Read this article today and absolutely love the idea of owning a Ducati, too bad London’s theft scene will deter me from opening my pockets
http://www.cycleworld.com/2017-ducati-supersport-is-sportbike-for-you-everyday-riders#page-8
heh, the return of the sports tourers
I think it looks a bit odd, but must admit, I’m drawn to the idea of it. I’ve been considering replacing the GS for an RSV4, but the one thing we love to do is tour, and whilst I’ve done it on an RSV4, it wasn’t ideal. This, at least intellectually, might be a good balance between being exciting enough to go out and hoon around on at weekends, whilst being brilliant for touring as well. Maybe.
Oh actually, scrap that, I just noticed the engine is on the small side.
Not if you can’t put luggage on it. I really fancy a Monster 821 but the unavailability of solid side frames are a drawback. I don’t do soft luggage
Really? 900+ cc on the small side? You're used to the finer things in life then :)
Oh actually, scrap that, I just noticed the engine is on the small side.
Jay
[quote] heh, the return of the sports tourers --- me_groovy [/quote]Stuart Fordyce
Not if you can’t put luggage on it. I really fancy a Monster 821 but the unavailability of solid side frames are a drawback. I don’t do soft luggage
“The “Touring Pack” contains a pair of semi-rigid side panniers, a larger windscreen for touring, and heated grips.”
How solid is “semi-rigid”?
Personally I think that looks incredible. If I had the cash and wasn’t so worried about it being nicked, I’d be all over that. I think anything of the “exotic” or “sporty” variety is a huge target. Personally my bike fits neither of those categories, so I feel fairly safe.
Fabric with cardboard inserts. Think like the back of a rucksack stiffness.
I could always weld you something for givi wingracks Stuart!
Raised bars. Wonder what that feels like leaned forward. But like others have said won’t go near anything vaguely new for hassle of theft. See we can do risk assessment too!
Really nice bike! I think 2016/17 will be a great year for bikes, I haven’t seen many ugly bikes from the big brands so far this year. Different styles yet all very good looking, specially the super sport ones.
Just get an XR…
Amen
Just get an XR....
Rusty99
Semi rigid is of no use. I want a rack I can shove my 44 litre solid Givis on to. That way, I can ride somewhere, leave all our bike kit in the panniers, and walk around in normal clothing.
Curiously, I did see a Monster 821 with luggage frames at InMoto today, but was with a client and couldn’t find out more
44l boxes on an 821 would look AWFUL!
Don’t care. Can’t see them when I am riding it
Mmm interesting … the niches between models are getting so slim these days I get befuddled… at least the price is cheaper (unless you want it to look a bit “special” and that picture is the white with red wheels expensive one…
2017 maybe.
Just get an XR....
Rusty99
The earlier ones are too vibey for me for touring.
I’m interested in the Supersport, I’ll want some sort of luggage capacity of course.
Solid luggage is an advantage, but that said, we’ve never had any problems with soft luggage with locks on. Semi-rigid has he advantage of being lighter, which can’t be discounted when you have to lug them through a hotel.
Mt10 and New mt09 both look like a crashed sports bike