I can't help staring

[ScottyUSN]

I got one of these parking in front of the Hanger where I work. I can't help but to drool over the lines. The bike is unique (maybe too much so), but I'd love a ride.

 

[fjrob1300]

WOOO HOOO ME LIKE!!!!

 

[Frushlorton]

They have two in at a local dealer. I just stopped today. The sales mgr is willing to give test rides in the middle of the week, early morning. I think I will know soon enough if it is everything I think it is. Or...maybe it's like the Smart car. I wanted to own for years after seeing them in Germany. I finally drove one and there is no way I would buy it.

 

[dcarver]

Kinda looks like a VMax.

 

[networkguy]

I think your first maintanence you would do the same thing...stare at the invoice lol

It IS a pretty bike though.

 

[phroenips]

I sat on one the other day. Really not what I was expecting...then again, I wasn't sure what to expect. It felt really light, with a more aggressive riding position that I would've thought.

I really want to not like it, but I have a feeling if I rode one, those hopes of NOT liking it would be thrown out the window. I can't afford one, and don't have the room in the garage, so I'd better keep away from it

 

[ScottyUSN]

Like Dcarver said, Ducati definitely stole some VMax looks. Ducati did make the Daivel 200lbs lighter than the VMax, but also 40HP less. From the article I read sounds like the two bikes are virtually identical in the straight line.

I have to believe the Duc would do far better in the twisties at only 465lbs dry. With limited slip (on/ff options I assume), ABS Brembo's, ect..

If I had 20K (maybe one of my kids won't go to college) , and garage space. This one has the looks, but no so much function other than grin factor.

 

[HotRodZilla]

Like Dcarver said, Ducati definitely stole some VMax looks. Ducati did make the Daivel 200lbs lighter than the VMax, but also 40HP less. From the article I read sounds like the two bikes are virtually identical in the straight line.

I have to believe the Duc would do far better in the twisties at only 465lbs dry. With limited slip (on/ff options I assume), ABS Brembo's, ect..

If I had 20K (maybe one of my kids won't go to college) , and garage space. This one has the looks, but no so much function other than grin factor.

It is a sweet looking bike though. One of these days I'll go to our local Truimph/Ducati dealer and ride one. I'm sure I'll like it, but like you, I'm lacking money, garage space and time.

 

[yamafitter]

I was in at my local dealer a few days ago and a rider shows up with a Ducati. Absolutely beautiful to look at but the thing was making the most god awful racket with the dry clutch and all. I couldn't stand it.

The only way to own one of those things is put it in your living room and look at it.

 

[BkrK12]

Was just out running errands and stopped by the local Ducati dealer. As bulky as the Diavel appears in pictures, it seems really massive in person. The salesman had me sit on it to prove it really isn't too big. I confess that it feels really light under you. FWIW, the sales guy claimed 400 lbs. The seat feels about two inches lower than the FJR and it is very narrow up front. The pegs feel higher, but that might just be the lower seat. Net effect was my legs felt cramped. The headlight looks like something that Paul Teutel Jr. would design when he was high on crack.

Sales guy wanted me to take a test ride. But, I really wasn't interested enough to waste his time or mine. I did hint that I would be willing to take out a 1098 - he wasn't having any of that.

Dan

 

[biknflyfisher]

While in Santa Barbara on business Wednesday, I looked at one of these at the local Duck dealer.

While I was more smitten with the Desmosidicci across the isle (a V-4 OMG), I did notice neither had a price tag,,,,,

If you have to ask - ya'll can't afford to play.

biknflyfisher

 

[Larry33319]

Just got my copy of Motorcycle Consumer News. They did a review of the Duc and gave it 5 starts out of 5. I think they may have liked it. It is am impressive machine but a tad expensive and the maintenance would be a bit harsh. I used to own a 900 Monster with a 944 kit and all carbon bodywork. I sold it back to the guy I bought it from after a year and 18,000 miles. We met at a dealer who worked on it before. He checked the milage and asked what maintenance I had done. I explained about tires, oil, filters, chain and sprockets. He explained to me I had neglected almost $2000 in scheduled maintenance. Apparently I was supposed to change the timing belt every 10,000 miles. I said the bike ran great and I saw no reason to change a part that did not need to be changed. I ride quite a lot and I figured that the Monster would have cost me about $200 a month avarage in just scheduled maintenance. Not to mention tires and the other stuff I had done. I REALLY love my FJR for the fact that all I have to do is check valves, add oil or grease, change an occasional tire and just follow the recomended procedures and it cost very little for a great amount of fun. 88,000 miles on my 06 and nothing besides the usual consumables so far. Although the amount of farkles have added quite a bit to my budget. LOL