Overlooked & underrated, still the 749/999 was a great sports bike. Owned my 749 three years now (& ridden it at Jerez trackdays). Sublime handling that never fails to impress. Whatever you think of the looks it's how it rides that really matters. Reliable too. We'll miss them now they're gone. Future classic status.
If the 999 is the most disliked amongst the "ducasti",then this would be the one I would choose.The fact that this may ostracise me from their "community" would make it the coolest Ducati for me.
I own a 2006 999R with bst wheels and suspension setup properly and slicks. I have ridden a 1098S enough to know the 999R has more power up top and the 1098 has more midrange but steers like a truck. No doubt in my mind the 999R is a MUCH better bike. And to those boy racers out there who think a bike with more horsepower is better then you are clearly squids. The key to going fast is confidence, experience, smoothness and correct suspension setup.
Awesome comparison ! I am deciding which bike to buy and which would fit me ergonomically since I'm not tall. 5'6" with short torso. So I typed in the comparison and lo and behold, you've gone and done an actual back to back comparison. Bless you brothers. Couldn't be more pleased.
not to mention, very hard to find for sale too. Theres alot of 848 1198 1098's for sale. But to find a 999S 999R or a good 999.. alot harder.... They were just a better made bike....
I've recently been curious to what a 999 is like to ride, i've rode a 1098 and sometimes considering buying one but with the price of a 999, it's kinda tempting, Would I be dispointed with the engine and how does it handle compaired with a 1098 ?
Suffering in the 25° heat? Poor baby. We have a lot of road rash here because people don't wear their gear when it's 45°...25°would be seen as mild perfect riding weather here.
I've not rode a 999 but the 1198s and the bike I rode handled perfectly compaired to the standard 848 and 1098. I don't know if it was because its an s model or it was just set up well. I personally like the looks of the 1098/1198 range better than the 999. Lets not forget that many of these bikes have so many adjustments, they can all be made to suit a rider better. There all good bikes really. I might get an 1198s, not just for speed and cornering but fo the newer engine and maitainance.
Well I'm actually saving for a 1098s or 1198 possibly. I decided I would like a newer model and after I test rode an 1198s an 848 and streetfighter s and 1098. I still haven't made up my mind but the top suspention on the 1198s and the streetfighter s has made me relise how much I desire the handling. I even found it handled better than the 848. So for me i'm thinking of either 1098s or 1198. The streetfighter was awsome but I like faired bikes. The torque makes you smile.
Ive test rode a 1098s with open termi's. Awsome machine but never a 999. I hear that they steer different and with the 1098 i found no trouble or hard work. Maybe i should go test ride a 999 for the experience. Maybe he means the 1098 is hard work as your constantly accelerating and braking like mad and arriveing at the corners with more speed.
you are. the 999 came before the 1098. after the 1098 ducati just came out with the 1198... then on top of that they released the desmoseideeci which is a motogp replica aka suicide on two wheels.
@AroonR6 yes i know what you mean, but always remember that ducati has always dictated terms in design styling, you say 1098 is more similar to an r1 than a 999 is, true, but the japaneses copied ducati design of the 916/996/998 in order to improve their bikes. the same happened with the exaust: ducati was the first with the exaust under the seat, than yamaha and honda copied it for the R1 and the CBR. what i'm triing to say is: japanese are similar to ducati but not viceversa :)
for 5 thousand pounds! thats amazing! even old second hand ones on Aus you'll be looking at 19 grand (around 9 thousand pounds. id kill for value like that on such and amazing bike! even if it is the ugely duckling haha
Pretty much. The British are known to us Americans as having a slightly wackier style in some ways...but at least he's a cool guy. Let the women decide his style :) (nice bikes btw)
Però che una 999 non avesse le pinze radiali nel 2003 fà pensare... Il modello 2005 è molto più bello..Chissà perchè nel 2003 non hanno voluto investire in tecnologia, per una moto da 20000 euro?!
Einfach Sex pur auf Rädern:-)Da kommen die Japaner eben nicht mit,und da verzichte ich lieber auf 10 PS als das ich n Moped habe was Lustlos daherdesigned wurde..Jupp.
Overlooked & underrated, still the 749/999 was a great sports bike. Owned my 749 three years now (& ridden it at Jerez trackdays). Sublime handling that never fails to impress. Whatever you think of the looks it's how it rides that really matters. Reliable too. We'll miss them now they're gone. Future classic status.
If the 999 is the most disliked amongst the "ducasti",then this would be the one I would choose.The fact that this may ostracise me from their "community" would make it the coolest Ducati for me.
999 is gorgeous I don’t get why people dislike it
Same here!!!
It was way ahead of its time in terms of design
I own one as a racebike and get lots of compliments on it everytime I am at the track. more compliments than the new V2 and V4 bikes
It is a good looking bike. I think the problem is that it is completely different from any other ducati
I own a 2006 999R with bst wheels and suspension setup properly and slicks. I have ridden a 1098S enough to know the 999R has more power up top and the 1098 has more midrange but steers like a truck. No doubt in my mind the 999R is a MUCH better bike. And to those boy racers out there who think a bike with more horsepower is better then you are clearly squids. The key to going fast is confidence, experience, smoothness and correct suspension setup.
The 999's are beautifully different and the ergonomics are second to none
Awesome comparison ! I am deciding which bike to buy and which would fit me ergonomically since I'm not tall. 5'6" with short torso. So I typed in the comparison and lo and behold, you've gone and done an actual back to back comparison. Bless you brothers. Couldn't be more pleased.
