Ducati Desmosedici, collectable yet?

[liljegren]

Hypothetically, if one could buy a Desmosedici with under 1000kms on it for under NZ$70,000, would this be a good investment? How long, if ever, before they get desirable dya rekn??

[James Deuce]

They're only worth what someone is willing to pay, and given the recent loss of form from Ducati in MotoGP I don't see a return on investment for at least 20 years. Bear in mind they were conceived when people could borrow money to burn in the living room fireplace, so there may well have been unrealistic expectations around future speculation of collector value. Given that they cost $US72,000 upon release the one you're looking at has depreciated more than I would have expected.

So, 20 years before they reverse depreciation and overtake inflation I reckon.

If you buy it to ride it, it's definitely worth it though.

[G4L4XY]

damn wish I had 70k for a bike, swing some my way would ya

[EJK]

Investment or not investment, depreciation or profit, I think it's still desireable bike either way.

[wanpo]

They're only worth what someone is willing to pay, and given the recent loss of form from Ducati in MotoGP I don't see a return on investment for at least 20 years. Bear in mind they were conceived when people could borrow money to burn in the living room fireplace, so there may well have been unrealistic expectations around future speculation of collector value. Given that they cost $US72,000 upon release the one you're looking at has depreciated more than I would have expected.

So, 20 years before they reverse depreciation and overtake inflation I reckon.

If you buy it to ride it, it's definitely worth it though.

It wouldn't make a bad ornament piece. If it eventually ends up earning you money that's great, until then it'll look great in the lounge

[Crasherfromwayback]

Hypothetically, if one could buy a Desmosedici with under 1000kms on it for under NZ$70,000, would this be a good investment? How long, if ever, before they get desirable dya rekn??

If I had 70k lying around and could purchase a nice one I wouldn't hesitate. They were desirable the minute they made them!!!

[nudemetalz]

I reckon the Panigale is better looking and would probably outperform it on the track too.
(I say probably but I'd like to see a comparison for real)

[Crasherfromwayback]

I reckon the Panigale is better looking and would probably outperform it on the track too.
(I say probably but I'd like to see a comparison for real)

Beauty is in the eye of the beholder and all that. And for sure it'd waste it round a race track.

But that's not the point.

The Desmosedici is a bonafide GP bike with lights.

[nudemetalz]

Beauty is in the eye of the beholder and all that. And for sure it'd waste it round a race track.

But that's not the point.

The Desmosedici is a bonafide GP bike with lights.

Actually after having a second take at looking at both of them,...I might have to take back what I said about the 1199 being better lookin'.....

[Crasherfromwayback]

Actually after having a second take at looking at both of them,...I might have to take back what I said about the 1199 being better lookin'.....

And I can tell you right now which one sounds better too.

[nudemetalz]

And I can tell you right now which one sounds better too.

Well, if you can arrange a test ride for both of them for me, I will happily give you my opinion on which is better (and sounds better) ;)

[Crasherfromwayback]

Well, if you can arrange a test ride for both of them for me, I will happily give you my opinion on which is better (and sounds better) ;)

I've ridden neither. But I've heard them both!

[ducatilover]

I've ridden neither. But I've heard them both!
I've heard a D16 winding up, quite a satisfying noise.
As for being a collectors item, sure, why not? Going up in value? Good luck...

I am however, more than happy to ride it and clean it for you. Every day, twice.

[nudemetalz]

......I am however, more than happy to ride it and clean it for you. Every day, twice.

errr...you gotta stand in line,.. sorry Dude !! :msn-wink:

[ducatilover]

errr...you gotta stand in line,.. sorry Dude !! :msn-wink:
I'll race you for it?

that's me out :(

[nudemetalz]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VDIEl6gW_Yk

and......................


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-uWMoT_IWu0

[liljegren]

Just to keep it real, I'm not going to buy it, but here in Dubai There is one on the market, never been registered, not raced, so it would only be sensible to keep it that way in an investment sense. I'm sure if I owned it, the lure of riding it now and then would be too much to resist!
The other comment I'd make is that the Desmo was made in limited numbers. Every man and his dog will buy a Panigale, who'd blame them? Ergo the Sedici will be the better investment, albeit twice the price.

