Bolt vs Streetfighter

[DODO``]

Ive just sold my bike on.

torn apart between these two bikes. Completely different end of scale I know.

I've had several cruisers and sports bikes before and Im happy to adapt to riding style of whichever bike I end up with.

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which one would you go for and why?

further to this, I'm interested to know which is considered to have more "cool factor?"


Thanks guys for the comments in advance.

[haydes55]

Cool factor depends on lots of things, if you're 120kg bearded and tattooed up, the bolt would look cooler with you, if you're a balding, clean looking, middle aged man, the street fighter would be cooler.

What gives you a boner? I know what gives me a boner from those 2 bikes

[DODO``]

Cool factor depends on lots of things, if you're 120kg bearded and tattooed up, the bolt would look cooler with you, if you're a balding, clean looking, middle aged man, the street fighter would be cooler.

What gives you a boner? I know what gives me a boner from those 2 bikes

I'm 31, non-bearded, slightly balding, clean look, and tattooed man and both bikes gives me a boner. Seriously..

[mossy1200]

Are we talking choosing between new bolt and used duke?

[DODO``]

Are we talking choosing between new bolt and used duke?

could be either or. $ ain't issue.. got enough.. just not enough for both..

[haydes55]

I'm 31, non-bearded, slightly balding, clean look, and tattooed man and both bikes gives me a boner. Seriously..


You sound like a stereotypical ducati man. Buy a branded leather jacket, branded coffee mug and jump on your ducati

[mossy1200]

could be either or. $ ain't issue.. got enough.. just not enough for both..

You should buy a Kawasaki h2 ($35k available January)supercharged and the bolt.

[ducatilover]

I'd go streetfighter because of epic hooligan factor :yes:

And because of my username, possibly.

[bogan]

Comes down to beige but pretty, or ugly but neat imo.

Then again, those two wouldn't make it to my shortlist to begin with so it's probably your taste that matters...

[Paulo]

The fact you asked people's opinions makes me think to some extent you care about other peoples opinions, so given that, problem with the Bolt is that a lot of people (including none motorcycling types) will just think you can't afford a Harley. The streetfighter I reckon would be way more fun.
since you like twins why not get a Griso and there will no doubt about what's cool :)

[R650R]

The fact you asked people's opinions makes me think to some extent you care about other peoples opinions, so given that, problem with the Bolt is that a lot of people (including none motorcycling types) will just think you can't afford a Harley. The streetfighter I reckon would be way more fun.
ol :)

Yes. Would go the duke.
Seen some wicked looking custom bolts on web though.

[varminter]

The red one. Because it's red!

[skippa1]

Duke every time....Bolt is pretending to be something it's not. If you want a Harley, get one, if not, a Duc is a great choice too:corn::corn::corn:

[AllanB]

My money on the Ducati.

But it's not my money so irrelevant.


Ride them both if you can and you decide.

[Madness]

Why not a Goldwing?

[Bikemad]

streetfighter but lose the dorky mirrors for some nice bar end jobbies

[GrayWolf]

If you don't mind exorbitant service costs, and like wearing branded gear, wear Armani etc, the Duke every time....Bolt is pretending to be something it's not. (It's reliable, well engineered, stops, goes) If you want vibration, poor brakes, dubious handling, high noise, low power. Know a plastic surgeon so you can remove last years HD tattoo for the newest one, and wear branded EVERYTHING then you'll need a Harley, get one.:

There fixed it for you

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[haydes55]

There fixed it for you

http://tinyurl.com/pdwsrk9

http://tinyurl.com/lusdj56


"When the engine has not been constrained between all Cialis three axles it can develop what is termed an elastic relationship between the swing arm and frame."

Love the product placement in there. Target market.

[DODO``]

I can't stand Harleys for some reason. My wifey is an accountant with HD headquarters so she can get 30%off the new bikes.. I still wouldn't get one.

[ellipsis]

Duke every time....Bolt is pretending to be something it's not. If you want a Harley, get one, if not, a Duc is a great choice too:corn::corn::corn:

...^...^...although the Bolt would be fun as, also...

[Berries]

I can't stand Harleys for some reason. My wifey is an accountant with HD headquarters so she can get 30%off the new bikes.. I still wouldn't get one.
So why is a Harley looking clone on your list of two bikes? Subconsciously you must think they are cool even though you daren't admit it. As you are after "the cool" factor then there's your answer.

Just add tassles.

[skippa1]

There fixed it for you


You can do better than that gay wolf.....haven't you got an opinion of your own

[awayatc]

Harley clone will only have limited appeal to some people for a short time....till next thing comes along....

the duke is original.....will always have appeal because of that

[Banditbandit]

Fuck 'em all ... Buy the Bolt ... Who really gives a fuck what Duke fags think !!!


