Yuck!

[SPORK]

http://www.mcnews.com.au/Testing/Ducati/749s/images/images/ducati_749s_rhr.jpg

Is it just me, or does this make you say "yuck!"?

What's the deal with that box they call an exhaust? Bring back the 916 stylings, if you ask me :Punk:

[phantom]

but its a Ducati, still looks like it fell out of the ugly tree though

[Waylander]

Yea have to agree. That back end just isn't right. The rest of it is ok though I wish they would have stayed with the older nose styling like this one.

http://www.onyerbike.net/images/ducati2003/748.jpg

[Quasievil]

You guys on fucken Drugs or something, if you cant appreciate Ducati styling how can you appreciate motorcycles in general ?
Ducati are amongst the most influental stylers of motorcycles in the world, ie the 916 the 999.
I accept it may not be everyones cup of tea but how can you say Yuck and say such things.
Line this bike next to yours and which would you expect people to ogle over ??

Sheeeeeessssshhhhh

[crazylittleshit]

It's not that bad It will prob grow on you things tend to do that. :D

[SPORK]

You guys on fucken Drugs or something, if you cant appreciate Ducati styling how can you appreciate motorcycles in general ?
Ducati are amongst the most influental stylers of motorcycles in the world, ie the 916 the 999.
I accept it may not be everyones cup of tea but how can you say Yuck and say such things.
Line this bike next to yours and which would you expect people to ogle over ??

Sheeeeeessssshhhhh
Wha't I'm saying at least is that compared to the absolute beauty that is the 916/996/748, I think that Ducati have let themselves down.

It's not our fault you have a sexy beast of a bike!

[Eurodave]

Is it just me, or does this make you say "yuck!"?

What's the deal with that box they call an exhaust? Bring back the 916 stylings, if you ask me :Punk:[/QUOTE]


I agree wholeheartedly, I reckon the best looking Duck after the green frame, round case 750SS was the 916, now thats classic styling. All the later ducks esp the 900SS hark back to Ducatis glory days , that bought us such trajedys as jellymold tanks etc

[Waylander]

You guys on fucken Drugs or something, if you cant appreciate Ducati styling how can you appreciate motorcycles in general ?
Ducati are amongst the most influental stylers of motorcycles in the world, ie the 916 the 999.
I accept it may not be everyones cup of tea but how can you say Yuck and say such things.
Line this bike next to yours and which would you expect people to ogle over ??

Sheeeeeessssshhhhh

HA!! If I wanted a bike purely for looks no matter the price I might get a duc or a hog but why spend all that when you can get a jap bike that has the same abilities at half the price? I don't buy a bike becouse it's popular I buy a bike becouse I like it. Personality mate everyone has thier own and I'll be damned long before I let the fad rule mine.

[Sparky Bills]

YOUR ALL FREAKS!!!
How could you not like that!!!?

Did you know Ferrari helped with the design?
Well its true :niceone:

[SPORK]

YOUR ALL FREAKS!!!
How could you not like that!!!?

Did you know Ferrari helped with the design?
Well its true :niceone:
Well that explains a lot :bleh:

[v.ros`]

is it possible to sleep with that bike..?

i think im in love... !!!

[Lou Girardin]

They couldn't afford to pay the designer to finish the rear. And, isn't it funny that people think that because it's got a Duc badge it's gorgeous.

[Wolf]

Hey, it's a bike, it looks good. It's a racer so I'd never buy it (Ducati price-tag doesn't enter into it) and the exhaust box looks different, but that doesn't stop me admiring the look of the thing. Only bikes I think look ugly are some of the Buells with the bulbous black wart on the side of the engine - but even then they're still bikes.

Now, if it had a roof, two extra wheels, doors, steering wheel - then it would start looking "yuck" :devil2:

[Fart]

I think Ducati is trying to distingush themselve from the Japs by designing a bike very different.

[justsomeguy]

They couldn't afford to pay the designer to finish the rear. And, isn't it funny that people think that because it's got a Duc badge it's gorgeous.

I remember posting a thread before about whether people liked the new or just past models.
http://www.sportmaschinen.de/bilder/bikes/seite5/748_rear.jpg
Most said they liked the older model.

