Ducati 916

Davy · 26-09-2021, 06:53 PM

I know there’s a few 916 guys on here. I’m looking for an early 916 that needs a bit a refresh retirement isn’t toooo far off and well you know the rest. Failing that I’d be interested in a nice clean one.

Nickj · 26-09-2021, 09:17 PM

Have you tried the 748's ??
Bit of a revelation especially the more 'focused' models like the SPS and R's. Plus cheaper to get hold of.

Blah blah · 27-09-2021, 02:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Nickj

Have you tried the 748's ??
Bit of a revelation especially the more 'focused' models like the SPS and R's. Plus cheaper to get hold of.

Even better with an 853 bore kit

Davy · 27-09-2021, 05:50 PM

And there’s the problem. I recently sold my 916 in a moment of. I’m gonna kill my self riding like an idiot esp at my age. And instantly regretted selling. So although the sp. sps are probably a revelation it’s the last thing I need.

Nickj · 27-09-2021, 06:52 PM

Even a bog 748 is only a smidge away from a 916 in real world performance, the big plus is the handling. The smaller profile rear tyre means they love corners, they just smoothly dive in and carry the speed too.
Same corner at the same speed and a 748 WILL turn inside of a 916.

Dave G · 27-09-2021, 09:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nickj

Even a bog 748 is only a smidge away from a 916 in real world performance, the big plus is the handling. The smaller profile rear tyre means they love corners, they just smoothly dive in and carry the speed too.
Same corner at the same speed and a 748 WILL turn inside of a 916.

I ran my 916 with a 180 rear which suited the road more than the standard 190, I did prefer the lazier feeling torquey engine though.

Yorkie · 28-09-2021, 09:41 AM

I hope you find a decent one. I was lucky and picked a Bip up in 2017 for £4500, with a spare swing arm and all the bits, I love it, probably the best bike I have owned. (Apart from my Monster)

Yorkie

Albie · 28-09-2021, 02:09 PM

I really really wanted a 916 to go with my s4. I opted for a 748 which dont get me wrong I loved but never delivered the same power surge of even the s4. It was however still sexy and agile and more revvy. I now regret 2 things..... not getting a 916 in the day when cheaper and secondly not hanging on to the 748 for all its ability and looks.

Davy · 28-09-2021, 06:32 PM

That was one of my concerns after having a 916 I just thought the 748 wouldn’t be enough. So the search continues;

Blah blah · 28-09-2021, 07:16 PM

I thought the 748 had a different gearbox as well... anyway, my 748 is actually 853 (plus lots of other tweaks) so 916 power levels but revvy and boy does it go.

However, if you want a 916 then tbh, nothing else will do so not much point even talking about 748s

Check out facebook marketplace as they sometimes pop up on there

Davy · 28-09-2021, 08:14 PM

There’s a nice 748 on the market now but it’s really a 916 for me.

Albie · 28-09-2021, 08:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Davy

That was one of my concerns after having a 916 I just thought the 748 wouldn’t be enough. So the search continues;

Tbh I wouldn't mind a 996 or 998 really. It's better but I get the early decal look and all the prestige that goes with it. Are they cheaper too.

Davy · 28-09-2021, 08:25 PM

Nothing to do with prestige with me I can assure you I just like the early 916 with all its flaws.

Davy · 05-10-2021, 07:39 PM

Sorted. Thanks lads.

utopia · 05-10-2021, 09:20 PM

You mean, you've got one ?

26-09-2021, 06:53 PM	#1
Davy Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Derry Bike: M900 Posts: 358	Ducati 916 I know there’s a few 916 guys on here. I’m looking for an early 916 that needs a bit a refresh retirement isn’t toooo far off and well you know the rest. Failing that I’d be interested in a nice clean one. __________________ 1994 M900 Black

26-09-2021, 09:17 PM	#2
Nickj Too much time on my hands member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Forest Of Dean Bike: S2r Posts: 3,196	Have you tried the 748's ?? Bit of a revelation especially the more 'focused' models like the SPS and R's. Plus cheaper to get hold of. __________________ "The final measure of any rider's skill is the inverse ratio of his preferred Traveling Speed to the number of bad scars on his body." Song of the sausage creature

27-09-2021, 05:50 PM	#4
Davy Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Derry Bike: M900 Posts: 358	And there’s the problem. I recently sold my 916 in a moment of. I’m gonna kill my self riding like an idiot esp at my age. And instantly regretted selling. So although the sp. sps are probably a revelation it’s the last thing I need. __________________ 1994 M900 Black

27-09-2021, 06:52 PM	#5
Nickj Too much time on my hands member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Forest Of Dean Bike: S2r Posts: 3,196	Even a bog 748 is only a smidge away from a 916 in real world performance, the big plus is the handling. The smaller profile rear tyre means they love corners, they just smoothly dive in and carry the speed too. Same corner at the same speed and a 748 WILL turn inside of a 916. __________________ "The final measure of any rider's skill is the inverse ratio of his preferred Traveling Speed to the number of bad scars on his body." Song of the sausage creature

28-09-2021, 09:41 AM	#7
Yorkie Anglo-Saxon Warrior Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: North Yorkshire Bike: M900 Posts: 2,485	I hope you find a decent one. I was lucky and picked a Bip up in 2017 for £4500, with a spare swing arm and all the bits, I love it, probably the best bike I have owned. (Apart from my Monster) Yorkie __________________ NO ICE, GUN IT!

28-09-2021, 02:09 PM	#8
Albie Fanactical volunteer Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Kent Bike: M900 Posts: 9,033	I really really wanted a 916 to go with my s4. I opted for a 748 which dont get me wrong I loved but never delivered the same power surge of even the s4. It was however still sexy and agile and more revvy. I now regret 2 things..... not getting a 916 in the day when cheaper and secondly not hanging on to the 748 for all its ability and looks. __________________ http://albies93m900.blogspot.co.uk/

28-09-2021, 06:32 PM	#9
Davy Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Derry Bike: M900 Posts: 358	That was one of my concerns after having a 916 I just thought the 748 wouldn’t be enough. So the search continues; __________________ 1994 M900 Black

28-09-2021, 07:16 PM	#10
Blah blah Upsetting normal people.. Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Portreath Bike: S2r Posts: 833	I thought the 748 had a different gearbox as well... anyway, my 748 is actually 853 (plus lots of other tweaks) so 916 power levels but revvy and boy does it go. However, if you want a 916 then tbh, nothing else will do so not much point even talking about 748s Check out facebook marketplace as they sometimes pop up on there __________________ Power is nothing without control... I have neither !

28-09-2021, 08:14 PM	#11
Davy Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Derry Bike: M900 Posts: 358	There’s a nice 748 on the market now but it’s really a 916 for me. __________________ 1994 M900 Black

28-09-2021, 08:25 PM	#13
Davy Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Derry Bike: M900 Posts: 358	Nothing to do with prestige with me I can assure you I just like the early 916 with all its flaws. __________________ 1994 M900 Black

05-10-2021, 07:39 PM	#14
Davy Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Derry Bike: M900 Posts: 358	Sorted. Thanks lads. __________________ 1994 M900 Black

05-10-2021, 09:20 PM	#15
utopia No turn left unstoned Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: leicester Bike: M750 Posts: 4,546	You mean, you've got one ?