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Albs wrote on 14. Dec 2009 at 00:06:

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Sorry, Albs. Seem to have mislaid my cheque book...
;)  ;D ;D

Let me know if it turns up Nick. :y ::) ;D
200 bhp and the finest chassis and suspension money can buy,an absolute bargain. :) :y
Not sure I could handle it, but I would go out in style and with a smile on my face. ;D ;D

Nearly £30,000 and reserve not met. :o

Would love that myself  :y :y

Albs wrote on 14. Dec 2009 at 00:15:

Let me know if it turns up Nick. :y ::) ;D 200 bhp and the finest chassis and suspension money can buy,an absolute bargain. :) :y Not sure I could handle it, but I would go out in style and with a smile on my face. ;D ;D Nearly £30,000 and reserve not met. :o

At that price you could get one from a stealer ! From what I remeber there are 1 or 2 still unsold in this country.Do you have to put on a whinging Aussie accent if you ride one? (for all of you non bike fans I'm talking about Casey Stoner)

For that sort of money I would want climate control, a good stereo and more comfortable seats.

Marks DTM Calib wrote on 14. Dec 2009 at 09:11:

For that sort of money I would want climate control, a good stereo and more comfortable seats.

.. not to mention 4 wheels so it doesn't fall over every time you stop. They'll never catch on. ;)

Kevin

I think I would blow part of the 30K on a flight in one of these.

http://www.thundercity.co.za/pages/499409045/offers/typical-flight.asp

After that, nothing would compare so there is no point in spending 30K on a 2 wheel death machine  ;D

Now THATS acceleration:

Taking 102 seconds to reach 9,000 metres (30,000 ft) from a standing start

Quote:

Your Thunder City Sortie is an entire flight experience for which you’ll need to allocate about 3 hours.

.. and another 3 in the laundry afterwards. :-X

Kevin

Marks DTM Calib wrote on 14. Dec 2009 at 09:11:

For that sort of money I would want climate control, a good stereo and more comfortable seats.

I would gladly forsake the climate control etc for the approx.1300 bhp per tonne. ;)

Albs wrote on 14. Dec 2009 at 16:09:

Marks DTM Calib wrote on 14. Dec 2009 at 09:11: For that sort of money I would want climate control, a good stereo and more comfortable seats. I would gladly forsake the climate control etc for the approx.1300 bhp per tonne. ;)

Not me,like I said, I would go for the real thrill and then cruise around in comfort....  ;D ;D ;D

30K for a bike is silly money

Kevin Wood wrote on 14. Dec 2009 at 11:00:

Marks DTM Calib wrote on 14. Dec 2009 at 09:11: For that sort of money I would want climate control, a good stereo and more comfortable seats. .. not to mention 4 wheels so it doesn't fall over every time you stop. They'll never catch on. ;) Kevin

There doesn't seem to be a partition to isolate one from one's chauffeur... :)

jereboam wrote on 14. Dec 2009 at 16:28:

Kevin Wood wrote on 14. Dec 2009 at 11:00: Marks DTM Calib wrote on 14. Dec 2009 at 09:11: For that sort of money I would want climate control, a good stereo and more comfortable seats. .. not to mention 4 wheels so it doesn't fall over every time you stop. They'll never catch on. ;) Kevin There doesn't seem to be a partition to isolate one from one's chauffeur... :)

You don't have a choice to be a passenger on the Desmo as you will get your bum burnt by the exhaust gases due to the unique routing of metalwork exiting where a passenger would normally sit.

Nice bike Albs  ... I could lend you a quid if that help :y

Marks DTM Calib wrote on 14. Dec 2009 at 16:14:

Albs wrote on 14. Dec 2009 at 16:09: Marks DTM Calib wrote on 14. Dec 2009 at 09:11: For that sort of money I would want climate control, a good stereo and more comfortable seats. I would gladly forsake the climate control etc for the approx.1300 bhp per tonne. ;) Not me,like I said, I would go for the real thrill and then cruise around in comfort....  ;D ;D ;D 30K for a bike is silly money

Trust me Mark,its a bargain.It is the road going version of the grand prix bike.The genuine article if available would probably costat least 20 times as much.If you were to study the engineering and design in detail it would probably make your engineers mouth water. :y

If it has to be a bike, I want one of these 8-)