Now the front end is OK. But the back end is a piece of sha-ite.:yes:

[Jeremy]

I'd say the back is okay. But the front is really really ugly. Around the headlight it looks like a fly with it's eyes on stalks.

[onearmedbandit]

Ferrari usually get Pininfarina to design their best cars...

[Lias]

Not really into sports bikesl, but I actually like that squareish look.

[Zed]

Is it just me, or does this make you say "yuck!"?

What's the deal with that box they call an exhaust? Bring back the 916 stylings, if you ask me :Punk:Nah not "yuck", more like 'ewww'. Same bad impression I first got when I first saw the '05 GSXRthou exhaust! :no:

[Fryin Finn]

People rely too much on branding for style cues. Just because Ducati got the styling right once does not mean it will always do so.
Simplicity is fundamental to good design. Too many Gew gaws and Doo dads is unwanted clutter which I find prelavent too often in American design. :puke:

[Biff]

I think it's quite funky. But I prefer the 749 Dark.

http://img217.echo.cx/img217/3928/10684030703nd.jpg

[Ghost Lemur]

I think Ducati is trying to distingush themselve from the Japs by designing a bike very different.

To quote Enzo Ferrari

"To Italians making cars is an art, to Germans it's a business."

You could say the same about Italian and Japanese motorcycle manufacturers.

The fact of the matter is design is subjective. As any designer will tell you if you want to push the design boundries there will be occasions when it doesn't come off. There's a few pininfarina designed cars that look like bollocks (IMHO), doesn't mean they made a mistake or did something wrong, it's just the nature of the game.

As for the bike in question, can't say I'd turn one down. Seen a couple in motion and it certainly turned everyone's heads.

[Ramius]

Geez, if bikes did it for me in a sexual way, I would crack a fat over that bike...love that exhaust!

[Lou Girardin]

I remember posting a thread before about whether people liked the new or just past models.
http://www.sportmaschinen.de/bilder/bikes/seite5/748_rear.jpg
Most said they liked the older model.

Now the front end is OK. But the back end is a piece of sha-ite.:yes:

The 916 shape was designed in motorcicle heaven.

[enigma51]

Yuck my ass its a beaut

[Ixion]

I like the exhaust box. It's neat and tidy and gets rid of the exhaust altogeher and integrates it tidily into the overall design. Much better than those zorsts hanging on the side which look like someone had a bad moment in a baked bean factory.

[Quasievil]

Wha't I'm saying at least is that compared to the absolute beauty that is the 916/996/748, I think that Ducati have let themselves down.

It's not our fault you have a sexy beast of a bike!

Flattery gets you everywhere.

I had a ducati the 2002 750 ss loved it to bits, I wanted to get a nice 748 but no way can I afford the price tag, let alone the service costs. I considered the situation long and hard and thought I would go jappa, I ended up with the ZXR because of its awesome styling and performance that would prolly be better than the 748 in many aspects.
If I could go and buy any bike I wanted right now , it would be a Ducati 999 without question. that to me is the pinnacle of sports bikes, there is nothing better in one complete package that spins my wheels:ride:

[Sparky Bills]

If I could go and buy any bike I wanted right now , it would be a Ducati 999 without question. that to me is the pinnacle of sports bikes, there is nothing better in one complete package that spins my wheels:ride:


Listen people this is a man with taste!!!

[enigma51]

Listen people this is a man with taste!!!
Second that!!!!! :niceone:

[MrMelon]

http://www.mcnews.com.au/Testing/Ducati/749s/images/images/ducati_749s_rhr.jpg

Is it just me, or does this make you say "yuck!"?

What's the deal with that box they call an exhaust? Bring back the 916 stylings, if you ask me :Punk:
Holy shit! baby got back!

Obviously the crack is flowing freely at Ducati HQ.

[Waylander]

If I could go and buy any bike I wanted right now , it would be a Ducati 999 without question. that to me is the pinnacle of sports bikes, there is nothing better in one complete package that spins my wheels:ride:
Blasphemus!!! I demand that you hand over the keys to your 636 this very instant!:msn-wink: :devil2:

[Jamezo]

I like it.... but I also like the new gixxer one as well. I guess I'm wierd.

