I have an opportunity to move up from an R6 to a new 1999 DUC ST4 that is holdover stock at the dealer. I realize it is 6 years old but is only has 2 miles on it so other than tech upgrades on the newer models, it's really brand new. MSRP in 1999 was $14,500. The dealer is now asking $7995.
I'm looking for Ducati owners opinions.
I hear great reviews from owners about how fun they are to ride and how great they are to own, but I also hear how expensive and time consuming they are to maintain. My problem is that I don't know if the latter comments are coming from Ducati owners or just those who are jealous.
So my questions to Ducati owners are:
1. Are they really that expensive and time consuming to maintain/repair?
2. Would you recommend buying a Ducati to someone who is moderately mechanically inclined but doesn't want to sink a lot of money into maintenance?
I'm looking for Ducati owners opinions.
I hear great reviews from owners about how fun they are to ride and how great they are to own, but I also hear how expensive and time consuming they are to maintain. My problem is that I don't know if the latter comments are coming from Ducati owners or just those who are jealous.
So my questions to Ducati owners are:
1. Are they really that expensive and time consuming to maintain/repair?
2. Would you recommend buying a Ducati to someone who is moderately mechanically inclined but doesn't want to sink a lot of money into maintenance?