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Author: | mike Irving [ Sat Nov 11, 2017 11:55 am ] |
Post subject: | Ducati Desert Sled |
any one had any experience with one of these? https://www.adventurebikerider.com/duca ... ed-review/ looks an interesting alternative to BMW and KTM |
Author: | tonylacey [ Sat Nov 11, 2017 1:15 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: Ducati Desert Sled |
Should Hope Not. |
Author: | davidscott [ Sat Nov 11, 2017 2:33 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: Ducati Desert Sled |
I did consider a Ducati Scrambler as a fun road bike but didn't even get as far as a test ride. To my mind, they are all styling exercises for going down the pub. A lot of fittings looked really flimsy. My mate had one for a while and raved about it but he usually does with every bike he buys but they don't stay much beyond the warranty period. That said, the Sled may be a notch or two higher but are Ducati really committed to that market for the long term? |
Author: | mike Irving [ Sat Nov 11, 2017 4:24 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: Ducati Desert Sled |
tonylacey wrote: Should Hope Not. no wonder choice is so limited |
Author: | mike Irving [ Sat Nov 11, 2017 4:27 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: Ducati Desert Sled |
davidscott wrote: I did consider a Ducati Scrambler as a fun road bike but didn't even get as far as a test ride. To my mind, they are all styling exercises for going down the pub. A lot of fittings looked really flimsy. My mate had one for a while and raved about it but he usually does with every bike he buys but they don't stay much beyond the warranty period. That said, the Sled may be a notch or two higher but are Ducati really committed to that market for the long term? at least you had a look and we all have mates that rave "about it" and then dissappear |
Author: | mancchair [ Sat Nov 11, 2017 4:39 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: Ducati Desert Sled |
Very cool bike that mike, Barbour jacket, redwing boots, yellow roper gloves, Levi’s, bell 500 custom lid etc You know what I’m saying |
Author: | davidscott [ Sat Nov 11, 2017 5:35 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: Ducati Desert Sled |
Just looked at some photos. That rear shock looks very shallow - probably bottom out dropping off a high kerb. I did wonder if being 6'3 might be a bit tall for quite a small bike, which was another reason not to bother pursuing the idea. I think they are also heavier than they look but maybe carry it low. It has to be worth getting a test ride Mike, if only for the fun of it. |
Author: | mike Irving [ Sat Nov 11, 2017 6:30 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: Ducati Desert Sled |
davidscott wrote: Just looked at some photos. That rear shock looks very shallow - probably bottom out dropping off a high kerb. I did wonder if being 6'3 might be a bit tall for quite a small bike, which was another reason not to bother pursuing the idea. I think they are also heavier than they look but maybe carry it low. It has to be worth getting a test ride Mike, if only for the fun of it. Yes Dave i was thinking along those lines but Phil's post before yours reminded me that i could not afford the necessary clobber. Besides which i just bought a full KTM suit to wear in the IOM with the Ribble valley Trailriders. Tony didn't recognise me then so he will have no chance if i turned up looking like Steve McQueen |
Author: | tonylacey [ Sat Nov 11, 2017 6:44 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: Ducati Desert Sled |
Think that bikes more Freddie Mercury than Steve McQueen. |
Author: | davidscott [ Sat Nov 11, 2017 7:01 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: Ducati Desert Sled |
on all counts. |
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