Ducati Sporting Club UK > General > Idle Chat > Exciting New Models?

[danod]

Now that all the major shows have been and gone, and all the new models have been revealed, I feel it's a bit of a let down. Where's the excitingly different bikes, the sort that make you stand up and take notice. For sure the new Ducati 1098 is great and a massive improvement over the 999, but all the sportsbikes are just getting lighter and quicker, and next year will be the same again. How about some unusual innovation on real world bikes that you can enjoy on the road, not just the track.
Some bikes that are different and inovative can be found here;
http://www.od-racing.co.uk/articles.php?
Wouldn't it be good if the manufacturers took notice, instead of letting the accountants and market researchers run everything. Atleast Ducati do break the mould occasionally.

[clint 999R]

yes ducati do brake the mould occasionaly long live the 999

[Ray]

Excitingly different doesn't sell, Bimota Tesi or Benelli Tre anyone? they're all well "different" and sure you will get pointed at out on the road but usually accompanied with the comment "blimey you don't see many of them about"

Sportsbikes get lighter and quicker each year in the name of progress, they are technical products bought as a want rather than a need. Sure we like to look nice as well but the technology goes into the stopping and going, the looks tend to evolve rather than be a step change.

Ray.

[danod]

Originally Posted by Ray

Excitingly different doesn't sell, Bimota Tesi or Benelli Tre anyone? they're all well "different" and sure you will get pointed at out on the road but usually accompanied with the comment "blimey you don't see many of them about"

Sportsbikes get lighter and quicker each year in the name of progress, they are technical products bought as a want rather than a need. Sure we like to look nice as well but the technology goes into the stopping and going, the looks tend to evolve rather than be a step change.

Ray.

Being different with brave moves can make or break a company, but don't forget some of the great best selling bikes have been excitingly different. Honda created the lightweight 900 Fireblade against the bigger and heavier competition, setting a new trend for sportsbikes. Ducati created the monster for a market that hadn't existed. Sometimes you also have to push the boundaries of current thinking in the name of progress. But many manufacturers are just playing safe these days, rather than daring to be different.

[danod]

Here's another couple of bikes that push the boundaries in the name of progress.