2009 Honda CBR 1000rr or 2009 Ducati 1198s?

[not yet atleast]

Im trying to buy my next motorcycle, but i need your help, so thanks in advance. The honda cbr has less cc then the ducati (look at the numbers) but its the "honda reliability." i dont really know the best place to service a ducati, so that would be aprreeciated if you could tell me (nearest to Santa Monica, CA)

I dont kno how sturdy ducati is but i heard it was good, and do many people drive them, because i want an 'original' bike that you dont see alot... i have the money, and the honda is like 14000 dollars, and the ducati is about 22000 dollars... i have the money to pay for everything, like fuel and stuff, but now im just wondering your guyses point of view... thanks
ok if u had already answered and u could answer again, that would be great; but wen u say 'proper maintenance' wat does that mean? like take it to a mechanic, or home stuff like lubing the chain... im not that great with working on bikes...
oh and for those talking about resell value, i dont see that happening, i ride my stuff till it dies, but thanks for the tips

 

[Bob A]

Al tho the Ducati costs more initially in the long run you get better value for your money.After one year you will be lucky to cet 1/2 the purchase price for the Honda,about $7000, where as the Ducati will still be worth 4/5 its purchase price,about $18,000. As the years pass the honda will depreciate rapidly but after 5 yrs the ducati will not.