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How about a real, only slightly OT, topic
A freind of mine wants to buy new bike. His choices have been narrowed down to a 900ss and Speed Triple. Even though I love air cooled twins, I am steering him towards the S3. Any thoughts, sexy Italian of cool Brit?
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07-08-2004, 04:28 PM
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sorry, only a voluptuous German will do for the long haul.
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what other bikes does he have?
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He was riding a cafed to hell and back KZ550 for the last couple years til it blew up for the last time. I've seen him ride the latest and greatest so I have no doubt in his ability to handle either of these bikes.
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I had the choice -Ducati or Speed Triple. Red Ducati Monster or Black Speed Triple. Had to go with the Monster. There's just more beauty in it and cool stuff to look at.
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the triple is a cool motor.... had one of those. I'd have to recommend the Duc though from a "more personality" perspective.
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07-08-2004, 05:13 PM
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Duc, no contest.
B factor is much higher, depends on his budgetary situation also.
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He just sold his nicely hot rodded Dart so money for a used example of either is not a problem.
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07-08-2004, 05:18 PM
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You just go back to the ladies of Ducati and study the 900ss, and then find an equivalent on the Triumph!
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Duc will hold its value better then the Triumph!!!
GO FOR THE DUCATI
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Duc or Triple???????????
I had the Speed Tripple and loved it! But I also have a 2000 monster 750 in sexey Desmo red. I need to find a new home for it to make room for a 748. Wife wants more bling bling. Anybody interested? ~P
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I would go for the Speed triple I think it's really cool with the 3 cilinder engine sound.I would only go for the Monster if it was a blue and white S4R you know the one with the single sided rear swing cause that one is one of the most beautifull stock bikes I've ever seen.
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Your friend needs to ride both bikes and see which one rings his bell.
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He ended up buying the Duc.
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good choice. tell him to get some nice leathers and a helmet. makes the bike look better.
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