Hey guys,
I am pretty interested in buying a 959, I have loved ducati for years and years and years but now finally have the means to purchase one. Currently I ride an 05 Kawi 636, I have full exhaust, upgraded cams, tuner, K&N filter, and gears -1/+2. So my current bike pretty much shits on any 600/750 class I pull up beside. But at this point I am looking for a big step up in power, I've heard a lot of inconsistency on how the 959 compares to a Japanese liter bike. Basically at this point I'm going back and forth between the 959 and an R1. In style points of course the 959 by far, but where is it in terms of power? I rode an 899 and honestly it didnt feel much more aggressive at all over my modified 636. But I have never rode a 959 at this point. I just want to know how this ranks against the liter bikes and what should I expect, and really I mean in the sub-120 mph range. I'd much rather beat someone in 0-100 than in top speed.
Also, I have a very strong affection for the good ol wheelie. I have heard this bike is difficult to wheelie, would you guys agree with this or can the settings easily be adjusted? This is actually important to me, I am one of those guys, I'll probably pop at least one little wheelie every single time I take a ride. By no means am I a stunt rider, but I would love to throw this bike up to BP and ride it out one-wheel for a mile. I would imagine one could do this with any bike that has nearly 160 hp, but I am struggling to find videos and search results of many ducati wheelies. I'm trying to understand if its really a different kind of bike or just a different kind of rider? What about gearing it? have any of you guys went 1 down two up on the sprockets of the 959?
All in all, I want this bike. But 3 things that are important to me: I FEEL significant more power than I do on my current bike, I don't get outran by my buddies on liter bikes, and I cant throw this thing up on one wheel all day long. If yes to all, consider the bike purchased :wink2:
Any and all feedback would be really appreciated. Thanks so much!
I am pretty interested in buying a 959, I have loved ducati for years and years and years but now finally have the means to purchase one. Currently I ride an 05 Kawi 636, I have full exhaust, upgraded cams, tuner, K&N filter, and gears -1/+2. So my current bike pretty much shits on any 600/750 class I pull up beside. But at this point I am looking for a big step up in power, I've heard a lot of inconsistency on how the 959 compares to a Japanese liter bike. Basically at this point I'm going back and forth between the 959 and an R1. In style points of course the 959 by far, but where is it in terms of power? I rode an 899 and honestly it didnt feel much more aggressive at all over my modified 636. But I have never rode a 959 at this point. I just want to know how this ranks against the liter bikes and what should I expect, and really I mean in the sub-120 mph range. I'd much rather beat someone in 0-100 than in top speed.
Also, I have a very strong affection for the good ol wheelie. I have heard this bike is difficult to wheelie, would you guys agree with this or can the settings easily be adjusted? This is actually important to me, I am one of those guys, I'll probably pop at least one little wheelie every single time I take a ride. By no means am I a stunt rider, but I would love to throw this bike up to BP and ride it out one-wheel for a mile. I would imagine one could do this with any bike that has nearly 160 hp, but I am struggling to find videos and search results of many ducati wheelies. I'm trying to understand if its really a different kind of bike or just a different kind of rider? What about gearing it? have any of you guys went 1 down two up on the sprockets of the 959?
All in all, I want this bike. But 3 things that are important to me: I FEEL significant more power than I do on my current bike, I don't get outran by my buddies on liter bikes, and I cant throw this thing up on one wheel all day long. If yes to all, consider the bike purchased :wink2:
Any and all feedback would be really appreciated. Thanks so much!