Ducati 999 Rider Reviews — Real Opinions, Pros & Cons

Had my 999S for about 8 years now. Is it practical? Not even a little bit. If you get stuck in traffic, it will literally roast your thighs, and the dry clutch pull is so heavy my left hand is permanently cramping. But honestly, I can't let it go. There are no electronic babysitters, just you and the throttle. Once you get it moving on a decent road, it feels completely glued to the pavement. Yeah, the desmo valve service bills make me want to cry, and I still get guys at the gas station asking if my boyfriend let me take his bike out for a spin 🙄. Every winter I think about selling it and getting something comfortable and modern. Then spring comes, I fire it up, hear that obnoxious dry clutch rattle, and completely change my mind. It’s staying in the garage.