Thinking about the tricolore

Fbto · Jun 21, 2014

markthemac said:
If you can pick up a slightly used one, do it... Brand new they are over priced... I picked up mine with 29 miles (used) and paid 25k for mine... Although I have seen slightly used R's on here for even less...

Unfortunately I am limited to only Canadian versions due to Ducati import rules, but I am looking. There are base versions $14-16. And seen a S for 18. All used.

New S in the $20 range up to $25 for a tri. Cheapest R I have seen here is $28. These are all Canadian dollars. So add around 10% to the usd.

markthemac · Jun 21, 2014

Fbto said:
Unfortunately I am limited to only Canadian versions due to Ducati import rules, but I am looking. There are base versions $14-16. And seen a S for 18. All used.

New S in the $20 range up to $25 for a tri. Cheapest R I have seen here is $28. These are all Canadian dollars. So add around 10% to the usd.

I don't know about you, but I'm the type that will wonder what the next level of awesomeness is, so I constantly wonder what having an R is like and I hear good things... I say go big or go home...

dznutz · Jun 21, 2014

Fbto said:
It's not just elec suspension, aren't they ohlins?

They are, does the name mean that much to you? Unless your a professional rider you wont feel any difference... and at that level there are better setups than the factory ohlins suspension.

You are much better off getting a base, throwing some lightweight wheels on there (less than $2K) and recouping some cost by selling the stock enkeis. The termi slip can be had for around $1600.

You also have to weigh where you are buying the bike as well... HST on $20K is a nice chunk of change.

dznutz · Jun 21, 2014

markthemac said:
I don't know about you, but I'm the type that will wonder what the next level of awesomeness is, so I constantly wonder what having an R is like and I hear good things... I say go big or go home...

You, my good sir, are a salesmans wet dream... you are already going big by purchasing a $20K italian motorcycle, why spend another $10K+ more on the same bike that is maybe 2% faster (in the right hands that is)

Fbto · Jun 21, 2014

dznutz said:
They are, does the name mean that much to you? Unless your a professional rider you wont feel any difference... and at that level there are better setups than the factory ohlins suspension.

You are much better off getting a base, throwing some lightweight wheels on there (less than $2K) and recouping some cost by selling the stock enkeis. The termi slip can be had for around $1600.

You also have to weigh where you are buying the bike as well... HST on $20K is a nice chunk of change.

Good points. I assume the S wheels are a straight swap for the base wheels?

Fbto · Jun 21, 2014

markthemac said:
I don't know about you, but I'm the type that will wonder what the next level of awesomeness is, so I constantly wonder what having an R is like and I hear good things... I say go big or go home...

I already went BIG! But now that the HP4 is gone, time to try the rest!

Sloopy · Jun 21, 2014

Fbto said:
Good points. I assume the S wheels are a straight swap for the base wheels?

No.............. S wheels are forged and quite a bit lighter. Same as Try and R wheels. Base are cast.

Fbto · Jun 21, 2014

Sloopy said:
No.............. S wheels are forged and quite a bit lighter. Same as Try and R wheels. Base are cast.

Meant they swap over without any mods. Plug and play? Same rotors and fitting?

Claymore · Jun 22, 2014

Be careful if you buy the base model. I have seen a few complaints on this and other forums about problems with the front and rear suspension whereas the Ohlins are relatively problem free and functions much better.
If you plan to track your bike the Tri comes with the Ducati DDA+ included.
The Tri has the best paint scheme by far and is a limited edition (only manufactured in 2012 and 2013).

Ps. I am sure the wheel switch over is plug and play.

Prince Albert · Jun 22, 2014

Why don't you just get another HP4 since you liked it so much ?

dznutz · Jun 22, 2014

Fbto said:
Meant they swap over without any mods. Plug and play? Same rotors and fitting?

Correct, they swap right over

Fbto · Jun 22, 2014

Prince Albert said:
Why don't you just get another HP4 since you liked it so much ?

Let me put it this way, say you have a super hot girlfriend. And you bang her hard 23,000 times. Then you break up. But then she wants to make up and get together again. But now you are thinking should I keep banging her again. I already know how she bangs. She should fit like a glove. Or should I bang this new chick that I know nothing about and see what's it like? If the new chick is no good and complains and is high maintenance, I can always go back to the old one! But this way at least I will know if the new chick was worth a bang or not.

melvinakshay · Jun 22, 2014

^^ Wait what...

Fbto · Jun 22, 2014

melvinakshay said:
^^ Wait what...

Lol. I already know the hp4 and know it is an amazing bike. I have ridden a Duc but never owned one. So looking to experience the pleasures or pains of owning one. I can always go back to an HP4 later.

dznutz · Jun 22, 2014

Fbto said:
Lol. I already know the hp4 and know it is an amazing bike. I have ridden a Duc but never owned one. So looking to experience the pleasures or pains of owning one. I can always go back to an HP4 later.

All the more reason for you to make the smartest financial decision with this purchase. I dont recommend you buy an "S" as you will immediately lose $5K in resale value

Fbto · Jun 22, 2014

dznutz said:
All the more reason for you to make the smartest financial decision with this purchase. I dont recommend you buy an "S" as you will immediately lose $5K in resale value

Yes, for that reason I might look for a gently used one and be on the other side of that $5k drop!

Duck41 · Jun 22, 2014

melvinakshay said:
The electronic suspension is just a gimmick.

The value of the electronic suspension will depend on individual needs, but for my daily riding routes (and especially on longer trips), I have found the ability to make suspension adjustments on the fly an incredibly useful feature. Interlinking suspension adjustments with the other adjustable settings on the bike provides an enhanced ability to substantially alter the character of the bike to best suit immediate riding conditions. It is certainly far from a gimmick add-on by my estimation, but may offer less value to riders who do not do as much riding on public roads.

Sloopy · Jun 22, 2014

I think there is more to the 1199 than how it bangs.

Fbto · Jun 22, 2014

Duck41 said:
The value of the electronic suspension will depend on individual needs, but for my daily riding routes (and especially on longer trips), I have found the ability to make suspension adjustments on the fly an incredibly useful feature. Interlinking suspension adjustments with the other adjustable settings on the bike provides an enhanced ability to substantially alter the character of the bike to best suit immediate riding conditions. It is certainly far from a gimmick add-on by my estimation, but may offer less value to riders who do not do as much riding on public roads.

I do a variety. Street riding. Coffe shop posing. Occasional track days. Week long road trips. And sometimes as a date vehicle!

Fbto · Jun 22, 2014

Sloopy said:
I think there is more to the 1199 than how it bangs.

Trophy wife?

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