[imdying]

Investing in something like that? Good time, not long time. Buy it to rape. It's only right. Putting things like that on a pedestal is a bit like religion... imaginary craziness. It's a road registerable bike... it's only good for one thing.... riding. Plenty of customs and one offs that you can use as artwork.

Anyone remember that snooker player Steve James? Rode his NR750 everywhere he did. Like a fucking boss :Punk:

[Crasherfromwayback]

Anyone remember that snooker player Steve James? Rode his NR750 everywhere he did. Like a fucking boss :Punk:

Fucking oath. I've got an SR500 factory race bike coming my way. One of maybe 4 or 5 in the world ever built. Am I gonna ride/race it? You know it.

[Fozzzy]

I think they have about a 5000k warranty from Ducati regardless of age so if its done less than that and remains less than that it wouldnt be a bad investment. would look great in the lounge

[imdying]

Fucking oath. I've got an SR500 factory race bike coming my way. One of maybe 4 or 5 in the world ever built. Am I gonna ride/race it? You know it.Sure! Why not! If you die the next day you're not gonna give a crap either way :D


I think they have about a 5000k warranty from Ducati regardless of age so if its done less than that and remains less than that it wouldnt be a bad investment. would look great in the loungeIIRC the purchase price included everything for 3 years. Can't remember if it included a supply of the odd 16" rear tyres or not. Half the porn is in the sound, be waste not to fire it up at the very least.

[Crasherfromwayback]

I think they have about a 5000k warranty from Ducati regardless of age so if its done less than that and remains less than that it wouldnt be a bad investment. would look great in the lounge

Fuck yeah!

[Crasherfromwayback]

Sure! Why not! If you die the next day you're not gonna give a crap either way :D

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Correct. Rach would then own it. She'd ride it too!

[SMOKEU]

Fuck you'd be gutted if you stacked it.

[Marmoot]

Collectible, rarer, and cheaper (http://www.classic-motorbikes.com/Yamaha_TZM_ex_Fonsi_Nieto_FA94.html)

[Mental Trousers]

I'd happily buy 2x Desmocidici's if I could afford them (afford one you can afford two). One would be a 0k static display inside a climate controlled glass cabinet in the lounge. The other would be a track day giggle machine.

[gammaguy]

Hypothetically, if one could buy a Desmosedici with under 1000kms on it for under NZ$70,000, would this be a good investment? How long, if ever, before they get desirable dya rekn??

the general tone of your scribblings suggest that you feel they have not yet attained desireable or collectable status

Which fairy cloud are you living on?:innocent:

I was in New York recently,and the Ducati New York dealer has a desmosedici still in its crate on display.

When I asked the owner when he was going to assemble and ride it,he just laughed.....

I hope that answers your question.:yes:

[imdying]

Fuck you'd be gutted if you stacked it.No way... who do you know that's had that chance?

[Ender EnZed]

It'd bring you more joy than putting $70k in a term deposit, doubt it'd make it you more money though.

[5150]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iXI7UznivKw


SEX SEX SEX, did I mentioned SEX???? :drool: :love:

[Voltaire]

Stamps are for collecting , motorcycles are for riding.
http://t1.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcSKAOMBw2YvyWqqOOBpFKcLXlh6Xep1T 0s_utLjROFHcOzHd32230eWlErY0w

[SimJen]

Awesome bikes, think the one the OP is looking at might be: http://www.ducati.org/forums/desmosedici-rr/40863-desmosedici-sale.html

Only bike better in my eyes would be a factory NSR500 with a big supply of crank, barrels and pistons :)

[nudemetalz]

Awesome bikes, think the one the OP is looking at might be: http://www.ducati.org/forums/desmosedici-rr/40863-desmosedici-sale.html

Only bike better in my eyes would be a factory NSR500 with a big supply of crank, barrels and pistons :)


From that link "....Dear all
It's sad to post it but my baby is for sale bike #687
Brand new engine is fitted brand new forks and alot of brand new things still in box

The bike done 9000 km on the new engine and it runs perfect now

Please MSG me for more info and history of the bike .. Regards..."


