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Old 09-Nov-2006, 00:35   #1
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It's loooking better and better by the minute guys!!

However one blatant faux pas!

WHY WHY WHY only one headlight on? I hate this on "side" headlamps it just spoils the whole balance and symmetry. Will every1 who buys one, plase always ride round on full beam.

thank you

I'm not sure, but i think that's because of some stupid law about rodoviary security

If you notice, all the bikes that came out in the last couple of years with dual headlight have one one headlight on (except for the 04 R1 that has 4 - 2x2 - front lights).
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Old 09-Nov-2006, 09:18   #2
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It's loooking better and better by the minute guys!!

However one blatant faux pas!

WHY WHY WHY only one headlight on? I hate this on "side" headlamps it just spoils the whole balance and symmetry. Will every1 who buys one, plase always ride round on full beam.

thank you

The EEC decided that with both headlights on,at night it could be confused with a car but much further away due to the close distance between the headlights which has caused motorcycle fatalities in the past.If you get my drift.
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Old 08-Nov-2006, 23:47   #3
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I'm getting into this....
here's a black one....

Ooh, that's horny!

I'm loving that ... Excuse me Mr Ducati sir ... I'll happily race one somewhere, in any class you want!



Thanks BigJohn, that's great
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Old 09-Nov-2006, 07:07   #4
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I'm getting into this....
here's a black one....

Red is so old hat... black and yellow are the way to go...

Seriously though - the black looks awesome...
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Old 09-Nov-2006, 09:05   #5
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Well i'll be sure to "****" my leg over one as soon as possible, hopefully i can try and persuade my dealer to lend me one when i take mine in for a service

If this is as light as claimed and it is said to outrun a gsx-r thou in all conditions, coupled with the power delivery of a twin, is it possible that Ducati have created the perfect sportsbike? It could well be possible we are witnessing absolute greatness in the making here.

I can't wait to see/ride one in the flesh.
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Old 09-Nov-2006, 12:13   #6
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Hmmm, a single seat S in gloss black ... now that's a bike I'd have!


Ditto. I absolutely agree Tony.
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Old 09-Nov-2006, 12:15   #7
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Especially to keep up with a two up ST4S eh Ray??

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Old 09-Nov-2006, 12:39   #8
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Was thinking of trying to keep up with 583 DD bikes round Cadwell on the DSC days

The 998r just can't cut the mustard anymore

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Old 09-Nov-2006, 15:00   #9
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One thing , has anyone got size/dimensions?

Particularly interested in the eseat height?
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