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alligator · Apr 5, 2007, 08:50 PM

I'm interested in Ducati motorcycles. Does anyone here ride one? If so, which one and how do you like it? I've owned only Yamaha bikes and I'm looking for a change.

RAILhead · Apr 5, 2007, 08:53 PM

I just took a ducati after a mushroom and cheese pizza.

/Got nothin'

Rev-O · Apr 5, 2007, 10:11 PM

Nope. Ducks are a bit showy for me. "Look at me! I'm on a due-CAH-ti!" Nice enough rockets tho. Fast and very nice sounding. The new 1098 is very pretty, and Tamburini's 916 design was gorgeous. The Terblache designed 999 of the past few years was stunningly ugly. The Monster has always been nice enough looking, but I'd get a Speed Trip or a Tuono first. Just my opinion

I'm thinking my next sled will be a KTM RC8 or a Speed Trip.

centerchannel68 · Apr 6, 2007, 01:52 AM

Just buy a kawasaki and put ducati decals on it, and see how that goes for a while first.

IceEnclosure · Apr 6, 2007, 02:36 AM

Ducatis sound awesome, and generally look really cool.

I just can't help but think that the guy riding it is probably a jackass of a man with overly conditioned hair and lame sneakers.

Peter · Apr 6, 2007, 06:53 AM

get a buell (tm)

mindwaves · Apr 6, 2007, 08:10 AM

Let me first say that I know absolutely nothing about motorcycles, but I saw many Ducatis while I was camping in Malibu Creek State Park last weekend. So very nice. Perfect for going up those steep and narrow roads up those hills.

alligator · Apr 6, 2007, 08:21 AM

I know nothing about them - even what the common image is about the riders. It's kind of nice looking at something without preconceived stereotypes.

G4ME · Apr 6, 2007, 10:02 AM

you meet the nicest people on a Honda

I can't really comment, i think all crotch rockets are pointless show off organ donner machines, and every frat boy has one.

Unless you are talking about something before 1980

KeyLimePi · Apr 6, 2007, 10:31 AM

I also know nothing about motorcycles, but I was reading a review of a new Ducati cafe racer while I was getting my haircut. They liked it, and I thought it looked really cool. Apparently, though, the 'cafe racer' bikes aren't made for anything more than short rides. Hence, not too comfortable.

G4ME · Apr 6, 2007, 10:35 AM

heince sport bikes, none of them are good for more then 100 miles at a time

Rev-O · Apr 6, 2007, 08:55 PM

Originally Posted by Peter

get a buell (tm)

great idea for people who are terrified by performance!

Rev-O · Apr 6, 2007, 08:59 PM

Originally Posted by G4ME

heince sport bikes, none of them are good for more then 100 miles at a time

Never ridden a sport bike, eh?

himself · Apr 7, 2007, 12:21 AM

I haven't been following the Ducs for more than a year... but last I heard, they were notorious for their electrical problems and finicky construction, but their overall performance is usually stellar.

Personally, I've always been a fan of the Moto Guzzi's, but they are, let's say... an acquired taste.

Rev-O · Apr 7, 2007, 10:25 AM

Originally Posted by himself

I haven't been following the Ducs for more than a year... but last I heard, they were notorious for their electrical problems and finicky construction, but their overall performance is usually stellar.

Personally, I've always been a fan of the Moto Guzzi's, but they are, let's say... an acquired taste.

Acquired taste perhaps (never ridden one myself), but I've always thought that the Griso is a very pretty bike.

MallyMal · Apr 7, 2007, 11:08 AM

Not a Ducati but this is one of my favs at the moment.

Moderator · Apr 7, 2007, 11:17 AM

I'm partial to the Triumph...totally different bike of course.

IceEnclosure · Apr 7, 2007, 12:00 PM

this thread is worthless without Ducati pics.

G4ME · Apr 8, 2007, 05:17 PM

Originally Posted by Rev-O

Never ridden a sport bike, eh?

never riden one that was comfortable

Gossamer · Apr 8, 2007, 07:04 PM

Originally Posted by IceEnclosure

this thread is worthless without Ducati pics.

http://www.desktopexchange.com/galle...Ducati_997.jpg

Is is just me or are her arms like 2 feet too long?

centerchannel68 · Apr 8, 2007, 07:58 PM

Yeah, they're freaky H.R. Giger Alien long.

alligator · Apr 8, 2007, 08:32 PM

I'm looking at that or a Yamaha FZ-1.

Yamaha FZ-1

vs.

Ducati Superbike 1098

Doofy · Apr 8, 2007, 08:34 PM

Originally Posted by Gossamer

Is is just me or are her arms like 2 feet too long?

All the better to reach into the back of the fridge and get you a beer.

Railroader · Apr 8, 2007, 08:40 PM

Originally Posted by IceEnclosure

this thread is worthless without Ducati pics.

It took me a few minutes to realize there was a bike in that pic.

And her arms are freakishly long. I wonder if her legs are the same.

Rev-O · Apr 8, 2007, 09:33 PM

Originally Posted by G4ME

never riden one that was comfortable

Stby.
Granted, no Sport bikes are couches, but not all of them are racks either.

G4ME · Apr 8, 2007, 10:08 PM

sorry if i came of as harsh, its just i don't see the point.

if you want to go fast and be all crazy thats fine, but theres a time and a place for that.

But the guys that own sport bikes on campus all love going around campus in first gear near red line with their fancy exhauts.

I am more of the view of practicality, more sensible get from point a to point b.

Also for one year insurance for those beasts, i keep my bike on the road filled with gas and regular maintance for the next 10 years, so whats the point?

Gossamer · Apr 8, 2007, 11:13 PM

Originally Posted by G4ME

sorry if i came of as harsh, its just i don't see the point.

if you want to go fast and be all crazy thats fine, but theres a time and a place for that.

But the guys that own sport bikes on campus all love going around campus in first gear near red line with their fancy exhauts.

I am more of the view of practicality, more sensible get from point a to point b.

Also for one year insurance for those beasts, i keep my bike on the road filled with gas and regular maintance for the next 10 years, so whats the point?

You get mad chicks y0.

Mike Pither · Apr 9, 2007, 08:11 AM

I have a Ducati Multistrada (1000), it's comfy but not really superbike fast like a 1098. So far I haven't had any problems with it but here in Italy there are plenty of Ducati dealers!

Gossamer · Apr 9, 2007, 08:33 AM

Originally Posted by Mike Pither

I have a Ducati Multistrada (1000), it's comfy but not really superbike fast like a 1098. So far I haven't had any problems with it but here in Italy there are plenty of Ducati dealers!

How many women has said bike gotten you?

Mike Pither · Apr 9, 2007, 08:36 AM

Originally Posted by Gossamer

How many women has said bike gotten you?

none but that's probably just as well as the girlfriend might object!

PB2K · Apr 9, 2007, 01:48 PM

We have classic ducati's at home

Ducati 450 streetscrambler
Ducati 750 supersport 1974 very rare

they sound awesome

snowcat · Apr 19, 2007, 08:43 PM

I owned a NEW 1970 450 Ducati Street Scrambler overseas for about 2 years while overseas. I bought the hi-rise pipe, and used it in the dirt. It had enuff lowend torque to pull tree stumps and climb steep hills in third. I did have to drop it down to 2nd when I was challenged to a hill climb with a passenger. We won't discuss the "young, stupid and invincible" factor. We touched 130mph across the desert on narrow concrete roads at 3/4 throttle. The low, steady "thump,thump,thump" of the Ducati was alot more "rewarding" then the high-pitched "ring-a-ding" of the asian imports. Lots of good memories.