Heading to college station today to the Texas World Speedway. The two Duc's and I will be tracking all day tomorrow.<p><IMG SRC="http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j267/GhawiJ/IMAGE_059.jpg" BORDER="0"><br><IMG SRC="http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j267/GhawiJ/IMAGE_061.jpg" BORDER="0"><p>Nice break from the political threads<p>Anyone else race/ track their vehicles. Post 'em up!
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As pointless as Copeland's threads always are, it's nice to see something non-political. <p>Way to go, ace.<p><TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD><i>Quote, originally posted by <b>JoeLvo</b> »</i></TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote"><br>How do you find the Yamaha compared to the Ducatis?</TD></TR></TABLE><p>You know as well as I do that those Ducatis will EAT the Yamahas all day long <IMG NAME="icon" SRC="http://www.vwvortex.com/vwbb/smile.gif" BORDER="0">
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD><i>Quote, originally posted by <b>phuz</b> »</i></TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">You know as well as I do that those Ducatis will EAT the Yamahas all day long <IMG NAME="icon" SRC="http://www.vwvortex.com/vwbb/smile.gif" BORDER="0"></TD></TR></TABLE><p>Perhaps, but I'm looking for impressions, really, considering he has the opportunity to ride both on occasion.<p>Even if the Ducs had 8 hp, I'd probably chose them over a Yamaha. I'm biased <IMG NAME="icon" SRC="http://www.vwvortex.com/vwbb/tongue.gif" BORDER="0">
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD><i>Quote, originally posted by <b>phuz</b> »</i></TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">You know as well as I do that those Ducatis will EAT the Yamahas all day long <IMG NAME="icon" SRC="http://www.vwvortex.com/vwbb/smile.gif" BORDER="0"></TD></TR></TABLE><p>Perhaps, but I'm looking for impressions, really, considering he has the opportunity to ride both on occasion.<p>Even if the Ducs had 8 hp, I'd probably chose them over a Yamaha. I'm biased <IMG NAME="icon" SRC="http://www.vwvortex.com/vwbb/tongue.gif" BORDER="0">
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD><i>Quote, originally posted by <b>JoeLvo</b> »</i></TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote"><p>Perhaps, but I'm looking for impressions, really, considering he has the opportunity to ride both on occasion.<p>Even if the Ducs had 8 hp, I'd probably chose them over a Yamaha. I'm biased <IMG NAME="icon" SRC="http://www.vwvortex.com/vwbb/tongue.gif" BORDER="0"></TD></TR></TABLE><p>The 1098 is a beautiful machine. It rides completely different than anything I have ever been on. If i had a choice though, I would go with the 848 which will be my next purchase.
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD><i>Quote, originally posted by <b>JoeLvo</b> »</i></TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote"><p>Perhaps, but I'm looking for impressions, really, considering he has the opportunity to ride both on occasion.<p>Even if the Ducs had 8 hp, I'd probably chose them over a Yamaha. I'm biased <IMG NAME="icon" SRC="http://www.vwvortex.com/vwbb/tongue.gif" BORDER="0"></TD></TR></TABLE><p>The 1098 is a beautiful machine. It rides completely different than anything I have ever been on. If i had a choice though, I would go with the 848 which will be my next purchase.
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD><i>Quote, originally posted by <b>phuz</b> »</i></TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">As pointless as Copeland's threads always are, it's nice to see something non-political. <p>Way to go, ace.<br></TD></TR></TABLE><p>Aw <IMG NAME="icon" SRC="http://www.vwvortex.com/vwbb/frown.gif" BORDER="0"> </3
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD><i>Quote, originally posted by <b>phuz</b> »</i></TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">As pointless as Copeland's threads always are, it's nice to see something non-political. <p>Way to go, ace.<br></TD></TR></TABLE><p>Aw <IMG NAME="icon" SRC="http://www.vwvortex.com/vwbb/frown.gif" BORDER="0"> </3
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I still want a Busa <IMG NAME="icon" SRC="http://www.vwvortex.com/vwbb/smile.gif" BORDER="0">
<IMG SRC="http://www.motorcycle-usa.com/Photos/1098-Yellow-web.jpg" BORDER="0"><p>or<p><IMG SRC="http://www.moto-station.com/ttesimages/motodivers/nouveautes2008/Suzuki_Hayabusa_2008_stpz.jpg" BORDER="0"><p>Seems like an EASY decision to me <IMG NAME="icon" SRC="http://www.vwvortex.com/vwbb/tongue.gif" BORDER="0">
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD><i>Quote, originally posted by <b>Saucy</b> »</i></TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Hayabusa FTW.</TD></TR></TABLE><p>I've never loved the Busa... I don't see the appeal.. 1300cc, heavy, long bike... What's really the difference between that an a ZX-14, or any other larger bike? I would want something lighter weight with a fast revving 1000cc or something. And although stretched and lowered bikes LOOK cool, I still prefer the smaller rocket-types.<p>I'd take an R6 for a starter bike, followed by an R1 once I've figured out how not to kill myself or involve the police in a high speed chase daily, then I'd move into a nice Duc also. <p>A friend of mine has a 748.. pretty popular older bike around here... It sounds ridiculous (in a good way), and is pretty quick for someone's first bike.
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD><i>Quote, originally posted by <b>Saucy</b> »</i></TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Hayabusa FTW.</TD></TR></TABLE><p>I've never loved the Busa... I don't see the appeal.. 1300cc, heavy, long bike... What's really the difference between that an a ZX-14, or any other larger bike? I would want something lighter weight with a fast revving 1000cc or something. And although stretched and lowered bikes LOOK cool, I still prefer the smaller rocket-types.<p>I'd take an R6 for a starter bike, followed by an R1 once I've figured out how not to kill myself or involve the police in a high speed chase daily, then I'd move into a nice Duc also. <p>A friend of mine has a 748.. pretty popular older bike around here... It sounds ridiculous (in a good way), and is pretty quick for someone's first bike.
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Given a choice I would go with a Ducati over the Busa, but the Busa has that "Ghostrider" appeal, its the fastest street bike around with decent pricing.<p>What do people think of Aprilla?
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that aprilla has a sexy ass!<p>Too bad it probably costs more than the powerball <IMG NAME="icon" SRC="http://www.vwvortex.com/vwbb/biggrin.gif" BORDER="0">
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