Ducati v.s Aprilia v.s MV Agusta v.s Japanese bikes Maintenance Costs

[*Isabella*]

The 1098R is an absolute gorgeous bike: a good friend of mine from Charlotte just purchased one and the specs are very close to the Desmosedici; actually it is even lighter than the Desmosedici by a few kg. (3 or 4 I think). With the esception of just a few details the two bikes are quite similar even in the price. He purchased it in VA and he spent $ 42,000. Downfalls? yes! he does not know when they will deliver it....just like the D16rr.

[g0ld3n88]

Very interesting data: I am glad all services and maintenance are free on my new DD16rr for the first three years...after that...I will probably sell it.

[Congrats Kevin Jonas ♥]

well give me a call in 3 yrs

[EMbILY]

I sure will buddy

[ChitT0wn Maniac]

thanks for all of the info...percieved cost over time must be a varible in my decision...but whatever bike i get...well the bikes i am looking at - thats all heart making that decision (wrapped in some logic)

peace

[Kristah]

I did a bit of research on this before buying my 848.
My '06 ZX6R well maintained by me but servicing is approx $500 - $600 every 6,000ks so about $1100 a year plus oil changes and filters so total prob $1500/yr

848, have been told servicing is every 12,000ks or 12 months which ever come first at a cost of $400 so plus oil and filters each year maybe $1000/yr max

[ierullo]

thank you mr848...good data...i am a data head when it comes to picking the very best that is for me or my family...but the motivation is my heart...thank you

[nanna]

I truly love Ducatis.... but can you explain what is there good about a Ducati for your....family???? I agree that we cannot stay without Ducati' but I am sorry: I totally disagree that one of these toys can be good and/or best for our families.

[Alex_Amaze]

ALFREDOB - on the 848 thread i responded, but perhaps you glazed over it...here is what i wrote:
"I knew you were itialian by your picture...and Italy is my homeland too...which may me why you and i potentially but heads and fail miserably at communication....although you and i may not see logic with the same perception, you are my brother and my elder...and so i concede
peace"

Now, this is the 4th or 5th time that you and i have mis-communicated...i recommend that we slow wayyyyyyy down on responding on each others comments so that there will be no further mis-understandings between you and I whether it be in words or in tone. How about it, brother?