's called "baked potatoes". Not to be confused with "mashed potatoes" which is what you get when you are all over the brakes while riding a monster, and uncomfortably slide up on to the tank.
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I need to go back and get another ride on a 999. I had what I thought were good reasons to sell mine. I love my 848, especially with all the set up work that I've done to it but it's not the animal that the 999 was. My impression of the 999 might be different now but at one time it wasn't worth dealing with the beast.