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It's hard enough seeing them hanging off the sides of the Greenie. I'll give them a pass on a cruiser, but not eye candy bikes!
Dusty's Jackal has just the right amount of patina and Samsonites.Me, this is about the 5th or 6th time I've been on the board jones-ing for a new bike and gotten nada.
Ducati engines sound good. Their clutches don't. With the right exhaust few bikes sound as good as the tortured scream of an asian multi.
Ducati has been moving away from (noisy) dry clutches. IIRC the Supersport does not have a dry clutch.
Is there anyone here who can ride any modern large sportbike to the limit on the street?
I've been Jones-in' again. I am sure you guys can talk me out of it.take a look at these two
Leafman, you make a great point about Daytona. And the Greenie is the coolest bike in town. I might have to get back.Chuck, no way I would consider the Duc due to cost, no trade deal, flat paint, shaky mirrors and that proprietary computer stuff. My deal with 'zuk was that it looks almost as good as the Duc, performs better and I can get a smoking deal on it.So far as the "cool" factor, Mr Green has got them all covered.
You really didn't think I was going to say get that Suzi did you??
After having owned one of the smaller water-cooled Ducatis for several years (821 Monster approaching 12,000 miles) I'd have to go with the Ducati. Those smaller Ducati engines are a real joy. They provide plenty of torque in the lower ranges (3,500 to 6,000 rpm) and provide more than enough entertainment at higher RPMs (up to the redline). I have added CBow mounts to my Monster and will do some weekend touring on it. The flat paint is a bit of a PIA, but the white ones sure look good! As far as the electronics go I've had no issue with the Monster, although I don't mess with them very much.If you don't want the flat white, Vito has a nice red S at Ducati Austin :)https://www.motoaustin.com/New-Inventory-2018-Ducati-Motorcycle-Scooter-SuperSport-S-Red-Ducati-Austin-3797767?ref=list
My point about riding bikes near or at the limit was in response to the Japanese bikes can beat spank a Ducati...Maybe so but it really boils down to what you enjoy riding.. Or no one would ride a Guzzi ,eh?
Oooh, yes the pull of the engine...Around where I live the nature of the two lane roads that extend out in every direction makes, for example, a 430 pound bike with about 80-90 HP all that can be used. Line of sight is limited by curves, hills, trees, the pavement can be poor but not many cops. .A more powerful machine can used of course but there's just not the space to open it up to best advantage if the rider has any common sense.
I'm curious. Does any of this help? Directed to the OP.
I have driven my Ducati SuperSport S over 8,000 miles. I have had no problems with electronics. The quick shifter is fabulous, especially if you ever track the bike. I have tracked the SS at COTA multiple times- probably have 500 miles on track. Even in the entry level riding level, most riders have powerful liter bikes that pass me up in the long straight. However, with the quick shifter, you can downshift simultaneously and brake. This allows you to brake later and pass multiple riders at end of straight. Also accelerating full throttle without using clutch is a phenomenal ride experience.The SS is a great all round fun bike to ride, and the ergonomics are not like a Panigale. It is much more comfortable to ride even for a 51 year old like myself. And once you ride a bike with a quick shifter, you miss it riding other bikes. I have owned multiple Ducati's. Like my Moto Guzzi, the Ducati has a lot of character and rides much differently than a Japanese inline 4 bike. So, you should test ride one!