Did you ever regret getting that 748?

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So apart from the fact it's not a 996/916 etc did you wish you'd never bought one?

Am considering getting back onto 2 wheels after getting rid of an r6 7 years back and now hankeri g for something with more character and drama.

Will likely be a garage queen with fair weather Sunday miles plus the obligatory starts and mini runs in the off season just to keep things oiled etc

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curlie467 said:

Probably not an ideal bike to be used in that manner.

I believe a lot are and more are sorned than on the road or at least close. I think as long as they very well maintained with decent slush funds should be fine

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interesting responses!

head says stick with a jap bike and id rather have an r1 but ive always wondered what the dukes are like (perhaps because i had a cagiva mito in the early days....)

preference for an 01 or 02 S and its the 748 and not the 996 due to budget

im not the most accomplished rider so not bothered about chasing lap times so happy to settle for a bike with outdated tech by todays standards

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rossb said:

Had these a few years ago - on left low miles 996r which i had a share in - in middle - 748r trackbike with 1098 forks/big brakes and on right - 853r - 20 or 25kgs lighter with mag swing arm/yokes - carbon everything including tank (never again - leaked continually) with hot motor with 128@wheel. all gone now - 853 is one i regret selling and would buy back if i could - combined revvy characteristics of 748 with more accessible low down grunt of 996's and had bits on it which transformed riding experience. Mine were reliable contrary to popular opinion - only needed belts and 853 needed a rocker replacing - not that surprising as it ran 748rs cams which were quite aggressive. Good thing about riding one - is that if you subsequently ever buy a modern sportsbike with a supposedly extreme riding position - you will find any bike after 748/916/996/998 - feel like an armchair.

awesome... lots of drool

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gents just to bring this squarely back on point.... ive read each post and taken together theyve really helped me sharpen my view and to be honest, im less certain now than i was before

me needs to do more thinking!