Fallout-NL
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No, the one Sepang (yesterday morning). Seen that one yet?
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maxheadwound
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I just watched the japan one and aus one this lunch time and cannot wait to watch this past weekends race
Fallout-NL
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Alright, I will not spoil anything then. Don't wait too long to watch though, the shit that went down is bound to hit even the more mainstream parts of the media.
maxheadwound
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cool will do. Even the last two races was tense
NotTheGuyYouKill
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The Enduro, Classic, and Full Throttle all had different seats (I think the Full Throttle had a suede seat, lol), but they were all nice and comfy.
I dunno, I liked how small the bike was. The Triumph and Moto Guzzi felt... bigger? I sat on the Scrambler, and it just felt... good. Not too big, but maybe that's just my fear of motorcycling steering me away from the bigger bikes to something that "feels" more manageable.
If a 400 CC version of the Scrambler hits, would that be a better option for me?
I think next June-ish, I'm gonna sign up for Pacific Riding School here in Surrey. They got a great rep for training and safety. My friends who have bikes recommended them, and so did the guy at Ducati.
Fallout-NL
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That is exactly how your first bike should feel. The taller, bigger, heavier a bike is the less 'manageable' a bike is going to feel, for beginners especially.
On the one hand, low capacity bikes are a growing market and I would suspect Ducati wants a piece of that. But they are a premium brand and, in many cases, low capacity also means cheaper components. (If they want to be able to compete with the other companies doing this). And I think think the Scrambler is about as cheap as Ducati is willing to go.
They used to have a 400cc Monster, but that was for the Japanese market only. And it's been a long, long time since they had that.
But I might have missed some rumors...
If they are doing a 400cc version though, it being lighter would probably make it better suited for the off road use you have in mind.
richardhawk
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Pretty excited for the new Bonne announcements on Wednesday. I know that "bobber" version is a mixed bag but I'm really interested in turning something like that into a hardtail chopper.
DrGonzo615
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Sport Classic looks even better than the GT:
Why these didn't sell better than they did will forever remain one of life's great mysteries. If I had owned one of these instead of the Monster, I don't think I could have sold it. Would have made sense even, not to sell it.
Love the Sport Classic. Ive seen and ridden with a few guys that own them, they all have the same complaint though. Its a torture rack riding position. Long reach to the bars. I would still love to own one just for short rides.
I saw it. I still think Rossi kicked him off. Speaking to a few people at work, some believe he did not though.
thesoapster
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If you look at the aerial
he wasn't kicked off per se, but Rossi definitely was trying to slow him down/run him to the outside. He's convinced Marquez was screwing with him and intentionally holding him back so he cannot win the championship. Their lap times possibly suggest he's right. Rossi's move was a dick one but may have very well been in response to some very shitty moves on the part of Marquez.
NotTheGuyYouKill
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My mom likes the Classic Ducati Scrambler.
My dad likes the Full Throttle Ducati Scrambler.
I think I somehow sold them on it. Lol.
I need to somehow combine the Classic, the Full Throttle, and the Enduro into the ultimate Scrambler.
My dad likes the Full Throttle Ducati Scrambler.
I think I somehow sold them on it. Lol.
I need to somehow combine the Classic, the Full Throttle, and the Enduro into the ultimate Scrambler.
Classic all the way. Get a high Termi pipe on there proper, and it is a gorgeous machine.
(More pics on http://sideroist.com/2015/09/02/ducati-scrambler/)
(More pics on http://sideroist.com/2015/09/02/ducati-scrambler/)
jellies_two
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You can get the icon
The buy the parts that appeal with the $ saving even selling the ones that come off, There isn't much difference between all 3 "plus" models vs the icon, it's just a few parts each.
Personally I would get the Icon and then swap out the exhaust (yes, even with my loud exhaust hatred) and then put on either the Comfort or Classic seats. You can even buy the stainless steel side panels and classic logos separately it seems. There are *loads* of accessories from Ducati
I suppose the classic does have the spoked wheels which would be stronger and do have the look. Having had spokes before though I can tell you they are a huge pain to clean, and more of a pain if one breaks (though that's more Triumphs rubbish old rear wheel design, which they quietly changed)
I suppose the classic does have the spoked wheels which would be stronger and do have the look. Having had spokes before though I can tell you they are a huge pain to clean, and more of a pain if one breaks (though that's more Triumphs rubbish old rear wheel design, which they quietly changed)
jellies_two
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Spoked rims also leak air, means you have to check pressures more often.
And the tires have tubes. So puncture repair is more difficult. They look great but the puncture repair process is a killer.
And the tires have tubes. So puncture repair is more difficult. They look great but the puncture repair process is a killer.
Fallout-NL
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If you look at the aerial/helicopter shot, it's clear that he did not kick him. There's absolutely no way. His foot did slip off the footrest, but Marquez was already on the asphalt by then.
The one explanation I could think of when I was watching it - that Rossi did want to slow him down, but only to look at him as if to say 'What the hell are you doing?' - was later voiced by Rossi himself as well. That Marquez decided he was going to turn in, despite something blocking his way, is why he fell. Rossi couldn't have planned for that.
To be fair, Rossi did ask for Marquez to pester him as he did when Rossi publicly voiced his suspicions about Marquez doing everything to sabotage Rossi's chance at winning championship. He just hadn't expected Marquez to double down on that shit as hard as he did. Nationalism runs fucking deep in those parts of Europe. And Lorenzo and Marquez are both Spaniards. Rossi is Italian. So Rossi's probably right, laptimes indicate the same thing. (Marquez not simply passing but slowing down.)
