Discussion
Fleegle said:
I tested the 749 & 999 back to back when they came out and much preferred the 7's. The difference in handling was like night and day
Down entirely to the setup, as above they are the same bike other than the bore/stroke of the engine and (if new) a slightly smaller rear tyre. Same was true of 748/916 etc, always made me chuckle when journos claimed the 748 handled much better, that said most people use the 180 rather than 190 rear and the 'normal' profile front tyre rather than the 748's 60 profile.
catso said:
Fleegle said:
I tested the 749 & 999 back to back when they came out and much preferred the 7's. The difference in handling was like night and day
Down entirely to the setup, as above they are the same bike other than the bore/stroke of the engine and (if new) a slightly smaller rear tyre. I very much doubt either had been ‘set up’.
I also tested the Benelli at the same time – If I had the money, this is where it would have gone as it outhandled both the 749 and the 999. However, as I didn’t have the money, I came away with the Laverda, which surprisingly outhandled all 3
Great bikes, had one for 18 months, I love the inline symmetry of the lights, and styling ingeneral but as already stated a very marmite bike.
Take one for test ride, you know if you will like it, for some it is a long reach from seat to bars, so weight is on your wrists.
Mine had a full termi and PC, sound is just awesome.
Take one for test ride, you know if you will like it, for some it is a long reach from seat to bars, so weight is on your wrists.
Mine had a full termi and PC, sound is just awesome.
hostyle said:
Isn't it so that on the 749/999 the seat position can be adjusted?
The Bog stock 999 biposto had adjustable footrests, hangers could be moved around on the frame mounts (lots of holes) or at least they did on the facelift (2005 on?)versions with black swingarm and less holy front fairing As a long term 916 owner, I never quite 'got' the 999 looks; always thought it was such a crime after the gorgeous 916/996/998 looks that it was a crime worthy of dialing 999...but I digres ;-)
Like for like a 999 is a better bike to ride for most people than 916/996/998, but it's never going to ogled over when parked!!
I have always had the outlook that any big sportsbike built after the mid 90's is quicker than anyone can realistically use on the road, so buy the one you most like the look of/enjoy...and thats why I still have my 916...:-)
Like for like a 999 is a better bike to ride for most people than 916/996/998, but it's never going to ogled over when parked!!
I have always had the outlook that any big sportsbike built after the mid 90's is quicker than anyone can realistically use on the road, so buy the one you most like the look of/enjoy...and thats why I still have my 916...:-)
Wasnt there quite an update to the 999's in 2004 which apparently makes them a much sounder buy?
I dont like the look of the stock bike at all but the "R"s just look right.
This is a beauty
http://www.classicsuperbikes.co.uk/product.asp?Pro...
I dont like the look of the stock bike at all but the "R"s just look right.
This is a beauty
http://www.classicsuperbikes.co.uk/product.asp?Pro...
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