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| Originally Posted by Rob B Two things:
1. WVT you need to look back to see where the trail started. "eBay posts for fake SP5 plates." Thus the discussion about a registry of all SP variants to try to help and guide owners and buyers away or around blinged up fakes. Seems reasonable, even if you are looking for one of the genuine SPOs.
2. I thought the SPO was away of dumping the excess of Strada spec bikes the factory had when they brought out the 916? Couldn't import any of the other SP2,3,4s into US at the time.......
I'll get my coat.
Rob |
Hi Rob
I'm all for the proposed registry, and would be happy even if it were all-encompassing and inclusive of every 851/888 ever produced. However, Mike C asked for opinions as to whether the SPO should be grouped with the Euro spec. SPs or not.
I think it's clear, even from this thread, that most Euro SP owners' think not. The general consensus seems to be that it is a modified Strada. This is not to denigrate the SPO though! It's a unique bike in its own right, and should be classified as such.
The Euro SPs were built to commemorate Ducati's first (and successive) WSB Championship wins, and with engine spec., braking, and gearing more suited to the track. They're a compromise for street use. The SPO, on the other hand, is street orientated. Moreover, its production commemorates nothing.
...which is why I'm in full agreement with your second point!
Steve