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Fallout-NL
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Holy shit, they're actually going to produce that? It's beautiful.
At that price, the 400 version doesn't make much sense sadly.
I did predict that Ducati probably doesn't go much cheaper than they did with the normal Scrambler. So I was right there, but then the question becomes, who are they going to sell these to?
Also, take some lessons and that MSF thing. Not sure how that goes over the States (what type of lessons you can choose), but even the standard Scrambler can't be an intimidating bike. Low seating position, high handlebars, not crazy powerful. You'll be fine.
A snip at £15,795, though its absolutely gorgeous.
I have no idea either. The Icon is so much better value, and according to a Visordown article I found, can be restricted down to A2 power. Were I a beginner I'd rather get the 800 and either restrict it or ride it as is, depending on my license
And here's another promo shot of the bike contending with the Multistrada to be my next ride. Still waiting on some pricing though Honda!
blackprophesy
Member
That's basically the same price as the Honda CB650F as an example. That doesn't seem right. Hell the Harley Street 750 is only £5795!
blackprophesy
Member
Disappointed with the showing from Yamaha. I really wanted/expected an MT-07 Tracer :-/
Unless they show it today (but I'll be surprised), yeah. To be honest, it looked a bit raw in the spy photos. Evidently it is not ready for prime time.
Fallout-NL
Member
Definitely, approaching Confederate levels of awesome.
(Honda looking good as well btw, love the colors).
It seems that the price is 7690 euro here in Italy, about the same as the CB650F, so it looks legit.
Yeah, the Harley is a much better bet for an A2 license as there is also a restrictor kit. I just don't understand who will be buying the 400.
It clearly won't be as exciting as the Ducati, but it just looks great. Luckily I live near a combined Honda/Ducati dealership so I plan to test them both next year.
They announced USA pricing I think it was $13k for the normal transmission. DCT like $1000 more.
I forgive all with that hardon inducing cross-plane FZ10. I will have it, but I shall wait for it to be discounted to 9k or so.
Most rumours are around £8000-9000 in the UK, which would be about the same price as a 4 year old multistrada 1200S, so pretty favourable for me
Fallout-NL
Member
Got a video for you guys. This is from back in July or August, I think, right after I replaced my punctured rear. The "action" starts around 4:00 and the uphill section ends around 8:00. It's nothing special, just a nice road I like to go out to every now and again. I also want to say this is a closed course somewhere not on planet earth and also that I am in no way a professional or anything. Many of my habits are bad and I know that, but I strive to get better every ride.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=39RVA66Y-lg
Apologies for the wind noise and the string bouncing around. I tied my suction cup mount to my grab handles in case it jiggled loose and didn't know about the flapping string until I got home.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=39RVA66Y-lg
Apologies for the wind noise and the string bouncing around. I tied my suction cup mount to my grab handles in case it jiggled loose and didn't know about the flapping string until I got home.
In that case Doug, I'm casting my vote for the Honda
Any particular reason out of curiosity?
On paper the Ducati is faster, handles better, has more features... but the Africa Twin is just iconic. I can't really put into words why I'd consider it over a Multistrada, but I would
Damn you have some big wide open roads out there. That uphill section looked like great fun though, nothing like the satisfaction hooking that up just right
blackprophesy
Member
Ooh. New Mondial. Apparently they'll be making a cafe racer, scrambler and street fighter on thus platform.
(edit: apparently it'll be a 125/250cc model. Love the design though)
(edit: apparently it'll be a 125/250cc model. Love the design though)
Fallout-NL
Member
Well, I guess I'd rather have a new Honda for the price of a 4 year old Ducati. And I like the fact that the Africa Twin probably does have some actual off road capability. Also looks pretty great. Not necessarily that much less striking than the Multistrada. Especially in those colors.
Grom scrambler concepts... kind of want.
http://www.motorcycle-usa.com/2015/09/article/honda-reveals-grom-scrambler-concepts/
it seems for some reason these are 50cc?
http://www.motorcycle-usa.com/2015/09/article/honda-reveals-grom-scrambler-concepts/
it seems for some reason these are 50cc?
Estimated pricing on the new Triumph classic range from a nearby dealear:
Street Twin - approx £7,400
T120/Black - approx £9,800
Thruxton - approx £10,500
Thruxton R- approx £11,800
That makes the Street Twin virtually the same price as a Scrambler Icon, with the premium bikes carrying the more premium price. I think, Triumph fanboyism aside, I'd have the Ducati over the Street Twin.