Brand new engine? ....unless he's done stratospheric kms, I wonder why?
Must have been a dodgy engine as he says that it runs perfect now.

Interesting.....

[SimJen]

there was a recall I recall, something to do with piston ring or something?
Lots of owners got fresh motors!

[AllanB]

Remember you asked on a open forum .....

Fucking madness $70K

Me I'd rather spend $10-15 each on a mint Ducati 900ss, old bonnie, Z900 Kawa and maybe one of those BMW's with the bikini fairing and paint with the fogged edges (what model was that?).

Aw shit there is still $20-30k left over for a brand new bike to enjoy. I's think the above will have a combined increase in value over the years above the $70k Ducati. But I'm really just guessing.

Will a Buell be collectable in 20 years?

In 1983 I purchased a new 750 twin Kawa for $3,999- I kept it for 23 years - it was mint but very modified with boxes of stock parts as part of the sale. Had 110,000 kms on it when I sold it on TM. I got $4k. Not bad going.

[SimJen]

Dream bike, if money was no object!
If I had $70k to spend on bikes and nothing else then sure I'd buy multiple superbikes instead and use and abuse all of them equally! :)
Its like the cost of an Aston Martin or Ferrari, I'd prefer something more fun, maybe 3 or 4 cars and a couple of superbikes and still have change.
For some people though $70k is like $10k to me......lucky bastards!

[Voltaire]

Remember you asked on a open forum .....

Fucking madness $70K

Me I'd rather spend $10-15 each on a mint Ducati 900ss, old bonnie, Z900 Kawa and maybe one of those BMW's with the bikini fairing and paint with the fogged edges (what model was that?).

Aw shit there is still $20-30k left over for a brand new bike to enjoy. I's think the above will have a combined increase in value over the years above the $70k Ducati. But I'm really just guessing.

Will a Buell be collectable in 20 years?

In 1983 I purchased a new 750 twin Kawa for $3,999- I kept it for 23 years - it was mint but very modified with boxes of stock parts as part of the sale. Had 110,000 kms on it when I sold it on TM. I got $4k. Not bad going.

Wow SS ducati, Bonnie,Z900 and and R90s for 40K....:innocent:

[Crasherfromwayback]

Remember you asked on a open forum .....

Fucking madness $70K

Me I'd rather spend $10-15 each on a mint Ducati 900ss, old bonnie, Z900 Kawa and maybe one of those BMW's with the bikini fairing and paint with the fogged edges (what model was that?).

Aw shit there is still $20-30k left over for a brand new bike to enjoy. I's think the above will have a combined increase in value over the years above the $70k Ducati. But I'm really just guessing.

Will a Buell be collectable in 20 years?

In 1983 I purchased a new 750 twin Kawa for $3,999- I kept it for 23 years - it was mint but very modified with boxes of stock parts as part of the sale. Had 110,000 kms on it when I sold it on TM. I got $4k. Not bad going.

And each to their own and all that. But the sort of people that can spend 70k on a GP bike with lights can normally easily afford to. And as nice as the bikes you've mentioned are...if I had the coin...there's no comparison. The BMW you're referring to is the R90S I believe. As far as future value goes...how much does a round case 750SS go for now? 100k? There's your answer.

[jellywrestler]

the thing is they will probably never be a great investment. There would already be a large number stashed away either new or near new for as an investment so when you look in a few years time at the survival rate it will be very high and you won't even have to look a long way for a new one.
what about all the number duke SPS's etc, there was enough produced each year to mean there's just too many around to be unique enough as a serious investment.

[Crasherfromwayback]

the thing is they will probably never be a great investment. There would already be a large number stashed away either new or near new for as an investment so when you look in a few years time at the survival rate it will be very high and you won't even have to look a long way for a new one.
what about all the number duke SPS's etc, there was enough produced each year to mean there's just too many around to be unique enough as a serious investment.

