Ducati 999/S

mr motorbiker · Nova Slayer Joined: 20 Jan 2005 Karma :

Hey,
Considering getting an 03' 's' 999. Anyone had experience with the bike. What are all the differences and is the (s) really worth it.

I also would like to know how they stack up against jap thousands?

Share your Knowledge PLEASE.

thanks.

Dr. DaveJPS · World Chat Champion Joined: 24 May 2008 Karma :

not ridden one but sat on a 749 afor i bought my last bike, and a 6'4" it felt like a carefully constructed stress position commissioned by a german fetishist

didn't ride it though the seating position put me off that much.
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mr motorbiker · Nova Slayer Joined: 20 Jan 2005 Karma :

Dr. DaveJPS · World Chat Champion Joined: 24 May 2008 Karma :

is that the bike...?

cause that is not a standard 's' model

it looks like https://nashville.craigslist.org/mcy/1276561070.html

one of these, but i can't find anymore details. Thumbs Up

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Wafer_Thin_Ham · Super Spammer Joined: 18 Nov 2005 Karma :

Yes the S is worth the extra wedge over the standard model.

You get better wheels, and suspension.
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mr motorbiker · Nova Slayer Joined: 20 Jan 2005 Karma :

No, i wish it was that bike. thats a 2006 999 Motion M9, whatever that is? Its Going for $25,000.. about £15k. lol.

mr motorbiker · Nova Slayer Joined: 20 Jan 2005 Karma :

U lot know ur stuff!

How will it comapre to a 1000cc sports? an 03' 999s that is.

Wilson123 · Nearly there... Joined: 19 Jun 2009 Karma :

Get a GSX-R1000 :l
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mr motorbiker · Nova Slayer Joined: 20 Jan 2005 Karma :

What BHP does the 2003 999's' have compared to the other years 999?

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Gazdaman · I did a trackday!!! Joined: 12 Aug 2004 Karma :

I don't know about the 999S but I've done a fair bit of work on a 749S.

It's beautifully constructed, well made, gorgeous piece of machinery. It sounds immense and feels cracking.

Power wise it won't stack up against a 1000cc IL4, but there's plenty for the road. And it's worth it to be not another blue and white gixxer!

I'm 6' 3" and it was comfortable for me. Termignoni end can is a must. Then smatterings of carefully placed carbon. Heaven.

Gaz

BadDog · Scooby Slapper Joined: 11 Jan 2005 Karma :

Just buy it. You know you want to... Thumbs Up

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damz · World Chat Champion Joined: 15 Jul 2007 Karma :

just buy it, people will think your much cooler if you say "oh i just got a ducati 999" rather than a run of the mill 1l jap sports bike.

anyway whats the chances of using the full power of a 1l jap sports bike on the road?
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mr motorbiker · Nova Slayer Joined: 20 Jan 2005 Karma :

Thanks for the info and advice. I'll post pics once i get it.

BadDog · Scooby Slapper Joined: 11 Jan 2005 Karma :

Yeaaaaaaaahhhhh Thumbs Up

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Wave2k · G's Stalker Joined: 06 Apr 2004 Karma :

If you can afford it, go for the 2005 999 S

Ohlins suspention front and rear, lighter marchesini wheels.

999R engine from the 2003-04 bike.
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