Planning a Spring Stable CHange, Ducati, Aprillia orr ? - Page 2

Rangerscott · 07-04-2011, 01:08 PM

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Originally Posted by nhgunnut

What I am finding interesting is that Tuono V4 is not showing as available in any of the dealers. I will be test riding what ever I buy and the Aprillia sealers here are a bit Hesitant. Ducati dealers on the other hand are quite anxious for me to come in and try the streetfiighter even offering me a left over Demo bike for $12.5k The FZ1 is appealing but heavier and the New Kawasaki naked has some appeal to me as well. Like most people I have to work to a Budget

Yea. They probably do full payment orders on those.

nhgunnut · 07-04-2011, 05:05 PM

The Streetfighter is the only one of these I have all ready sat on. I am 6'1 225 with a 32 inch inseam. The Streetfighter is a bit tight but have a few ideas for adjusting the ergos

azoomm · 07-04-2011, 05:40 PM

While I like my husband's hyper, I hated it at 80mph. I mean, HATED it. If you're going to go Duc, go Streetfighter.

Homeslice · 07-04-2011, 05:55 PM

Aprilia is the shit, and always will be the shit. No matter what city you ride in, you see Ducatis every day........ why not get something less common (and better-looking IMO).

nhgunnut · 07-04-2011, 06:52 PM

To be honest I am done buying what looks good. For me it has to ride well, one of the things that causes me some hesitation are the lack of service points in my area. That said the numbers on the Tuono V4 look great but Until I can ride one I don''t know. Again real world issues for me are Ride and Budget. Has anyone here got any saddle time on the V4 Tuono?

azoomm · 07-04-2011, 07:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Homeslice

Aprilia is the shit, and always will be the shit. No matter what city you ride in, you see Ducatis every day........ why not get something less common (and better-looking IMO).

Hmmmmmm, Aprilias aren't common? Weird.

Dave · 07-04-2011, 08:13 PM

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Originally Posted by azoomm

Hmmmmmm, Aprilias aren't common? Weird.

You're a little close to af1 for an accurate opinion dear. I've seen a total of four in about five years. 2 rsvs, a tuono, and a futura. Compare that to the five or six ducs I see a week usually see a couple triumphs a week too

nhgunnut · 07-05-2011, 05:20 AM

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Originally Posted by azoomm

Hmmmmmm, Aprilias aren't common? Weird.

Having owned exotic cars in a rural setting in the past I am of course concerned about points of service. Because a machine no matter how beautiful or high performance that needs service 4 hours away on a on a weekday is little more than pretty sculpture. I have one Aprillia dealer about 2 hours from me (an acceptable distance if the bike is the right one) Ducati is about 45 minutes from me.
Back to my original post, are there other bikes that I am missing that I should be considering?

Trip · 07-05-2011, 07:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Dave

You're a little close to af1 for an accurate opinion dear. I've seen a total of four in about five years. 2 rsvs, a tuono, and a futura. Compare that to the five or six ducs I see a week usually see a couple triumphs a week too

I see them all the time too.

tallywacker · 07-05-2011, 11:09 AM

My ducati dealer in about an hour away from me and I'm the only one in my area with one. We also have a Aprilia dealer about 45 mins away and also never seen anyone on one.

Far too many rednecks here with HD's and jap bikes that they graduate to from their dirtbikes.

07-04-2011, 05:05 PM	#12
nhgunnut gun totin redneck Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: South West New Hampshire Moto: turbo busa 999 Duc Goldwing & Victory Posts: 1,130	The Streetfighter is the only one of these I have all ready sat on. I am 6'1 225 with a 32 inch inseam. The Streetfighter is a bit tight but have a few ideas for adjusting the ergos __________________ Evolution requires a body count, Count or be Counted!

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azoomm moderator chick Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Hill Country TX Moto: Pasta Rockets Posts: 8,917	While I like my husband's hyper, I hated it at 80mph. I mean, HATED it. If you're going to go Duc, go Streetfighter. __________________ We have enough youth. How about a fountain of "smart"? Come Play at the Track!! http://www.elitetrackdays.com

07-04-2011, 06:52 PM	#15
nhgunnut gun totin redneck Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: South West New Hampshire Moto: turbo busa 999 Duc Goldwing & Victory Posts: 1,130	To be honest I am done buying what looks good. For me it has to ride well, one of the things that causes me some hesitation are the lack of service points in my area. That said the numbers on the Tuono V4 look great but Until I can ride one I don''t know. Again real world issues for me are Ride and Budget. Has anyone here got any saddle time on the V4 Tuono? __________________ Evolution requires a body count, Count or be Counted!

07-05-2011, 11:09 AM	#20
tallywacker Virtual Machine Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: PA Moto: 2010 Ducati Hypermotard Posts: 1,698	My ducati dealer in about an hour away from me and I'm the only one in my area with one. We also have a Aprilia dealer about 45 mins away and also never seen anyone on one. Far too many rednecks here with HD's and jap bikes that they graduate to from their dirtbikes. __________________

07-04-2011, 05:55 PM	#14
Homeslice Elitist Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: SF Bay Area Moto: Gix 750 Posts: 11,351	Aprilia is the shit, and always will be the shit. No matter what city you ride in, you see Ducatis every day........ why not get something less common (and better-looking IMO).