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2009 Ducati Desmosedici Monster Concept

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sfcdjevans · 07-09-2008, 02:42 PM

Too much power? I think I know of just the market for such a bike. Then I double dog dare ya to build a 500... What do you think that could weigh?

seruzawa · 07-09-2008, 04:15 PM

This probably signals the return of the 80's era Ducati model line-up, then known as "Ducati Time Bombs".

newagetwotone · 07-09-2008, 06:53 PM

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Originally Posted by seruzawa

This probably signals the return of the 80's era Ducati model line-up, then known as "Ducati Time Bombs".

Well, retro is in right?

vermicious · 07-10-2008, 06:12 AM

it's handsome

acecycleins · 07-10-2008, 07:34 AM

If they'd make the d@mn foot pegs wider I'd own one. Nah, just messing with you. I like the Monsters, but it's not a bike I could use as a daily commuter. I'm just too large and unwilling to sacrifice meals. Rather own a K1200R.

sarnali2 · 07-10-2008, 07:45 AM

It'll never work, it's an ugly motor. Best to keep it wrapped up in a fairing so's you don't have to look at it, only feel and hear it.

bbtowns · 07-10-2008, 07:56 AM

I think it's a good lookin' bike (understatement), but with that short wheelbase the power might be a bit unmanageable. I'd bet the V-max and the ilk are 6" longer axle to axle at least, which would help keep the front wheel from lifting whether you liked it or not. And how many $40K (or likely much more) Monsters are they going to sell?

Kenneth_Moore · 07-10-2008, 12:27 PM

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Originally Posted by bbtowns

And how many $40K (or likely much more) Monsters are they going to sell?

Yermamaha is already sweating how many $17k V-Max II's they're going to sell. Damn shame they priced it so high, part of the original's appeal was that even the financially challenged could open a big can of whoop-ass.

Kevin_Duke · 07-10-2008, 03:35 PM

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Originally Posted by bbtowns

I think it's a good lookin' bike (understatement), but with that short wheelbase the power might be a bit unmanageable. I'd bet the V-max and the ilk are 6" longer axle to axle at least, which would help keep the front wheel from lifting whether you liked it or not. And how many $40K (or likely much more) Monsters are they going to sell?

I'd expect a 1098-engined Monster to retail for $14K or less. The Desmosedici concept is just a flight of fancy.

07-09-2008, 11:54 AM	#1
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07-09-2008, 02:42 PM	#2
sfcdjevans Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: 43.47N-76.48W Posts: 959	Too much power? I think I know of just the market for such a bike. Then I double dog dare ya to build a 500... What do you think that could weigh? __________________ 3425 miles from Reading, UK Why their heads on a pike of course. If I thought it would do any good.

07-09-2008, 04:15 PM	#3
seruzawa Republicrat Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: 8501 ft. Posts: 14,464	This probably signals the return of the 80's era Ducati model line-up, then known as "Ducati Time Bombs". __________________ Consume! Obey! Watch TV! Sleep! Vote Republicrat! Conform! Work 8 hours. Play 8 hours! Sleep 8 hours! No thought!

07-10-2008, 07:34 AM	#6
acecycleins Founding Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: North Georgia Posts: 2,988	If they'd make the d@mn foot pegs wider I'd own one. Nah, just messing with you. I like the Monsters, but it's not a bike I could use as a daily commuter. I'm just too large and unwilling to sacrifice meals. Rather own a K1200R. __________________ Say you inadvertantly lock your dog and your wife inside your trunk. Guess which one will be happy to see you when you return.

07-10-2008, 07:45 AM	#7
sarnali2 Aging Cafe` Racer Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Sittin' down by my window, lookin' at the rain. Posts: 6,175	It'll never work, it's an ugly motor. Best to keep it wrapped up in a fairing so's you don't have to look at it, only feel and hear it. __________________ "Carpe` Throttelum -Loud Suits Save Lives" "Ah, Curse your sudden but inevitable betrayal......."

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07-10-2008, 06:12 AM	#5
vermicious Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Mount Airy, MD Posts: 554	it's handsome

07-10-2008, 07:56 AM	#8
bbtowns Founding Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 506	I think it's a good lookin' bike (understatement), but with that short wheelbase the power might be a bit unmanageable. I'd bet the V-max and the ilk are 6" longer axle to axle at least, which would help keep the front wheel from lifting whether you liked it or not. And how many $40K (or likely much more) Monsters are they going to sell? __________________ What kind of man can abandon his family like that? Seriously, who is he, I'd like lessons.