July 2013 Cycle World - BMWHP4 vs 1199R

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transdesigner said:
I'm going to go back to a point I made somewhere else about how we shouldn't have to argue at all about which bike is the nicest on a DUCATI 1199 forum...

As Jariva said, if you don't like it... "why are you here?" This isn't a general motorcycle forum or even a sportbike forum, which they do have, and the argument about nicest bike belongs there. I like to see these comparisons too, but they aren't going to change the fact that I absolutely love riding the 1199 better, and shouldn't have to defend that here. This is a forum for Ducati enthusiasts, or at least the name of the forum would imply that... I'm not going to go onto the BMW or Aprilia forums and start making statements about why I think the Ducati is better, because I know the responses I'll get, and knowing that, but posting there anyway, is boarderline trolling IMO
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I agree.
 
transdesigner said:
I'm going to go back to a point I made somewhere else about how we shouldn't have to argue at all about which bike is the nicest on a DUCATI 1199 forum...

As Jariva said, if you don't like it... "why are you here?" This isn't a general motorcycle forum or even a sportbike forum, which they do have, and the argument about nicest bike belongs there. I like to see these comparisons too, but they aren't going to change the fact that I absolutely love riding the 1199 better, and shouldn't have to defend that here. This is a forum for Ducati enthusiasts, or at least the name of the forum would imply that... I'm not going to go onto the BMW or Aprilia forums and start making statements about why I think the Ducati is better, because I know the responses I'll get, and knowing that, but posting there anyway, is boarderline trolling IMO
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I think comparisons are valid...But its the tone of the posts thats important... I like my 1199 but I have considered its issues and looked at my alternatives if those issues continue...Having input from fellow riders on their experiences can be very informative..But.. I would never try to convince anyone that X bike is better than Y bike.... because that is so subjective... I like other bikes in the superbike class..Hp4 numbers cannot be disputed but there are other parameters that are important to me...

....Reading reviews and information on here vis a vis Bmw/Aprilia etc has been very valuable to me... But I repeat anyone who is 100% happy with their 1199 is entitled to that opinion and theres no doubt this bike is up there with the best..... I wish I could have them all.....
Despite claims to the contrary I have found this forum to be the most informative and balanced and the fact we can at least mention other models is a testament to that....
 
transdesigner said:
I'm going to go back to a point I made somewhere else about how we shouldn't have to argue at all about which bike is the nicest on a DUCATI 1199 forum...

As Jariva said, if you don't like it... "why are you here?" This isn't a general motorcycle forum or even a sportbike forum, which they do have, and the argument about nicest bike belongs there. ...
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but as others here like to say, this is a public forum, so other members should be able to say what they want. ;)
 
oalvarez said:
but as others here like to say, this is a public forum, so other members should be able to say what they want. ;)
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No one is saying he can't dis our bike and hang out here, just curious, as am I, why would someone that doesn't care for an 1199, post on an specific 1199 forum? He certainly isn't going to convince we made a mistake in our purchase because of some new review. The bike is what it is, no review can change that :)
 
Trauma said:
No one is saying he can't dis our bike and hang out here, just curious, as am I, why would someone that doesn't care for an 1199, post on an specific 1199 forum? He certainly isn't going to convince we made a mistake in our purchase because of some new review. The bike is what it is, no review can change that :)
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I don't think it is a problem, but I don't get it either. I will occasionally jump over to the S1000RR forum to read a couple things, but I don't post there. I guess I would if I were considering buying one and had a specific question that I couldn't find using search, but I wouldn't become an involved, participating member of the community. What's the point? I'm missing the one thing (an S1krr) that defines membership into the community. :)
 
i agree Capt...i don't see it as a problem, but not something i would engage in either.
 
Capt CF said:
I don't think it is a problem, but I don't get it either. I will occasionally jump over to the S1000RR forum to read a couple things, but I don't post there. I guess I would if I were considering buying one and had a specific question that I couldn't find using search, but I wouldn't become an involved, participating member of the community. What's the point? I'm missing the one thing (an S1krr) that defines membership into the community. :)
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I would understand if someone came here to be invloved with our unique forum "antics" , but otherwise makes no sense.
 
Trauma said:
I would understand if someone came here to be invloved with our unique forum "antics" , but otherwise makes no sense.
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Yeah, someone who loves engaging in thread derailment, trolling, topic drift and other general dingleberryishness. :)
 
I agree with both Capt CF and Trauma.

Having a particular brand of the bike in a that forum makes you a legit membership IMO, otherwise, you are lurking, trolling, just really bored, or insecurity about your bike to tell other people that your bike is better/other bike is bad because XYZ.
 
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Mine :)
 
Luxury watches are stupid.

Oh wait, did I just say that out loud?

I'll stick with my cheap ass watch I got at Target....it tells time just fine :)
 
youngR said:
You have to be a watch guy to appreciate "luxury" watches.

Probably most non-rider or even other brand bike owner think you are stupid for having a Ducati. :D

Also, having said that, I've made thousands of $$$ money on watches I used and sold, unlike most bikes that lose value.
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+100

That being said I have a 2007 Daytona I'd love to get rid of...

Then I could by an R !!!!
 
I dunno, jewelry and watches I have never found the desire to really spend money on.

Cubic zirconia and gold plating look the same to me as something that uses diamonds and solid gold. I just don't see the value in it personally. It's not like you ride it or commute on the thing. You stick it on your arm and use it as a fashion statement and to tell time.

But to each their own.
 
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gnance said:
I dunno, jewelry and watches I have never found the desire to really spend money on.

Cubic zirconia and gold plating look the same to me as something that uses diamonds and solid gold. I just don't see the value in it personally. It's not like you ride it or commute on the thing. You stick it on your arm and use it as a fashion statement and to tell time.

But to each their own.
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you're kinda gold

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