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[nodrog]

Buy the bolt.

make sure you get -

Johnny Rebs
red tab levis
a german helmet
and a Son's of Anarchy tee shirt.

[GrayWolf]

You can do better than that gay wolf.....haven't you got an opinion of your own

Yup, I sure have, Thats why I had a Guzzi California in the 90's (btw voted the BEST HD by several US bike mag's at the time) and I ride a non mainstream bike.

Funny thing is, I didnt see ONE HD on the 1000 miler, and when it pisses down with rain? Nope, I see Jap, European, but no HD's on the Hutt Valley motorway.

We dont all 'buy in' to the bad boy HA clone 'image' HD use to ply their goods. :baby:

[EJK]

could be either or. $ ain't issue.. got enough.. just not enough for both..

You should start a bike dealership. You can have both then.

[skippa1]

Yup, I sure have, Thats why I had a Guzzi California in the 90's (btw voted the BEST HD by several US bike mag's at the time) and I ride a non mainstream bike.

Funny thing is, I didnt see ONE HD on the 1000 miler, and when it pisses down with rain? Nope, I see Jap, European, but no HD's on the Hutt Valley motorway.

We dont all 'buy in' to the bad boy HA clone 'image' HD use to ply their goods. :baby:
What type of non mainstream bike.....or are you embarrassed?

[skippa1]

Yup, I sure have, Thats why I had a Guzzi California in the 90's (btw voted the BEST HD by several US bike mag's at the time) and I ride a non mainstream bike.

Funny thing is, I didnt see ONE HD on the 1000 miler, and when it pisses down with rain? Nope, I see Jap, European, but no HD's on the Hutt Valley motorway.

We dont all 'buy in' to the bad boy HA clone 'image' HD use to ply their goods. :baby:

Guess the simple answer is..... Bring back the XR1200X

THAT was a decent performing bike that I would have owned.
hypocrite ...

[Katman]

Anyone who can't choose their own bike should take the bus.

[EJK]

Anyone who can't choose their own bike should take the bus.

He just wants to find out which one's got more "cool factor".

[Katman]

He just wants to find out which one's got more "cool factor".

He'd look as wank on either.

[GrayWolf]

hypocrite ...

Hardly,
Ooops and I dont mean Davidson either.
Seeing as the HD 'real bike' boys refer to the Sporty as a 'skirtster'.. it Hardly (there I go again) fits into the 'Hell's Office Wallah' Clone mentality.
I have openly admitted the XR1200 was/is the ONLY HD I'd have entertained owning... It was the one bike (IMO) where HD overall got 'it right' .

Why would I be embarrassed about my bike?
My details say what it is, an Empty One (MT-01) and THAT isnt a mainstream bike by any description!

[skippa1]

Hardly, Ooops and I dont mean Davidson either.Seeing as the HD 'real bike' boys refer to the Sporty as a 'skirtster'.. it Hardly (there I go again) fits into the 'Hell's Office Wallah' Clone mentality. I have openly admitted the XR1200 was/is the ONLY HD I'd have entertained owning... It was the one bike (IMO) where HD overall got 'it right' . Why would I be embarrassed about my bike? My details say what it is, an Empty One (MT-01) and THAT isnt a mainstream bike by any description!Nothing you say has any credibility any more you're just a whinging pom

[Banditbandit]

He'd look as wank on either.

Who pushed your "arsehole on" button ???

[Madness]

Who pushed your "arsehole on" button ???

I'm going to go with the OP, Tosser of the week.

[nodrog]

If buying another ducati hasn't put me off owning one, having this guy own one would.

[EJK]

If buying another ducati hasn't put me off owning one, having this guy own one would.

Got a problem with a 31-y-o-plenty-of-money-architect Asian owning a Ducati? :bleh:

[nodrog]

Got a problem with a 31-y-o-plenty-of-money-architect Asian owning a Ducati? :bleh: WTF is an asian architect? That must be the shortest course ever.

Day one.
Learn about cutting and tying bamboo.

Day two.
Graduation.

[HenryDorsetCase]

Why not wait untill the retro 800cc Ducati Scrambler comes out next year. It looks like it will be very popular based on the number of likes I have seen on the website.

or buy a Triumph Scrambler today.

[Tazz]

If it is really that hard to decide between the two then maybe neither?


WTF is an asian architect? That must be the shortest course ever.

Day one.
Learn about cutting and tying bamboo.

Day two.
Graduation.

Got to give credit to the fact they don't let the physical lack of a wall hold them back from wallpapering it anyway.

