Would you buy this motorcycle?

[JesseJames]

I must say. I am drooling for this one.

[Dr. Zauis]

Whats the cc on that machine?

[mymemory]

Nope, looks like a nightmare.

[cb911]

98 Ducati Laverda? is that what it really is? i've never heard of that before...

anyway, i was going to say is that a Buell? i'd love to have a Buell, they're pretty sweet, if you like them that is.

[macka]

Don't really like the colour...
...it's a bit too small for my liking...
...it doesn't look all that flash...
...that wouldn't fit both me and my girl...

Nah, I'm just kidding, it's your choice. It ain't half bad at all...at least it's not a HD. :D

[JesseJames]

[QUOTE=cb911]98 Ducati Laverda? is that what it really is? i've never heard of that before...

You're good. 1998 Ducati Laverda 650 Ghost Strike. With 668cc.
I'm just wanting a motorcycle more and more. It's the itch that must be scratched.

[howard]

i'm not a big fan of motorcycles but i must admit that that one is pretty damn sweet, though i don't like yellow, in silver that thing would be smokin!

[Dippo]

Honestly, I don't like the headlights.

I wouldn't buy it, but I would at least take it for a test drive.

[gwuMACaddict]

i want a harley v-rod....

[pseudobrit]

Aren't Ducks a nightmare on upkeep?

[wdlove]

At my age I think that I will pass. If you have the money and desire, the go for it JesseJames. ;)

[evoluzione]

hell yeah

[wPod]

i want a harley v-rod....

i second that

[jefhatfield]

i wonder what you mean by being too old, wd ;)

i am 40 and i realize that the motorcycle shown is a young man's ride, but i would buy it if i had the money...of course, most people my age or older opt for the harley or honda classic looking bikes

...but there is still something fascinating about having a bike than can go faster than most cars out there...when i was in my teens and i used to see 40 somethings or older on fast bikes, they looked so ridiculous to me...it was as if they were going through a middle age crisis and it often went with a toupee or dyed hair, fake tans, and those stupid open buttoned silk print shirts ala rodney dangerfield

[javabear90]

get a beemerbb :rolleyes:

[JesseJames]

Or this one...
Yeah. Kawasaki Vulcan 1500 Mean Streak.
I think it's perfect for me.

[Juventuz]

Bah... here's my baby.

http://www.twistgrip.co.za/F4%20SPR%20rightsidelight.jpg

[Juventuz]

Aren't Ducks a nightmare on upkeep?

Not really, they're pretty reliable and the ones I've seen have never broken down. BUT!! if there is a problem, well then the parts can be expensive.

The Agusta is the same way.

[748s]

JESSEJAMES
You're good. 1998 Ducati Laverda 650 Ghost Strike. With 668cc.

that's just 'LAVERDA'. ducati aren't involved. laverda went out of business in the late 80's. someone bought the name and tried to revive the brand in the 90's, the ghost was one of those models. they didn't have much success. aprillia now own the name and have a 1000cc v-twin that might be released this year. (colour is LAVERDA orange)


pseudobrit
Aren't Ducks a nightmare on upkeep?

no.
one of those myths that keep going.
and reliability is great. no trouble with mine, a 748s.
an oil pressure switch did fail at 36,000km. cost $45 and 2 minutes to install.

pseudobrit
Aren't Ducks a nightmare on upkeep?
Juventuz
Bah... here's my baby

that's a moto cycle!

[Juventuz]

Thanks 748s, I love it.