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Eric Hahl 09-30-2014 06:34 PM

New Ducati scrambler announced today, oh my!
 
Me oh my, I think there might be a Ducati in my future!
http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14...1e71f8e704.jpg

800cc twin and just looks like a blast.


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Tobra 09-30-2014 06:36 PM

They did that one just about right

Eric Hahl 09-30-2014 06:40 PM

I hear that! Looks like they have 4 variations to choose from.


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nostatic 09-30-2014 06:49 PM

orange ftw

http://nostatic.com/photos/duc.jpg

Shaun @ Tru6 09-30-2014 06:59 PM

That does look great, should be lowered though.

I wish someone made a modern 1946 Harley. This is the bike I want.

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1412132390.jpg

Hydrocket 09-30-2014 08:15 PM

I'd still rather have the KTM 690 Duke. About the same HP(70) and TQ(48)...but 40 pounds lighter.

porsche4life 09-30-2014 08:40 PM

That duc is a good looking bike for sure...

Bill Douglas 09-30-2014 08:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hydrocket (Post 8285989)
I'd still rather have the KTM 690 Duke. About the same HP(70) and TQ(48)...but 40 pounds lighter.


I think the KTM is a 2 stroke and 70hp out of a 4 stroke is so much more usuable. I love it.

JavaBrewer 09-30-2014 08:58 PM

It needs some drag bars, street tires, a less dorkish swing arm, and finally a less gay exhaust. Frankly it looks like a Frankenstein bike assembled from mid '00 Japanese parts trying to be clever. Never been a fan of Ducati.

Tobra 09-30-2014 08:59 PM

Shaun, do you suppose you could make one of those out of a Sportster? Only way you get something like that is you make it yourself or pay someone to do it for you.

That minimalist retro thing is pretty boss, but I bet that front suspension is not that great. I had a buddy with a bicycle that had a front fork like that. Funky steering. preferred no suspension to that.

McLovin 09-30-2014 09:30 PM

Looks hipster.

Shaun, come out with a line of Kevlar skinny jeans, you'll make a mint!

Nostril Cheese 09-30-2014 11:14 PM

Ugly.

snbush67 09-30-2014 11:21 PM

It's not hipster, it has a front fender.

Schumi 10-01-2014 12:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bill Douglas (Post 8286035)
I think the KTM is a 2 stroke and 70hp out of a 4 stroke is so much more usuable. I love it.

The KTM Duke is very much a 4 stroke.

Shaun @ Tru6 10-01-2014 03:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by McLovin (Post 8286076)
Looks hipster.

Shaun, come out with a line of Kevlar skinny jeans, you'll make a mint!

I'm working on a women's couture line based on composites and a variety of different durometer epoxies, so I'll look into it.

Shaun @ Tru6 10-01-2014 03:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tobra (Post 8286045)
Shaun, do you suppose you could make one of those out of a Sportster? Only way you get something like that is you make it yourself or pay someone to do it for you.

That minimalist retro thing is pretty boss, but I bet that front suspension is not that great. I had a buddy with a bicycle that had a front fork like that. Funky steering. preferred no suspension to that.


I have no idea and have way too many projects as it is, but I love the look of the bike. I would buy a modern version in a heartbeat. Best I could do is take a CB400 and start cutting and welding.

sand_man 10-01-2014 04:16 AM

Friggin' awesome!!!!

sand_man 10-01-2014 04:20 AM

If I wasn't so fearful of being killed or maimed by careless drivers on "auto pilot", I might actually one day learn to ride! Perhaps it can be my "REAL" mid-life crisis?!

Rinty 10-01-2014 08:50 AM

Wow.

That's two exciting recent announcements, the other being the BMW R1200RS.

creaturecat 10-01-2014 08:58 AM

Looks like a Honda Ascot.
Circa 1993.


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