500 + hp v8's 8-)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xBJs4Z-JML4&feature=related

None of this plasticy eurotrash  ;)

These are all very well until you want to turn a corner

Albs wrote on 14. Dec 2009 at 23:06:

Marks DTM Calib wrote on 14. Dec 2009 at 16:14: Albs wrote on 14. Dec 2009 at 16:09: Marks DTM Calib wrote on 14. Dec 2009 at 09:11: For that sort of money I would want climate control, a good stereo and more comfortable seats. I would gladly forsake the climate control etc for the approx.1300 bhp per tonne. ;) Not me,like I said, I would go for the real thrill and then cruise around in comfort....  ;D ;D ;D 30K for a bike is silly money Trust me Mark,its a bargain.It is the road going version of the grand prix bike.The genuine article if available would probably costat least 20 times as much.If you were to study the engineering and design in detail it would probably make your engineers mouth water. :y

Which means it will be bugger all use unless on a track!

As for the engineering, very nice, but its a 2 wheel death trap (not a bike fan)  ;D

Marks DTM Calib wrote on 15. Dec 2009 at 14:53:

Albs wrote on 14. Dec 2009 at 23:06: Marks DTM Calib wrote on 14. Dec 2009 at 16:14: Albs wrote on 14. Dec 2009 at 16:09: Marks DTM Calib wrote on 14. Dec 2009 at 09:11: For that sort of money I would want climate control, a good stereo and more comfortable seats. I would gladly forsake the climate control etc for the approx.1300 bhp per tonne. ;) Not me,like I said, I would go for the real thrill and then cruise around in comfort....  ;D ;D ;D 30K for a bike is silly money Trust me Mark,its a bargain.It is the road going version of the grand prix bike.The genuine article if available would probably costat least 20 times as much.If you were to study the engineering and design in detail it would probably make your engineers mouth water. :y Which means it will be bugger all use unless on a track! As for the engineering, very nice, but its a 2 wheel death trap (not a bike fan)  ;D

agreed..

and people say BMW bikes are over-prices  :o

I like bikes, but can't ride those arse-in-air bikes, don't really do it for me. But does look rather nice  :y

tunnie wrote on 15. Dec 2009 at 15:06:

and people say BMW bikes are over-prices  :o I like bikes, but can't ride those arse-in-air bikes, don't really do it for me. But does look rather nice  :y

Agreed.  Had a few bikes before my BMW R1200RT-that was expensive enough at 16k with the CD changer, heated seat/grips, comms package and colour sat-nav.

Back in the day...... ;D
What would I do with that 16k now?  ;D

Finish the Omega job list???  ;D ;D

cruisetopoland wrote on 15. Dec 2009 at 15:28:

tunnie wrote on 15. Dec 2009 at 15:06: and people say BMW bikes are over-prices  :o I like bikes, but can't ride those arse-in-air bikes, don't really do it for me. But does look rather nice  :y Agreed.  Had a few bikes before my BMW R1200RT-that was expensive enough at 16k with the CD changer, heated seat/grips, comms package and colour sat-nav. Back in the day...... ;D What would I do with that 16k now?  ;D Finish the Omega job list???  ;D ;D

16K would just about start the list of things on my sheddy omega

Marks DTM Calib wrote on 14. Dec 2009 at 09:11:

For that sort of money I would want climate control, a good stereo and more comfortable seats.

And ashtrays front and rear ::)

Philistines the lot of ya! ::) ;D

Albs wrote on 15. Dec 2009 at 18:19:

Philistines the lot of ya! ::) ;D

Please don't include me in that group as I ride all year round.

Marks DTM Calib wrote on 15. Dec 2009 at 14:53:

Albs wrote on 14. Dec 2009 at 23:06: Marks DTM Calib wrote on 14. Dec 2009 at 16:14: Albs wrote on 14. Dec 2009 at 16:09: Marks DTM Calib wrote on 14. Dec 2009 at 09:11: For that sort of money I would want climate control, a good stereo and more comfortable seats. I would gladly forsake the climate control etc for the approx.1300 bhp per tonne. ;) Not me,like I said, I would go for the real thrill and then cruise around in comfort....  ;D ;D ;D 30K for a bike is silly money Trust me Mark,its a bargain.It is the road going version of the grand prix bike.The genuine article if available would probably costat least 20 times as much.If you were to study the engineering and design in detail it would probably make your engineers mouth water. :y Which means it will be bugger all use unless on a track! As for the engineering, very nice, but its a 2 wheel death trap (not a bike fan)  ;D

Take no notice Albs.