[GrayWolf]

Nothing you say has any credibility any more you're just a whinging pom


Is that the best you have?? Doesn't take long for a bloody Colonial to run out of effective discourse....

BTW you should listen to yourselves (NZ'ers) when the AB's lose, and you call the English whingers?? (hypocrites)!

[george formby]

Eeny meeny miny mo. Diavel.

I think the "Cool bike mister" thing, dissipates with puberty.

[Madness]

Eeny meeny miny mo. Diavel.

As long as it's bleck. The red ones look gayer than Jessie Peach.

[george formby]

As long as it's bleck. The red ones look gayer than Jessie Peach.

Do the red ones have cup holders, too? Only ever seen bleck ones outside of coffee shops so I assume they have cup holders. And Pannini warmers.

[Madness]

Do the red ones have cup holders, too? Only ever seen bleck ones outside of coffee shops so I assume they have cup holders. And Pannini warmers.

You won't catch me dissing the capability of the Ducati Diavel. Sure, they appeal to homo's but by Christ can they get up & boogie with a decent (non-Panini eating) pilot onboard.

[skippa1]

You won't catch me dissing the capability of the Ducati Diavel. Sure, they appeal to homo's but by Christ can they get up & boogie with a decent (non-Panini eating) pilot onboard.
They're a nice bit of kit

[skippa1]

Is that the best you have?? Doesn't take long for a bloody Colonial to run out of effective discourse....

BTW you should listen to yourselves (NZ'ers) when the AB's lose, and you call the English whingers?? (hypocrites)!
I don't need any more than that, discourse is wasted if the one you converse with only has one eye and questionable taste

ABs don't lose that often and seldom to the poms.

[Tazz]

I don't need any more than that, discourse is wasted if the one you converse with only has one eye and questionable taste.

With all your tears and waffle at the sight of anything mildly insulting to Harleys you just described yourself.
It's almost like you're insecure about your choice of bike or something. They're not THAT bad surely...?!

[HenryDorsetCase]

They're a nice bit of kit

the only person I knew who had one has sold it and bought another Harley. I tried to get him to buy an Indian and failed

[skippa1]

With all your tears and waffle at the sight of anything mildly insulting to Harleys you just described yourself.
It's almost like you're insecure about your choice of bike or something. They're not THAT bad surely...?!
No tears and waffle, in fact quote the waffle so all can see, or shut the fuck up, cause you are starting to sound like a whinging Pom......

[Tazz]

No tears and waffle, in fact quote the waffle so all can see, or shut the fuck up, cause you are starting to sound like a whinging Pom......

ha! Buggered if I'm going to trawl through all your shit. I doubt if you think about it you'll fail to notice the short chain and one eyed view you have about your Harley...or maybe you're in to deep, I know you guys like your chaps and all.

Carry on flinging rocks from from your glasshouse by all means. This is KB after all.

[skippa1]

ha! Buggered if I'm going to trawl through all your shit. I doubt if you think about it you'll fail to notice the short chain and one eyed view you have about your Harley...or maybe you're in to deep, I know you guys like your chaps and all.

Carry on flinging rocks from from your glasshouse by all means. This is KB after all.


I like and own a number of different makes of bike
i have owned several jap litre bikes and still have one
i have a harley with a porshe motor
those that stereotype harley riders with one stamp reveal their shallow nature
chaps are for gay cunts and cowboys (one stereotype that's true)
glass houses are for gardeners

[GrayWolf]

I don't need any more than that, discourse is wasted if the one you converse with only has one eye and questionable taste

ABs don't lose that often and seldom to the poms.

Questionable taste and 'one eyed'??

Hmmm lemme see, I've owned James, Triumph x3, Honda (yes I admit it), Kawasaki, Yamaha, Suzuki, BMW (old boxer), Moto Guzzi x2. Quite a few of which were purchased new. I've had opportunity to ride HD's since the AMF 1970's bikes, the Evo's when they first came out. In fact the only HD's I havent ridden are a Vrod and the new 'twin cam' big block.....

Not a case of being 'one eyed', It's simply cost Vs performance (engine, chassis, brakes, suspension, reliability) HD do a fantastic job of selling an 'under engineered' product, then dupe the buyers to spend thousand's on 'personalising' their bikes (Screaming Eagle etc) to bring them up to what they should be from the factory. As the video on the HD 'death wobble' show's, there is an inherent 'weakness' in the design, but unlike other manufacturer's who will modify or change the bike, HD just keep on churning it out the door.

If I was so 'one eyed' as you put it, I would never have admitted I liked the XR1200 Sporty's.


My comment on the AB's wasnt about 'losing to the Pom's' It's like a National day of Mourning ANYTIME they lose, plus the obligatory 3-6 months of game, team, coaching staff dissection.

