Reliability

have you considered an 899/959 for the next couple of years, then upgrading to a V4? I had a 2015 899 for 5 years. zero problems in 16k miles. loved that bike.

jkeown said:

zero problems in 16k miles. loved that bike.

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What was the 15K DESMO service cost? I got my quote for 15K on my 1299 and it was just under $2200, more if it needs valves

a grand is about right, plus extras

DucatiKev said:

DON’T GET A DRY CLUTCH, and be sure to have a nice full savings account after purchasing the bike to fix all the problems I’ve come to call “privileges of ownership” and of course for all the “upgrades” you will desire to install

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Read this thread^

ArcticWhite said:

You can definitely develop the skills for a V4 at a young age. Age shouldn't be an issue if you treat it with the respect it deserves. Not everyone can do that (at any age)

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@ArcticWhite is right. My first bike was a Street Triple 675. I stupidly bought it brand new.
That bike was like 100 horse and I could handle it. Drove it like a 250 for months until I got the balls to twist the throttle all the way. It’s very addicting

I developed decent skills and “upgraded” to a Daytona 675 (brand new again) a year later
totally took a bath on the street triple but I didn’t care cause I had to have the Daytona.

Learning on the 675s, I only almost low sided once on the street triple (gravel) but I saved it. I’m sure If I was starting out on a Ducati superbike, I would have low sided many times and probably high sided a few times too

Im proud to have become a Ducati Guy a decade into being a licensed motorcyclist, it was the right time for me, and the Duc brought a whole new level of thrill to motorcycling. GLAD I WAITED.



insurance premiums:

Daytona 675 $380 / year

Add on my 1299 and it’s $1,500 a year for both bikes

if I sold the Daytona and just had 1299 it would be closer to $2,000 per year. There’s a discount for having 2 bikes, cool right?
But also look at the difference, it’s 4x more expensive than if I never bought the Duc

Apex said:

But I don’t have 23k to buy the bike...you know, which 17yo has?

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I’d say keep the Duc a dream for now and live your life in such a way that when it becomes time to buy your dream bike, you can. Instead of “not being allowed” because your wife doesn’t approve.....
Read this thread:
“Bikes just show up. I dont ask permission. Dont like it? there's the door.” —
— Still the most legendary quote on this website @Twisted10

Work work work work work work work


nvm can’t WORK right now. We have been shutdown as the tv ppl paralyze us in fear.

“Bikes just show up. I dont ask permission. Dont like it? there's the door.” —
— Still the most legendary quote on this website

Lmfao yes (except it’s parents for me) Hahahaha

Andy7 said:

“Bikes just show up. I dont ask permission. Dont like it? there's the door.” —
— Still the most legendary quote on this website

Lmfao yes (except it’s parents for me) Hahahaha

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I did that .... to my mom when I was 18, just drove it home and parked it next to dads Harley in the garage

One day I took the street triple (1st bike) for a new tire and came back on a Daytona. Parked it in the garage, no big deal. Mom said it looks nice and I said “thanks it’s my rental while they work on my bike”

when it was time to buy the Ducati she started with her questions about “dont you already have a bike” and “you don’t really need that do u”
I explained to her about how dreams matter and this is a very big deal for me so don’t ruin it, and she didn’t.

hopefully in my lifetime personal aviation will become more attainable and I’ll be able to have my own aircraft

DucatiKev said:

I did that .... to my mom when I was 18, just drove it home and parked it next to dads Harley in the garage

One day I took the street triple (1st bike) for a new tire and came back on a Daytona. Parked it in the garage, no big deal. Mom said it looks nice and I said “thanks it’s my rental while they work on my bike”

when it was time to buy the Ducati she started with her questions about “dont you already have a bike” and “you don’t really need that do u”
I explained to her about how dreams matter and this is a very big deal for me so don’t ruin it, and she didn’t.

hopefully in my lifetime personal aviation will become more attainable and I’ll be able to have my own aircraft

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Classic, pretty similar story lol. Dad wasn’t too fussed but still gives me the ‘dont speed, look out for ......... who don’t see you.’ etc lecture from time to time. He was pretty impressed when I turned up with the panigale tho. Mum just acts like it doesn’t exist hahaha.

That’s a handy machine, good for keeping people further away for fear of losing a head in the blades XD

Andy7 said:

That’s a handy machine

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I want one. Still waiting on Ducati for that V4 Turbo tho

DucatiKev said:

I want one. Still waiting on Ducati for that V4 Turbo tho

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214hp is not enough?

Apex said:

214hp is not enough?

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not enough to require a 6 inch extension on the swingarm. some of us are ready for modified 320hp Ninja H2s

DucatiKev said:

not enough to require a 6 inch extension on the swingarm. some of us are ready for modified 320hp Ninja H2s

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Alright...I just think, at some point the required concentration level is so high that you can’t enjoy the ride anymore

It’s so true! Like when I hit 180 MPH on my bike and everything gets blurry and I can feel the atmosphere heating up around me

dig back through the forum, decades of Ducati knowledge here