Ducati Sporting Club UK > General > Idle Chat > Why do you ride a Ducati ?

[phil_h]

Originally Posted by Tonio600

it's in my blood.

No - that's Guinness

[phil_h]

The sound of a v-twin on full-song.
The look of a yellow 748
The stump-pulling midrange of a 900
The feeling that under any stressfull condition, it will always go where you want it to

Actually, I've still got the brochures from 1974 when I first fell in love with the italian image of the bevel 750SS and the singles

[keefer]

For me it was the noise that drew me in.
I had various two strokes and loved the buzz they gave me.
but walking home from town one day I heard a 900SL with Termis on go past.
and from that day on I had to have one.
also remember seeing my first 916 parked up and saw the owner come back and couldn't help but butt in with a few questions. It looked awesome.
now there just part of the family I cant see myself without one

[Harv748]

Noise and looks...I mean everytime I set foot out the front door to go for a ride...and I'm greated with this sight...makes me feel all funny inside ;-)

Originally Posted by Harv748

Noise and looks...I mean everytime I set foot out the front door to go for a ride...and I'm greated with this sight...makes me feel all funny inside ;-)

Harv, you've posted the wrong picture mate - don't you mean these ;

[Harv748]

Originally Posted by everton

Harv, you've posted the wrong picture mate - don't you mean these ;

LOL...you got toooo much time on your hands mate!

Originally Posted by Harv748

LOL...you got toooo much time on your hands mate!

If I see you Thursday I'll buy you a pie, sorry pint cos I still love you

[phoenix n max]

Got my monster because I liked the look of them.

Did a bit of research, kept eyeing them up, but also was wary of the constant knocking that accompanied Ducatis.

Was advised away from them mostly - but being stubborn I got my way. Tried one first - a yellow one - and it didn't feel right - thought my dream was shattered - then went to view Max - instantaneous ''this is my bike''

2002 I got Max - love the look, the sound, the ride, how the engines works and behaves, hate all those jap type revs and I can be lazy with gear changes.
Won't buy another bike, hold no interest for me.

I do like the 748/916 looks too - however they are way too tall for me.

[Albie]

Originally Posted by phoenix n max

Got my monster because I liked the look of them.

Did a bit of research, kept eyeing them up, but also was wary of the constant knocking that accompanied Ducatis.

Was advised away from them mostly - but being stubborn I got my way. Tried one first - a yellow one - and it didn't feel right - thought my dream was shattered - then went to view Max - instantaneous ''this is my bike''

2002 I got Max - love the look, the sound, the ride, how the engines works and behaves, hate all those jap type revs and I can be lazy with gear changes.
Won't buy another bike, hold no interest for me.

I do like the 748/916 looks too - however they are way too tall for me.

Actually I find it lower than the monster. I love everything about ducati. It was the 916 that did it and Carl fogarty that lured me to dream of one day have one. I did it the monster way with 900 and then s4 and now also a 748 and it means I fulfilled my dream. Love em and my partner understands how the ducati thing overtakes and friends develop from it.
Fantastic

[Loz]

The 851 captured my imagination years ago - a true race bike for the road, tremendous looks and sound. Ah!

Bought a 750ie Sport a few years ago, it was all I could afford and it seemed a good machine to try after a few years lay-off from bikes. It was, and is, a grin-inducing little beastie that gives me much pleasure.

Then ... the 999 appeared. The looks of it entranced me, I had to have one! The opportunity presented itself and I grabbed it. The sheer beauty of it, the engine, the handling ... I've yet to see another bike I'd consider trading it in for.

That's it for me.