I'll chime in. I've owned two Ducatis.
A 2003 Monster 620 (hence my screen name) Sold in 2005.
and
A 2005 749 Dark. I had this one repainted, sold it in 2008.
Love me some Ducati! They are fantastic motorcycles, although in recent years their prices seem to have gone sky high. It's an even better owning experience now since they extended the maintenance intervals out. Although, working on Ducs is not complicated by any means. I did most of my own maintenance. Even the valve clearance checks on my water cooled 748cc 749 dark. I will probably pick up a used Monster at some point.