RSVR Vs Ducati 749

Weelllll i'm not going to echo Biff here because i sold mine ,but the only reason was the bike is purely for track and as much as i hate to admit it,apes are just to heavy for the horse power they fling oot ,my trumpet was 3 seconds a lap quicker.....let the abuse begin.....and even tho i got rid i still miss her for the road,a 749 is on a par with a cbr 600f while a rsvr is on a par with a gsxr 750 ,you work out what one you want...

are you buying a bike or an insurance...

that is wrong. either buy what you want or dont buy. but please dont buy **** pretending it to be cake just because it is the only thing you can afford... that way you could end up driving skoda fabia 1.2 htp

RSV-Squid said:

Okays, Just got some updated insurance quotes.

All quotes are from eBike, based on a 27 year old rider with no NCB, no accidents, claims or convictions, held full licence for 7 years, riding for 9 years, keeping bike in a garage with a big bloody chain on it.

2004 RSVR Factory £846 TPO
2003 Ducati 749 £769 TPO
2003 Honda CBR600RR £589 TPO
2003 Yamaha R6 £585 TPO
2000 RSV Mille £577 TPO

That's assuming I can get my neighbour to let me rent their garage (or maybe let me use it indefinitely in return for me beefint up the security in it.

Hmm, decisions dedcisions. I don't really fancy a jap bike, not because there's anything wrong with em, but because - like most guys who like italian bikes maybe? - every bugger's got one :devious

Still, new Sidi Vortices on friday, woop woop :thumbup

PS: Out of curiousity, I went to see how much it'd cost me to get insured on my mate's 2004 SV650. £346 TPO. He pays £900 (he's 19). I spose I'm not getting the rough end of the deal every time after all?

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I don't get that one.:confused Why are eBike insisting on the garage/chain when they are insuring the bike TPO (Third Party Only)? Surely they don't give a **** about security unless they are insuring for theft (Comp or TPFT)?

Rob

then the thief should be insured not your bike...lol cnat believe it
if you prefer rsvr go for it. it is only 22,50 per month more expensive. you will save it on beer and cigarettes coz you will be less depressed lol

RSV-Squid said:

The way it was explained to me, is that if my bike gets stolen, and is used to mow down some innocent drunk chav walking down the middle of the road as the little ******s do, the insurers are apparently liable for costs to the third party.

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Nah, mate, not having that. If I nick your bike then knock someone down with it your insurance are not liable at all.

Rob

try the Policy Shop matey
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well to give another side to the story, i have come from 9 years of rsv's to Ducati but an 848 which rocks big time.
cheaper to service than an Aprilia @dealer prices. Interim £120, full £299 and now 3 years into ownership not a single fault.
Production line overseen by Mercedes quality control specialists and generally a 5 year goodwill engine warranty (parts free) after the manufacturer warranty of 2 years has expired if it's dealer serviced.

Now would i buy a 749, NO. different generation of beast from an era when quality control etc was less tight and they are somewhat underpowered. Add to that the rocker issues they have and looks are a bit marmite, i would agree the rsv is the better buy. The 749 is very very linear and has no hit, it just builds (slowly below 6k). If you rag it then it's fun but you will tire of it for anyhting other than a scratch. 999 is better but still very linear and makes less power than an 848 which gives it 150cc incapacity.

If you can get a 749R now that is another story performance/handling wise.

Spoonz said:

well to give another side to the story, i have come from 9 years of rsv's to Ducati but an 848 which rocks big time.
cheaper to service than an Aprilia @dealer prices. Interim £120, full £299 and now 3 years into ownership not a single fault.
Production line overseen by Mercedes quality control specialists and generally a 5 year goodwill engine warranty (parts free) after the manufacturer warranty of 2 years has expired if it's dealer serviced.

Now would i buy a 749, NO. different generation of beast from an era when quality control etc was less tight and they are somewhat underpowered. Add to that the rocker issues they have and looks are a bit marmite, i would agree the rsv is the better buy. The 749 is very very linear and has no hit, it just builds (slowly below 6k). If you rag it then it's fun but you will tire of it for anyhting other than a scratch. 999 is better but still very linear and makes less power than an 848 which gives it 150cc incapacity.

If you can get a 749R now that is another story performance/handling wise.

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What about this one? A bit special and sure looks pretty! http://www.ducati-upnorth.com/forum/showthread.php?16119-748-sp

Rob

my firts bike is my rsv bought it before i passed my test and the day i passed got my insurance which was £444 tpft and that was monthly now been riding 1 year nowember just gone and with 1 years ncb i'm paying £230 now i was only 25 when i passed and got the mille that i got a quote from http://www.thebikeinsurer.co.uk/ garaged with a decent lock and chain on a 2003 rsv

Sp models have sand cast crankcases and covers.

If you can get replacements at all they will be very costly should you drop it.

Try getting insurences quotes stating it has a cat 1 alarm will make all the difference,Spoonz m8 i do like a 848 not had a shot of one yet but my m8 is trying to sell his street fighter to buy an 848 for the track(ducati daft) so will blag a go ,is it true they are better to ride than the 1098 or 1198 ?????

Not ridden an 1198 which is supposed to be more sanitised but i prefered it to the 1098. The 848 has enough power to be quick without be a handful. The 1098 hits real hard right when your coming off corners and wants to fight you quite a bit. It's like going out for a quiet night with Vinney Jones. You want a good laugh but he wants to fight everybody who gets in the way, lofted wheels and head shakes are part of every ride. Which is fun to a point but a bit bum clenching in wet conditions. The 848 is sharper in the twisties and less of a handful generally. It does feel distinctly different to an rsv, it's long wheelbase makes it very stable in the corners but it requires more effort to change direction.

It's not perfect as it comes. The rear is set so stiff from the factory that it will squish your kidneys on a bumpy road (wind off preload). The seat is slippy as hell and you slide into the tank all the time (fit racing seat). Power wise it's about the same as the rsv but has a bit less torque but revs quicker. Likes to be ridden in the middle third to exploit it's quick revving nature and not plodded along. Mine makes about 130bhp with a Termi's, DP ecu and filter, oh and stock gearing is a bit high as with most bikes now.

As i ride with several rsv owners and can make comparisons, i would say i can run higher corner speeds and match them generally for power but they have a jump off slow corners where the extra torque of the rsv kicks in.