Just got an email that Coleman Falls Church is having a Ducati demo day on Saturday, May 9. It's by appointment only, so call ahead. Of course, that's the day before mothers day, and I've already made plans here in Hampton Roads, so I'll miss it. [bang] [bang] Looks like they have another one scheduled for May 23, so maybe I can make that one.
They also announced a Streetfighter launch party for May 22. Think there's any chance of demo'ing a Streetfighter at the May 23 demo day? [evil]
quite frankly...I am not apposed to test riding a Streetfighter....but I have no interest whatsoever in owning one...especially after having ridden my buddies 1098 around on a Sunday all day...
if the weathers nice mindy and I will ride down to check it out!!
Quote from: zooom on May 07, 2009, 06:34:46 AM
quite frankly...I am not apposed to test riding a Streetfighter....but I have no interest whatsoever in owning one...especially after having ridden my buddies 1098 around on a Sunday all day...
what is your take on the 1098? i'm curious having never ridden one.
I will be there. is anyone going to summit on the 20th? hyper truck will be there with demo bikes!
Quote from: sbrguy on May 07, 2009, 06:49:56 PM
what is your take on the 1098? i'm curious having never ridden one.
the bike runs HOT as hell...on a cool day, it'd be fine to warm your ass, but otherwise, not for riding around the city in non leather on a summer day. Also, it is a bike that needs to be ridden, not puttered around on. It is really not a happy go lucky machine until it gets 6K or so into the rev range IMHO. There are other things about the bike, I am sure I can expound on, and that I would modify, but it wasn't my bike and I was appreciative of my buddy for to have him loan it to me for the day to go and ride.
DETAILS.............
Ducati Demo Day
05/09/2009 - 05/09/2009
Ducati Demo Day at Falls Church.
Prospective Ducati Owners are welcome to join us for Demo Day from 11am until 3pm!
We'll have a variety of New Ducati Motorcycles available for test rides - such as the 1198, 848, Hypermotard & Monster 1100S.
NOTE: Test rides are available to experienced riders with proper riding gear, helmet and current motorcycle endorsement required.
Contact John Morse at: jmorse@wherethepoweris.com for more info and to sign up. Space is limited - sign-up today!
My 1098 does not run hotter than any other sportbike I have owned. I have the full system termis and race ecu on it which apparently reduces the amount of heat it puts out. I love mine once the suspension is set up, it is amazing.
Quote from: zooom on May 08, 2009, 04:00:38 AM
the bike runs HOT as hell...on a cool day, it'd be fine to warm your ass, but otherwise, not for riding around the city in non leather on a summer day. Also, it is a bike that needs to be ridden, not puttered around on. It is really not a happy go lucky machine until it gets 6K or so into the rev range IMHO. There are other things about the bike, I am sure I can expound on, and that I would modify, but it wasn't my bike and I was appreciative of my buddy for to have him loan it to me for the day to go and ride.
Quote from: Bun-bun on May 07, 2009, 05:48:52 AM
They also announced a Streetfighter launch party for May 22. Think there's any chance of demo'ing a Streetfighter at the May 23 demo day? [evil]
Yes, the Streetfighter will be available for demo rides tomorrow. They were trying to fill up the last few slots tonight.
BTW, the stunt rider gets extra points for being 17 years old.
I took the Streetfighter S for a demo ride today. [moto] It's a little taller than my S2R1K, but the Ohlins suspension is nice and rock solid. Riding position is slightly more upright than my Monster. I had to keep it under 5500 RPM since it wasn't broken in, but power delivery is smooth and spirited. With the stock cans the bike is quiet like a BMW--it definitely needs a set of Termis or Arrows to give it the sound to match the look. Steering with the damper is nimble and stable. Overall I liked it, but it didn't bowl me over. I guess I'll be keeping my Monster for a while.
Quote from: Mike_D on May 23, 2009, 11:48:12 AM
I took the Streetfighter S for a demo ride today. [moto] It's a little taller than my S2R1K, but the Ohlins suspension is nice and rock solid. Riding position is slightly more upright than my Monster. I had to keep it under 5500 RPM since it wasn't broken in, but power delivery is smooth and spirited. With the stock cans the bike is quiet like a BMW--it definitely needs a set of Termis or Arrows to give it the sound to match the look. Steering with the damper is nimble and stable. Overall I liked it, but it didn't bowl me over. I guess I'll be keeping my Monster for a while.
I wonder if that was you I saw?
Quote from: kriswhite_23505 on May 24, 2009, 01:06:21 PM
I wonder if that was you I saw?
May have been. I was there around 1 PM--I rode in on the black S2R and took the SF out around 1:20 or so.