Help! BMW vs. Ducati

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I am deciding between a 2012 BMW S1000RR and a 2011 Ducati Superbike 1198 as my next bike. Anyone who has experience with either, particularly the duc, could you please share some things you like and don't like about either/each? I am test driving the BMW tomorrow but the Ducati is in Ohio so I won't be getting out to see that until next week.

Through my research I've determined that the BMW is:
-easier to ride
-more impressive on paper
-similar to the jap bikes with a BMW price tag (and impressive technology i.e. DTC and ABS)
-everyone wants one and very few are up for sale privately



I haven't been able to find many unbiased opinions of the Ducati (mostly just Ducati aficionados drooling over it) but have determined:
-the clutch/engine noise is a love/hate deal
-it is more raw and unforgiving than the German
-better build quality/craftsmanship
-the thing is ****ing beautiful



Thoughts?! I am very torn... the BMW I am looking at has fewer miles, and is closer to me, but is $2k more than the Duc and has had two owners already. It's also black which just looks bland. The 1198 on the other hand is a one owner with ~1,400 miles, gorgeous red, but it's freakin' 7 hours away.