Single Sided Swingarm

[He Man]

This comes up every few months, and the answers are always the same.

I propose we next debate the relative merits of

*stops writing*

Sorry. I'm having a cranky day.

I heard ducati is making a hypermotard 

[1KDS]

SSS's look great - as long as you're looking from the side they're not on -

Just IMHO mind you

This is very true.  Seems some bikes get to be so "single sided" with the sss, the open clutch, the exhaust, the belts or trick covers etc.

[kopfjäger]

SSS's look great - as long as you're looking from the side they're not on -

Just IMHO mind you

+1  Thats why everyone photographs them from that side. 

[jwoconnor]

SSS's look great - as long as you're looking from the side they're not on -

Just IMHO mind you

I actually get the most comments about the the side the swing-arm is on. Probably because I work in a weld shop.

[gOoIe B]

This is very true.  Seems some bikes get to be so "single sided" with the sss, the open clutch, the exhaust, the belts or trick covers etc.

While I'll give ya the +1, I will still say that most well-done modified SSSA (or not) ducatis look just as good from either side.  In fact, my favorite feature about the SSSA (and my s2r in particular) is that it's asymmetry offers "more to look at," by finishing off the assymetry of the lower half of the bike along with the engine.  I also think ducati did a damn fine job mass producing these to look good and function reliably.

I'll also add that you see more photos of the left side of ducatis when they're perched on a stand

[1KDS]

While I'll give ya the +1, I will still say that most well-done modified SSSA (or not) ducatis look just as good from either side.  In fact, my favorite feature about the SSSA (and my s2r in particular) is that it's asymmetry offers "more to look at," by finishing off the assymetry of the lower half of the bike along with the engine.  I also think ducati did a damn fine job mass producing these to look good and function reliably.

I'll also add that you see more photos of the left side of ducatis when they're perched on a stand

I'm not in any way against the sss, my current ride is an S2R1K.  This has just been my observation and like kopfjager said this is why they are always photographed from the right.

[zarn02]

Well, as has been said, all the neat goodies are on the right side.

Also, since the bike leans over onto the left, on the stand, the right side is naturally more "display friendly."

[Magnus]

yes, like this...

[LowThudd]

yes, like this...

NIIICCCE!!

[slowkitty]

What 5-spoke wheels are those above? Really nice and looks spendy.

[Big Troubled Bear]

Well, as has been said, all the neat goodies are on the right side.

Also, since the bike leans over onto the left, on the stand, the right side is naturally more "display friendly."

So that`s why chains are on the ugly side

[ducatiz]

What 5-spoke wheels are those above? Really nice and looks spendy.

Magnesium 5 spokes.  Can tell by the cutout on the spokes.  Nearly identical to the stock 5 spokers with about 2/3rd the weight.

[duccarlos]

I wonder if bike races required pit stops, if more teams would go the SSS route.

[Monsterlover]

I bet they'd at least consider it

[duccarlos]

That's when you'll need to compare the amount of time you spend on removing the wheel vs the time lost due to additional weight.