If Ducati didn't exist.....

Discussion in 'Ducati General Discussion' started by El Toro, Mar 17, 2013.

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  1. MV
     
    #21 Char, Mar 17, 2013
  2. Yes-those 2 as well.
     
    #22 mervyn, Mar 17, 2013
  3. #23 Mintt, Mar 17, 2013
  4. I'd have another Triumph Sprint 1050ST, nearly as much fun as the Duke, and the engine at least has some character, unlike an IL4
     
    #24 Archer17, Mar 17, 2013
  5. hmm hard one probably triumph speed triple !
     
    #25 johnboy, Mar 17, 2013
  6. Bimota - but only with a Ducati engine... so if Ducati didn't exist..

    an Aprilia - probably RSV Mille of some sort.
     
    #26 gliddofglood, Mar 17, 2013
  7. if no ducati ,, I would look at Ktm, triumph , norton, Motoguzzi, apprillia ,Buell
     
    #27 monsterman, Mar 17, 2013
  8. But thanks to the 851 and 888 bricks this thread is useless!! :wink:
     
    #28 Imola, Mar 18, 2013
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  9. I'm tempted to say Triumph, but I've had two and never really gelled with either. Something with light weight and fine handling, so probably a KTM RC8 or Superduke.
     
    #29 figaro, Mar 18, 2013
  10. RC8R or a Blade :smile:
     
    #30 mattmccabebrown, Mar 18, 2013
  11. I had a 3 bike shortlist before buying the 848...

    It was Daytona 675R, KTM Superduke or the 848. I considered an RC8R but decided it was probably "too much". Reckon if I'd gone to test the Superduke I'd have tested an RC8R too though.

    I was smitten with the 848 instantly though, so I never got that far. Typical me given my previous record. "I'm going to test ride them all first" followed by testing and then buying the one I think I wanted anyway without riding the others...

    So, to answer the question - Daytona 675R. I am a big fan of Triumphs and their latest stuff is fantastic.
     
    #31 andyp79, Mar 18, 2013
  12. its an ambiguous question that requires definition
     
    #32 popelli, Mar 18, 2013
  13. Nothing ambiguous about it at all.

    If I'd meant "cease to exist" I'd have said "If Ducati ceased to exist ...what would you ride and why?"
     
    #33 El Toro, Mar 18, 2013
  14. I'd probably ride an R1, because I like those

    Or buell if they did exist :)
     
    #34 wantz1, Mar 18, 2013
  15. I looked at KTM and aprilia before getting my SS
    I have a liking for the speed triple and I do like triumph something about them not sure what but they do catch my eye
     
    #35 Ducbird, Mar 18, 2013
  16. Probably would have gone for the new KTM Adventure or the Triumph Tiger Sport !
     
    #36 Pikes Peak, Mar 18, 2013
  17. Had one for a short while...........talk about exhaust noise level!

    Bearing in mind I like Guzzis, but not todays current selection; and, having had a ZZR1100; I have always fancied a Hyabusa.......

    .......low seat height and straight line speed.....(I really ought to ride drag bikes)

    AL
     
    #37 Ghost Rider, Mar 18, 2013
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  18. Speed Triple for me too. When Ducati put my nose out of joint by not letting us into museum in 2010 I was all for selling everything Italian I owned and buying British, back to my roots, learnt to ride on a 750 Bonnie.
     
    #38 900streetfighter, Mar 18, 2013
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  19. +1
     
    #39 shadow, Mar 18, 2013
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  20. 675r, RC8r or the F4rr...hmm i know it would have to be slightly leftfield of the crowd, i used to own a 675 i wish i still had it for a second bike, lovely thing to throw around
     
    #40 section63, Mar 18, 2013
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