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Never had anyone ask me that question. hmmm. Who knows what is gonna be out in 3-5 yrs and at the rate I go thru bikes I am sure to sell the Tri and move on up to more of a top shelf model than I have now.
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I've always loved the Lotus Esprit, and I had an Elise for a short while. I am sure Lotus will have near zero influence, but I like the idea if it is a cool looking bike.
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I made a pact with myself not to buy the first year model considering the issues I have experienced or seen over the years.
Glad I did, when the R came out I couldn't resist...especially since my previous Duc was 5 years old and had over 20K on the clock.
The R is the best Duc I ever rode
Glad I did, when the R came out I couldn't resist...especially since my previous Duc was 5 years old and had over 20K on the clock.
The R is the best Duc I ever rode
Yeah, there's a lot to choose from, and first year for a vehicle bites virtually all of the time. 2 years from now the 1199 R should be quite well supported if not completely supported for all legacy model issues. Also by then it will probably have some changes in keeping with the continued push for performance and reliability. For lotus, it sounds exciting what they are doing and they are the masters at performance through lightweight, we shall see what it looks like, and if it looks anything as good as the esprit v8 of yesteryear or the concept esprit, it will be tough not to want to experience it, but I know lotus and would not go for the first year model. Maybe second year but first year will be more headache than fun, unless you like to put it on display and not to be ridden. YMMV
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Honestly I have not had or heard of many 1199r (any?) issues to date. Which is a pretty good sign.
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I think that is because it's really not terribly different from the 1199 base/s, so I think most of the bugs having been worked out on those translates over.
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The designer for the bike has done some work I am really fond of. I doubt it'll look -that- much like a tron light cycle but I'm sure it'll be a work of art nonetheless.
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I made a pact with myself not to buy the first year model considering the issues I have experienced or seen over the years.
Glad I did, when the R came out I couldn't resist...especially since my previous Duc was 5 years old and had over 20K on the clock.
The R is the best Duc I ever rode
-- i'd agree with that 100% - probably best bike (period) !
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-- if i wanted a base model anything, i'd buy a volkswagen
didn't know they made bikes.
didn't know they made bikes.
....no....but lotus apparently now does......
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didn't know they made bikes.
They do...They are called Ducati...
Volkswagen Group sells passenger cars under the Audi, Bentley, Bugatti, Lamborghini, Porsche, SEAT, Škoda and Volkswagen marques; motorcycles under the Ducati brand; and commercial vehicles under the MAN, Scania and Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles marques.[
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