I have been seriously thinking about it. If it wasn't for a new home purchase in the next few months...I would have a deposit on one. Come Summer/Fall things might look a little better and hopefully save some for a deposit. I never saw one in person at the shows, I cant wait to see one in person, let alone take it for a spin. Congrats Mark, I'm jelous!
And let me catch my breath.The last two days have seen not only a Kenny Roberts MotoGP bike setting the fast time in Qatar, but Mark Buckelew has bought a Terblanche styled Ducati ! At least you waited for a really good one. I sure hope that your second experience with Ducati quality control is much different than the first one. Anyway, now the sweet agony of waiting is all yours.
Hope they make a large first run of these bikes. Seems like there is a great pentup demand for the bike that ( in my opinion anyway ) the MS should have been in the first place.
I've heard many nice things about the Supermotard by Ducati. I recall a pic of it and it was sweet. Hypermotard riding/racing sure looks like fun, besides a great training tool for street or track.
Dependability? 2V motor is bullet proof and at 100HP, hi torque and 385 lbs. I'll bet it rips.
You lucky guy Buck, I was waiting for your post.
BTW, just saw the new multi-spoke BST wheel for hypermotard bikes, one word, beautiful!
Bravo, my friend! It sure is a helluva bike. I can imagine that this thing is gonna RIP on the tight backroads. Almost worth my while to get one just for my annual trip down to the NC mountains!
Hope you enjoy it. I'm sure it's gonna be a blast!
And let me catch my breath.The last two days have seen not only a Kenny Roberts MotoGP bike setting the fast time in Qatar, but Mark Buckelew has bought a Terblanche styled Ducati ! At least you waited for a really good one.
Bevel was the first person I called after I did it.....he found out before my wife. We've already talked about how we're going to arrange the ride back.
I'm definitely not the first on the list...and by the end of the week, I'm sure I won't be the last. We'll definiteley have to spend some a couple of days in the Seattle area on the backroads. Hell...maybe put the break-in mileage around Seattle and let Dave's guys do the first check.
Should I e-mail Federico and Michael? I don't think Carlo and Joe could do anything for me now - and htey were my buddies....Maybe Renato would help me out....great guy.
I'm far from the first on Dave's list...when it comes, it comes. No need to be the firt on the block with one. I'll definitely write up a review. Looking forward to that motor.
Congrats Mark, I have been dreaming about what it would be like to own one. I am sure it will be a hoot to ride around town and the twisties. Great low end power too, wheelie time.
I agree. Obviously Terblanche decided to do something about his flourescent lighting bleached skin and take a day of vacation at the local beach admiring the local lovelies. ( Either that or a few minutes perusing wickedweasel.com, heh heh !)
Just enough coverage to accent the form of the functional hardware. Nothing finer. Naked bikes rule !
None quoted, but I recall that on his blog survey everyone thought it should be between 8-10K usd. Which makes sense as it is basically a stripped Monster in terms of cost. How much can a swim suit cost, over that of the basic Duc frame ?
LOL....maybe Ducati will adopt the price structure of really fine lingerie. The less there is of it the more it costs ! ( Egads....I can see it now....the Ducati Hypermotard La Perla edition...lol).
We'll definiteley have to spend some a couple of days in the Seattle area on the backroads. Hell...maybe put the break-in mileage around Seattle and let Dave's guys do the first check.
spoke to our local dealer today who mentioned a release arrived in the past 2 days, in AUD $ retail between 17 & 18 000 (about 12 000 USD). He has no orders at present but feels the first shipment will be gone soon.
Then again what you hear from this dealer you take with a BAG of salt.
if it wasn't for the fact of no negotiation and having to pay full retail, I'd put a deposit down on Monday.
Mal
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