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Suzuki vs Ducati

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fatboyzed
, 22nd March 2010 at 16:36 (1417 Views)
Which one would you pick?
A 1983 gsx 1100, or a Ducati 1991 900ss.
I already have the gsx, but MAY be able to swap it for the duke with maybe a cash difference.
The manufactures specs say that the gsx taps out at 222km/h, with 110 h/p, and the duke at 213 with 93 h/p.
I dont know a lot about bikes i just ride them, leaving the fixing part to the experts.
At the moment i use the gsx for weekend cruzing, the ocasional sprint, and hillclimb so i know what its capable of,(probably more than i am willing to push it), but i am also thinking about getting into racing (just for fun) .
So which one would you pick?

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  1. Punch's Avatar
    I am biassed because I own a Duc 900SS - a later one. Power is not everything. What V twins offer is torque - this is low end grunt off the line and especially out of corners where they simply haul. Ducs, with the Desmo valve system, also provide excellent engine braking, so you will rarely need the back brake unless some dick pulls out in front of you or you have to stop very quickly due to your own ambitious riding.

    Also to consider is the sound of a V twin - nothing beats it for me. Add an open clutch cover for the Duc dry clutch sound and you are in heaven. Whilst not the quickest kids on the block, mods are relatively cheap and (not being rude or derogatory) you are not the same/similar as many other bikes on the road. I.e. an Italian flavour that in the Japanese designs is only challenged by the SP1 and SP2
  2. ralley's Avatar
    I'm also biased and also ride a later SS. I would definitely choose the Duc, I've had Jap bikes and I'm on my 2nd Duc, will never go back. For me they are the complete package - sound, looks and more than enough perofrmance for the raod.

    The V2's are a very easy to ride bike and an excellent choice for street riding. Last time I was on the track with my 750SS I was taking guys on new GSXR1000's with more than 3 times my horsepower just because mine was so easy to ride.

    Just beware that the 91 SS is the first year these were made, the earlier bikes like this have had some issues. Things to look out for: frame cracking at the steering head, swing arm cracks at the pinch bolts, cylinder head studs snapping, reg/rec failures and a plug that backs out on the crankshaft. All these issues were fixed in later years - they may have already been addressed on this bike. The 91 or 92 had looking colour scheme of all the SS' in my opinion.

    Rob.
  3. tzrbrett's Avatar
    Duc's Gt the MANA!