[bsasuper]

Have you ridden the duke?, although it has the looks of a street fighter, it handles like a cruiser.

[yevjenko]

Funny thing is, I didnt see ONE HD on the 1000 miler, and when it pisses down with rain? Nope, I see Jap, European, but no HD's on the Hutt Valley motorway.


Now you mention it I haven't seen any in the rain either and I'm heading the other way (on a European) so get to see lots of the commuters

[skippa1]

Questionable taste and 'one eyed'??

Hmmm lemme see, I've owned James, Triumph x3, Honda (yes I admit it), Kawasaki, Yamaha, Suzuki, BMW (old boxer), Moto Guzzi x2. Quite a few of which were purchased new. I've had opportunity to ride HD's since the AMF 1970's bikes, the Evo's when they first came out. In fact the only HD's I havent ridden are a Vrod and the new 'twin cam' big block.....

Not a case of being 'one eyed', It's simply cost Vs performance (engine, chassis, brakes, suspension, reliability) HD do a fantastic job of selling an 'under engineered' product, then dupe the buyers to spend thousand's on 'personalising' their bikes (Screaming Eagle etc) to bring them up to what they should be from the factory. As the video on the HD 'death wobble' show's, there is an inherent 'weakness' in the design, but unlike other manufacturer's who will modify or change the bike, HD just keep on churning it out the door.

If I was so 'one eyed' as you put it, I would never have admitted I liked the XR1200 Sporty's.


My comment on the AB's wasnt about 'losing to the Pom's' It's like a National day of Mourning ANYTIME they lose, plus the obligatory 3-6 months of game, team, coaching staff dissection.
Did you say something?

[yevjenko]

BTW you should listen to yourselves (NZ'ers) when the AB's lose, and you call the English whingers?? (hypocrites)!

This... Oh so this...

[yevjenko]

They're a nice bit of kit
As long as you keep your eyes closed... Damn they're ugly

[Tazz]

I like and own a number of different makes of bike
i have owned several jap litre bikes and still have one
i have a harley with a porshe motor
those that stereotype harley riders with one stamp reveal their shallow nature
chaps are for gay cunts and cowboys (one stereotype that's true)
glass houses are for gardeners


Good for you. You'd think you'd be a bit more bloody relaxed having a bunch of different ornaments on your lawn like that instead of your angry stick up your arse self, but whatever keeps you entertained.


Now you mention it I haven't seen any in the rain either and I'm heading the other way (on a European) so get to see lots of the commuters

Not a fan of much of the HD range, but to be fair...

http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=462017

[bogan]

I like and own a number of different makes of bike
i have owned several jap litre bikes and still have one
i have a harley with a porshe motor
those that stereotype harley riders with one stamp reveal their shallow nature
chaps are for gay cunts and cowboys (one stereotype that's true)
glass houses are for gardeners


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Credit to tazz for playing this joker like a violin :2thumbsup

[skippa1]

Credit to tazz for playing this joker like a violin :2thumbsup
Mmmmm waffle

[skippa1]

Good for you. You'd think you'd be a bit more bloody relaxed having a bunch of different ornaments on your lawn like that instead of your angry stick up your arse self, but whatever keeps you entertained
Relaxing is for when you're dead

[Owl]

I tried to get him to buy an Indian and failed

Why, did you think his Harley needed a mudflap?:confused:

[Banditbandit]

those that stereotype harley riders with one stamp reveal their shallow nature

Shallow is only skin deep

[HenryDorsetCase]

Why, did you think his Harley needed a mudflap?:confused:

Nah - transference. I can't afford one this year so tried to get someone to buy one so I could take it for a hoon......

[cynna]

Yup, I sure have, Thats why I had a Guzzi California in the 90's (btw voted the BEST HD by several US bike mag's at the time) and I ride a non mainstream bike.

Funny thing is, I didnt see ONE HD on the 1000 miler, and when it pisses down with rain? Nope, I see Jap, European, but no HD's on the Hutt Valley motorway.

We dont all 'buy in' to the bad boy HA clone 'image' HD use to ply their goods. :baby:


how can a moto guzzi be voted best harley davidson?????

[GrayWolf]

how can a moto guzzi be voted best harley davidson?????

Because the Cali is a cruiser, and it out Harley'd the HD's of the day.... out grunted, out accelerated, out braked, out cornered, better ergo's, better comfort, better motor.................... etc, etc.

So several mag's voted it the 'best HD'.

One UK mag did a joint road test of a Cali and a CB1000(F)? in real world performance they put the Cali was as 'quick' as the CB, the V twin stomp overtaking, gave it a hell of an 'edge'.