Hi guys, Been looking a little while and come across this. Thoughts please as I’m no expert, service history is still coming from the dealer. It’s got 15000miles, asking $6k, it’s a 2004 999S thanks kindly
I believe he means purchase a post 2005 model. https://www.bennetts.co.uk/bikesocial/reviews/bikes/ducati/ducati-999s-2003-2005-review-used-guide
Has it been in a crash as that nose fairing looks a bit suspect,also the swingarm is scratched on the O/S.
Thanks all for your input, greatly appreciated. I have one other I’m looking at; 2006 749R, $10k Gbp, 9000miles ‘thanks again
anything R will hold its value if that matters. whether a 749R is a better ride than a 999s is only something you can answer originality is key with both those bikes and both look to have been modded. good service history is key and only the 749R's have a deep sump depending on who you speak to, the post facelift 749 is a more 'reliable' bike for reasons i never understood. assuming reasonable originality and good service history, then the prices are not silly be sure to have more than 1 key and the key card if possible. if not, adjust price accordingly. i just bought a 749s mono in glossy black and im really into it
Service History won't be possible to determine as it's a Japanese Import by the looks of it, however the Japs are fairly disciplined and usually stick to service schedules, so you should be right, I think I saw this bike on TradeMe, but can't remember if it is from a Dealer or not? If it is you are covered by the Consumer Guarantee Act.
