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**gil_ong81** · November 17th, 12:14 PM

my new dream toy.

http://motorcycledaily.com/15novembe...ypermotard.htm

www.ducati.com

**chromekilla** · November 17th, 12:26 PM

Looks perty, but its a concept, and I would die if I got within 10 feet of it.

**gil_ong81** · November 17th, 12:28 PM

just a concept, yes. but seeing how popular motard already is in europe, i'm sure ducati will launch it soon.

oh yeah. my pants get tight every time i see it.

***Dooms*** · November 17th, 03:56 PM

That is one of those no frame bikes right? Where everything is connected at the engine instead of bolted to a full length frame? There was a thing on the discovery channel about them not to long ago. Very interesting.

StillSexy · November 17th, 04:30 PM

mmmmmmm........sexy

**gil_ong81** · November 17th, 07:50 PM

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Originally Posted by doomsday

That is one of those no frame bikes right? Where everything is connected at the engine instead of bolted to a full length frame? There was a thing on the discovery channel about them not to long ago. Very interesting.

well.... it still has a frame, the vaunted ducati ladder space frame (the red tubes) and a rear subframe (silver).

however, you're also right in that the engine is a "stress member", without which the frame will have very little torsional rigidity.

**m98_bmx** · November 17th, 11:50 PM

Looks like it weights like....30lbs.

**Pyropenguin** · November 17th, 11:57 PM

Whoa, looks way fast.

(am i the only one who chuckled at the name? motard?)

**2 legit** · November 18th, 12:56 AM

i think its ugly. I've never been a fan of bikes that do not have fairings. However i will give ducati that it looks crazy lightweight.

**gil_ong81** · November 18th, 10:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Pyropenguin

(am i the only one who chuckled at the name? motard?)

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Motard

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Originally Posted by 2 legit

However i will give ducati that it looks crazy lightweight.

it does not just LOOK lightweight. it is. 385lb and 100hp (restricted), that's 38.5lb/hp. and torque... oh my lovely torque. ever been on a monster?

**CoWcH** · November 18th, 10:27 PM

Looks pretty cool, but I'd rather have a 999r.

**gil_ong81** · November 18th, 10:57 PM

wow, now talk about FUGLY! i dunno about the 999. absolutely LOVE the 916-line, the the new fairing and the vertically-stacked headlights really bumb me out.

**SWATORNOT** · November 19th, 10:33 PM

Its a "HyperMotard"

G do you think it was named after the desigers?

FUGLY to me and I love Ducatis, I would rather drive a crappy Honda multicolred Hatchback then this thing, but thats just me.

**CoolHipJim56** · November 20th, 01:34 AM

It reminds me more of a dirtbike then a motorcycle.

**2 legit** · November 20th, 02:46 AM

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Originally Posted by gil_ong81

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Motard

it does not just LOOK lightweight. it is. 385lb and 100hp (restricted), that's 38.5lb/hp. and torque... oh my lovely torque. ever been on a monster?

are you asking if ive ridden? If so, then yes, ive ridden my firends r1 that has more racing parts than you could name im sure.

**gil_ong81** · November 20th, 09:38 AM

I've been thinking why we're getting such lukewarm response here when most other people who have seen this really love it.

But nevermind. I can see how some may not like the styling. Afterall, styling is all subjective, and the Eurpean do things a little differently.

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Originally Posted by CoolHipJim56

It reminds me more of a dirtbike then a motorcycle.

dirtbikes ARE the roots of Motard.

for anyone not familiar with SuperMoto (aka SuperMotard) this is a really worthwhile read just to get some background info.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Motard

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Originally Posted by 2 legit

are you asking if ive ridden? If so, then yes, ive ridden my firends r1 that has more racing parts than you could name im sure.

yeah, R1's and the rest are lots of fun. like i said i grew up on crotch-rockets, and back then, all "proper crotch-rockets were all inline-4s except for the ducati.

I don't knwo if i read you correctly, but i wasn't using the word "monster" to describe one of those sick bikes. what i was really referring to is the Ducati Moster. i haven't tried the new 1000cc Mosters, but I the older M900s were a blast; fat (and flat), juicy torque curve.

***martix_agent*** · November 21st, 01:04 AM

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Originally Posted by gil_ong81

I've been thinking why we're getting such lukewarm response here when most other people who have seen this really love it.

But nevermind. I can see how some may not like the styling. Afterall, styling is all subjective, and the Eurpean do things a little differently.

dirtbikes ARE the roots of Motard.

for anyone not familiar with SuperMoto (aka SuperMotard) this is a really worthwhile read just to get some background info.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Motard

yeah, R1's and the rest are lots of fun. like i said i grew up on crotch-rockets, and back then, all "proper crotch-rockets were all inline-4s except for the ducati.

I don't knwo if i read you correctly, but i wasn't using the word "monster" to describe one of those sick bikes. what i was really referring to is the Ducati Moster. i haven't tried the new 1000cc Mosters, but I the older M900s were a blast; fat (and flat), juicy torque curve.

cuz it's different. people like consintency.

I really dont' liek it cuz it looks too open and too much like an under powered bike..