Back on a Ducati after all these years

[mickj]

Originally Posted by Druid

There have been a few:

2010 MV Agusta Brutale
2009 Aprillia Dorsoduro
2005 Yamaha R1
1976 Suzuki GS750
2006 Triumph Speed Triple 1050
1995 VFR750
2003 Speed Triple 955i
2004 Honda Firestorm
1992 CBR600
1994 VFR750
1988 CBR600
1983 Yamaha XJ900
1984 Honda VF750F
1976 CB400/4

I may have missed one or two, and I still have the GS750 as well

Quite a mix, I've probably had a couple more over the same time but all naked, still have my 2000 speed triple 955i though, I prefer it to the 1050.

Originally Posted by The Clockie

And did the MV Brutale hit The Spot? Gorgeous bikes to look at but far too revvy for my tastes and probably not suited to UK roads. I'll make do with the MV chassis on my two Cagiva Raptors...

Nick

PS Welcome back to Ducati-land!

I didn't really get on with the Brutale, like you say it needs revving. Handled really well though, even on the bumpy roads up here. Some irritating stuff - 6 button presses of differing lengths on two different buttons to reset the trip used to really annoy me. Thirsty too, 120 miles to a 23 litre tank, I worked it out once at 30mpg. Looks are subjective aren't they, looks gorgeous from behind but awful from the front, really wide and heavy

Originally Posted by mjgt

Quite a mix, I've probably had a couple more over the same time but all naked, still have my 2000 speed triple 955i though, I prefer it to the 1050.

I thought the 1050 was much better, a little bit more power, better suspension, a lighter clutch and a much more comfortable seat made all day rides a pleasure rather than a pain. I think it loos better too, I'd have another one, but only a round headlamp model.