From what I have noticed about Ducati's is that they a very good track bikes cuz up suspension etc. But arent they very slow. I raced a very on my last bike (2005 cbr 600rr) and killed them all by alot of lengths. One of which was a 999r or s. Either wya that thing should have at least kept up with me. I played around with one in the hills one time also, and had no problem keeping up with him. Talk to the rider and said he was very experiance. I beleived him also cuz his knee pucks were scuffed up, and he did scrap a few knees while I was with him. I just dont see why you should spend 20+k on a bike that is out performed by something you can get for about 8 grand or less.