How many round case 750 ss's were built Spyder? I can't be arsed trying to find out.

[5150]

I guess if I had 70K I don't think I buy it as i wouldn't be able to afford to run it. But if I had few Mill in the bank then definately. Would use it and abuse it like it was designed to ....

[bsasuper]

Its not a ground breaking bike, the gp bike was shit, frame too stiff, weight to far forward, it was fast in a straight line when it first raced though.The RC51 in 2000 made more of an impact.

[NAR RG500]

I was privileged enough to ride one :gob:, had the race system on it and I can honestly say if I had the money I would get one in an instant, the sound is incredible for a start, the straight line stoke from the V4 at any RPM is amazing. Sitting there having a drink or ten looking at it is always good.

It would be pretty disappointing to own one and have never ridden it though!

Wouldn't want to do much riding out of warranty though!

[liljegren]

A few points here then. I really just threw this in there as a discussion topic, dreams are free and all that. There are several here in Dubai and they do sell from time to time, but this one looked like a keeper. I dont think I'd buy the one with the new motor, unless it was returned to the factory for the work!! Sure a round case 750ss was agreat investment 20 years ago, but the question is what would be a good one now?? I have to hand it to the sand monkeys tho, they sure know how to buy toys, watch them get dusty and flick them without a care in the world. Also, they have never been ridden in the rain, and mostly kept in A/C environment. Anyone want an '09 RSV, mint , less than 6000kms, for under NZ$ 11,000? Its BLACK too!

[Crasherfromwayback]

Its not a ground breaking bike, the gp bike was shit, frame too stiff, weight to far forward, it was fast in a straight line when it first raced though.The RC51 in 2000 made more of an impact.

Dude. If you'd rather have an RC51...I pity you. It was a good enough GP bike to have had Capirossi leading the title chase until he got skittled by his own team mate and fucked himself up.

[bsasuper]

Dude. If you'd rather have an RC51...I pity you. It was a good enough GP bike to have had Capirossi leading the title chase until he got skittled by his own team mate and fucked himself up.

Dude, learn to read, the RC51 made more of an impact (and its not even a GP bike), please quote me where I said 'd rather have an RC51:facepalm:

[Crasherfromwayback]

Dude, learn to read, the RC51 made more of an impact (and its not even a GP bike), please quote me where I said 'd rather have an RC51:facepalm:

I know what an RC51 is numbnuts. Why the fuck even mention them in the same sentence. Sure seemed like you'd prefer one to me.

[codgyoleracer]

The Desmosedici d16rr is comparible to things like the Honda NR750 etc, which was a proper race based engine unit that the turned into a limited production road bike. The NR fell flat when was released , but are worth shedloads now.
No other L twin Duke compares really as the twins have a large amount of common share parts and the drivetrain is used across a wide range of models.
So are they collectable ?, - IMO Yep, and Ducati italy say that there are 920 of these units left in the world from the original 1500 built

[Paul in NZ]

The Desmosedici d16rr is comparible to things like the Honda NR750 etc, which was a proper race based engine unit that the turned into a limited production road bike. The NR fell flat when was released , but are worth shedloads now.
No other L twin Duke compares really as the twins have a large amount of common share parts and the drivetrain is used across a wide range of models.
So are they collectable ?, - IMO Yep, and Ducati italy say that there are 920 of these units left in the world from the original 1500 built

Give it a few years and there will be 2500 left of the original 1500 built....

[EJK]

The Desmosedici d16rr is comparible to things like the Honda NR750 etc, which was a proper race based engine unit that the turned into a limited production road bike. The NR fell flat when was released , but are worth shedloads now.
No other L twin Duke compares really as the twins have a large amount of common share parts and the drivetrain is used across a wide range of models.
So are they collectable ?, - IMO Yep, and Ducati italy say that there are 920 of these units left in the world from the original 1500 built

Did the other 580 were shipped to Mars or something?

