The Ducati poll

[mark83]

I've often ogled at Ducatis. The sound, the look, etc. And obviously one day (when the credit crunch is over) I will just have to own one. Which one is the best though?

I'm talking:

Looks
Sound
Performance
Value for money

I'm not specifying a budget, just which is better overall in your opinion and why
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[neatbik]

I want a 916. The only thing holding me back is not having a proper garage to keep it in, i couldnt bare to leave it outside in the winter

[t121anf]

not being overly familiar with Ducati's i'm afraid i must post this

https://www.srt-4mation.com/images/smilies/worthless%20thread%20without%20pics.gif

[mark83]

Pics.....
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[Moonie]

The best one is the one that doesn't have a BAB/WW wobbling around on it, they're rare.
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[t121anf]

thanks for the Pics,

1098 for me then the 888.

the 999 is horrid with that stupid headlight display

[Eddie Hitler]

I want the Hypermoto.

[Barry_M2]

I LOVE, the 888, pure classic!

But having a 916 (pic in profile), I'm going to have to vote for that


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[Kal]

None of the above... instead:

Ducati 748 - in the yellow. It was designed with that yellow in mind.

Ducati 620 Monster Dark - this is what motorbikes should be. All dark and brooding, light enough to be responsive and small enough to be thrashed in a public place. That's what we like...
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[Kickstart]

Hi

Personally the 888 (or 851) and the 999. The other 8 valve ones were more styled than engineered (eg, single sided swinging arms).

All the best

Keith
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[Shaane]

I voted for the 1098 but only because the 748 isn't there Suppose its the same as the 916 though.
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[mark83]

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[mark83]

What???? Are you sure about that Keith?

Didn't the 916 run the show in WSB?

I've always thought the 999 would be incredible to ride, but the journos rate the 1098 as better in almost every way. And plus its a cracking looking bike IMO.

Which is best value - has to be the 999.
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[bEN_]

Has to be the 996 for me, which i will one day own

the 1098 is sexy though, but the 996 is just a thing of beauty to look at and to hear
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[Faraz]

Apart from the engine size whats the difference between the 916 and the 998?
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[Gazdaman]

749/999 floats my boat.

Gaz

[ms51ves3]

Would have to be an 888 because I own one a model of course

[Stevie GooGs]

916/1098 i think the 916 looks amazing and i do like the new 1098 but too much money for a bike imho.

Had a shot of a 748, like the feel of the bike but its far too small for me, you will never get a cold arse in winter with the pipes directly below your seat (sweaty arse syndrom).
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[shaun_04]

I'd rather have a tricked up Monster, or a classic desmo than anything on that list.

[Kris]

916 is the iconic shape for me. Wouldn't own one though.

I saw a mint '57 plate 1098 get dropped by it's owner in Rye Cafe carpark a few weeks ago. If you own one please be aware that they can be started in gear and on the sidestand...

Ah, that Ducati 'character'...
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[Naggedalot]

Ducati = 2 wheeled Fiat...`nuff said!

[mark83]

[Whosthedaddy]

To put a spanner in the works, I'd certainly consider one of the new monsters.

https://www.motorcycleconnect.com/Ducati/2007/Monster/S4R_Testastretta/S4R_Testastretta_1.jpg