reason- i want a bike which is more user friendly on the bumpy back roads, more comfy, excellent handling very important, proud to own, smooth engine (i find 749 better than 999), relative simplicity of mechanics I have shortlisted the above 2 bikes. I appreciate this is a mts site, could anyone offer any opinions. I appreciate these are personal but I am stuck between the 2.
I ride 10 months of the year, and intend to go to the pyrenees/ alps every year for 2 weeks or so. I am into back lane riding on twisties, occasionally take pillion (although less now), hate motorway, go to weekend bike rallies (luggage!) I tend to stay below 100mph. I do not just ride 30 miles on a run, and enjoy long days in the saddle, eg to the coast, and in hills, countryside. Live Uk midlands (Derbyshire)
My thoughts-
Both have great sound and styling, both appear fun bikes, perhaps mts more staid looking, both highly capable
MTS- quirky individual styling (like though, especially in grey), ability to take hard luggage. fairing for weather protection (winter riding). Higher maintenance/ servicing costs. smooth looks.
go everywhere do everything. Ducati name. lumpy engine. (not yet ridden, although have ridden 1000ds supersport). upside down forks, better brakes, braided hoses standard, better looking wheels and engine
SPT- more power, great aggressive styling yet comfortable, beautiful riding position, handles very well, smoother engine, would need soft luggage (already own, but impractical), no weather protection for colder months, awesome fun, torquey yet smooth, arguably better reliability and easier maintenance.
many thanks
Jamie