[Laava]

Did the other 580 were shipped to Mars or something?

You're just being silly now, you know that there would be zero chance of parts backup/availability!

[Paul in NZ]

You're just being silly now, you know that there would be zero chance of parts backup/availability!

Er.... Its an italian bike so...... there is already almost zero chance besides.... what could go wrong?

[codgyoleracer]

Dude. If you'd rather have an RC51...I pity you. It was a good enough GP bike to have had Capirossi leading the title chase until he got skittled by his own team mate and fucked himself up.

Aint that the truth :weird:

[codgyoleracer]

Did the other 580 were shipped to Mars or something?

Factory register says, they were lost to wrecks / write offs, New ones that were parted out, Fire and some stolen and wherabouts "unknown"

[EJK]

...and wherabouts "unknown"

OK maybe some to Venus.

[Crasherfromwayback]

Aint that the truth :weird:

I fucking dropped the ball here mate! I would've borrowed the 45k from my boss for this...sold the 999R for what...maybe 15k NZ? Then had the beast owing me 30k NZ!!! Surely a steal...

http://www.ebay.com/itm/331094408837?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649#ht_0wt_0

[codgyoleracer]

I fucking dropped the ball here mate! I would've borrowed the 45k from my boss for this...sold the 999R for what...maybe 15k NZ? Then had the beast owing me 30k NZ!!! Surely a steal...

http://www.ebay.com/itm/331094408837?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649#ht_0wt_0

That IS a steal........

[Crasherfromwayback]

That IS a steal........

Yeah not happy. I don't have any money...but one of those for 30k and I'd find it.

[Kickaha]

The Desmosedici d16rr is comparible to things like the Honda NR750 etc, which was a proper race based engine unit that the turned into a limited production road bike. The NR fell flat when was released , but are worth shedloads now.
There was one of those NR shitters parked in the pits at Ruapuna on the weekend

[codgyoleracer]

There was one of those NR shitters parked in the pits at Ruapuna on the weekend

Very cool, but then again i never thought they were touched with the pretty-stick.

[MrItalian]

Hypothetically, if one could buy a Desmosedici with under 1000kms on it for under NZ$70,000, would this be a good investment? How long, if ever, before they get desirable dya rekn??



Investment or not investment, depreciation or profit, I think it's still desireable bike either way.

Agreed with EJK and Im not sure about investment but it'll be a fun bike to ride..


I reckon the Panigale is better looking and would probably outperform it on the track too.
(I say probably but I'd like to see a comparison for real)


Actually after having a second take at looking at both of them,...I might have to take back what I said about the 1199 being better lookin'.....

I was gonna correct you anyway. Haha Desm0 looks cooler than the panigale :2thumbsup


Well, if you can arrange a test ride for both of them for me, I will happily give you my opinion on which is better (and sounds better) ;)You will have to travel to Dubai for it :Pokey:


Just to keep it real, I'm not going to buy it, but here in Dubai There is one on the market, never been registered, not raced, so it would only be sensible to keep it that way in an investment sense. I'm sure if I owned it, the lure of riding it now and then would be too much to resist!
The other comment I'd make is that the Desmo was made in limited numbers. Every man and his dog will buy a Panigale, who'd blame them? Ergo the Sedici will be the better investment, albeit twice the price. Ok I see the point but there still might be a risk involved if someones wants to buy it as an investment..


I think they have about a 5000k warranty from Ducati regardless of age so if its done less than that and remains less than that it wouldnt be a bad investment. would look great in the lounge If a rich guy who doesnt know how to ride a motorbike buys one of them as an investment or for luxury ( for his lunge )then that could work for him but If someone who knows how to ride a bike and buys it for a lounge then I suppose there's something wrong with that person cos If it were me I'd ride it and then store it in my lounge. Haha :yeah:

[SPman]

I think they have about a 5000k warranty from Ducati regardless of age so if its done less than that and remains less than that it wouldnt be a bad investment. would look great in the lounge
All the ones I know of in Perth are regularly ridden on the roads - except in mid summer when the riders can't stand the exhaust heat burns on their legs.....

