I am in the process of changing rides. I am currently riding a HD Softail and have found a new passion in riding back roads on sport bikes. Didn't know what I was missing until this past summer. I am posting this on the Ducati MS because, whatever I get will be a Ducati. They just have something that pulls at my soul.
I am aware of all the physical differences between the two types of bikes above but have ridden both and like both. Haven't ridden the s4r on extended back road test like the SBK, but really did enjoy a reasonable ride on one around town.
The question really is, for back road riding and a couple track days a year, which do you all think is a better fit. I don't commute on the bike, only ride in town rarely. Just the usual week end blasts down curving back roads.
The price difference is about $4000, a lot yes, but not the deciding factor.
I appreciate any help in the decision process and know I can't go wrong really either way, just looking for outside opinions.
THANKS