848 vs 749s

[JEFF_H]

Here's a deal on a 749S

http://boise.craigslist.org/mcy/1488329440.html

 

[Raux]

To answer your question, yes the 848 is a lot more flickable. You are absolutely right, the 749 does corner like a brick, and the 748/916 generation was much, much worse.
I am very impressed with the 848 handling. Out of all the Duc superbikes I've ridden on both street and track, the 848 wins easily in the handling department. It almost, (I stress almost) feels Japanese. It's very close to a middleweight as far as handling. Ducati nailed it with this chassis.

Now, having said all that, I still want a 749r. I've seen at least four sell this year for $10k, give or take a little bit. A race prepped 749r is still very cool to me and I'm one of the few that really likes the design. I would not get a 749 unless it was the R.
 

what are you talking about... you're part way there

[He Man]

NIGERAN 749S!!!!


I get where you guys are comming from. I take my bike everywhere, and if i do go with an SBK or 675, i will 100% be getting a beater city bike. theres a lot of older style 250r that can be had for $1000 right now. and insurance would be stupid cheap on it (i hope).

I am also considering buying back my Monster IF they decide to total it. and if they do, how much will they offer for it? and how much will they offer to sell the bike to me for?

What price do you think i should considering the  monster as a buy back option? do note, i can pick up my friends 749s for cheaper than the price of a M695...

[fasterblkduc]

what are you talking about... you're part way there

Hey, I admitted that I have a serious soft spot for the 749r. It gives me a warm IZ_ feeling, even though that chassis does not handle as well as it should.

Having ridden all of the above mentioned bikes as well as middleweights and even ex AMA pro superbikes, My best score for performance would have to go to the Daytona 675. It's just the best "out of the box" option of all and is a real thrill both on and off the track.
But the one that makes me really feel good   is the 749r. It's not the fastest and does not corner as good as most of the other options mentioned but it just gets me excited. It's also the sexiest bike of all in race trim.....well, out of the ones that we've talked about so far.

[He Man]

Ive been looking at a 1980 CB750K as a B bike.

something like this



http://old.nabble.com/My-first-bike:-1980-cb-750F-supersport---free-from-father-in-law...-td19353560.html

[Ducatl]

I'd just be cautious about buying anything at an age where you might have lots of unforeseen maintenance arising, especially if you're commuting on the bike.

[ducpainter]

I'd just be cautious about buying anything at an age where you might have lots of unforeseen maintenance arising, especially if you're commuting on the bike.

I'd be cautious buying a bike older than he man...

[He Man]

I'd be cautious buying a bike older than he man...

 

those honda CBs are suppose to be bullet proof...Theres a lot of 30+ year old hondas and kawis in the city... is there any other reason i should be worried about buying something like this?

[LowThudd]

 

those honda CBs are suppose to be bullet proof...Theres a lot of 30+ year old hondas and kawis in the city... is there any other reason i should be worried about buying something like this?

From my recent experience with my Yamaha Radian, there are lots of little problems that you wouldn't have woried about that are a PITA to fix likeintake boots, electrical problems etc.

[CMDRDAVE]

Ive been looking at a 1980 CB750K as a B bike.

I learned on a Honda CB900 Custom, beat the hell out of that bike.  Not an issue at all.

[Ducatl]

From my recent experience with my Yamaha Radian, there are lots of little problems that you wouldn't have woried about that are a PITA to fix likeintake boots, electrical problems etc.

This was my experience when I first started riding, it gets to be reaaaaalllly make the beast with two backsing annoying .

[LowThudd]

This was my experience when I first started riding, it gets to be reaaaaalllly make the beast with two backsing annoying .

This is my first ridable bike as well. Fortunately I have mechanical experience, so I can fix it myself. If I had to pay someone to fix the problems I'm having I'd be SOL.

[breakdown]

Before I bought my 848, I test rode the 675 a lot as well.  I was able to ride the 675 faster for sure.  It was such a good handling bike.  I ended up buying the 848 because I loved the way it looked and sounded. 

It ended up being a bad decision.  I never really liked the bike that much.  The engine is a twin that kind of acts like an inline four.  You really need to ride it in the upper rpm range to get any power.  The bike also produces way too much heat.  Around town, I couldn't stand it.  I had the full Termi system on mine and it still roasted my legs and butt.  Out on a clear highway though, it was amazing to ride.

My friend ended up crashing it and somehow I ended up with a Hypermotard S.  I like the bike but I'm trading it for a Monster 1100S soon.

[bryant8]

I've had my 848 for just about 2 years now... I still love it and I have no issues with it in the city (Dallas) or on the track.  I don't ride it much on the street as much since the drivers in the city are retarded and the track is where all the real fun is at on a SBK. 

As always, YMMV

*edit*

I have yet to ride a 675, for the main reason that I know I'll want one as soon as I do.

[He Man]

well if you compare an 848 to a 2v S2R1k, how does that story go?

If you say you really have to dig deep to get power from it, what are you comparing it to a 600 I4? 675? It helps to know what you mean, because comming from a S2R1k 2v motor, it could be either a dissapointment or a huge +