Edit: and so passes the CBR600F3... down to a 1 bike garage again for a little while
Street Twin - approx £7,400
T120/Black - approx £9,800
Thruxton - approx £10,500
Thruxton R- approx £11,800
That makes the Street Twin virtually the same price as a Scrambler Icon, with the premium bikes carrying the more premium price. I think, Triumph fanboyism aside, I'd have the Ducati over the Street Twin.
Edit: and so passes the CBR600F3... down to a 1 bike garage again for a little while
NotTheGuyYouKill
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Never heard of this company or bike before, but apparently there's a 500CC competitor to the Ducati Scrambler?
http://www.ibtimes.co.in/2015-eicma-benelli-leoncino-rival-new-ducati-scrambler-unveiled-655324
Benelli Leoncino
http://www.asphaltandrubber.com/bikes/2016-benelli-leoncino/
http://www.ibtimes.co.in/2015-eicma-benelli-leoncino-rival-new-ducati-scrambler-unveiled-655324
Benelli Leoncino
http://www.asphaltandrubber.com/bikes/2016-benelli-leoncino/
Blasphemy!
Benelli is the oldest motorcycle company in Europe. They were quite succesfull in racing until '70s but extremely unlucky financially, and a Chinese firm bought the company in the early 2000. Now they sell small displacement bikes on a budget, and enjoyed some success (the BN302 is among the Top 40 bikes in Italy).
Their new marketing policy is to reuse the most popular brands for the new bikes. And it is sad. Google up the Benelli Tornado and compare it with the two new bikes just announced at EICMA. At least the Leoncino, on paper, is head and shoulders above the Scrambler 400
Seems like it. Custom builders made some really cool scramblers to drool over then the manufacturers start pumping out models. Wonder what the next thing will be?
Pikes Peak Buells?
http://www.bikeexif.com/ronin-motorcycle
fuck this video is amazing https://vimeo.com/96428318 I wish I had the time/money/talent to do stuff like this!
Pikes Peak Buells?
http://www.bikeexif.com/ronin-motorcycle
fuck this video is amazing https://vimeo.com/96428318 I wish I had the time/money/talent to do stuff like this!
Fallout-NL
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Seems like it. Custom builders made some really cool scramblers to drool over then the manufacturers start pumping out models. Wonder what the next thing will be?
Pikes Peak Buells?
http://www.bikeexif.com/ronin-motorcycle
fuck this video is amazing https://vimeo.com/96428318 I wish I had the time/money/talent to do stuff like this!
Yep, those are hnnnng awesome.
richardhawk
Member
Doubt anyone here is attending but I'll be at IMS this weekend. All of saturday and maybe sunday. My friend has a booth so I'll be hanging out with him. I'll make sure to take a good amount of photos.
Fallout-NL
Member
Finally managed to convince someone near me to get a Buell as well. My dad bought this beauty last weekend:
2002 M2 Cyclone with the S1 tail conversion. Volcano Grey / Molten Orange.
Now I just need my friends to see the light as well, aye Scotch?
2002 M2 Cyclone with the S1 tail conversion. Volcano Grey / Molten Orange.
Now I just need my friends to see the light as well, aye Scotch?
Man, that orange paint is LOUD. I dig it though, it goes really well on a Buell.
Unfortunately we didn't get out to look at any bikes last weekend, but the wife did go see a GSF600 and a GSF650 today... she hates them. I think we are down to a naked SV650 (near impossible to find in the UK), a Deauville, or my dark horse choice of an older Monster 600... she is balking at the servicing costs on the Monster though.
Unfortunately we didn't get out to look at any bikes last weekend, but the wife did go see a GSF600 and a GSF650 today... she hates them. I think we are down to a naked SV650 (near impossible to find in the UK), a Deauville, or my dark horse choice of an older Monster 600... she is balking at the servicing costs on the Monster though.
Fallout-NL
Member
Is it really that bad on a Monster though? The 916, sure, but an air cooled variant? Is it the intervals or is the actual service more expensive as well?
It's the belt intervals (24 months) that are putting her off. I guess we could *possibly* do that ourselves but it's not a thing to screw up
Honestly I'm almost tired of working in her price range and thinking of just doubling her budget to £2000-3000 with my own money just to get a better class of bike in there. That would open up the Suzuki Gladius (SV650 successor), and maybe the Monster 696 which I think is much better on service intervals.
