Ducati Monster vs Honda Hornet

[miloking]

If 165rwhp doesn't move your soul, I'd suggest you lost it a long time ago. Anyone that thinks that any Ducati has more soul than a Fireblade is an ignorant loon.

She still does move my soul, i was exaggerating with the "feeling bored" just to discurage OP from getting 600 sewing machine knowing that he will need extra 40hp in about week....
I still heart my Blade like the day i bought her....but glad i didnt get 600RR (not saying its bad bike just missing few ponies)

[imdying]

I was replying to the one eyed retardation that was the post above mine. Besides, everyone knows that diesels have no soul, no matter how fancy the valve train... get a 2 stroke

[miloking]

I was replying to the one eyed retardation that was the post above mine. Besides, everyone knows that diesels have no soul, no matter how fancy the valve train... get a 2 stroke

I must disagree, iam sure that V10 twin turbo diesel in the R10 audi has plenty of soul of course having v twin that rattles like hell with all sorts of clutch noises doesnt mean it has more soul than honda.

and 2 stroke would be awesome but they stopped making them 15 years ago, but feel free to encourage bike manufacturers to make me some nice 500cc V4 2 stroke i would ride that anyday!

[imdying]

and 2 stroke would be awesome but they stopped making them 15 years ago, but feel free to encourage bike manufacturers to make me some nice 500cc V4 2 stroke i would ride that anyday!

Check out the TSS500, good partner to the blade for sure

[CRM]

I looked at both a Monster and a Hornet and in the end got a VFR which I reckon has heaps of character (specially with the lovely Staintune pipes and the 7000rpm vtec kick!) and that Honda reliability . I just love an excuse to get out and ride it even after doing 7000km on it in the last 5 weeks. I also looked at a 600 Hornet but I agree with the sewing machine comments.

Try the ViFeR

[HenryDorsetCase]

Little bit off topic..but who is this magical Robert that fixes factory suspensions? Is he in Auckland?

the one, the only Robert Taylor, from CK Technical. Poster in this forum, advertiser on the site. Suspension guru and thoroughly decent bloke.

[HenryDorsetCase]

If 165rwhp doesn't move your soul, I'd suggest you lost it a long time ago. Anyone that thinks that any Ducati has more soul than a Fireblade is an ignorant loon.

except they neutered the Fireblade when they turned it into the Hornet. they're lucky to crack 100 or so arent they ?

[imdying]

except they neutered the Fireblade when they turned it into the Hornet. they're lucky to crack 100 or so arent they ?

See post 29 (whole brand covered in one delightful statement).

[miloking]

the one, the only Robert Taylor, from CK Technical. Poster in this forum, advertiser on the site. Suspension guru and thoroughly decent bloke.

Thanks, i will look him up... i would like some suspension advice/work done

[miloking]

Check out the TSS500, good partner to the blade for sure

Googled and yes its very ...Nice! I would love that as a track bike....

[MIXONE]

I was replying to the one eyed retardation that was the post above mine. Besides, everyone knows that diesels have no soul, no matter how fancy the valve train... get a 2 stroke

Well hit me with a feather and call me a loon.
Meantime get fucked.

[GROWLA]

I'm riding a 2001 Monster S4 Senna with only 7700 K's on the clock and find it's an awesome machine, this is my first machine for several years and find it a pleasure to ride. The ride position is comfortable although being an upright position you do get a bit of buffeting at high speeds but for general cruising it's brilliant. Braking power is awesome, the clutch sounds clunky but is no problem. Have fitted de-baffled Scorpian pipes that sound awesome.

I have had no mechanical problems at all although but at the moment the low fuel light is stuck on so I'll be looking at the low fuel sensor in the near future when the weather turns to crap and the bike will be in my garage out of the weather so I can carry out a servicing and general maintenance on it.

Go for the Italian Stallion

Cheers
Kev

[pritch]

Having owned a 900 Hornet, and currently owning an S4R Monster I have an idea of the appeal and capabilities of both.

In my experience the Hornet is the more capable of the two more of the time. It's faster accelerating, less expensive to buy and to maintain, and it handles just fine. As a bonus it has a useful tank range. There are no typical idling issues with Hornets to my knowledge, maybe that example needs an expert appraisal.

I like my S4R too but it asks rather more and gives somewhat less than the Hornet, eg a 15L tank ffs. Then again, people go, "Ooh a Ducati." I never heard anybody say, "Ooh a Honda." So if that's what turns your crank...

[blackdog]

just ran across this, i don't think you'll find a better deal

i spose it won't be there long tho at that price

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Mo...-287192183.htm

umm maybe i shouldn't have let yall know....i wonder if giving her a back rub first before bringing it up will help?

[The Stranger:Me]

Hi,

I'm upgrading and been thinking about these two bikes. Been looking at a 2001/2 S4 Monster, and a 2005ish 900 Hornet.

WTF! Mentioning the most pedestrian fucking hairdressers bike in the same sentence as a monster!
I've reported your post as abuse.