Buell or Ducati?

[Sable]

Buell. All the way.

[steve_t]

Is Buell still making bikes? If not, are parts still easily available?

[Crasherfromwayback]

Is Buell still making bikes? If not, are parts still easily available?

Harley have ceased Buell production, but we have no problems getting parts for them and won't for another nine or so years.

[slide]

I tried all three, Buell feels dated and heavy, Ducati Monster S4 is nice but i got a Speed Triple 1050 and love it thrashed it and cruised it for 3 years awsume bike

[Kiwi Carguy]

Thanks so much everyone for all your replies. I've bit the bullet and doing a deal on an XB12R. If it all goes through ok I'll post up pics when it arrives.

I looked at the Motoguzzi and always liked them and the Triumph also was very appealing. I also considered an Aprilia 1000 Mille, TL1000S, VTR SP2 but visually I like stuff that people think what the heck is that when they see it. I like different stuff. There's a really nice Triumph Street Triple in Wellington. Ultimately though I wanted something that was as late a year as possible with the lowest Km's and was really tidy.

Here's a pic of my old bike.

[Kiwi Carguy]

What he said. Oh look: http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/List...x?id=381600178

That's a very lovely bike but a bit out of my price range

[ducatilover]

What about something like this http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/moto...-383979508.htm ? has the whole cafe thing to it.. possibly a bit big though?

One of my dream machines, they give me the horn.


With those three bikes you've mentioned, I'd go for the Street. Never liked the smaller engined Monsters, they don't go that well. The XB12R is a great bike too, but, I found, not so nice to ride everywhere (I'd still own one)

[Kiwi Carguy]

I've always wanted a 916 but couldn't bring myself to buying one and even then I'd prefer a Senna.

I must say the bike pricing is cray out there. There was a 916 that went for $6500 on TM and ones for $11k. Get what you pay for I'm guessing. There is stuff with 40, 50, 60km's on the clock for around $4,5,6k and then for another $1500-2000 you can have a bike MY2000+ and under 20km's. Its such a mixed market. I was watching these to give you an idea.

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/List...x?id=386366073
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/List...x?id=380879014
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/List...x?id=384839314
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/List...x?id=385522711
thought this was great value for $$ http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/List...x?id=381871247
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/List...x?id=385590887
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/List...x?id=379143685
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/List...x?id=386343170
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/List...x?id=386020458

[ducatilover]

A quick thought, Aprillia Shiver 750? Brilliant machines.

[Winston001]

You've made your decision and I'm sure you will be happy with the Buell. After 2 or 3 years you'll start looking at Ducatis again...

[DrunkenMistake]

One of my dream machines, they give me the horn.

Tell you what,
If I was an inch taller I would be all over it in a heart beat haha,
I wanna Evo or a 749.. one day, One day.. Anyway wanna trade for my Honda

[Kiwi Carguy]

You've made your decision and I'm sure you will be happy with the Buell. After 2 or 3 years you'll start looking at Ducatis again...

I'm sure your right. It really came down to running cost. This one aint going to be a Sunday toy but a daily commuter so I was worried at the yearly running cost of the Ducati and the Buell costs are minimal. At the end of the day though I can always sell it as they seem fairly popular.

[NighthawkNZ:Me]

Fuck my ducati has been cheaper to run than many of the jap bikes I have had in the past...

Its a myth that they are more expensive to service...

[Morepower]

Thanks so much everyone for all your replies. I've bit the bullet and doing a deal on an XB12R. If it all goes through ok I'll post up pics when it arrives.

Here's a pic of my old bike.

Buells are an aquired taste but I have an XB12R that I purchased while the TL1000s goes through a much deserved rest and rebuild . I got it because they look awesome and are simple , no radiator to get stones through , no bloody valve clearance shims to test the maths and character , lots of character . Once you set them up the handling is better than good , capable of lean angles and corner speeds beyond my ability.

look forward to pics

[Big Dave]

All the derision the 'push rod tractor engine' endures is especially meaningless when the service dept hands you the bill.

Plus it's one of the best fun engines in a road bike.

I've had my XB12X almost six years and remain Ducati-envy free.