Help, Should I get a DUCATI?

**LBD** · 25th September 2009, 16:20

Originally Posted by boomer

it goes in a flash though....

To hard, sharp and techy for my eye...but then so is the Streetfighter

**boomer** · 25th September 2009, 16:40

Originally Posted by LBD

To hard, sharp and techy for my eye...but then so is the Streetfighter

i realise its an ugly fookah but when you look at the bikes components and ride it.. you soon realise the package is greater than the sum of the parts.

I had fun on Sunday, doing the CoroGp.. i stayed glued to Beyond where as before on the gixxer i'd really have to fight to keep in touch.

the bikes not for sale, never was really. Not at the price i advertised. im quite enjoying it and she'll get traded on something in the summer... maybe 2 hookers and a crate of whiskey.

ps.. it handles MUCh better than teh ducatis S4R range... no lies

**Ducky848** · 25th September 2009, 17:00

Originally Posted by PirateJafa

An 848. In white.

Ooooooh. Where's a tissue?

Been there done that

**Ducky848** · 25th September 2009, 17:03

Originally Posted by v8s&2wheels

Lol i dont mind people looking i just dont care if they do or dont.

The 848 is a nice bike, but too expensive for my wallet, and listening to some of them on youtube just now, not quite the same sound as the 999 etc

They sound similar to a 916/996 but without the clutch rattle and slightly less boomy. I prefer the sound of my 996 with its arrows.

**Ducky848** · 25th September 2009, 17:10

Originally Posted by v8s&2wheels

Nah I havent, the sound is enough for me to want it. i know they wont handle like shit, its a ducati. Even if it breaks my wrists and hurts my ass after 5 minutes I'd still be happy with it, that sound is something else.

Rode with a mate (Akaroa GP) who has a CBR1000RR (2007) coupla weeks ago. Swapped bikes on the way home and if the GSXR is anything like the CBR you will like the 996/998. My mate is 6'4 and reckoned my 996 has more room and is more comfortable, he loved the way it cornered and asked why Ducati bothered with a 6th gear if it sits at 120kph and 3500rpm

**Drew** · 25th September 2009, 17:17

Originally Posted by Ducky848

if the GSXR is anything like the CBR you will like the 996/998.

Not even a little bit!

The Gixxer feels like it makes three times the torque, doesn't feel so over the front, and gives a more confident ride.

**Ducky848** · 25th September 2009, 17:22

Originally Posted by Drew

Not even a little bit!

The Gixxer feels like it makes three times the torque, doesn't feel so over the front, and gives a more confident ride.

Good to hear. I had instant issues with the 'riding on a plank' feeling on it.
The torque in low to mids was a little sad, mind you once up top the fucking thing was scary.
Needed to be man-handled into a corner, it just really would have preferred not to go around them.

**SPP** · 25th September 2009, 20:07

Originally Posted by DMNTD

Only poofters have 'em

well there is that...

Originally Posted by boomer

i realise its an ugly fookah...

Hell no!!

Originally Posted by boomer

...the bikes not for sale...

Thats good.

A Ducati would be cool. Following Mac (Ducati SL) and his mates (TLR and Buell) was certainly an ear opener.

**boomer** · 25th September 2009, 20:12

Originally Posted by DMNTD

Only poofters have 'em

some so fookin ghey they have 'em twice huh au..

What's up Honkie..??!!!

**boomer** · 25th September 2009, 20:15

Originally Posted by SPP

well there is that...

Hell no!!

Thats good.

A Ducati would be cool. Following Mac (Ducati SL) and his mates (TLR and Buell) was certainly an ear opener.

thanks for a top day, Paul said to say thanks and see you next time !

next time we're down that way we'll invite the TGA poseur crew©Kornholio industries along, make us look even better

**DMNTD:Me** · 25th September 2009, 20:16

Originally Posted by boomer

some so fookin ghey they have 'em twice huh au..
What's up Honkie..??!!!

Nah man...the second time I bought that bike negated the first therefore my gayness cleared up

Working in a shop near you maori boy (read sig)

**bucket boy** · 25th September 2009, 20:16

[QUOTE=boomer;1129424796]some so fookin ghey they have 'em twice huh au..
And didnt manage to wreck it either time he owned it

**modboy** · 25th September 2009, 20:25

Originally Posted by AllanB

PS Miss Lohan is only a phone call away.......

does it have a wet clutch tho ???

**boomer** · 25th September 2009, 20:28

Originally Posted by DMNTD

Nah man...the second time I bought that bike negated the first therefore my gayness cleared up

Working in a shop near you maori boy (read sig)

back to being a Jaffa huh?! that must be painful for the soul!?

if i get chance i'll pop in tomorrow say wazzzarp..?! i went in there a couple of weeks ago and the amount of stock made me think they were going out of business???!