It's almost decided

[Jerry74]

I am down to 2 choices for the next bike, rules are it must not be Japanese and enough torque, power without being too much of a cruise missile.
Too old for Police chases these days.
So here you go:

2002 Aprilia RST 1000 Futura

2001 Ducati 900SS

Which would you recommend?

[blossomsowner]

ducati..........


but why not a rice burner?

[Dooly]

Thought you'd already decidedon a Duc;)

Ducati.:yes:

[Jerry74]

I have had to many Jappas not interested in another.

Yes I was leaning towards the Duke, but like the Aprilia too

[Stone_Duck]

Both are fine bikes and probably depends on what you want out of them.
The Futura is about 20kg heavier and would cover distances with ease & speed.
The Duke would be your weekend warrior & would give a lot of gruntier bikes a hurry up.
Everyone should own a Duke at some stage just for the share fun of it.

[ital916]

I am down to 2 choices for the next bike, rules are it must not be Japanese and enough torque, power without being too much of a cruise missile.
Too old for Police chases these days.
So here you go:

2002 Aprilia RST 1000 Futura

2001 Ducati 900SS

Which would you recommend?

I love the futara, a lovely bike. Mile eating is what it's all about...well for me anyway so the sports tourer would be my pick, still potent in the twisties but comfortable for a long tour.

which gets your blood pumping more. do a pros cons list.

[Jerry74]

I love the futara, a lovely bike. Mile eating is what it's all about...well for me anyway so the sports tourer would be my pick, still potent in the twisties but comfortable for a long tour.

which gets your blood pumping more. do a pros cons list.

Hmmmm... The Aprilia is a unique looking bike plus it is still italian which is a good thing.

Not too many of them about which I like also.

[AllanB]

I must have misread - I thought you wanted to keep the police away :lol:

Both are nice high speed bikes ............

[Jerry74]

I must have misread - I thought you wanted to keep the police away :lol:

Both are nice high speed bikes ............

Hahahahaha.... I know thats true but I am mature and responsible now and no longer interested in being a hoon lol.

My GSXR used to attract the Police sure it had a Cop magnet fitted.

[wezo]

Your comparing two quite different bikes. Surely the Ducati ST series would be a better comparrison. You still get the Ducati badge, and get the touring option too.

[Fatjim]

Why don't you just donate money to your local garage instead and save the hassle.

[vifferman]

Hmmmm... The Aprilia is a unique looking bike plus it is still italian which is a good thing.

Not too many of them about which I like also.
Bear that in mind if you need parts and servicing for it.
I know what you mean (I've considered a Futura myself), but for that reason alone I'd go for the Ducati.

[dipshit]

Bear that in mind if you need parts and servicing for it.
I know what you mean (I've considered a Futura myself), but for that reason alone I'd go for the Ducati.

I was going to mention the same thing. A bike shop down here in Dunedin has had an Aprilia parked up out the back for months and months waiting on some parts. They recommended going for a Ducati if hankering for an Italian V-twin even though they had an Aprilia in the showroom for sale. They just can't get parts for them.

Being exotic and different has its downside.

[rat biker 08]

900SS all the way.

[Jerry74]

900SS all the way.


I was going to mention the same thing. A bike shop down here in Dunedin has had an Aprilia parked up out the back for months and months waiting on some parts. They recommended going for a Ducati if hankering for an Italian V-twin even though they had an Aprilia in the showroom for sale. They just can't get parts for them.

Being exotic and different has its downside.

Cheers guys.... I was considering the RST Futura as it looks more comfy for my wife to pillion...

Watch this space

[bull]

I havent ridden the Duc but have a Futura 2002 model in Ash Black and I absolutley love it, had mine since Nov 2007 and apart from a wiring issue it has been brilliant, used as commuter and also took it away on road trip - Welly, Ohakune, Rotorua, Gisborne, Wairoa, Napier Welly. Never missed a beat and the comfort was fantastic, the trip from Gisborne back to Welly was 6hrs in the saddle less 2 fuel stops(ride report here (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=64027)) and no sore ass at all. Even tho its a big tourer its still alot of fun in the Rimutaka Hill road and i manage to throw it around up there ok.
The biggest issue I have found is try and get one with factory panniers as they are expensive as hell otherwise.

A wealth of information here (http://www.apriliaforum.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=14) for them too.

If you can get a ride on both then decide.

[Jerry74]

Thanks guys... Hamptons in ChCh used to deal Aprilia may be an option for servicing repairs etc

[Winston001]

I was going to mention the same thing. A bike shop down here in Dunedin has had an Aprilia parked up out the back for months and months waiting on some parts. They recommended going for a Ducati if hankering for an Italian V-twin even though they had an Aprilia in the showroom for sale. They just can't get parts for them.

Being exotic and different has its downside.

My thoughts too. I was tempted by an Aprilia RSV but the guys on KB made me see sense - getting an Aprilia serviced in Invercargill would be harder than a Ducati. Aprilia are lovely bikes but I'm very happy with my decision.

Just out of curiosity - have you considered a 916? Priced about the same as a Futura and a solid powerful Ducati engine.

[Jerry74]

916 hmmmmm nice !!!

[R1madness]

come in and check out our 916 on Wednesday. No back seat on it tho... Might have to find ya a 916biposta. Happy to trade your 250.

[426crasher]

What about the Aprilia Tuono? Basically it's an rsv mille with high bars small bikini fairing and a reasonably compfy seat. Great handling strong motor with mile eating ability. Done 54000km trouble free on mine. The 900ss is still a great bike but having ridden both only a 916 engined Ducati would do it over the Tuono for me. Emoto are Aprilia agents in CHCH now and they can do all the servicing for you although i do all my own i can't say how good they are. Just to throw a spanner into the works have you considered any of the new Buell range. I used to think they were antiquated tractors lashed up to look good until i rode a few and totally changed my opinion. Go try one and be surprised, the 1200s are the ones.
Cheers Tony.

[DUCATI*HARD]

900SS all the way.

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