My Mom's neighbor collects bikes - mostly hogs and choppers but recently he got into Ducati's - He let me test out the 999 special edition - this particular one is one of 200 and is all carbon fiber! The bike was to much for me to handle - scared the pants off me - anyway here are a few pics -







You cant tell in the pic - but I was still shanking with adrenaline from the test run in this pic

 

Bikes scare the crap out of me

Ducati's are scary bikes, though I think the 996 is extremely sexy.

 

Me Love Ducs!!!!!

Evan (Regret selling everyday)

 

i'm a sucker for carbon fiber

 

Is it an R? I can't tell from the pics.

 

I think it is an R. Looks sweet.

 

It is not an R. They have red trellis frames.

 

My Bad. Saw the wheels and the single seat and assumed that it was.

 

Ken the bike did say R after the 999 on the fairing on it - it also had a plaque on the dash #177 out of 200 - I am sure you know more than me on this subjuect though - i just got into bikes

 

Glad you enjoyed the experience. It reminds me of my first ride.
I miss my DUC!!!!!!!

 

Ke, FYI, I had one of the 50 homologation 955s in addition to an early 916, then a 996SPS. Love those bikes except for the riding position. Haven't ridden a 999 since I got out of sport bikes. The new R with 150 bhp sure sounds interesting, though.

 

bikes....are...to....fast..

To fast for me damnit!

I dont mind if I'm driving, but never ever go on the back of a bike (dont need to worry about that on a ducati) but on an either make, dont go on the back, I nearly wet myself with my friend on the back of his R1

 

It is an R but not all R's have red frames?? I have one of the first R's made in 03 and it has a grey frame. all carbon fiber body work and magnesium scattered throughout. Awsome bike!!!!!

Pricey too at 36K

andreas

 

Here is mine:





And here is my next endeavor (and favorite bike on the planet!):

 

I wish you guys would quit posting these photos, all it does is make me want to place a few calls. I really miss my SPS, and j certainly an Agusta would fill the bill.