So, who's in the wrong here? In my opinion: no one is. There's nothing in the rules that says Marquez can't deliberately fuck with Rossi. But then there's also nothing that says Rossi can't close the door when Marquez tries to run around the outside. Marquez fell off the bike. Fuck with the bull motherfucker.
Still hope Rossi can pull off a miracle. That guy is awesome and he deserves it.
The one explanation I could think of when I was watching it - that Rossi did want to slow him down, but only to look at him as if to say 'What the hell are you doing?' - was later voiced by Rossi himself as well. That Marquez decided he was going to turn in, despite something blocking his way, is why he fell. Rossi couldn't have planned for that.
To be fair, Rossi did ask for Marquez to pester him as he did when Rossi publicly voiced his suspicions about Marquez doing everything to sabotage Rossi's chance at winning championship. He just hadn't expected Marquez to double down on that shit as hard as he did. Nationalism runs fucking deep in those parts of Europe. And Lorenzo and Marquez are both Spaniards. Rossi is Italian. So Rossi's probably right, laptimes indicate the same thing. (Marquez not simply passing but slowing down.)
So, who's in the wrong here? In my opinion: no one is. There's nothing in the rules that says Marquez can't deliberately fuck with Rossi. But then there's also nothing that says Rossi can't close the door when Marquez tries to run around the outside. Marquez fell off the bike. Fuck with the bull motherfucker
.Still hope Rossi can pull off a miracle. That guy is awesome and he deserves it.
If you look at the aerial/helicopter shot, it's clear that he did not kick him. There's absolutely no way. His foot did slip off the footrest, but Marquez was already on the asphalt by then.
The one explanation I could think of when I was watching it - that Rossi did want to slow him down, but only to look at him as if to say 'What the hell are you doing?' - was later voiced by Rossi himself as well. That Marquez decided he was going to turn in, despite something blocking his way, is why he fell. Rossi couldn't have planned for that.
To be fair, Rossi did ask for Marquez to pester him as he did when Rossi publicly voiced his suspicions about Marquez doing everything to sabotage Rossi's chance at winning championship. He just hadn't expected Marquez to double down on that shit as hard as he did. Nationalism runs fucking deep in those parts of Europe. And Lorenzo and Marquez are both Spaniards. Rossi is Italian. So Rossi's probably right, laptimes indicate the same thing. (Marquez not simply passing but slowing down.)
So, who's in the wrong here? In my opinion: no one is. There's nothing in the rules that says Marquez can't deliberately fuck with Rossi. But then there's also nothing that says Rossi can't close the door when Marquez tries to run around the outside. Marquez fell off the bike. Fuck with the bull motherfucker
Still hope Rossi can pull off a miracle. That guy is awesome and he deserves it.
I agree marquez was fucking with him... but I still think he intentionally kicked him.
semi-related http://theatricast.com/hitting-the-apex/ This looks pretty cool, going to try and go to the STL one.
Fallout-NL
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Fantastic documentary, right up there with Senna in terms of great motor sports documentaries.
Fallout-NL
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Damn, so I did miss some rumors!
Well, there's your bike NTGYK.
Well, there's your bike NTGYK.
maxheadwound
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I watch half of it... and its just mad.... super exciting stuff. Looked to me that Marc was riding a bit aggresive and trying to get under him the whole time. But then again they should have calmed down for a lap or two and then attack again.
richardhawk
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Where's the bobber?
That first red thruxt looks way too much like that Royal enfield GT for my liking.
That first red thruxt looks way too much like that Royal enfield GT for my liking.
NotTheGuyYouKill
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It's all... Falling into place.
I'm really fond of those spoked wheels though.
I'm gonna wind up with a garage of parts and treat my bike like Lego, putting parts on and off, continually changing it depending on my mood.
richardhawk
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Anyone know what the HP on these new Triumphs is?
Fallout-NL
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richardhawk
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Poindexter
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Wow. I think if I ever get another small bike to hop around town it will be the new Bonneville. That thing is gorgeous.
Big article from Visordown with lots of photos.
In old money that's about 59,77 and 82 lb ft of torque respectively. No horsepower figures yet
and here's the official video
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In old money that's about 59,77 and 82 lb ft of torque respectively. No horsepower figures yet
and here's the official video
blackprophesy
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Love how a 1200cc bike is "small" (but I get what you mean)
They're looking damn good though. Worth a visit to my local triumph dealer when they're out.
Fallout-NL
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I like how they let you hear the awesome sounding old Bonneville at the start of the video and then it's nothing but shitty guitar music for the rest of it.
Clearly you're not hipster enough for this new wave of faux-classic bikes
NotTheGuyYouKill
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Those are some big bikes.
Fallout-NL
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Hah, I guess. Though most people 'probably have never heard of' Buell
.That ... seems not too bad actually. The Thrux R does have a lot of really expensive looking stuff on it.
Why are the Street Twin and T120 the same price though? There's a 300cc difference, right?
I know this is illegal but this video kinda got me wet, ok maybe not wet but yeah
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tOtIDZ6dTmk
also you never see the speed going over ~120kmh so it's not THAT bad
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tOtIDZ6dTmk
also you never see the speed going over ~120kmh so it's not THAT bad
I suspect because MCN are pulling some of these numbers out of their arses. I would have expected the Street to be £7-7.5k based on the other prices
Nowhere near the exchange rate as our prices include tax, plus Britain.. Add ~1000 to the number and that'll probably be close to your dollar amount I reckon.
Edit: the Bonneville Newchurch was £7000 in the UK and $8700 in the US, according to the internet. So a bit more than my estimate. Also the reason why I can't believe the Street Twin is suddenly estimated to retail at £8k.
if it's going to cost me 15k to get a thruxton r with the fairing i'm out