Was reading this month's issue of Maxim and came across a short article they had on the streetfighter.
Here's an excerpt from the beginning of the article:
"Most "naked" production motorcycles (stripped-down bikes without fairings) are built to go fast in a straight line and make you look good dragging on a cigarette in the parking lot. But try dragging a knee on one and you'll see performance isn't their strong suit."
Um....what?
[roll]
Likely that they never rode the damn things and just made a report. Of course the YEARS of riding experience at Maxim could prove me wrong. [roll]
I stopped reading Maxim long ago. Aside from a few hot chick pics and lists cool gadgets, the magazine is pretty useless and pointless. Most of the articles are written by dueschs who think they know it all.
umm, I thought the hot chicks were the whole point.
Next thing you know, someone's gonna say "I read Playboy for the articles". [roll]
??? :o
Maxim has words????
??? :o
Make something go faster in a straight line by removing aerodynamic fairings... why didn't I think of that? [bow_down]
At least (I guess) it was implying that the Ducati could corner, unlike "those other" naked bikes?
Well hey, "performance" must not be the "strong suit" of a dragster, either.
Maxim is a style and fashion magazine. Caring about what they think about motorcycles is like getting diet advice from TV Guide.
Maxim is a douchy magazine. Written by subliterate buffoons. I had the misfortune of reading part of one on a long flight.
Quote from: superjohn on March 08, 2009, 02:12:26 PM
Maxim is a style and fashion magazine. Caring about what they think about motorcycles is like getting diet advice from TV Guide.
I think the author was trying to sound gonzo, like he's got experience with "most 'naked' production motorcycles," which IS implied by a statement like that. Ipse dixit.
I really enjoy the magazine, but they do have the tendency to be douchy. about 8 years ago they did about a 3 page spread on the zx-6. it was probably responsible for spawning a million squids
Quote from: Colonel Angus on March 08, 2009, 10:19:02 AM
Was reading this month's issue of Maxim and came across a short article they had on the streetfighter.
Here's an excerpt from the beginning of the article:
"Most "naked" production motorcycles (stripped-down bikes without fairings) are built to go fast in a straight line and make you look good dragging on a cigarette in the parking lot. But try dragging a knee on one and you'll see performance isn't their strong suit."
Um....what?
[roll]
And that's why you should stop reading Maxim...
[laugh]
I do not READ maxim, I was looking at pictures and a pretty red motorcycle caught my eye, THEN I started reading lol.
I know better than to read bike articles in a mag like maxim, but it when I read it, I was compelled to spread my [puke] of the article.
Quote from: Goat_Herder on March 08, 2009, 12:33:02 PM
I stopped reading Maxim long ago. Aside from a few hot chick pics and lists cool gadgets, the magazine is pretty useless and pointless. Most of the articles are written by dueschs who think they know it all.
What he said...
But why such harsh words against the Germans?
J/K.. hehe
Quote from: DY on March 08, 2009, 05:34:01 PM
What he said...
But why such harsh words against the Germans?
J/K.. hehe
LOL, if you are out there, Mr. Duesch, I apologize. Didn't mean to offend you. I meant to type "douch"....
Quote from: Goat_Herder on March 08, 2009, 07:27:24 PM
LOL, if you are out there, Mr. Duesch, I apologize. Didn't mean to offend you. I meant to type "douch"....
Dusche is actually the word for shower. [laugh]
Quote from: wark on March 08, 2009, 09:41:28 PM
Dusche is actually the word for shower. [laugh]
Kinda like summers eve. makes sense.
The StreetFighter's review of Maxim Magazine:
Most "douchebag" magazines (watch and overpriced metrosexual clothing catalogs, with gratuitous "journalism") are published to allow you to read porn in public and make you look like an axe body spray consumer while waiting for your tanning bed or pectoral implant consultation. But try reading one and not feeling like a prepubescent boy or an overcompensating latent homosexual.
QuoteMost "douchebag" magazines (watch and overpriced metrosexual clothing catalogs, with gratuitous "journalism") are published to allow you to read porn in public and make you look like an axe body spray consumer while waiting for your tanning bed or pectoral implant consultation. But try reading one and not feeling like a prepubescent boy or an overcompensating latent homosexual.
[laugh] I think you nailed Maxim! There's obviously no credibility to warrant a motorcycle review. But I have to wonder... Did DNA authorize, request, or even pay for this review in Maxim? (I used to write "advitorials" for Rodales press) Sounds to me like a continuation of the current Ducati marketing strategy DG clothing, Neiman Marcus catalog bikes - hmmm where have I read about this trend before ???
How far will it go before Ducati is totally gay? [coffee]
Quote from: flynbulldog on March 09, 2009, 12:07:06 PMHow far will it go before Ducati is totally gay? [coffee]
When they let
Project Runway upholster the bikes.
Quote from: il d00d on March 09, 2009, 11:47:55 AM
The StreetFighter's review of Maxim Magazine:
Most "douchebag" magazines (watch and overpriced metrosexual clothing catalogs, with gratuitous "journalism") are published to allow you to read porn in public and make you look like an axe body spray consumer while waiting for your tanning bed or pectoral implant consultation. But try reading one and not feeling like a prepubescent boy or an overcompensating latent homosexual.