You have a good point here. If the HM comes with the same quality Marzocchis that the Sport Classics do, then it could mean trouble for an aggressively ridden HM. The recent Motorcyclist review of Triumph and Ducati retro bikes....the Duc with Marzocchi forks....was not at all flattering to the SC's. (The AMS site in Dallas lists the Ohlins fork set for the SC at $2018.)
Mark B., have you read that article ? If may give you the shivers !
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Originally Posted by Grunbay
Look over the Marzocchi website (international - not USA, which only sells bicycle suspension). I assume that the HM S is using the 50MM RAC fork. I'm betting that this is a very nice unit. I doubt that the performance is materially different, and may even be better, than an Ohlins. Marzocchi has a bad rep among Ducati enthusiasts because Ducati often sources its cheaper forks from Marzocchi. (remember the post-1995 900SS/CR?)
That having been said, I would much prefer an Ohlins fork, and would pay the difference in manufacturer's cost. However, I fully admit that this is because I own an Ohlins-suspended Ducati and love it! I have no experience with the Marzocchis and, like anyone else, I fear the unknown. Particularly when upgrading to Ohlins later would run nearly $3,000!!!
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