Ducati

[scouter]

Mirrors are worthless but who cares- you aren't getting passed by anyone You need to ALWAYS turn the head anyway (ALWAYS a second time for emphasis), as a blind spot with motorcycles usually equals more than a fender bender. One of the best things about the Streetfighter is it seems like you are flying, as you are positioned way over the handlebars. Of course, the instant acceleration and lean over angle are the best. Be prepared for a lot of conversation with strangers- people love Ducatis!

 

[andromedaaudio]

Picked it up today and did about 100 miles , the thing is a rocket a lot of fun , I live in a busy city and certainly on the highway I use the mirrors.
It does get heavy on the clutch though after a while(city traffic ) , riding position is excelent after all.
Its all original handlebars/mirrors now .

 

[scouter]

It feels like you're flying on this bike, as you're so far over the handlebars. Yes, the dry clutch is a little heavy, but bullet proof. Does yours have the slipper clutch? If not, a worthwhile addition. The bike is geared nicely for great mid rev torque don't you think? Much better than the super bike. Enjoy!

 

[andromedaaudio]

I ve never ridden the superbike , but when the dealer has the try out days coming spring ,I wanna ride the panigale awesome looking bike .
Yes it all seems in balance , the thing just wants to take off , got to be carefull with that throttle besides that awesome smooth riding
No I have the standard clutch but todays riding was already better , I guess the hand muscles need some training


ducati_1199_panigale_s_tricolore_nero_11_by_milannoartworks-d4k02rq by andromeda61, on Flickr

 

[JackD201]

Well it was a tough choice , i could choose for either" high end cables" or the DUC , i went for the DUC without doubt , i ll be picking it up in march though , it ll be in winterstall at the dealer till that time.
Only thing about it is the bentover seating position but i can get used to that i reckon , besides that gorgious bike with termignioni exhaust, its the S version, a lot of torque in low revs



sf1100s-2 by andromeda61, on Flickr

Sweeeeet ride HJ. Congratulations!

 

[andromedaaudio]

Thanks , I hope I haven't scored to many tickets lately , some pics

DSC_0053 by andromeda61, on Flickr

DSC_0055 by andromeda61, on Flickr

 

[andromedaaudio]

Got it about 3 months now and did about 4000 k the thing is a total adrenaline rush ... fast fast fast instant power delivery

 

[ack]

Nice, but stay safe!

 

[andromedaaudio]

thanks sure , you got to keep focused , so far only one ticket 100 euros

 

[Bruce B]

Here is an interesting chart that I've used for determining a good fit.

Motorcycle Ergonomics

I've had my fair share of sport bikes and I just can't take it anymore. I'd love a Duc, but even with a short commute, I don't see it.
I've got a fast Sport/Touring bike now that fits my needs perfectly!

 

[andromedaaudio]

the duc streetfigter is not a totally upright riding position its basically a stripped 1098 superbike , a bit aggresive leanover but thats it, a perfect touringbike would probaly a ducati multistrada or a bmw gs for example , its just what one wants as you said

 

[rockitman]

Unrelated, but can anyone beat Marc Marquez on Repsol Honda in MotoGP ?

 

[andromedaaudio]

no i dont think so , but honda does not really bring that technology on the marketplace whereas ducati brings high performance ( not mass produced bikes ) to the market place as for example with the panigale superleggera

 

[rockitman]

no i dont think so , but honda does not really bring that technology on the marketplace whereas ducati brings high performance ( not mass produced bikes ) to the market place as for example with the panigale superleggera

I was watching Moto 3 last night. Looks like Marc's younger brother is also a phenom.

 

[slowGEEZR]

Marc is phenomenal, that's for sure, but you have to give it up to Rossi, also. He's ahead of Lorenzo, fer chrisakes!

 

[rockitman]

Marc is phenomenal, that's for sure, but you have to give it up to Rossi, also. He's ahead of Lorenzo, fer chrisakes!

The Doctor has always been a favorite of mine. When Marquez finally caught Lorenzo who ran very strong...I now see Marquez going undefeated this year save for an accident or mechanical breakdown. I also see Marquez to be as dominant as the doctor was back in the early 2000's if not more going forward.

 

[andromedaaudio]

A short vid of how it looks and sounds nowadays :
its with db killers mounted

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WLEW4NIVP14

 

[Mark Jones]

A photo of my old bike, I miss riding... :-(

 

[andromedaaudio]

That is a nice bike which one is that a 999 S ??

 

[Mark Jones]

2004 749R with 120hp at the rear wheel, not bad for a 750 twin. Great track bike, terrible street bike.