[MrItalian]

All the ones I know of in Perth are regularly ridden on the roads - except in mid summer when the riders can't stand the exhaust heat burns on their legs.....


Haha that sounds about right :sunny:

[EJK]

Agreed with EJK and Im not sure about investment but it'll be a fun bike to ride..





I was gonna correct you anyway. Haha Desm0 looks cooler than the panigale :2thumbsup

You will have to travel to Dubai for it :Pokey:

Ok I see the point but there still might be a risk involved if someones wants to buy it as an investment..

If a rich guy who doesnt know how to ride a motorbike buys one of them as an investment or for luxury ( for his lunge )then that could work for him but If someone who knows how to ride a bike and buys it for a lounge then I suppose there's something wrong with that person cos If it were me I'd ride it and then store it in my lounge. Haha :yeah:

Welcome back Pratik.

[MrItalian]

Welcome back Pratik.

Aye???????

[EJK]

Aye???????

Sorry my bad I must've got the wrong guy.

Well, there was this guy here on KiwiBiker (fairly new), he was an absolute joker and also a kiss-ass trying to look good to everyone, who recently bought a "200kph+" faaarst Italian bike, who also used to post on threads replying to EVERY SINGLE POSTS each with quotes (don't forget the emoticons!!!). He who is also the same guy who's last forum activity date records 4th of January 2014, which also coincidently happens to be your forum first registered date.

Welcome <strike>back</strike> to KB. I hope you don't create any <strike>more</strike> stupid threads.

[codgyoleracer]

Haha that sounds about right :sunny:

With the D16rr its a reversal of the norm where the aftermarket pipes are a cooler set up than the stock ones

[codgyoleracer]

Its not a ground breaking bike, the gp bike was shit, frame too stiff, weight to far forward, it was fast in a straight line when it first raced though.The RC51 in 2000 made more of an impact.


A GP bike that didnt handle ?.......... You'd have to go back a lot of years to find one of those, all of the current crop would be sublime to ride, its just that some are .25sec better arounda race track than others.

[roogazza]

With the D16rr its a reversal of the norm where the aftermarket pipes are a cooler set up than the stock ones

I don't know how you sleep at night !!!! ;)

[Crasherfromwayback]

A GP bike that didnt handle ?.......... You'd have to go back a lot of years to find one of those, all of the current crop would be sublime to ride, its just that some are .25sec better arounda race track than others.

Lol. Nah they're shit mate. Hand it over.

[codgyoleracer]

Lol. Nah they're shit mate. Hand it over.

If you happen to catch me on a good day, in a good mood, and ive left the keys unguarded you might be lucky.........

[codgyoleracer]

I don't know how you sleep at night !!!! ;)

Like a baby with a blankey and a tummy full of mothers milk.

[ital916]

Sorry my bad I must've got the wrong guy.

Well, there was this guy here on KiwiBiker (fairly new), he was an absolute joker and also a kiss-ass trying to look good to everyone, who recently bought a "200kph+" faaarst Italian bike, who also used to post on threads replying to EVERY SINGLE POSTS each with quotes (don't forget the emoticons!!!). He who is also the same guy who's last forum activity date records 4th of January 2014, which also coincidently happens to be your forum first registered date.

Welcome <strike>back</strike> to KB. I hope you don't create any <strike>more</strike> stupid threads.

Haha, EJK is onto it ;). As for the desmo, had a sit on one with the race pipes once, even got to rev it! Beautiful sound. The owner shot up and down past the shop to give us a demo of what it sounded like on the go, sounds real nice. Looks beaut and would handle amazing. I'd still rather have five bikes than the one expensive one.

[Rcktfsh]

I don't know how you sleep at night !!!! ;)


Like a baby.

So you wake up crying every couple of hours? Ducati's will do that to you.

[Crasherfromwayback]

. I'd still rather have five bikes than the one expensive one.

Right there is ya prob Bro.

[tigertim20]

Right there is ya prob Bro.

quality over quantity!!!

