I looked at the R & G but thought the Evotech was better made and looked tidier,, if you want a pic posting of it let me know. The seat shouldn't be that bad, has it got some polish or the like on it? Or is it your leathers? Never had a problem with the seat, but did put the stompgrips on to help grip the bike as it doesn't feel like you're gripping it like a Duc cos of the extra seat/tank width. I know that Honda do a genuine Gel seat but not sure if it will be any grippier than standard. Off to the hand sanitiser now
Lovely bike, I just chopped a red version of that into Ducati Aylesbury for a Multi. I know ill miss it but i fancied something different for a bit. so far so good.
It is great to own a Ducati, but sometimes I want a rest from all that "character" and torque, then my honda fits bill nicely. Not a blade sadly.....
I've just re-read this topic, so now it nearly due it first service, but it is far far to quiet! Like a muffled sewing machine especially compared to the open termis on my 998 so thinking racefit or akrapovic unless anyone has other ideas? I have just ordered a e-cushion seat so it's not like slide when you are holding on! I swing between my bike, I ride the blade and think why do I need another bike, the ride my 998 and think yes I can definitely justify both! My 998 still makes me smile more thundering around. But wouldn't swap the blade. Saying that the missus is not happy about being on the back of either, and neither is my prize jewels being squashed into the tank when she's on the back either... which is a great excuse for another..... ST3 or older air cooled multi strada?
Snap! I did the same as this. The Blade replaced my 04 R1. Point to point it's a lot faster than the 1198 as it's just so usable and forgiving, making up for any mistakes you make where my 1198 looks to punish any mistakes on line or gear. The Ducatis give the event, but the Blade is the real weapon. If I could put the Blade's suspension on the 1198 it might be a different matter - it's sublime out of the box. Agreed on the sound - unfortunately exhaust options are a little limited as the diameter of the down pipes/cat design and the position of the rearsets changed for the 2014> model. You need to make sure that the exhaust is for a 2014 onwards model. The 08-13 exhausts are quite different. If going for a full system, the 08-15 systems are identical. Gratuitous pics of mine after 700 miles.
