1100 EVO vs Street Triple R / Blasphemy?

[El-Twin]

You should look at a streetfighter!

The Streetfighter 848 has a powerful appeal. I just like the looks and riding position of the Monster better.

Wasn't this enough? I'd have bought 3 evos by now if I'd read this?

The wife's kitchen remodel kicked the Duc into the waiting room.  She's trying to bust out.

And one more thing, you will never get past the googly eyes.  Can you imagine hooking up with someone with funky googly eyes?  You might be able to look past it one time, but it would only get worse as time passes.

  You're crushing me here, but I don't mind. You could be right.

I'd get a headlight replacement if I owned a Street or Speed Triple.

Those actually look much better. Wasn't aware of those options.

Have you read the reviews for the Evo?

 I've read everything probably ever written about the EVO. Except for the small matter that I don't actually own one.

They told me that mounting the Arrows really helps to even out that torque.

Arrows would definitely be part of the program. I especially like the low-mount 3-into-1

What didn't you like about the Street Triple?

Only the googly eyes.I really like what Travman said about a headlight replacement.

[RC Fan]

 


Arrows would definitely be part of the program. I especially like the low-mount 3-into-1

Yes, the Arrow 3 into 1 is key! 

Check out the pictures on both forums--you may grow to like those new headlights!

[thought]

Between the Speed and the SF848, I might go with the SF if they truly fixed the riding position.

I sat on the new '12 sf848/sfs1098 at the nyc moto show and I really couldnt tell that much diff btwn the new position vs the older position.  The right foot still gets kicked out (maybe a tad less than before) and I couldnt really notice any diff at all with the new risers (supposed to be 20mm higher).

That being said, I dont have any issues with my '10 sf's seating position.  It's def more aggressive than the monster (more leaned forward) but it's not like having clip ons at all.  And for the right foot being kicked out... I finally bit the bullet and just got the Zard full system.  It high mounts the exhaust and clears up the foot clearance issues completely.  Also shows off the SSS

Also, a lot of people on the sf forum of ducati.ms put in risers/rizoma bars... and then later moved back to the stock bars/riser.  They said that it just seemed that they needed to get used to it.

[Travman]

I rode a 1098 SF for about 20 minutes.  I thought it was comfortable.  I was surprised the new SF848 was touted as being more comfortable with a 20mm rise in the bars (20mm is less than 0.8 inches, that's barely a change).  I didn't think it needed any change.  Sometimes they change things slightly so the manufacturers have something to talk about when selling new motorcycles.  Sort of like the 1000 & 1100 Monster's hp rating.  Every edition supposedly makes 5 more horsepower, but when you see the results from the dyno they still make 82 rwhp. 

I did notice one foot was kicked out a little because of the exhaust.  I forgot about it as soon as the ride started. 

[thought]

My issue with the right foot being kicked out on the SF is after a long ride.  The most comfortable position for me is to actually rest the boot on the heat shield which doesnt let me adjust my foot position at all.  If i dont rest it on the heat shield, it feels like my foot is being twisted out of place really far.  This leads to my right knee feeling a bit funky after a day out stuck in mostly one position.

[duccarlos]

I found the 848 riding position more comfortable than the SF. No idea why. if it hasn't changed, then I would take the Speed Triple home instead.

What didn't you like about the Street Triple duccarlos?

Aside from the looks, it felt too much like an inline-4. Where the Speed was grunty in the mid, the Street seemed to have almost no torque. I was always expecting for the torque to kick-in, but it never happened. The Speed on the other hand, OMG, when it hit the power curve, it almost threw me off. It was fantastic.

[DRKWNG]

I don't know; like all things, you just have to know how to maximize it.  I really miss my old Daytona and would love to have another one in the stable.  One of my riding buddies here also has one, and you'd be surprised how well that little motor works when you run it the way it wants to be run.  Apples and oranges I know, but I have to admit that Triumph's song is starting to call me again more than Ducati's...

[Jimmy Ducati]

Don't count out the Honda CB1000R. I test drove all 3 and drove home the Honda. 3K miles later I do not regret it. And I've yet to see another one.

[Grendel]

does this forum allow blashemers with STRs to post?

[RC Fan]

does this forum allow blashemers with STRs to post?

Hopefully  !  How do you like your STR?

[Grendel]

Hopefully  !  How do you like your STR?

 

Ha ha.  haven't got it yet - deal's not done.

[El-Twin]

Posted by: DRKWNG
 
Apples and oranges I know, but I have to admit that Triumph's song is starting to call me again more than Ducati's...

Both songs are sweet. Like the siren song of the River Nymphs in the Coen Brother's "Brother Where Art Thou."

[El-Twin]

Don't count out the Honda CB1000R. I test drove all 3 and drove home the Honda. 3K miles later I do not regret it. And I've yet to see another one.

I put a lot of miles on a Honda in the past, and as far as machinery goes, they are almost perfect. But now I'm craving a European flavor. I'm looking more for soul than perfection.

[RC Fan]

Are you able to test drive the bike at the dealership?

[El-Twin]

Are you able to test drive the bike at the dealership?

The salesman was very accommodating. He suggested pushing it outside for a little action but, since it was cold and wet outside, I deferred to think on it a bit. I felt like a tramp having such unfaithful thoughts.