ok, yes, i know, i know, i may do it again

['04gs500f]

I am now considering the Ducati 749 Testastretta as my next bike, I test rode the ducati monster 1000 we had for sale used at Barney's and LOVED it.

my first


my current


what I am seriously considering

[Alphamazing]

Why not just keep the ZX-6R?

['04gs500f]

I rode the vtwin and fell in love with the ducati, if i can get a trade off with less or even around $1000 loss range I would do it in a heartbeat

[scratch]

Get thee to a trackday! I see disposable income!

['04gs500f]

Get thee to a trackday! I see disposable income!

hehe, well i came to the realization that I4's just arent fun on the street due to having to ride them in the high rpms just to get the power, there is no happy medium inbetween, my power commander helped a bit with some low end beef, but its not enough, the ducati monster i drove around proved that vtwins do have more fun around town much similar to the saying "blondes do it best"

[jomei]

Hey, wait a minute. Arent you the "help save me give me money I am broke" college kid?

[Alphamazing]

Hey, wait a minute. Arent you the "help save me give me money I am broke" college kid?

No, that's me. Want to help me fix my bike? Money is always nice. I'm so poor

[PatrickInNC]

Hey man

I have to tell you that, the monster and the 4v superbikes have alot different power. Not that a ducati can have power in a bad way, my moms 620 is still a blast with the torque, but the 4v's have more up top than the monster you rode. Also the 748 is NOT a fun bike to have around town especially if its hot, but it can be bearable. The 749 is a little better ergonomically. I really like my 998, but if you are gonna do it, try for a 749, the testastretta motor is better. Also ebay 996's can be had for much lower prices lately, you may wanna look at some of those if you want a superbike.

If it were me I would get a 2v monster 1000 or 900. This is the bike you fell in love with, and it is exactly what you felt when you rode it, its got less power too. I LOVE my monster. I've had a hiatus with it lately, and got it back yesterday, its so much fun though, so light, and it handles great, and sounds, mmmmmm. thats just me though, if you are gonna do it, go for the 900 or 1000 in the 2v arena, or a superbike. The superbikes belong on the track. But they are gorgeous and attact alot of attention, and do so with some wrist hurting. I'd say spring for a monster. Keep in mind also that they have faired bikes called the SS, that also have the 2v motor in them.

If you have any more questions, feel free to give me a buzz. Also the monster line is a BLAST to modify. I've done a ton.

Patrick

O yeah, your ZX-6R isn't that far behind my 998, I would keep the ZX-6 as a tracker if possible.

[davipu]

savealex.org

[jomei]

Hah.. he took it down.

[pandy]

Hey, wait a minute. Arent you the "help save me give me money I am broke" college kid?

I kind of wondered about that, too!

['04gs500f]

it was a practical joke website designed to mock savetoby.com

helped me develop my web skills as well.

well if i got the ducati monster i wouldnt need much money

2003 Ducati Monster 1000...$5800


if i sprang for the 748 I would need around $1000 more

[Roadstergal]

With 4-valve Ducs, the purchase price is the easy part.

[calamari]

he get's employee discount i think.

btw, I was thinking the other day. with so many dudes (and girls too) 'moving' to bigger bikes (some complex?), what would you say the GS would be when compared to a car?

for example, is the GS the equivalent to a toyota camry? or to something better? how about the suzuki 650... would that be like an imprezza?

[Roadstergal]

I once did the calculation after I dynoed my '04 F, and with me on it, it has the same hp/weight ratio as an E36 M3 (and that was using crank hp and dry weight for the M3).

['04gs500f]

so how does the L-twin engine compare to a V-twin throughout ducati's lineup, how do they ride?

[calamari]

so a 05 GSF  would be the equivalent of driving something better than a subaru imprezza?  

[Roadstergal]

I think people don't appreciate quite how fast a "slow" bike is...

As long as you're willing to rev it.

[calamari]

4600mi on a 05GSF, and I still haven't 'touched' the 9000rpm's.  

[snowhownd]

As a new rider I am still amazed how fast a 'beginner' bike can be... our lowly what? 40hp/26lbs of torque (or whatever it is) will do about the same in the 1/4 as my old LT1 Camaro... and that was one fast car.