Honestly I'm almost tired of working in her price range and thinking of just doubling her budget to £2000-3000 with my own money just to get a better class of bike in there. That would open up the Suzuki Gladius (SV650 successor), and maybe the Monster 696 which I think is much better on service intervals.
Fallout-NL
Member
Would go with the prettier 696 in that case. Never rode the Gladius, but the 696 has excellent handling. Very manageable.
As for the intervals, that 24 months stuff is a bunch of nonsense if you ask me. As long as you ride it regularly. Just change them when they've done their miles. Big service on my Monster 1100s was 688 euro. Not bad at all imho (needs that every 12.000km), unless she's riding it daily.
As for the intervals, that 24 months stuff is a bunch of nonsense if you ask me. As long as you ride it regularly. Just change them when they've done their miles. Big service on my Monster 1100s was 688 euro. Not bad at all imho (needs that every 12.000km), unless she's riding it daily.
Drinky Crow
Banned
she should wait and get an fz-07.
Drinky Crow
Banned
y'all 'll have a laugh at my profligate ways (my peeps did, my wife less so, although this was with her approval), but i sold the modded scooter for a tidy profit and got this:
2016 goose v7ii stone. got it as a demo bike for a chunk off (has a small ding in tank from shipping). souful little gent, and fun for backroads and city sportin'!
2016 goose v7ii stone. got it as a demo bike for a chunk off (has a small ding in tank from shipping). souful little gent, and fun for backroads and city sportin'!
Drinky Crow
Banned
i have other helmets. this one's for commuting -- i need DAT UGLY to catch the eyes of seattle eastside commute twats!
BriareosGAF
Member
Nice looking bike.
That also looks suspiciously like one of the underground parking structures at MSFT campuses I've visited before.
That also looks suspiciously like one of the underground parking structures at MSFT campuses I've visited before.
Fallout-NL
Member
Haha, somehow you're even worse than me. Congrats, looks like a lot of fun.
I hear that.
Finally managed to convince someone near me to get a Buell as well. My dad bought this beauty last weekend:
2002 M2 Cyclone with the S1 tail conversion. Volcano Grey / Molten Orange.
Now I just need my friends to see the light as well, aye Scotch?
Who knows.
Definitely wanna test ride a XB12 Lightning some day.Fallout-NL
Member
Good man .
.Drinky Crow
Banned
a good friend traded his ulysses for an fj-09. much as he likes the fj, he really misses the ulysses.
subbing. ive been wanting a motorcycle for some years now. i commute a lot as a part of my job, seeing a few patients in their homes a day. i bought a car earlier this year in january and it already has over 25k miles, with two months still left to hit that 1 year mark. for the days that i dont need to carry/deliver equipment or supplies to my patients, i plan to use the motorcycle. recently ive been loving the look of the yamaha r3, but a few years ago i was initially interested in the ninja 250. well today i happened to find a used 2014 ninja 300 abs with 27xx miles on it for $4500 but is currently on their year end sale for $4000. 300s are going for MINIMUM $4500 all the way up to $5500 on craigslist in my city and surrounding cities. i feel like this is a good deal and i should have bought it on the spot. i think i want to ride it for at least a year or until used R3s hit the market then sell the ninja at no loss and get the R3 that i want. what do you think gaf? this will be my first bike btw.
Drinky Crow
Banned
it's a fine choice.
richardhawk
Member
Get a hayabusa
Drinky Crow
Banned
full turbo kit. start strong
The only thing I see going wrong with your plan is you may well want something bigger than that R3 in a year. Ninja 300 is the definitive American starter bike though so you'll be grand with it. Go for it.
I think that's a bit slow for a first bike TBH. Plus it only weighs 584lbs wet, hardly anything
I think that's a bit slow for a first bike TBH. Plus it only weighs 584lbs wet, hardly anything
Yeah, I rode a Honda CB1 / 400 for 2 years (which should be quite a bit faster than the R3), and by the second year I was getting pretty bored with it.
Mengy
wishes it were bannable to say mean things about Marvel
I know there aren't many Harley fans here on GAF but I'll post this anyway. I recently traded in my 2011 Road Glide Ultra for a new 2016 RGU. I wasn't planning on trading in this soon but Harley's made lots of little improvements over the past few years that swayed my decision. I'll probably keep this one for at least a decade or 100,00 miles, whichever comes first.
