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Looking for some suggestions

rinomato1

rinomato1

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On purchasing a sport motorcycle, I currently own a H-D Iron Sportster which I just adore and plan on keeping forever but I'd love to expand my collection to sport motorcycles as well. I am a huge fan of anything American or European due to styling, engineering, and all out performance and fun factor. I enjoy the fact that some of the bikes are a little more unique in their own respects. This would be my first true sport-motorcycle and In particular I had my eye on two bikes which seem to be both somewhat unique and unusual in their own rights. The first being: Ducati 749 L-twin and the second being the: Triumph Daytona 675 Triple. I read alot of reviews, I sat on them (haven't had a chance to ride both), Ive spoken to owners of both bikes, read forums with respect to the motorcycles reliability, service, potential issues etc. Yet, I can't make up my mind on which would be one of the two which I'd purchase in the very near future. Keep in mind, I've never owned a sport-motorcycle however, i do have over 8 years of riding experience with high powered 2-stroke enduros and 4-stroke thumpers and on road experience with my current motorcycle. I'm wondering what would be the right fit for me as a first Sport Moto?

Thank-You

Leo R.
 
N3WMAN said:
worse looking, lighter, souless inline motor, cheaper parts/maintenance, no fantastic dry clutch rattle.
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Seriously get the Duc and you will never look back, but I would be looking for a 09 or later 848 if you want to ride it alot. The 749 is a fantastic looking piece of art but not as maintence friendly as the 848 but still a great bike.
 
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The Ducati 749 is beautiful in appearance and performance, reliability and maintenance is a bit questionable at times. overall it's the Ferrari of motorcycles. The Triumph on the other hand has a very unusual inline triple with nice styling, Great performance and great reliability/practicality. The only thing I've noticed about the Daytona is the seating height, was a bit too high for me im 5'-10" and I was having a bit of a hard time with it not difficult but not easy. on the other hand the ducati felt very natural in its seating position, and I felt comfortable yet sporty. The Triumph was very aggressive seating position. I still like both and I'm trying to find the deciding factor for both.

as for the 848 its very beautiful! and I was considering that as well.
 
Well, I went ahead and got an older Buell tuber but, since you asked about a Duc and Trumpet, I have a soft spot for British Iron. You have the sound and feel of a V Twin already. Ducs have their own lovely sound and feel too. But, if I was looking for a change from the Sporty, I'd look at the triple.


I don't think you can lose with either one though.
 
nakkers said:
Well, I went ahead and got an older Buell tuber but, since you asked about a Duc and Trumpet, I have a soft spot for British Iron. You have the sound and feel of a V Twin already. Ducs have their own lovely sound and feel too. But, if I was looking for a change from the Sporty, I'd look at the triple.


I don't think you can lose with either one though.
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That's true, I agree I already have the Twin with the sporty I guess it's settled. Triumph it is! Now which year to get is the question!.
 
N3WMAN said:
They updated it in 2009 with new suspension, front fairing, brakes, etc. Pretty much the same bike but slightly improved in every area.
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Are there any performance parts for these motorcycles that can significantly give the bike some more pep?
 
In 2011 they went with a new style of logo. Looks gawdawful next to the classic Triumph logo. Something to keep in mind.

For more pep it's like any other sport bike, you can give it a full exhaust and tune, or open it up and put different cams in depending if your meaning of 'pep' is more torque or more power.
 
Looking for a bit of both.. first I need to get the bike ;) then we'll go from there. I Just love European sport bikes.
 
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