https://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/blog.php/26833-pearlygirl Kiwi Biker - New Zealand motorcycle community en Sat, 09 May 2026 03:01:10 GMT vBulletin 20 https://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/images/BP-Brown/misc/rss.jpg https://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/blog.php/26833-pearlygirl https://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/entry.php/1403-Ducati-vs-Hyosung Fri, 05 Mar 2010 05:47:07 GMT Hi I am new to all this as I'm still on my restricted. lol 45 and trying something new : ). Anyhow besides the obvious price difference and rider preferences what else should I look for when upgrading. I like the look of the Ducati Monster 696 but dealer wasn't that helpful when I asked if it could be lowered. The Hyosung looks good naked but handle bars would need changing etc, my local the dealer very helpful . I also like the Susuki 650s and once again dealer helpful and assures me it can be lowered. What else do I need to consider- have looked at weight of bikes as am a small lady who has had some dropping issues, : ) lol. Obviously there's comfort but what about reliability? Can any one enlighten me on reliability of any of these model. Also like the look of the Triumph Street triple but so high of ground couldn't even sit on it : ( ]]> pearlygirl https://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/entry.php/1403-Ducati-vs-Hyosung