Question for the motorcycle guys (no midnight douche)

[MIAdragon]

Im looking at picking this up, what do you think? Is this too much bike (thanks Pes) for a first time rider?












Here is a vid. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O2K2iAys_hc

[Radar Chief]

Originally Posted by Dayze

yep; I'd rather have a good chunk of torque than hp anyday.
my CBR doesn't make 'real' power until about 8500 rpm anyway...which I hardly ever use on the street etc.


Ducs are killer. I love their retro bike...can't recall what it is. nice little replica-cafe racer.

Agreed.
What I've heard about the valve trains is just that they're a PITA to adjust since they have to be adjusted for opening and closing lash. I haven't heard of any catastrophic issues, except maybe with some of the earlier ones.

I'm more of a four cylinder guy, but I've always liked the looks and the sound of the Ducatis. My personal favorite is the 888 SPO.