(in a Mark dtm stylee ;D ) what a load of miss informed clap trap. Clearly has absolutely no idea what he is talking about. Anyone remotely informed on the subject would know that price is an absolute bargain for an off the shelf replica moto gp bike. A collectors item of limited production run, the purchase of which can be seen as an investment.

And as for "only of use on the race track" the poster clearly cant see the lights mirrors and indicators present in the pictures. Load of Rubbish.

Further more it will be perfectly safe sitting on a pedastal in my ,or the current owners, front room.

A suprising and presumptious statement from a member who most certainly knows better, bloody wind up merchant. ;D

Very very nice bike, wouldn't have the bottle to ride it though ::)

R.C. ™ wrote on 14. Dec 2009 at 18:52:

Nice bike Albs  ... I could lend you a quid if that help :y

  There yer go Albs, if yer know another 30000 people it's yours ;D.

  Haven't ridden a bike for years but wouldn't say no 8-).

chrisgixer wrote on 15. Dec 2009 at 21:00:

Marks DTM Calib wrote on 15. Dec 2009 at 14:53: Albs wrote on 14. Dec 2009 at 23:06: Marks DTM Calib wrote on 14. Dec 2009 at 16:14: Albs wrote on 14. Dec 2009 at 16:09: Marks DTM Calib wrote on 14. Dec 2009 at 09:11: For that sort of money I would want climate control, a good stereo and more comfortable seats. I would gladly forsake the climate control etc for the approx.1300 bhp per tonne. ;) Not me,like I said, I would go for the real thrill and then cruise around in comfort....  ;D ;D ;D 30K for a bike is silly money Trust me Mark,its a bargain.It is the road going version of the grand prix bike.The genuine article if available would probably costat least 20 times as much.If you were to study the engineering and design in detail it would probably make your engineers mouth water. :y Which means it will be bugger all use unless on a track! As for the engineering, very nice, but its a 2 wheel death trap (not a bike fan)  ;D Take no notice Albs. (in a Mark dtm stylee ;D ) what a load of miss informed clap trap. Clearly has absolutely no idea what he is talking about. Anyone remotely informed on the subject would know that price is an absolute bargain for an off the shelf replica moto gp bike. A collectors item of limited production run, the purchase of which can be seen as an investment. And as for "only of use on the race track" the poster clearly cant see the lights mirrors and indicators present in the pictures. Load of Rubbish. Further more it will be perfectly safe sitting on a pedastal in my ,or the current owners, front room. A suprising and presumptious statement from a member who most certainly knows better, bloody wind up merchant. ;D

Chris,its nice to see someone else who appreciates the fine things in life,and they dont come much finer than this. :y
Imagine that as a track day tool :) :).........or even as a road bike.Despite what Mark says I think it would be perfectly tractable and useable on the road.The fuelling will be programmed to perfection for any given situation.
I think Mark is just scared tbh,needs to face his fears.A blast on the back of your Blade should do the trick. ::) :y ;D

Albs wrote on 16. Dec 2009 at 11:34:

