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Started by Duck-Stew, January 26, 2009, 09:36:33 AM

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ducatiz

#30
January 27, 2009, 03:28:33 PM
Quote from: bullet boy on January 27, 2009, 12:19:31 PM
47 hp, according to this site:

http://www.motorcyclespecs.co.za/model/ducati/ducati_400f3%2086.htm

tho that sounds a little optimistic to me.

I've always loved the styling of the F1.

wildly optimistic.

the 650cc Pantah had 55 hp, i seriously doubt a 350/400 short stroke engine could develop 47hp (but you never know)

The F3 had the same engine as the Pantah 350XL, with a 66x51 crank/piston and got 27hp from the factory.  It is possible the F3s were tuned better, but I just can't see that huge of a jump from the same case.
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fatwake

#31
January 27, 2009, 03:39:55 PM
I think the F3 is great looking but what do I know, I loved my white Paso 750 Limited.  The F3 is so Ducati.

Speedbag

#32
January 27, 2009, 03:45:25 PM
Quote from: bobspapa on January 27, 2009, 08:38:09 AM
pleeeeeeze nooooooooooo

not in the hands of Randall

It IS faired, so it probably will do 140.  ;D
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DucatiBastard

#33
January 28, 2009, 08:09:50 PM
urgh, square headlights should NOT be on motorcycles

although I respect that its a rare, desirable bike (for some, not I)
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Desmo Demon

#34
January 29, 2009, 05:20:05 AM
It's interesting to see some of the opinions that some of you have about the oddball and weird Ducati (Cagiva) bikes of the 80s.

Quote from: DucatiBastard on January 28, 2009, 08:09:50 PM
urgh, square headlights should NOT be on motorcycles

Hmmmm......sorry, but I don't share your sentiments.....I'll take an 851/888 over a Monster ANY day.   ;D

I especially like this 851....




For some other rare Ducatis.....

The 1985 350F3...




1986 750F1 Montjuich...




1987 750F1 Laguna Seca...



1988 750F1 Santamonica...




A prototype 350cc Paso....




A SuperSport 350...




A SuperSport 400...




And I'll really gross some of you out with the Indiana....


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Travman

#35
January 29, 2009, 06:08:33 AM
Quote from: DucatiBastard on January 28, 2009, 08:09:50 PM
urgh, square headlights should NOT be on motorcycles
or Jeeps

ducatiz

#36
January 29, 2009, 06:15:04 AM
wow, i always gasp a little when i see an 851 or 888. 

i know a former dealer who is now retired and just collects bikes -- he has an 851 that is still in crate-condition except for a cracked right fairing from the shipment -- has ZERO miles on it, never started.  he just fogged the engine and it's been in his warehouse for the last 28? years.  it's a tricolore too and has slicks and no lights.  the bikes came that way and a separate kit for the dealer to make it street legal.
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Rob Hilding

#37
January 29, 2009, 09:35:19 AM
Quote from: ducatizzzz on January 29, 2009, 06:15:04 AM
wow, i always gasp a little when i see an 851 or 888. 

i know a former dealer who is now retired and just collects bikes -- he has an 851 that is still in crate-condition except for a cracked right fairing from the shipment -- has ZERO miles on it, never started.  he just fogged the engine and it's been in his warehouse for the last 28? years.  it's a tricolore too and has slicks and no lights.  the bikes came that way and a separate kit for the dealer to make it street legal.

Too bad it's not yellow or I'd be all over that one ;)

Desmosedici - it's the new Paso (except the bodywork doesn't fit as well)

Triple J

#38
January 29, 2009, 11:13:51 AM
Quote from: Desmo Demon on January 29, 2009, 05:20:05 AM
1986 750F1 Montjuich...



Out of all those listed, the Montjuich is the only one I'd buy. From what I've read, very close to the race bike it was modeled after.  The Laguna Seca and Santamonica are close...but not quite.

ducatiz

#39
January 29, 2009, 11:43:31 AM
Quote from: Triple J on January 29, 2009, 11:13:51 AM
Out of all those listed, the Montjuich is the only one I'd buy. From what I've read, very close to the race bike it was modeled after.  The Laguna Seca and Santamonica are close...but not quite.

the Montjuich had a front dumping horizontal exhaust and the SantaMonica and Laguna Seca had rear dumping, like the modern bikes, that is basically the difference.  Same HP, brakes, wheels, etc.  They had slightly different fairing setups due to the exhaust difference.

I would take any of them provided someone got me the 16" tires to fit!
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MotoCreations

#40
January 29, 2009, 12:01:11 PM
If it was selling in the USA at this price -- it would be sitting in my garage right now.  (not worth the hassle to ship unfortunately)

Popeye the Sailor

#41
January 29, 2009, 12:08:34 PM
Quote from: Desmo Demon on January 29, 2009, 05:20:05 AM
It's interesting to see some of the opinions that some of you have about the oddball and weird Ducati (Cagiva) bikes of the 80s.


Thanks for posting those. Prior to seeing the pictures, I had no idea so many Ducati's were utterly ass ugly. How the hell did they stay in business?
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ducatiz

#42
January 29, 2009, 12:29:27 PM
Quote from: MrIncredible on January 29, 2009, 12:08:34 PM
Thanks for posting those. Prior to seeing the pictures, I had no idea so many Ducati's were utterly ass ugly. How the hell did they stay in business?

rofl

you need to look at the same-model hondas, kawas and suzys before you are so harsh.

almost all those bikes were considered to be style-leaders.. not the paso or indiana, but definitely the 851, the F1 models and the SS
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Popeye the Sailor

#43
January 29, 2009, 01:08:06 PM
Quote from: ducatizzzz on January 29, 2009, 12:29:27 PM
rofl

you need to look at the same-model hondas, kawas and suzys before you are so harsh.

almost all those bikes were considered to be style-leaders.. not the paso or indiana, but definitely the 851, the F1 models and the SS

It just makes all the comments about the newest monster being ugly and the previous one being a "classic" so much more amusing.



As far as all those bikes-I would so rock the Indiana.
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Oldfisti

#44
January 29, 2009, 01:10:42 PM
Quote from: MrIncredible on January 29, 2009, 01:08:06 PM
It just makes all the comments about the newest monster being ugly and the previous one being a "classic" so much more amusing.



As far as all those bikes-I would so rock the Indiana.


I definitely see some potential there. I might have to find one and do a bit o' customizing on it.  [evil]
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