08-25-2016, 06:12 AM
Guzzi owners express a near identical "enthusiasm" for the brand. Even more so than BMW owners who occasionally defect (especially of late). A Guzzi owner may buy something else to ride (like Rboes CB1100) but most likely there will always be a Guzzi in their garage (like his Griso).
Just curious Ulva, you say you bought the Duc new and owned it for 20 years. Honestly, how many miles were on it when you sold it? I have known and seen many passionate Ducati owners. I have never seen a high mileage Ducati. Ever. 40K I think is the highest mileage bike I have ever seen. If they have accumulated 3-4K per year owned on them, that is a lot from what I have seen. I find their owners to be more "sporting enthusiasts" using them on only the best days and ridden in very limited areas as compared to say a Guzzi owner who for the most part are utilitarian riders (at least it used to be that way). I rarely run into a Ducati rider while out touring.
Just curious Ulva, you say you bought the Duc new and owned it for 20 years. Honestly, how many miles were on it when you sold it? I have known and seen many passionate Ducati owners. I have never seen a high mileage Ducati. Ever. 40K I think is the highest mileage bike I have ever seen. If they have accumulated 3-4K per year owned on them, that is a lot from what I have seen. I find their owners to be more "sporting enthusiasts" using them on only the best days and ridden in very limited areas as compared to say a Guzzi owner who for the most part are utilitarian riders (at least it used to be that way). I rarely run into a Ducati rider while out touring.