Triumph 675 or Ducati 749?

[crofty1984]

I rode an FZ6 Fazer on Tuesday, I was going to buy it but on the test ride I just found it boring, with a heavy throttle. Plus, being upright, it's just a more powerful and reliable version of what I already have.

I've decided to save 4-4.5k and get something a bit special (to me). Mainly for 1-2 track days a year and sunny Sundays/the occasional commute if the weather's nice and the Bonneville/Starfire are being fixed. I do want it to be reliable though.
What's people's experiences with either? Or indeed, alternatives.
I'm a short arse, if that matters. I'm going to test ride both and see what I'd prefer, but I'd love to be better informed.

Edited by crofty1984 on Thursday 13th April 13:23

[crofty1984]

nervous said:

We did this already. Why are we doing it here, too?

Because if any of the advice here disagrees with what you've said, then that person can be told they're wrong and buy the right bike. It's a service. Like care in the community.
Now back in your box, I'm already in a bad mood that I forgot to use the term "felching" when describing the accounts people that have delayed my bike shopping by another month.

[crofty1984]

Shadow R1 said:

It doesn't matter what anyone puts to your endless what bike threads, you won't buy anything anyway.

Now that's not very nice. I have bought this

And a BSA Starfire and a ZZR 600 in the last year. But I'm not too familiar with sporty modern bikes (the ZZR was a right nail) so thought I'd ask the people that knew.

But well done you, you've certainly put me in my place, your penis must be jolly impressive.

To everyone else, thank you. Whether or not I buy what you recommend, I do appreciate the time you take to help, it means I'm better informed whatever way I go.

[crofty1984]

I have been making a lot of these threads recently, so fair enough
Thanks for the info though (and everyone) I'll put a post up about it when I get one. Shame living in the sticks means the nearest example of either for a test ride is about 100 miles away from deepest darkest Norfolk - hence the threads, but as soon as I get my money I'm off shopping!

[crofty1984]

No update a yet, other than the bonus I (and everyone else I work with) was expecting in April has now been pushed back to May (we hope!).
Heart says Ducati, Head says Triumph. I'm edging towards the 749s if I'm honest If I wanted sensible I'd have bought a Deauville . Once I have the money I'll have a test ride on each and see what the best I can get for my money is. I promise I'll check back in when I've got something!