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Hi guys I admit this is a bit of a 'how long is a bit of string' question, but I am confident that some of you will give me valuable insights.
I currently ride an extensively modified 900 SS. The bike has high compression pistons and lots of other engine mods.
It's had engine mods to maximize it's performance a too it entire rev range. I love the instant torque connection the throttle has with the rear tyre at real world sensible road speeds between 4000 and 6000 rpm. I figure that peak torque is now about 80ft/lbs at 6000 rpm
On the road it is common to mis read corners I am not familiar with (don't know the apex of). With effortless low end torque it's not a problem to recalibrate and roll on the throttle and readjust using the instantly available torque. It really feels like riding the proverbial wave of torque.
I've never been dissatisfied with the engine performance of the 900 SS (mines about 90-95hp at the crank) and the power delivery is deliciously smooth. I don't need a lot of horsepower on the road to have fun.
It seems the 899 develops it's power much higher up the rev range.
I rode a MV F3 685 recently and found it a one trick pony. It was only satisfying when ridden hard and fast. Whereas I find a bike with excellent handling and solid torque satisfying to ride at any speed. No doubt others on this thread know from earlier model Ducatis what I am talking about.
The risk in asking this question in an 899 forum is that you all love your bikes but you are of course the only guys with real world experience with the 899.
I know the 1199 has huge torque low down and up top but I want a bike I can ride and fully engage with rather than one I have to try and tame and manage.
Guys am I going to be dissatisfied with a lack of low end torque of an 899?
I currently ride an extensively modified 900 SS. The bike has high compression pistons and lots of other engine mods.
It's had engine mods to maximize it's performance a too it entire rev range. I love the instant torque connection the throttle has with the rear tyre at real world sensible road speeds between 4000 and 6000 rpm. I figure that peak torque is now about 80ft/lbs at 6000 rpm
On the road it is common to mis read corners I am not familiar with (don't know the apex of). With effortless low end torque it's not a problem to recalibrate and roll on the throttle and readjust using the instantly available torque. It really feels like riding the proverbial wave of torque.
I've never been dissatisfied with the engine performance of the 900 SS (mines about 90-95hp at the crank) and the power delivery is deliciously smooth. I don't need a lot of horsepower on the road to have fun.
It seems the 899 develops it's power much higher up the rev range.
I rode a MV F3 685 recently and found it a one trick pony. It was only satisfying when ridden hard and fast. Whereas I find a bike with excellent handling and solid torque satisfying to ride at any speed. No doubt others on this thread know from earlier model Ducatis what I am talking about.
The risk in asking this question in an 899 forum is that you all love your bikes but you are of course the only guys with real world experience with the 899.
I know the 1199 has huge torque low down and up top but I want a bike I can ride and fully engage with rather than one I have to try and tame and manage.
Guys am I going to be dissatisfied with a lack of low end torque of an 899?