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.

[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

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

[Jerry74]

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

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...

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