Ducati Lineup

[Betty]

they should have custom ducati that you can mix match online and order straight frm factory like the R6. if i had all the money in the world....

Ducati 848 EVO with Ohlins front and rear with linear rates for 150lb rider straight from the factory, traction control enabled ecu and multi map feature, DP levers and rearsets + termi pipes.

i like dreaming sometimes!

Having done the latest 'must-do' mod to my S2R800 (exhaust, brakes & suspension) a workmate suggested Ducati should run their business like Dell whereby you just choose the parts you need for ... well ... your needs. They build it as necessary, the components are more or less the same just the specification is different.

Having been to the factory and having seen their little 'build trolleys' I couldn't really fault his logic. Its an interesting concept.

[Betty]

I agree, but not on the direction.  My perception of the SC range is that it should have a rotating lineup of bikes that are completely different.

Brilliant idea ... would have to be a more sustainable model (although development costs could be astronomical).

I want an Indiana.

Oddly enough this was my first thought as well. Not that I would want one but just what determines a 'classic' and who will decide.

[poseur]

http://www.motorcyclistonline.com/2010/kawasaki/ninja/250r/prices/54713/05/index.html

and i doubt that is true anyhow -- the Ninja 250R is still priced under $4000

I had a Ninja 250R, and it cost a bit over $5,000 after all the mystery charges and taxes. But that bike is really targeted to a sport bike rider, and the riding position is far from comfortable after about 30 minutes. Plus the gearing is insane. You ride around in town going 40 mph and revving around 7,000 rpms.

[DRKWNG]

or even better, a Monster with a D16

Maybe, maybe not.  The big take-away with this bike is that you would ruin all your trousers in short order after purchase.  Stain the front as soon as you start it, then stain the back as soon as you crack open the throttle. 

[ducatiz]

Maybe, maybe not.  The big take-away with this bike is that you would ruin all your trousers in short order after purchase.  Stain the front as soon as you start it, then stain the back as soon as you crack open the throttle. 

i am so make the beast with two backsin' jaded, i would love a bike that made me shit my pants.

[DRKWNG]

i am so make the beast with two backsin' jaded, i would love a bike that made me shit my pants.

make the beast with two backs man, that's easy.  Go take a 'busa on any twisty road.   

[ducatiz]

make the beast with two backs man, that's easy.  Go take a 'busa on any twisty road.   

Maybe one with a stretch swingarm, but that's expected.

[DoubleEagle]

or even better, a Monster with a D16

That would be totally awesome 

Dolph   

[shiftless]

I would like to see a "Monster Classic"  with a FULL trellis frame and a METAL fuel tank.  Dry clutch too.  

Ditto on that.  Love the full trellis frame.  Bring it back for the Monster (and metal tank)!!

[SacDuc]

Having done the latest 'must-do' mod to my S2R800 (exhaust, brakes & suspension) a workmate suggested Ducati should run their business like Dell whereby you just choose the parts you need for ... well ... your needs. They build it as necessary, the components are more or less the same just the specification is different.

Having been to the factory and having seen their little 'build trolleys' I couldn't really fault his logic. Its an interesting concept.

Here's the fault in that logic: Ever tried to order a motorcycle part from Italia? Remember how long that took? Now picture trying to order a whole motorcycle. Now picture that a couple of the parts are not as specified when you opened the crate and it has to be sent back. "Man I was hoping to have my bike by the summer of 2012 but it looks like it will be spring of 2013. Bummer."


sac

[ducatiz]

Here's the fault in that logic: Ever tried to order a motorcycle part from Italia? Remember how long that took? Now picture trying to order a whole motorcycle. Now picture that a couple of the parts are not as specified when you opened the crate and it has to be sent back. "Man I was hoping to have my bike by the summer of 2012 but it looks like it will be spring of 2013. Bummer."


sac

they could do it lilke car dealers and have the options stateside... but it would be more expensive for them... maybe sell bare bikes and yo uhave to buy the options?  i.e. exhaust, wheels, etc?

[muskrat]

they could do it lilke car dealers and have the options stateside... but it would be more expensive for them... maybe sell bare bikes and yo uhave to buy the options?  i.e. exhaust, wheels, etc?

dream a little dream

[fastwin]

Good news for Ducati in a down market.

http://www.superbikeplanet.com/2010/Aug/100807a.htm

[desmoworks]

Good news for Ducati in a down market.

http://www.superbikeplanet.com/2010/Aug/100807a.htm

I'd assume the MTS1200 had a lot to do with a July increase. I don't believe there were any new models out around July of last year were there? The 1200 is still in limited supply so almost all that are coming in are already spoken for. I heard a major shipment is on the way though so dealers will have good MTS 1200 inventory shortly.

[fastwin]

Yeah, I'm betting the new Multi put a pretty big bump in those numbers.