Finally a good straight up review with straight forward opinion. Should help me decide. Thanks!
I know it looks unconventional and I'm on the side of minority opinion, but I'm one that loves the way the 999 looks. Bollocks to all you haters.
had one for 3 years, and WOW what an machine....
dubiumguy i
still love the 999
Excellent sound quality - very proffesional video!
so true. which is absolutely why people dont list them and actually end up keeping this fine italian work of art.
I have a 1098S with the Full Termi system and I have to say...It's the best bike I've ever riden.
not to mention, very hard to find for sale too. Theres alot of 848 1198 1098's for sale. But to find a 999S 999R or a good 999.. alot harder.... They were just a better made bike....
i do like the no nonsense way he puts it.
I've recently been curious to what a 999 is like to ride, i've rode a 1098 and sometimes considering buying one but with the price of a 999, it's kinda tempting, Would I be dispointed with the engine and how does it handle compaired with a 1098 ?
I love both bikes. Just need to figure out which one i want to buy when i get back from work next year.
999 feels more like classic!
Suffering in the 25° heat? Poor baby. We have a lot of road rash here because people don't wear their gear when it's 45°...25°would be seen as mild perfect riding weather here.
I've not rode a 999 but the 1198s and the bike I rode handled perfectly compaired to the standard 848 and 1098. I don't know if it was because its an s model or it was just set up well. I personally like the looks of the 1098/1198 range better than the 999. Lets not forget that many of these bikes have so many adjustments, they can all be made to suit a rider better. There all good bikes really. I might get an 1198s, not just for speed and cornering but fo the newer engine and maitainance.
Well I'm actually saving for a 1098s or 1198 possibly. I decided I would like a newer model and after I test rode an 1198s an 848 and streetfighter s and 1098. I still haven't made up my mind but the top suspention on the 1198s and the streetfighter s has made me relise how much I desire the handling. I even found it handled better than the 848. So for me i'm thinking of either 1098s or 1198. The streetfighter was awsome but I like faired bikes. The torque makes you smile.
There's a model between these two and I suspect the results would have been much closer. Oh, and 25 degrees C is a standard winter's day down under.
Ive test rode a 1098s with open termi's. Awsome machine but never a 999. I hear that they steer different and with the 1098 i found no trouble or hard work. Maybe i should go test ride a 999 for the experience. Maybe he means the 1098 is hard work as your constantly accelerating and braking like mad and arriveing at the corners with more speed.
not to mention being the best sounding bikes around!
lovely bikes - is the 999 slightly quieter?
i like more 999 but i love both of them DUCATI THE BEST
Ducati Best Motorcycles in The World!
I Love 1098R and 999R
1098 looks better, is faster and needs less maintance but you can now get a 999 for quite a bit cheaper.
i also don't like the 999.
the 1098 saved the company and i think the design was very important for this change
He basically says 'The 1098 is a better bike, but it costs more'. Did he really need to do an endurace race to tell us that?
I'm disappointed - there was no wind noise in a MCN video.
you are. the 999 came before the 1098. after the 1098 ducati just came out with the 1198... then on top of that they released the desmoseideeci which is a motogp replica aka suicide on two wheels.
999 is a legend that will never die
i'd take either
I dream of one day being able to ride a Ducati around a track.
@AroonR6 yes i know what you mean, but always remember that ducati has always dictated terms in design styling, you say 1098 is more similar to an r1 than a 999 is, true, but the japaneses copied ducati design of the 916/996/998 in order to improve their bikes. the same happened with the exaust: ducati was the first with the exaust under the seat, than yamaha and honda copied it for the R1 and the CBR. what i'm triing to say is: japanese are similar to ducati but not viceversa :)
Ma avete provato la 999 my '03... dovevate provare quella del 2005 che corrisponde all'ultima versione!!
@bartonaw You are soooooooooo right
Hey, what's up? Very Good influence quilt What do you think? 1!
the R any day of the week
lol yeah it would be lucky to have a 25 degree day in summer in oz
so you tested the 1098S vs the 999?
Wanted to have the 1098win?
What about testing a 999R vs a 1098?
1098, IS the best bike!
+1
Ditto
He reminds me of the guy from 44teeth
for 5 thousand pounds! thats amazing! even old second hand ones on Aus you'll be looking at 19 grand (around 9 thousand pounds. id kill for value like that on such and amazing bike! even if it is the ugely duckling haha
Pretty much. The British are known to us Americans as having a slightly wackier style in some ways...but at least he's a cool guy. Let the women decide his style :) (nice bikes btw)
and then the 1199 destroyed everything
Fuck the bikes....these guys get to ride new kick ass bikes for a living.How awesome s that?
italian rulezz
Im a Ducatista at hart but the 9 (meaning termination on 9) series are the ugliest bikes they made, like some one said that never happened.
Però che una 999 non avesse le pinze radiali nel 2003 fà pensare...
Il modello 2005 è molto più bello..Chissà perchè nel 2003 non hanno voluto investire in tecnologia, per una moto da 20000 euro?!
gimme 916 any day
its hard 2 understand what this guy is saying :S
Einfach Sex pur auf Rädern:-)Da kommen die Japaner eben nicht mit,und da verzichte ich lieber auf 10 PS als das ich n Moped habe was Lustlos daherdesigned wurde..Jupp.
@lurcherlongdog
It isn't pretty.
999 like AK 47)
This is pretty much worthless, testing a 999 vs 1098s? Why not 999s and 1098s? I guess we just need to read between the lines.
hahahaha
Ma che paragoni fate!!!
La 1098 sta avanti almeno 10 anni!!!