"Ducati 999" is a completely different idea of the boundaries of motorcycles, it is an absolutely unreal combination of unsurpassed power and dynamic design. Suzuki GSX-R1000 - this is the ultimate dream for many, but until then, until they get acquainted with the best creation of the Italian motorcycle industry.
Three of the casket
There is an opinion that Italian motorcycles are not reliable, unlike Japanese models. However, this judgment is most common among those who simply spare money for the purchase and maintenance of "Ducati 999." It is important to observe some subtleties due to which you can enjoy a close acquaintance with this technique for a long time. Firstly, the Ducati motorcycle cannot be the only means of transportation, because "transporting someone's fifth point to and from work every day" was not a primary task even in the initial stages of design. This technique is intended for the soul, for the measured satisfaction of pride, for sports in the end, but not for daily use. So, for example, with a run of 7 - 10 thousand kilometers per year and timely careful maintenance, the Dukati 999 will last quite a long time. Secondly, Ducati needs to be felt in order to notice the slightest change in behavior. Maintaining equipment in good condition by contacting a professional in a timely manner will be much cheaper than repairing it.
The ingenious creation of the Italian industry is not bought for one or two seasons, until the release of a new model - it is a long and very reverent relationship. This is a kind of analogue of monogamous marriage: new motorcycles, of course, are bought, but only with the "Ducati 999" no one is going to say goodbye. It will take some 20 years - and it will be quietly possible to travel to elite collectors rallies.
The Legend of the Far Far Away
It's funny, but the developers of "Ducati" were people who initially had nothing to do with motorcycles. So, one of them tried to construct a boat motor, the second was engaged in the production of musical instruments, and the company of the Dukati brothers at that time successfully engaged in the manufacture of radio equipment. After the start of joint cooperation in the post-war years, it was decided to create motor vehicles - this was the first time the debut Cruiser model was equipped, equipped with a 175-cc horizontal overhead valve engine, electric starter and - the most amazing! - automatic gearbox. However, this motorcycle was not destined to win the hearts of Italians, while models with a smaller cubic capacity were more in demand.
In the year of their debut (2001), no one understood Ducati. Most simply lamented that the new 999th did not at all look like its predecessor (916th). It turns out that Pierre Terblanche was able to get ahead of time - because only in 2007 the form and design of the Ducati began to be perceived as a quality and well-calibrated mainstream, the headlights no longer seemed too miniature, and the sharp edges and side panels did not cut the eye.
Ducati 999: Specifications
This is an irreplaceable favorite among the fastest bikes. The desmodromic drive in Ducati engines makes it possible to remove operational restrictions, for this reason it is impossible to see the red sector of absolutely unnecessary turns on the tachometers. Engine power is checked in the most accurate way - all measurements are made on the rear wheel, and not on the crankshaft. The modern Ducati motorcycle is a bike designed for brutal and dynamic driving. Thanks to the desmodrome timing mechanism, the twin-cylinder engine easily produces 140 horsepower on the rear wheel. The engine capacity is 998 cubic meters, while the highest power is reached at 9750 rpm. Compared to previous models, the Ducati 999 has significantly increased torque.
Where to look for a car and why?
Surprisingly, it is a fact: in the secondary market you can find a fairly large amount of information about the sale of "Ducati 999". The price does not scare away: the cost of the “far-off” is in line with similar models of sports motorcycles. Used motorcycles are most often driven from America or Japan, much less often from Europe. Officially, Ducati is also being sold in Russia, and it’s quite possible to find a bike with a transparent history. In general, looking for a good motorcycle is best done on sites and forums where Ducati true connoisseurs live - it is here that there are much more opportunities for acquiring a bike that was previously serviced by an experienced craftsman, which means that the condition of the motorcycle will be quite satisfactory.
Why buy such a motorcycle? Use it purely for "pokatushek" and as a vehicle - this is sacrilege. The race track is the place where the Ducati reveals itself in full glory. Of course, do not forget about those activities that are designed to demonstrate such "toys."
Cost
Prices for the "far away" are quite acceptable. So, for example, in the secondary market you can easily find a good model, the cost of which will vary within the same limits as the price of a similar model of a sports motorcycle with the same characteristics, but from a different manufacturer.
It is worth noting that the price is not determined at all by the year of manufacture - it depends primarily on the condition of the motorcycle and its version. Nevertheless, it is possible to determine the average cost - the "Ducati 999" of 2003-2005 will cost about 280-400 thousand rubles. Of course, this charisma and incredible power are worth it.