Help, Should I get a DUCATI?

**lankyman** · 24th September 2009, 20:27

How about a compromise? get the V-twin but keep the suzuki badge? Get a TL dude

**v8s&2wheels** · 24th September 2009, 20:27

Originally Posted by SPP

If its twins you like, what about this one? Not a Ducati but would be a blast.

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/sh...d.php?t=104376

Nah couldn't do it. When for 20k could get a 1098. Sadly thats out of my range.

**v8s&2wheels** · 24th September 2009, 20:31

Originally Posted by lankyman

How about a compromise? get the V-twin but keep the suzuki badge? Get a TL dude

Nah the TLs are getting too old, like to sort of stay 03/04 onwards. Prefer to stay 07 onwards.. but i cant get a ducati 07 onwards with my money

**grantnz** · 24th September 2009, 20:35

Originally Posted by v8s&2wheels

Nah the TLs are getting too old, like to sort of stay 03/04 onwards. Prefer to stay 07 onwards.. but i cant get a ducati 07 onwards with my money

As per PM, only listen to people who own, or have owned one. A Hyosung is not a Ducati, either is an SV650.

**grantnz** · 24th September 2009, 20:51

Originally Posted by Duke girl

Buy the Ducati and be done with it.
They are Sexy to look at, Awesome to listen to, and get plenty of heads turning when 1 goes pass.
Even If you dont end up enjoy owning it at least you can say you have owned 1 which is 1 thing you can say that I can't.

You forgot to mention that chicks throw their undies at you when you roll into town and that they want to have your children. (Yawn) I'm awake now.

**kit** · 24th September 2009, 22:27

IIII LUV MY MONSTER!!!!! go on buy one!!!!! The maintanence issue is bullocks!

**hospitalfood** · 24th September 2009, 22:32

you could almost buy a new 1125R Buell with full fairings for 20 K.
might be worth a test ride

must say i am still dreaming of an old 900 SS

**StoneY** · 24th September 2009, 22:35

The 750 ss I just traded in was real nice bro (shit im missing it)- dont let the capacity fool you Ducati's from around the 750 up are more than enough for NZ roads and they all sound nice (debaffed mmmm) and deliver great riding power- really REALLY usable

having said that the ST is a 916- and for a sport tourer (in all honesty more a tourer) its pretty dam fast too and corners ok, as well as curing my RSI while riding (yay)

Yep- get a Ducati- you HAVE to own one its true

**Dafe** · 24th September 2009, 22:46

I was a V-twin rider, then went to the Inline for a year.
When I tried to go back to a twin, I quickly learnt that although the twin is nice for a change, the inline is by far the better feeling bike. I disliked the Ducatis even more than the Suzuki twins due to the horrible seating position with high hips. You'll notice how much nicer the Gixxer seating position is.

**boomer** · 24th September 2009, 23:18

Originally Posted by SPP

If its twins you like, what about this one? Not a Ducati but would be a blast.

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/sh...d.php?t=104376

Sup' Supe !

Good Race on Sunday bro thankyou, i do like a good CoroGP!

**LBD** · 25th September 2009, 02:19

Originally Posted by SPP

If its twins you like, what about this one? Not a Ducati but would be a blast.

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/sh...d.php?t=104376

Doesn't come in red.....

**boomer** · 25th September 2009, 09:15

Originally Posted by LBD

Doesn't come in red.....

it goes in a flash though....

**DMNTD:Me** · 25th September 2009, 15:03

Originally Posted by SPP

If its twins you like, what about this one? Not a Ducati but would be a blast.

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/sh...d.php?t=104376

Only poofters have 'em

**AllanB** · 25th September 2009, 15:07

Originally Posted by lankyman

How about a compromise? get the V-twin but keep the suzuki badge? Get a TL dude

Too expensive!!!!

I was looking at one today R model - 80,000 kms $9995 (but reduced to $9k) a bit 'scruffy' as well.

Buy a nice late model Monster for that.