03-31-2017, 11:00 PM
When I was pondering the upgrade from my CTX700 I looked at Ducati. I even went to their demo day here in Ontario. I had fun on their scrambler. It would have been cheaper for me to insure, but then I got on the ownership forums and read up about Ducati. For me it wasn't the reliability so much as the maintenance. I'm a high mileage rider and the cost and frequency of services got me looking elsewhere. Not to mention how several people complained about how long it took their dealers to locate parts. The scrambler was lighter than the CB, but the seat was terrible, I realize I could swap it out, but it really was unbearable. After my 45 minute ride I couldn't wait to get off that thing. I had the opportunity to ride another bike, but my buddy wanted to get home to his lady, and it was crazy stinking hot that day, I think it was August. Not much else in the Ducati lineup was in my budget anyhow, I considered riding the Diavel but the pricetag made it unreasonable for me.
If I was going that way, I'd probably stick with Honda and get the CB1000R. 123 HP 73.8 FT/lbs, 478 lbs and an 11.3 quarter mile. I like the looks, finding a low K used one or a model thats a couple years old that the dealer will discount would be easy and it is lighter and has the extra power that you're looking for.
XSR900 or FZ-09 might fit the bill too. I've heard the Super Duke from KTM is the bike to end all acquisition syndromes.
If I was going that way, I'd probably stick with Honda and get the CB1000R. 123 HP 73.8 FT/lbs, 478 lbs and an 11.3 quarter mile. I like the looks, finding a low K used one or a model thats a couple years old that the dealer will discount would be easy and it is lighter and has the extra power that you're looking for.
XSR900 or FZ-09 might fit the bill too. I've heard the Super Duke from KTM is the bike to end all acquisition syndromes.