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RSVR Vs Ducati 749

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RSV-Squid

Joined Jan 2012
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The general idea is that you guys talk me out of wanting one. Or if you can't, at least talk me into wanting one :p.

I've been shopping around for insurance quotes and whatnot, and have been approaching something of a dangerously open mind when it comes to deciding what bike to get. I'm stick very struck on the idea of the RSVR but it ain't half spensive for a 27 year old to insure :eek:.

I was wondering if getting a 749 might save some pennies while still having a wonderful RaWry Italian twin.

Now, let's see, on the downside, they are, hmm, Expensive to maintain? Are they less reliable than the RSV? And what about their lack of a pneumatic pseudo slipper clutch thingie?

Do tell, I can't decide :p.
 
Have you tried a normal Millie for insurance, I've got one and am same age as you bud, they are defiantly cheaper than r model n just about as good bike, just lacking bit of bling, get a quote, recon u will b surprised, can't say I'm a big fan of 749 and 999 looks, bit like owning the worst looking Ducati but I guess it's all about personal preference :thumbup
 
I'm 25 insuring a aprillia RSV R 2007 lol costing umhhhh... Fully comp at £2200 lost my ncd.. TPFT £771 lol.... Am I mad? Love for the rsv :)
 
alright bud ive got a 2001 rsv and im only 28 without any no clams bonus and i paid £500 for TPF&F from adrian flux insurance
hope it helps
brett
 
RSV v 749, chalk & cheese. The 749 is an absolutely sublime tool, but you need to be "focussed" to get the best of it. Tauter, more like an IL4 with power delivery & quite unforgiving if you're not precise with it. RSV's are eminently far more practical for the road & day to day riding & something that you can grow with rather than adapt into.

Oh, and Ducati's are quite fragile :eatcorn
 
Cool, thanks blokes.

@ Huggydave, the difference in insurance between the (new) RSVR and the (new) RSV(R) factory is about 50 quid for me.

I like the newer model RSVs because it's all spiky and angular and whathaveyou, whereas the mille is all curves and flowing lines. I wouldn't say no to a nice Mille of course, but I'd prefer an RSVR. :)

Who are you insuring your RSVR with, MKRSVR? I went to ebike and they wanted about 800 tpo for a 2004 RSVR. I'm 27 with (expired - I never made a claim) no NCD.
Brett I'll have a look at Adrian Flux. Ta.
 
I know someone who got rid of their 749 because of the cost of servicing, parts and general up keep.
I may lose my no claims bonus :rant and got a quote of £777 TPFT from go compare for an 08 RC8 with zero no claims, im 29.
If im VERY lucky and keep my no claims it would be about £350
I dont think i want to get rid of my Mille though
 
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PaulW said:
RSV v 749, chalk & cheese. The 749 is an absolutely sublime tool, but you need to be "focussed" to get the best of it.
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. o O (Sounds like my RS250)
PaulW said:
Tauter, more like an IL4 with power delivery & quite unforgiving if you're not precise with it.
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. o O (Sounds like my RS250)
PaulW said:
RSV's are eminently far more practical for the road & day to day riding & something that you can grow with rather than adapt into.

Oh, and Ducati's are quite fragile :eatcorn
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Quite fragile by whos standards? By the standards of an RS250 owner? ;)
 
enough.just be done with it an buy a rsv of some description,enjoy
 
Have ridden both & must say the 999 was the better of the 2 for its smooth power delivery & planted frontend ... the 749 was a sweet bike that you did have to rev alot more but still wasn't something that you would compare an equal to a RSV Both bikes have their strong & weak points
 
Forget ducati's (pish) new shape rsvr to be honest not alot of performance difference between factory and r not that us mere mortals will find,i took mines on track and was excellent,as for your insurance m8 a rsvr is cheaper than any other 1000cc bike use supermarket insurance ont web search about i was fully comp for £400 and only had my licence 2 years wi 1 years no claim ......
 
bryanthegoat said:
Forget ducati's (pish) new shape rsvr to be honest not alot of performance difference between factory and r not that us mere mortals will find,i took mines on track and was excellent,as for your insurance m8 a rsvr is cheaper than any other 1000cc bike use supermarket insurance ont web search about i was fully comp for £400 and only had my licence 2 years wi 1 years no claim ......
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But ur age (which is not mentioned) makes a HUGE difference bud...........
 
I better watch how much info i give you guys you might take out bike finance lol i live in central scotland with minimal junkies and tinkers
 
well ,what can i add to this thread ? er` guys ducati`s there ***** remember .

thats why we have aprilias there not just for christmas there for life

you cant just abandon them just like an old dog .

you need to love them take care of them spend all your money on them

spend all your time working on them cleaning them oil and grease them

dont give up on them if you have major problems stick with `em takes time i know ,but you can do it guys..











anyone wanna buy my mille lol
 
749 is small, weak and ugliest ducati ever made
rsvr is big, strong and most pretty aprilia ever made
 
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