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#1 Gasman

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Posted 28 July 2015 - 01:56 pm

I have always thought Ducatis were ridden by spoilt rich people, and sound like a bag of spanners, but now I have the hots for one.
Whilst in France last week I saw the new Ducati Scrambler and immediately wanted one. I am going to book a test ride and hope I don't like it to put me off buying.
I don't want to change my TDM and only have the room and the money for one bike.
Any opinions on the Scambler will be appreciated.

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Posted 28 July 2015 - 03:00 pm

It's got a nice name. :)

 

Look forward to hearing about your test ride.  :good:


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Posted 28 July 2015 - 03:06 pm

Hi Gasman!

 

I've never been near a Ducatti.
I'm curious about the return on your test

Test? Test? Test? :yeyeye:

 

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Posted 28 July 2015 - 03:51 pm

I am in love with my 1997 900SS. Definitely not a good idea if it's your only means of transport, but very rewarding.

 

 

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Posted 28 July 2015 - 05:33 pm

I could be tempted by the earlier model 1100 Multistrada ( branded "ugly" by the journo's) 

 

They look great and seem to go bl..dy well - but I am not able to keep up with belts changes etc etc

 

Scrambler looks great for a second/fun bike (like my Thruxton I guess - but without the emotional connection)

 

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Posted 28 July 2015 - 06:14 pm

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#7 Gasman

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Posted 28 July 2015 - 06:48 pm

attachicon.gif900SS Beautiful.jpgDon't mind if I do.................


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Posted 29 July 2015 - 07:30 am

Love mine :)

 

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The scrambler looks like a hoot.


Edited by arthurbikemad, 29 July 2015 - 07:36 am.

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Posted 29 July 2015 - 09:48 am

Love mine :)
 
The scrambler looks like a hoot.

That's not a motorbike, that's a pimp :lol:  You sure know how to bling 'em up Arthur :P


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Posted 29 July 2015 - 11:02 am

I have always thought Ducatis were ridden by spoilt rich people, and sound like a bag of spanners, but now I have the hots for one.
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I feel the same way about Carol Vorderman.


Edited by harvey krumpet, 29 July 2015 - 11:03 am.

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Posted 31 July 2015 - 02:56 pm

Had my test ride on the scrambler today.
It was not at all what I was expecting. It was firm and fast not cushy as I thought. To be honest it's not for me all it needs is clip ons and a fairing to become a middle weight sports bike.
A nice bike but not for my advanced years. I am glad really as it saved me a lot of money, and relieved as I can keep my TDM without wondering what might have been.

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Posted 31 July 2015 - 03:02 pm

Pays to test ride a bike! I've not rode one and tbh I avoid the temptation these days, that's how I ended up with a collection of them!

Who needs anything else other than the TDM anyway :)
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Posted 31 July 2015 - 09:34 pm

You'd better not try the new MT-07variant XSR700  then.


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Posted 31 July 2015 - 10:03 pm

You'd better not try the new MT-07variant XSR700  then.


I wish I could but it's not out until the end of the year.

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Posted 31 July 2015 - 11:42 pm

It was not at all what I was expecting. It was firm and fast not cushy as I thought.

Heh, heh. I'm not going to say it.


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Posted 01 August 2015 - 03:28 pm

I wish I could but it's not out until the end of the year.

Just four months of delicious anticipation....


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Posted 01 August 2015 - 05:12 pm

Be careful of holiday memories gasman. I fell for the XV950 bobber looking at the vids taken in California. Wasn't quite the same standing in the pissing rain on a foggy day on Hartside moor. Still recovering financially having to trade in for something practical 😢


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