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You should make another S4 thread when you get it back

I'll have mine, should have plenty of space for you and your bike....

People who are telling you the costs of maintaining the Duc is high aren't educated on the current crop stuff. The intervals and parts costs are in line with the OEM Japanese products out there now these days. So don't fear the people that think it is still 1998... That being said, there are two ways to look at this whole thing. You should first compare the 899 to the 675R and not the standard. They are more in line with one another in terms of price and of course ability. The 675R will have the cool bits like Ohlins and better Brembos than the 899. Better rotors also... The Brembos on the 899 are not the same and are a lower class. HOWEVER... Do not for a moment think it is under powered in braking!!! Just the factual stuff... My personal opinion is that the 899 is a 750 class bike more than the 675R is. But I think the 675R handles like it's on rails. I had a bone stock 675R at Mid-O last week with just slicks and race brake pads. Really an amazing bike and considering a bunch of factors as to why I was slower than normal, the bike was solid. The 899 just has power!!! It handles great as well. I'd say similar and maybe with a tad of tuning it in, it could be really great! They are very similar yet very different. I think they both are hot and I think they both will reward you. I think both sound amazing. The triple is great with a system or slip-on. The 899 sounds mean as all get out even with the stock mufflers. It's all what YOU want. Ride both back to back and see what YOU think. I would say they both will amaze you.

The ownership cost of the New duc's is greatly reduced to be competitive. The intervals are now at 18,000 miles. The panigales no longer have belts, they're chain motors, so that's even less maintenance cost. The 899 is quite a bit more motorcycle than a 675. The ergo's are similar. They're both very narrow bikes, but I believe the pani is a bit slimmer. In all honesty, I don't think you could wrong with either. See if a dealer will allow you to test ride both. There's a few dealers around Columbus that sell both. I'm not sure what triumph offers as warranty, but ducati's warranty is 2 years.