The Street Fighter....

[Big T]

Hey Chris love your SCP system.... 

And now we have sound..... NNnniiccceeeeeeee....

Ducati Streetfighter S with Termi System (2)

[ptooey]

And now we have sound..... NNnniiccceeeeeeee....

my interest was piqued when the first shots were released.

then i decided i overall didn't like it; but dagnabbit, how could you not love anything that sounds that good..

[Spider]

That's evil....love it

[Betty]

Alrighty, was never a big fan from the pics (as in it looks incomplete with part fairing, etc ... bit like S4R fridgey thing).

But the other day, something caught my eye, it was mostly obscured by a riding buddy on a HM, but it looked a lot prettier in the flesh than I had expected even though it was just a passing glance.

So I have seen one, but might get a better look towards the end of the week.

[CairnsDuc]

After hearing that, I'm going to go and throw my pants in a tree! 

[Betty]

Alrighty, was never a big fan from the pics (as in it looks incomplete with part fairing, etc ... bit like S4R fridgey thing).

But the other day, something caught my eye, it was mostly obscured by a riding buddy on a HM, but it looked a lot prettier in the flesh than I had expected even though it was just a passing glance.

So I have seen one, but might get a better look towards the end of the week.

OK so my next viewing of the SFs was when I went to the tyre shop to pick one up. Yep, that's right ... I was standing there in shorts and t-shirt when the offer was made ... and I was a very naughty (I believe the word is) squid.

Rode the bike back from the shop to the garage, only a couple of kms ... but I am probably lucky I can't afford one. Seems to fit me pretty well as a midget - so I don't know how you will go Big T. As my little 800 is the most powerful bike I have ridden (or had ridden to thet point in time) it was just too different to really provide any meaningful advice to you 'big bike guys'. Also a a couple of kms in city traffic is not the best guide - I definitely had plenty to think about.

So I just might be the first Ozmo rider to take one for a spin 

[mattyvas]

You certainly are Betty.
They are in store this week at Frasers but only to look at.
Won't be one to ride until July sometime, so Big T you're gonna have to wait.
Fancy a trip over there one afternoon this week Big T?

[Big T]

Just got back from 4 days out bush and catching up.....

Betty has ridden the SF...... Very impressive Betty... 

Got a call from Frasers re the SF is here...  [moto]

So might have to pop out for a look...... 

Work full on this week so might have to be Saturday unless I can swing a "customer" visit out that way.... 

Anybody got an pics?

[mattyvas]

Not as yet but I might get there before Saturday.

[Betty]

Anybody got an pics?

I think I got a couple from the dealer but I have no way of downloading the photos at the moment.

Sorry I have been a bit distracted.

Oh and another thing a have a couple of photos on the camera: one of the guys had already converted his 1098 to a type of streetfighter ... as he says it 'without the compromises', but I'm afraid you will have to wait for that too.

[bazz20]

Alrighty, was never a big fan from the pics (as in it looks incomplete with part fairing, etc ... bit like S4R fridgey thing).

But the other day, something caught my eye, it was mostly obscured by a riding buddy on a HM, but it looked a lot prettier in the flesh than I had expected even though it was just a passing glance.

So I have seen one, but might get a better look towards the end of the week.

a quote from monty python you lucky lucky lucky lucky lucky bastard  cheers bazz

[Big T]

Well I had to go visit a customer today and went the long eerrr short way and swung past Frasers for a look at the Black SF (sorry no camera)....

Interesting...... 

Sitting on the bike it is a classic Hypermoto style position. Upright and feels like your over the front wheel. Seat is higher than the Monster but not an issue for me with long legs. Had to adjust the family jewels. Bit like the 1100 with them resting nicely against the tank.

The front LCD display looks like it is half way down the forks and the lack of front screen would lead to lots of wind blast at speed.

This was the SFS and had some nice CF bits but I was surprised at all the plastic still present.

The Black isn't my colour either as I like the red (Purely personal preference).

The pipes are "big".... The Termis would be a far better option.....

My overall impression...... I'm a little disappointed. Not quite what I thought it would be. 

But I am still booked for the test ride and it will be on a Red one in mid July.....

If any Sydneyites want to see it it is a Frasers till COB Saturday.........

[Betty]

The pipes are "big".... The Termis would be a far better option.....

... and a common criticism so far has been that the exhaust routing forces your right foot to stick out at a funny angle if you ride with your toes on the pegs. Unsure as to whether that can be fixed with aftermarket pipes ... a few of the comments were indicating an underseat exhaust (such as the 1098) would not be possible 

[mattyvas]

So Big T not really LOVE at first sight then!
Might have to get there this week to take a peak and grab some snaps.

[craigo]

Wow, great minds think alike. I accidentally found I had to swing past Frasers today as well.. 



My camera battery was flat, so there are a few more (poor) random shots on FlickR, but you get the drift.

Overall, I actually *really* like it.

Things that I could like better:
* I agree that there was a little too much plastic in some sections (rear right exhaust guard etc, rear hugger, front radiator covers).
* The pillion pegs were welded to the rear subframe, so there is no removal option that doesn't involve an angle grinder.
* All of the rubber pipes for the oil cooler and the Radiator look pretty average (braided lines would fix that ) and the stock pipes suck ass.
* make the beast with two backsing Mirrors from a 696 .
* Plastic Clutch and Brake Reservoirs look cheap IMO
* Full Termi system, add $5K!!!1!!
 
But sitting on it something just felt right..

* It was a little more sportsbikey than a monster, but not enough for it to be uncomfortable. The bars didn't feel as wide and were a little bit swept back relative to the monster.
* Narrow tank was easy to grip with my legs and the foot felt position felt great.
* It definitely feels like a better fit than the 1100 or the 696 Monster form factor for the Larger Gentleman©.
* The wheels looked TOPS.
* Ohlins everywhere.
* Black irradescant body with gold frame looked looked a lot nicer IRL than the photos indicate.
* The rear brake is bigger than my S2R's front brake.
* The front brakes are bigger than my cars brakes.
* Traction control std: you need it for 155HP stock (allegedly 170HP with a full termi system!)
* $33K ride away for the Streetfighter S, but if you have to spend 15K on bling you end up looking at $50K for what at the end of the days is a naked bike. I'd much rather a second hand S4R and a track bike and a traily and change.