k7qz Posted November 9, 2006 Share Posted November 9, 2006 Saw this on the Motorcyle Daily site today. Very pretty! http://www.motorcycledaily.com/08november06_ducati1098.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murray Posted November 10, 2006 Share Posted November 10, 2006 Homoginsied for the masses IMO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest azccj Posted November 10, 2006 Share Posted November 10, 2006 Looks like they decided to revert back to the apperence and single sided swingarm of the 998 and abandon the features and style of the 999. I for one like the way it looks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeBenGuzzi Posted November 10, 2006 Share Posted November 10, 2006 funny, all the noobs are talkin in this one. but the real discussion was going on in the banter section as this isn't really guzzi related. Jeeze PPL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slug Posted November 10, 2006 Share Posted November 10, 2006 Meh. <_> Looks too Japanese to me. Not seeing the Italian soul in it. I'm sure it rides and goes like a bat out o'hell, but visually it just ain't doing it for me... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Macio Posted November 10, 2006 Share Posted November 10, 2006 Meh. Looks too Japanese to me. Not seeing the Italian soul in it. I'm sure it rides and goes like a bat out o'hell, but visually it just ain't doing it for me... Totally agree with you. In my opinion they have tried to come back to the 916 style, but without success. Anyway, the very first test in Monza on http://www.motociclismo.it/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Minnaert Posted November 10, 2006 Share Posted November 10, 2006 Well, I like it. It seems to need no excuse to be weaker than the competition like the older ducs. If they got the weight down to 171 kg really, they have made progress. And the usa prices I've seen, look lower than the 999, that would be great, instead of getting more expensive each version. Now if we can have the same price/weight/power development at Guzzi... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
k7qz Posted November 10, 2006 Author Share Posted November 10, 2006 Beauty in the eye of the beholder and all that... Cosmetics aside, what really caught my eye was the stated 381 pounds ! That would be some power-to-weight ratio- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murray Posted November 11, 2006 Share Posted November 11, 2006 Beauty in the eye of the beholder and all that... Cosmetics aside, what really caught my eye was the stated 381 pounds ! That would be some power-to-weight ratio- Probally adopted the same measuring standards of the Japanese manufacture's. Thats bound to get the wieght of anything down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbuzbee Posted November 14, 2006 Share Posted November 14, 2006 This is NOT Italian Design: THIS is Italian Design: Build it MG (strada). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeBenGuzzi Posted November 14, 2006 Share Posted November 14, 2006 THIS is Italian Design: Build it MG (strada). street lagal, same styling cues and performance, If I have the money I WOULD buy it. So would many others they need to get more of the extremes of riding to stay competitive, the norge is a good start now just need something on the other end. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dlaing Posted November 14, 2006 Share Posted November 14, 2006 Better to be named after a refrigerator than a tax form Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guzzirider Posted November 14, 2006 Share Posted November 14, 2006 I like it- I bet it looks even better in the flesh- Ducatis always do. Japanese? What planet are you guys on? Tell me how many Jap bikes have a trellis frame, beautiful single sided swinging arm, and an L twin motor and are finished in that deep red colour??? Its true that Japanese sports bike design has improved over the years, but that is because they have been influenced by Italian design. Bet it goes like a bastard as well as looking great. Guy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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