What is more important to you, style or practicality?

Discussion in 'Ducati General Discussion' started by bigredduke, Jun 13, 2013.

  1. I am fortunate to have two Duc's. An ST4S and a Paul Smart. I love them both. But on looks and the attention it receives, the PS wins every time. Whenever I park up I can guarantee someone will come over for a chat and often take some pictures (of the bike, not me) which I admit, gives me a great deal of pleasure. However, after a maximum of one hour riding I am ready for a break and a coffee. It is not very practical but has great rider satisfaction and pose value. On the other hand, the ST hardly ever gets attention but it is brilliant to ride, comfortable, fast and very practical. I can put a tank bag & tailback on & ride for hours without a break apart from fuel stops. In fact, the ST is faster and feels more stable on the road but the PS puts a bigger smile on my face.

    Which is more important to you, practicality & rideability or the 'WOW' factor?
     
    #1 bigredduke, Jun 13, 2013
  2. Functionality ;)
     
    #2 Mac, Jun 13, 2013
  3. I just sold my Monster S2R1k with open carbon termis and carbon everywhere. It looked and sounded the bollocks and was very difficult to ignore - from little kids to hot women and old men, it got attention wherever it went. Can't say that about the Mutley. BUT the pose value is only good when you're in town but out on the open road the Mutley is just such a complete bike. And it still says 'Ducati' on the side!
     
    #3 DukeXTC, Jun 13, 2013
  4. Fun factor. So i'm guessing it'd be rideability. I don't care if it's shiny, or a shed, and certainly don't care what others think. So long as it gives me a smile while riding it that's the bike for me.
     
    #4 1037sps, Jun 13, 2013
  5. Style on one bike and practicality on the other.
     
    #5 Major, Jun 13, 2013
  6. Since I finished my Pantah Project I've not ridden my ST2!
     
    #6 nuttynick, Jun 13, 2013
  7. l have often thought about making a prettier bodywork set for the ST but never could decide how far down the 'sporty' look to go
    regards Steve
     
    #7 duc904red, Jun 13, 2013
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  8. Initially style. Then performance. Then comfort.

    And it's great when the bike attracts swarms of people looking at it :upyeah:
     
    #8 El Toro, Jun 13, 2013
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  9. The wow factor all day every day. I'm a tart and love the attention :)
     
    #9 Troy, Jun 13, 2013
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  10. +1.
     
    #10 duc996r, Jun 14, 2013
  11. style, couldnt ride a bike i didnt think was great looking, not bothered about practibility, just fun
     
    #11 kev cornwall, Jun 15, 2013
  12. I frkikin hate that Audi advert

    But why can't we have both
     
    #12 Char, Jun 15, 2013
  13. I get plenty of attention when I'm out on my M900, little kids seem to love it and always wave :smile: When it's not in use it's parked at work so I get to covet it every day, that said after 90 miles or so I'm ready to get off!
     
    #13 JuZ, Jun 15, 2013
  14. Both :)
     
    #14 Ducbird, Jun 15, 2013
  15. I have a Ducati on which I do 1500 miles a year and a Beemer on which I do 8,000 a year. Afraid as one gets older the balance changes from style to practicality.:frown:
     
    #15 eyore, Jun 15, 2013
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  16. Eyore,I agree with you on this.Expect the wrath of the Beemer haters!
     
    #16 ariel, Jun 15, 2013
  17. Style... unless we're talking about cheap winter hack, then practicality :smile:
     
    #17 Iceman, Jun 16, 2013
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  18. Couldnt have put it better myself, although I will add, Car = practical, Bike = fun :smile:
     
    #18 mattmccabebrown, Jun 16, 2013
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