[enigma51]

What not to do with a brand new 749

Yes people it was mine!!!! Until someone decided to ride into the back of me and then force into the pavement and into a knock shop

:puke:

yip that is 2km !

[SPman]

Mondial Piega...mmmmmmmm

[Waylander]

Mondial Piega...mmmmmmmm
Not bad but there is something seriously wrong with the headlight configuration...

http://www.daidegas.it/magazine/foto/Piega/3.jpg

[Coyote]

Sure, the 749 looks kinda ugly, but I wouldn't mind riding one :yes:

[onearmedbandit]

What not to do with a brand new 749

Yes people it was mine!!!! Until someone decided to ride into the back of me and then force into the pavement and into a knock shop

:puke:

yip that is 2km !

Everyone has a reason why they were in the knock shop, but thats a new one on me!! :whistle:

[SPORK]

I like the exhaust box. It's neat and tidy and gets rid of the exhaust altogeher and integrates it tidily into the overall design. Much better than those zorsts hanging on the side which look like someone had a bad moment in a baked bean factory.
But that's the bit I hate! It's like someone taped broom closet to the back of the bike...

[Mooch]

[img]

Is it just me, or does this make you say "yuck!"?

What's the deal with that box they call an exhaust? Bring back the 916 stylings, if you ask me :Punk:


The shape has been growing on me (old school sbk owner) , I think if anything the plate holder / rear guard / reflector should be reworked . Back end would a lot cleaner as a result. (so would a certain new 2004 R6 owners bike :wait: )

[enigma51]

Everyone has a reason why they were in the knock shop, but thats a new one on me!! :whistle:
What I do know is that I got a better scream out of the hmmmmmm "lady" than any I have ever met ...... without touching her :Punk:

[Biff]

Mondial Piega...mmmmmmmm

The most beautiful bike in the world!

[Wolf]

I think it's quite funky. But I prefer the 749 Dark.

:stupid: :devil2:

(Sorry Biff)

I agree wholeheartedly. Looks totally bitchin'.

The squared-off zorst is no prob, looks kinda styley in its own way. certainly disctinctive - if I see that arse-end anywhere around, I'll at least know what it is at a glance.

[Wolf]

What not to do with a brand new 749

Yes people it was mine!!!! Until someone decided to ride into the back of me and then force into the pavement and into a knock shop

:puke:

yip that is 2km !
Gutted, Dude. When's it gonna be fixed?

[chickenfunkstar]

Didn't really like the new Ducati designs when I first saw them, but they're certainly growing on me. :niceone:

Anyway, everyone knows a bike looks 50% prettier with a Ducati sticker on the side.

[SPORK]

Didn't really like the new Ducati designs when I first saw them, but they're certainly growing on me. :niceone:

Anyway, everyone knows a bike looks 50% prettier with a Ducati sticker on the side.
Well now we know the marketing has worked!

[Wolf]

Well now we know the marketing has worked!
Sorry. Insufficient data to form such a surmise. All we really know is that the marketing has worked on chickenfunkstar

[Big Dave]

Welcome to Euro 6. There is a whole raft of emmissions control (noise and gas) that will see them ol catylitic converters on all new euros. bet that's what the box is all about.

[idb]

I was prepared to hate them until I saw one in the flesh.
Some bikes just look prettier when they're in front of you.
And sorry Eurodave, I like the bevel 750 sport the best.

[Suney]

I actually like the new ducatis, oh well everyone has personal taste and preferences.
(PS I like the jappas better tho)

[N4CR]

I think that bike is beautiful... I like the older one even more (I think its that square brakelight thing just like the >90's zxrs). Ducatis are constantly re-defining things eg daring to be different. UNIQUENESS is what makes bikes evolve... its a beautiful thing to watch :niceone: .

[John]

749 is on my 'I need to tap that ass' list.

[enigma51]

Gutted, Dude. When's it gonna be fixed?

Never it was written of cracked frame but I heard some guy bought it had welded up, panels fixed etc and is riding it at the moment