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Either a refresh of the shape and electronics to put it in line with the 1299 or an update plus and a upspecced additional model like the good old 848 EVO. Or its what a lot of people have been wanting for a long time and that's a 1299 Streetfighter. Thatd be cool.
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Can you imagine just how good an 899S or R would be with all the new electronics, Ohlins suspension, lightweight forged wheels.. Weight around 405 lbs? My wife would be buying one RGHT NOW to replace her Triump Daytona 675R. It would make a hell of a track day/race bike.
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Yes I can, I made my own last year!
I can't believe Ducati would ever make an 899R for several reasons, I think it's possible they could make an "S" or "Corse" or something similar if they think there's a market there between the 899 and the base 1299, but I would see virtually zero chance of any 899 being released that is priced above the base 1299. That's the kind of bike they only make for homologation (i.e. the 749R), and the 899 can't race anywhere so not likely to happen.Yes I can, I made my own last year!
i have serious bike envy over what you have done to your bike, it's simply awesome.
I had considered going down a similar route but getting a new R just made more sense practically.
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i thought your wife took the s freeing you up for the R either way mad cool your wife rides
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After my wife's 675R was stolen, she was looking at getting an 1199S, but the cops got the 675R back after a week, so she decided to keep the 675R.. The insurance allowed her to get the 675 back to pristine condition.
She's currently fixated on the 899 though, so an updated, improved 899 might do the trick for her.
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they'll never make an 899R because R models are specifically for race homologation. There was a 749R - the last model Ducati raced in Supersport.
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This.
The 899 is a ....... bike. It is basically useless. Ducati "displaced" themselves out of every racing series worldwide with that extra 50cc. They could/should have make this same new engine, but kept it at 849cc so it could race in SS/MW classes worldwide.
The only thing the 899 accomplishes is giving people a "Panigale on a budget" so people can own a Ducati without emptying their bank account.
There is no need for an 899R because it doesnt fit into any race classes.
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So everyone who purchased a 899 is poor? So what if the 899 doesn't have a class to race in. Does the gsxr750? Oh I forgot the 1299?
Aww
I will say a few grand was certainly not the reason I chose an 899 over the 1199.
agree but making a 849 would have been a better option for racing purposes and i don't think it would have taken anything away from the bike.
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I don't think CB implied that the 899 was for people that can't afford an 1199. Also, the 1299 and race 6 different classes in Wera.
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It was created to be a perfect street bike. Not a racebike at all.
Agreed about wera, there is a class to run just about anything including the 899. When anyone makes that claim that the 899 is pointless because there Is no class for it it just iritates me a little. While WERA is a great Avenue for anyone who wishes to to race I don't think manufactures have them in mind when decided what bikes to build. I found the 899 more street friendly than the 1199.
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Taking the full context of his statement makes it more understandable. The "R" models have always been homologation specials. Since the 899 can't be raced (competatively) in any major series, there is no reason for Ducati to make an 899R.
I'm guessing they are just going to announce an "S" or "evo corse" version.
I'm guessing they are just going to announce an "S" or "evo corse" version.
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That is exactly what I meant.
My comments had nothing to do with anybody being poor or no .... like that. Don't try to turn comments into insults and look for something to be offended about. I like the 899 and considered getting one myself. And in my opinion the 899 is a much better/easier/sensible option for a street bike.
I was referring to the lack of an 899R and why an 899R doesn't make sense.
And in all honesty, the negative tone in my comment is because I am aggravated about Ducati's decision to add in the extra (and useless) 50cc's. When the Panigale came out, I couldn't wait for Ducati to release the MW version of it. I was pumped and was already thinking about which race parts would cross over from the 1199 to the new 849.
...then they come out with their MW version....except it isn't MW. They displaced it out of every MW race class.
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