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Originally Posted by hip hop bunny hop
Honestly, I think Ducatis are ugly. The "Monster" is alright looking, but - call me prejudiced - I don't have faith in Italian engineering. I'm interested in getting a motorcycle primarily because the cost of running my truck around is getting too high; a Ducati would be an improvement, but not as much as I'd like.
Regarding the Rebel; again, I don't want to see what happens after a year of running it at 70+mph for some 15,000k miles. Honda engineering and all, I've my doubts the little engine would like being pushed to the max that often.
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Hmmm.
So, I think it's getting narrowed down to:
Triumph Scrambler (about $8.5k new) - 900 ccs, 58bhp
BMW G650GS (about $7.3 new) 650 ccs, 48bhp
Suzuki V-Strom (about $6.2 new) 650 ccs, 63bhp
I think the Triumph looks the best, well, is actually the only one that doesn't look like a sex toy - but would it be worth the cost difference?
Any word on BMW motorcycles reliability or cost of ownership? I know their cars quality has gone downhill the past few decades; same deal with the motorcycles?
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1. How dare you! In all seriousness Ducati's imo are the best racing machines out. They have more racing wins than any other brand of bike.
2. I think your right about stressing a little 250. It will fall apart.
3. Sounds like you like the euro cruiser styling. Triumphs are great bikes, but you should not ignore looking ofr a used one. Remember you can spend the money saved souping it up and on gear gas. Also keep noted that you should not pick a bike based off horsepower and specs, you must get on it and ride it. If its not comfortable and wont handle well your not gona like nomatter how powerful the engine is.