I have fallen in love...

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Originally Posted by nhgunnut

I own a 999 so now that I have identified my bias let me tell you why.
First is adjustablility the suspension and the rake can be set for any one of any size. Not just the 150 to 180lb guy. (this is important to me cause while no longer as big as I was I am still larger than that) Another thing that the 749/999 chassis has going for it is ergos. The 999 is one of the most comfortable 1 liter bikes I have ever sat on.
The next is one of perception. I have heard various ideas why it feels this way but V Twin Sportbike simply feels easier to handle and more precise. It gives allows even an old duffer like me with limited skills to drag a knee.
I love inline 4s for some applications but they come into their own between 75 and 150mph the Twins like the Duc and the RC51 (I have spent te most times on these) are in their element from 30 - 100mph. These are the speeds I ride most often at.
I have no saddle time on the 1098 but striclty from a design perspective it has more HP and weighs less but also is a bit less sophisticated in areas of suspension adjust ment rake adjustment and ergos. That said I woudl still lke one if i could figure out a way to do it with out being shot in my sleep by an otherwise very tolerant woman I am married to.. on second thought I bring home another Ducati anytime soon wh wont wait form me to go to sleep

ahmen, we all feel your pain

I see the point, but sometimes i think i just need to ride a duc to understand