Ducatis are not the best wheelie bikes, at least I've found. I've got a 916, and the performance is in its cornering capabilities. I think he will be disappointed if he is just looking for speed.
If you drop a ducati, the repair bill will be expensive. Buying new plastics is really pricey. It's kinda hard to say if there is a problem with the bike. Most problems occur in the engine itself. Probably some other people here know more about engine problems and how to identify them.
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