[Crasherfromwayback]

quality over quantity!!!

Everyfuckingtime Bro. I'd rather have one genuine Eddie Lawson KZ1000S1 than 20 road going versions!

[Crasherfromwayback]

I mean...get a load of this!!!

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[roogazza]

So you wake up crying every couple of hours? Ducati's will do that to you.
I've seen it often enough,but I wonder what it's like to do a couple of laps on the back of the two seater with Randy Janola ? He seems to give them one lap to sort of warm them up and then lets rip for the second. (depending on the passenger by the look?).
The stoppies look scary though ! :crazy:
Anyone know the cost to do that ?

[Crasherfromwayback]

Anyone know the cost to do that ?

Think you've gotta be a somebody or somebody that knows a somebody to get that ride. See him throw it down the road last season?

[Metastable]

When I saw Mamola doing the 2-ups at Laguna the first year Hayden won.... he was HAULING @$$! I think it would be a fantastic experience. I got to ride b!tch with Shane Turpin at the Yamaha Champions School on an FZ-1 at Miller ..... even that was pretty cool and he wasn't going anywhere near as fast as Mamola was at Laguna.

On a Desmosedici note..... a guy in my group had one at Autoclub Speedway this August. It sounds silly good!!!! There were a couple of dudes on Panigales..... they sound good too, but not even close to as nice as the Sedici. Dude on the Sedici also had a Gixxer 1000 which he used for most of his sessions. BUT.... the best Sedici I have ever heard was back at that Laguna GP where I saw Mamola doing the 2up. On the pedestrian bridge hearing one go buy below me just before Turn 1 (which isn't much of a turn) was insane!!! You can't see them... but their sound was so distinct you knew what bike was passing by.

[codgyoleracer]

Think you've gotta be a somebody or somebody that knows a somebody to get that ride. See him throw it down the road last season?

So it was a REAL race experience for that passenger then ? :-)

[Crasherfromwayback]

So it was a REAL race experience for that passenger then ? :-)

Reckon. Prob had to pay more for that trip.

[HenryDorsetCase]

Everyfuckingtime Bro. I'd rather have one genuine Eddie Lawson KZ1000S1 than 20 road going versions!

and that would be around the same money, right. Also do you have a KZ1000S1? did any make it out here?

[HenryDorsetCase]

I mean...get a load of this!!!

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Theres a CYCLE magazine feature on that which I still have. Cor blimey. Plus that frame just looks stock: rumour is they were made completely in house with different geometry etc. And it was the days of MAD: no one protested anyones bike because they were ALL cheating like crazy.

[Crasherfromwayback]

and that would be around the same money, right. Also do you have a KZ1000S1? did any make it out here?

Fuck I wish mate!


Theres a CYCLE magazine feature on that which I still have. Cor blimey. Plus that frame just looks stock: rumour is they were made completely in house with different geometry etc. And it was the days of MAD: no one protested anyones bike because they were ALL cheating like crazy.

Yeah I had that same mag but gave it to Sean Donnelly seeing as he races a street going version.

[GSW]

I just think $100k for a bike is just a bit much
http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/other/auction-689641689.htm

[Pumba]

One for sale in Kerikeri at the moment for those with a spare $100K

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/other/auction-689641689.htm

[Pumba]

I just think $100k for a bike is just a bit much
http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/other/auction-689641689.htm

that will teach me for not refreshing the screen before posting

[codgyoleracer]

Cant get a lot lower than 5km. One just sold in the USA with Zero Kays for 75K US$, so = 90K Kiwi ? (New they were US100K)

[codgyoleracer]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ofBV_E7NC6s

Interesting comments re the bikes rigidness

[roogazza]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ofBV_E7NC6s

Interesting comments re the bikes rigidness
:msn-wink:

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[codgyoleracer]

Think you've gotta be a somebody or somebody that knows a somebody to get that ride. See him throw it down the road last season?

Oops

http://www.visordown.com/motorcycle-videos/mamola-crashes-the-two-seater-ducati-desmosedici/22896.html