Anyone "Not" a fan of the Single Side Swingarm?

[Ducatiloo]

 I love my sss... Maybe we should do a poll.

[caperix]

I read somewhere that the 999 dssa is something like 7 lbs lighter than a 1098 sssa.  I think that weight was with everything installed, poss. even the wheel.  I like the open wheel look of the sssa, and I cant feel any negative handling efects on my 848.  I do wish ducati had made the s*r swingarm a little shorter, it would look better that way.

[kingbaby]

I love my sss... Maybe we should do a poll.

Remember, there are a ton more DSS's out there, so lack of knowledge (I'll refrain from using the one word that describes it because people get a bit excited) of both will tilt your poll a bit.

Like I said, both in the garage, love them both, have had DSS Ducati Super bikes, ridden SSS monsters for thousands of miles also.  And without a doubt, the suspension is the key regardless of SS or DS.

They are bolted to Ducati's.         All are fantastic!



OH, My vote: SSS

 

[herm]

when i was ready to move up to a larger monster, i looked really hard for a dss m1000, because i didnt care much for the sss. didnt want to pay more for it either.

ended up with an s2r1k when i figured out that i could buy it brand new for less than a left over model m1000.

i guess i like the exposed wheel, but hated the pipes (and the right boot melt that others have mentioned.)

i will not buy the new monster, so in the future, i may look harder for an m1000 if a monster is what i am looking for.

[ducpainter]

I like my 996.

But I'll never sell my carby DSS M900.

[truckinduc]

It is true. SSS are heaver and more flexy.  My dss weighs 11 lbs where as the Honda SSS weighs in at 20 something, but thats with the hub.

I can see the advantages if your in an endurance race and change the rear tire, but thats it.

Look at all the jap race bikes. They do whatever makes the bike lighter and faster. Havent seen a SSS on them in a long time.

I think ducati does it partially to be more exclusive.

[kingbaby]

This makes me realize how much i love tricked out Ducati's PERIOD.

I would have already bought a new R1 if it were not for the sexy factor.  The one where you walk into the garage and after all this time your knees want to buckle (then you start it). 

[He Man]

  is it bad i only feel that way SOMETIMES?

If i had a 999, a monster and the new CBR600 with undertail exahust, id feel complete.

[kingbaby]

is it bad i only feel that way SOMETIMES?

If i had a 999, a monster and the new CBR600 with undertail exahust, id feel complete.

I want 'em all !!!

Stay away from the 03 999.  Fact

[El Matador]

is it bad i only feel that way SOMETIMES?

If i had a 999, a monster and the new CBR600 with undertail exahust, id feel complete.

This exhaust alone is reason enough to buy a CBR

[kopfjäger]

Yeah, those wheel changes are time consuming on a DSS.


Pit Stop Endurance kawasaki team france FIM moto EWC




How about front/rear, fuel and driver. 



Vesrah Pit Stop 1

[He Man]

i thought it was a race and every second counts? or did we forget that?

looking at that video, i cant find one for a SSS. but it would be annoying, simply for the fact that the person undoing the bolt is in the way of hte guy removing the tire.

This exhaust alone is reason enough to buy a CBR

your not making this any easier. 

[kingbaby]

Stuart ~ Look what I can do!

[derby]

looking at that video, i cant find one for a SSS. but it would be annoying, simply for the fact that the person undoing the bolt is in the way of hte guy removing the tire.

doesn't seem to bother the f1 guys:

Formula 1 Pit Stop

another video with two people manning the corner:


http://cache.gettyimages.com/xd/816-48.mov?c=NewsMaker&d=6219724F9FBA0240F594BE60BCAD5C68&k=2&v=1

[He Man]

doesn't seem to bother the f1 guys:

Formula 1 Pit Stop

HOLY CRAP THATS A GANGBANG! and make the beast with two backs fast too!