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05/26/2015 at 11:53 • Filed to: two wheels, red, italian supermodels, sketti, who needs a retirement fund anyways
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To summarize the experience:
There was also an 899 and 1299 available, but I declined riding either of those. Not that I didn’t want to, but rather that I didn’t want to deal with the effects of going back to my crappy track bike afterwards. The experience would be similar to spending a few sweaty hours with Claudia Romani before heading home to Mama June.
Some bullet points...
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It looks amazing
Lots of usable power
Comfy seat
Good suspension
Smooth controls
Cons:
I don’t have one
Expensive ($16k)
Needs a Termi exhaust ($2,700)
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It’s the perfect street bike. Plenty of power, with a controlled ride and nice sporty handling. It would work equally well for commuting, motoring by trendy urban spots to be the cool guy on the sweet motorcycle, or just escaping for a weekend to go ride around aimlessly in a place with no cell phone coverage. It doesn’t make you want to be the fastest person out there, but it wants you to push it just enough to be exciting.
Also, I want one.
BoxerFanatic, troublesome iconoclast.
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05/26/2015 at 12:22 |
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I have long wanted an 1100EVO air-cooled version of that.
More precisely, I have wanted to make a neo-Supersport SS/CR with an 1100EVO air-cooled engine, and Monster S2R single-sided swing arm with a 916 Brembo 3-spoke rear wheel.
StndIbnz, Drives a MSRT8
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05/26/2015 at 13:00 |
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Damn you. Just when I’m trying to not talk myself into trading into a Monster you come out and write this up.
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> StndIbnz, Drives a MSRT8
05/26/2015 at 13:15 |
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I can’t speak for the lesser versions, as I only experienced the top line. If you’re in the market for a street bike though, it’s definitely worth a look. I would definitely take one over a sportbike or cruiser of any variety. You can get something like Yamaha FZ-07 for about half the price, but it won’t be the same.
Especially with the Termi exhaust. The sound.... ugh....
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StndIbnz, Drives a MSRT8
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05/26/2015 at 13:20 |
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I currently have a R6, and while awesome, its not the best for the wife to ride on and my back hurts after a while. Awesome fun on the track, but I think all bikes are. So something that I could put some more miles on and be comfy / ride 2 up would be nice. Still just tossing around the idea though, we will see.
And yes, a Ducati/Termi duo is unbeatable.