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Decided my body and abilities don't justify the RSV4 so changed to something a little more friendly without loosing the fun and at least has room for a pillion.
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Lappintyre
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Diavel? Love these, some change though. Thoughts so far?
genman
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once you get over the initial were do my feet go it's addictive...handles much better than a cruiser even with the 240 rear tyres and the reports of the 1198 engine is true...midrange is great.
It's still a big bike physically in the bends but after riding busas bkings bandits and so on I'm used to that.
My first ducati so thought I may as well go oddball.
Comfy..easy on the arms and back and still packs a big punch.
Had to ride it home 50+ miles in slime and it was easy...a lot less nerve racking than the ride there on the rsv4.
It's still a big bike physically in the bends but after riding busas bkings bandits and so on I'm used to that.
My first ducati so thought I may as well go oddball.
Comfy..easy on the arms and back and still packs a big punch.
Had to ride it home 50+ miles in slime and it was easy...a lot less nerve racking than the ride there on the rsv4.
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It is and that's part of the appeal . ..162hp easy chair
fabiostar
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name of jesus Terry what are you at lol.... looks bloody lovely tho
genman
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It's 245kg vs about 260 for a bking....drop the luggage and save about 12kg
Looks massive yet lighter than a Bandit etc
Compared to a bkings it's much easier to ride at normal pace...not had a chance to have a good run to determine it's real handling.
So easy to ride around town
Looks massive yet lighter than a Bandit etc
Compared to a bkings it's much easier to ride at normal pace...not had a chance to have a good run to determine it's real handling.
So easy to ride around town
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LOL. ..not taking this on track that's for sure.name of jesus Terry what are you at lol.... looks bloody lovely tho
Ryan L
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There was a fella on one at McCallen's track day last year, wasn't hanging about.
Cracking bike, HTR.
genman
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it's a quick bike for sure and up to 3 figures few road bikes would pull away from a standing start but with limited rear tyre options it would be an expensive day yet could be fun as well as comfy.
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I reckon you'd have a hoot on one...rumoured to be a wheelie monster once the plate holder is removed. Riding position is great for us old facts...lol
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