Attended the Cycle Show in Minneapolis.....

[JoeChieftain]

I was disappointed there was not Streetfighter on display. I am still wanting to see one in person because I don't think the pics on the Internet do it justice.

The Roland Sands motard is really cool. The new 1100 motard look like a nice ride too.

On a non-Ducati note, the Suzuki Galdius looked interesting. The wtf? award went to the Victory Core concept. I wonder what that will turn into, because the last time they had a strange looking concept it turned into something that looks like it should hover (the Vision for those who have not seen it.)

I am now sure that I want to replace the stock mirrors on my 696 and change out a couple of the stock pieces for cf pieces. I am still on the fence about removing the mini-fairing deal over the gagues. Really getting the itch to ride...c'mon spring!!! [moto]

[fasterblkduc]

This year was a real let down from all manufacturers except KTM. I've been waiting about seven years to see the RC8 and it was there! They had one that was completey covered in carbon fiber, including c.f. Dymags...hot, hot, hot! some pictures here http://ducatimonsterforum.org/index.php?topic=18335.0

I sent you a pm., check your inbox.

[DucatiBastard]

At least you guys have a new bike show, here in St. Louis all we got is the "custom" bike show hosted by Wide Open Magazine,  translation- bunch of chromed out Harleys. 

[corey]

The RC8 was indeed a sweet sight. I love that bike, but the non-CF ones look kinda cheap :/ The matte finish of the body work makes it look like cheap plastic rather than expensive-as-make the beast with two backs fiberglass.

They had a streetfighter at the show i went to in D.C.
They had EVERYTHING in the Duc booth. Even the new 1198 special edition bike.