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Old 28-Nov-2006, 21:13
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2 cylinders are all you need but 3 is an excellent compromise
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Oh put your ego away for a second Nige! Derek (749er) was saying that he knows that some DD racers would leave him behind WITH THE DD RACERS on a 620 and him on the 749. He wasn't saying he'd beat you!
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Old 28-Nov-2006, 21:47
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Oh put your ego away for a second Nige! Derek (749er) was saying that he knows that some DD racers would leave him behind WITH THE DD RACERS on a 620 and him on the 749. He wasn't saying he'd beat you!

Behave ffs Tony and get a sense of humour. U did notice the "highly important" smiley, didn't you? <<<<irony smiley if you didn't spot it.
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Old 28-Nov-2006, 22:02
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Behave ffs Tony and get a sense of humour. U did notice the "highly important" smiley, didn't you? <<<<irony smiley if you didn't spot it.

WTF? Jesus ... sorry!
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Old 28-Nov-2006, 22:28
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Shooting from the hip eh TP?-a habit I suffer from as well sometimes......

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Old 28-Nov-2006, 22:40
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150 or 160hp? IL4 or L2 ?

I am fortunate to have both and like soccer and rugby I love them both.

The Ducati has definitely the better long term, more fulfilling experience.
But on some days I do like to have the top end rush of my Gixxer 1000, it's a different thrill and I feel it keeps me on my toes as you need completely different riding styles and techniques.

The handling "style" of the Gixxer and japanese development philosophy requires it to have 160hp as the suspension is less sophisticated (as standard) and it feels more at home hard on the gas.

I spent a lot of money to see if you could in some way replicate the Ducati experience with expensive components (wheels, shocks, brakes etc) but it becomes a sharper tool but not a rewarding experience. Very fast mind you !

1098 does it for me now, red or tricolore - tricolore I think : )

PS Am I rambling ?
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Old 28-Nov-2006, 23:04
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Shooting from the hip eh TP?-a habit I suffer from as well sometimes......

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No I wasn't actually, but not worth having an argument over ....
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