For those that don't know about the latest Ducati... - Page 3

OneSickPsycho · 01-06-2011, 09:43 AM

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Originally Posted by fnfalman

Gotta chase the moolah, I suppose. At least they curved the rear tire so that the bike wouldn't have to crawl through the corners, but had anyone here tried to hustle a V-Rod through the corners? Even the Street Rod was a "hog" to hustle through some gentle corners. This bike is lighter and probably shorter so it wouldn't be as bad, but I doubt that it would be a pleasant experience. No matter what Ducati says, that's still a 240 rear tire.

So, why would a true riding enthusiast want this "thing"? The answer is that the true enthusiasts wouldn't touch it with a 10-ft pole. The wannabes that don't want to ride American or Japanese cruisers are going to be the ones buying this "thing".

Bullshit. I'd ride the piss out of it... CW projects a possible 0-60 of 2.5s given power to weight ratio and a 60/40 front/rear weight bias... S1000R = 2.9s...

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Originally Posted by Rider

Looks like 700lbs of poo.

Try 500.

Everybody's got a big hard on (or off) for this machine despite the fact that nobody has ridden it... I don't judge a book by it's cover... This thing could be AMAZING. Is it going to handle like a SS? No, but that doesn't mean it's not going to handle. Max lean angle is 41º IIRC, not too shabby.

The bike isn't a cruiser, a power cruiser, or a sportbike... it's something in between... it's ok if you think it's ugly, but you can't say it's a piece of shit until someone actually rides it... otherwise you're just talking out your ass.

pickle.of.doom · 01-05-2011, 05:26 AM

First Impression - Barf.

But its growing on me...

nhgunnut · 01-05-2011, 07:51 AM

While I find myself in agreement with FnFalman as far as the difficulty of out performing a V Rod, I can't help but feel Ducati Built "Dumbed Down" Bike for the american market. When I first heard about this bike I thought is was going to be a Busa Killer instead well a V Rod? WTF

fnfalman · 01-05-2011, 10:19 AM

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Originally Posted by nhgunnut

While I find myself in agreement with FnFalman as far as the difficulty of out performing a V Rod, I can't help but feel Ducati Built "Dumbed Down" Bike for the american market. When I first heard about this bike I thought is was going to be a Busa Killer instead well a V Rod? WTF

Gotta chase the moolah, I suppose. At least they curved the rear tire so that the bike wouldn't have to crawl through the corners, but had anyone here tried to hustle a V-Rod through the corners? Even the Street Rod was a "hog" to hustle through some gentle corners. This bike is lighter and probably shorter so it wouldn't be as bad, but I doubt that it would be a pleasant experience. No matter what Ducati says, that's still a 240 rear tire.

So, why would a true riding enthusiast want this "thing"? The answer is that the true enthusiasts wouldn't touch it with a 10-ft pole. The wannabes that don't want to ride American or Japanese cruisers are going to be the ones buying this "thing".

Dave · 01-05-2011, 11:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fnfalman

Gotta chase the moolah, I suppose. At least they curved the rear tire so that the bike wouldn't have to crawl through the corners, but had anyone here tried to hustle a V-Rod through the corners? Even the Street Rod was a "hog" to hustle through some gentle corners. This bike is lighter and probably shorter so it wouldn't be as bad, but I doubt that it would be a pleasant experience. No matter what Ducati says, that's still a 240 rear tire.

So, why would a true riding enthusiast want this "thing"? The answer is that the true enthusiasts wouldn't touch it with a 10-ft pole. The wannabes that don't want to ride American or Japanese cruisers are going to be the ones buying this "thing".

Two wheel equivelant of a porsche cayenne

Rangerscott · 01-06-2011, 02:02 AM

I don't know. The body has the looks of a stubby streetfighter, but not liking the rake on the front end and maybe if the rear wheel was moved forward some more.

z06boy · 01-06-2011, 09:52 AM

It's the hottest looking most badazz bike on the planet...OR it's an ugly piece of crap that I wouldn't be seen on. It's fast as all get out...OR you don't ride it...you just park it and then go hang out.

Humm...I must be on the internet !!

DLIT · 01-07-2011, 01:42 PM

What's a v-rod go for?

Gas Man · 01-07-2011, 01:59 PM

Nightrod at $14,700

fnfalman · 01-07-2011, 08:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Gas Man

Nightrod at $14,700

That may be the asking price. The selling price is more like 11K.

01-05-2011, 05:26 AM	#2
pickle.of.doom el diablo de verde Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Howell, MI Moto: VTR, CBR, DRZSM Posts: 1,046	First Impression - Barf. But its growing on me... __________________ WOS Forums

01-05-2011, 07:51 AM	#3
nhgunnut gun totin redneck Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: South West New Hampshire Moto: turbo busa 999 Duc Goldwing & Victory Posts: 1,130	While I find myself in agreement with FnFalman as far as the difficulty of out performing a V Rod, I can't help but feel Ducati Built "Dumbed Down" Bike for the american market. When I first heard about this bike I thought is was going to be a Busa Killer instead well a V Rod? WTF __________________ Evolution requires a body count, Count or be Counted!

01-07-2011, 01:42 PM	#8
DLIT Clit Commander Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Las Vegas Moto: 2012 Ducati 1199 Panigale S Posts: 4,189	What's a v-rod go for? __________________ Dress for the crash. Not the ride.

01-07-2011, 01:59 PM	#9
Gas Man Trip's Assistant Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Imported from Detroit Moto: 2009 HD Street Classic Posts: 12,149	Nightrod at $14,700 __________________ -Chris "Why pay somebody else to fuck up your bike?" Run Amsoil Product

01-06-2011, 02:02 AM	#6
Rangerscott Viff6N Mutated Warrior Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Texas Moto: '01 Honda VFR 800 & '09 ER-6N Posts: 8,704	I don't know. The body has the looks of a stubby streetfighter, but not liking the rake on the front end and maybe if the rear wheel was moved forward some more.

01-06-2011, 09:52 AM	#7
z06boy Letzroll Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Lake Norman area, NC Moto: 07 Red R1 & 07 Blue R6 Posts: 5,265	It's the hottest looking most badazz bike on the planet...OR it's an ugly piece of crap that I wouldn't be seen on. It's fast as all get out...OR you don't ride it...you just park it and then go hang out. Humm...I must be on the internet !!