chrisgixer wrote on 15. Dec 2009 at 21:00: Marks DTM Calib wrote on 15. Dec 2009 at 14:53: Albs wrote on 14. Dec 2009 at 23:06: Marks DTM Calib wrote on 14. Dec 2009 at 16:14: Albs wrote on 14. Dec 2009 at 16:09: Marks DTM Calib wrote on 14. Dec 2009 at 09:11: For that sort of money I would want climate control, a good stereo and more comfortable seats. I would gladly forsake the climate control etc for the approx.1300 bhp per tonne. ;) Not me,like I said, I would go for the real thrill and then cruise around in comfort....  ;D ;D ;D 30K for a bike is silly money Trust me Mark,its a bargain.It is the road going version of the grand prix bike.The genuine article if available would probably costat least 20 times as much.If you were to study the engineering and design in detail it would probably make your engineers mouth water. :y Which means it will be bugger all use unless on a track! As for the engineering, very nice, but its a 2 wheel death trap (not a bike fan)  ;D Take no notice Albs. (in a Mark dtm stylee ;D ) what a load of miss informed clap trap. Clearly has absolutely no idea what he is talking about. Anyone remotely informed on the subject would know that price is an absolute bargain for an off the shelf replica moto gp bike. A collectors item of limited production run, the purchase of which can be seen as an investment. And as for "only of use on the race track" the poster clearly cant see the lights mirrors and indicators present in the pictures. Load of Rubbish. Further more it will be perfectly safe sitting on a pedastal in my ,or the current owners, front room. A suprising and presumptious statement from a member who most certainly knows better, bloody wind up merchant. ;D Chris,its nice to see someone else who appreciates the fine things in life,and they dont come much finer than this. :y Imagine that as a track day tool :) :).........or even as a road bike.Despite what Mark says I think it would be perfectly tractable and useable on the road.The fuelling will be programmed to perfection for any given situation. I think Mark is just scared tbh,needs to face his fears.A blast on the back of your Blade should do the trick. ::) :y ;D

Clearly not a true petrol head. No bottle, quick spin on a more bhp than kg missile anyone? :-)

I'm suprised he hasn't got a tray under it to catch the oil leaks ::)

Elite Pete wrote on 16. Dec 2009 at 12:28:

I'm suprised he hasn't got a tray under it to catch the oil leaks ::)

Amazingly Ducati are now classed as a more reliable brand,the worst culprit in Moto GP for breaking down was Suzuki

Frankly I thought that Moto GP bikes put out 20-25 percent more than that.

I used to rise with a guy who had a 916s and it sounded as though the clutch was going to fall to pieces any minute.  Apparently that's how they sounded when they were ok.

Not a Duke fan.

Chris_H wrote on 16. Dec 2009 at 12:39:

Frankly I thought that Moto GP bikes put out 20-25 percent more than that. I used to rise with a guy who had a 916s and it sounded as though the clutch was going to fall to pieces any minute.  Apparently that's how they sounded when they were ok. Not a Duke fan.

They run a dry clutch. Any bike with dry clutch will sound the same. No oil to damp out the plates rattling with the clutch dis engaged.

Chris_H wrote on 16. Dec 2009 at 12:39:

Frankly I thought that Moto GP bikes put out 20-25 percent more than that. I used to rise with a guy who had a 916s and it sounded as though the clutch was going to fall to pieces any minute.  Apparently that's how they sounded when they were ok. Not a Duke fan.

I've not had a bike for ages and even when I did have one it was an RD400 2 stroke but I had a mate who paid something silly like £130000 for a UK 916 and then spent £1000sss on carbon fibre and fast by Faraci stickers. We used to extract the urine because he always had chicken strips or was breaking down due to poor electrics.

chrisgixer wrote on 16. Dec 2009 at 12:45:

Chris_H wrote on 16. Dec 2009 at 12:39: Frankly I thought that Moto GP bikes put out 20-25 percent more than that. I used to rise with a guy who had a 916s and it sounded as though the clutch was going to fall to pieces any minute.  Apparently that's how they sounded when they were ok. Not a Duke fan. They run a dry clutch. Any bike with dry clutch will sound the same. No oil to damp out the plates rattling with the clutch dis engaged.

Also, this moto gp bike comes with a warranty. So must have a lower output to avoid changing engines every, what, 500 miles(?) as the race bike.

chrisgixer wrote on 16. Dec 2009 at 12:53:

chrisgixer wrote on 16. Dec 2009 at 12:45: Chris_H wrote on 16. Dec 2009 at 12:39: Frankly I thought that Moto GP bikes put out 20-25 percent more than that. I used to rise with a guy who had a 916s and it sounded as though the clutch was going to fall to pieces any minute.  Apparently that's how they sounded when they were ok. Not a Duke fan. They run a dry clutch. Any bike with dry clutch will sound the same. No oil to damp out the plates rattling with the clutch dis engaged. Also, this moto gp bike comes with a warranty. So must have a lower output to avoid changing engines every, what, 500 miles(?) as the race bike.

The output is reduced in comparrison to the race bikes so as you say can be used more frequently but without the need for engine changes and serving can be done at at your local (not very for me) Ducati stealer.(Not that I will ever be able to afford one)  :-[