Old Italian not-everyday bikes
Discussion
In contrast the other one, let's see those rare, sunny day garage queens...
My S2r 800 (I may have commuted to work on it twice in 6 years so does that make it an every day bike?)
The Mito and 853cc 748
The latest purchase, a BB1
(Apologies for the rubbish pictures, I have used some before but I will get better ones !)
My S2r 800 (I may have commuted to work on it twice in 6 years so does that make it an every day bike?)
The Mito and 853cc 748
The latest purchase, a BB1
(Apologies for the rubbish pictures, I have used some before but I will get better ones !)
Steve_H80 said:
Even after all these years the 748 / 916 still makes me go weak at the knees. I just wish could actually fit on one. Perhaps I should still get one so I can go into the garage and lick it 
My mates got a 996s and I’ve ridden it occasionally over the years. I don’t really fit and can do about 40 mins before really I need to get off and stretch, but I’d happily have one. It’s just a lovely thing, totally outclassed by modern machinery but still an event to ride.
Plus it looks f
king amazing. 
|https://thumbsnap.com/QndJQQmo[/url]Not exactly a commuter (I sort of "retired" about twenty years ago... or, rather, just stopped having a proper job, so I've no need to go out everyday!), but 'tis my "daily" since I sold my '96 Sportster. Not needing to be used for work does mean it gets used less than it would have and does tend to be a little more cossetted than previous bikes - and I have a 900 Legend for nasty/winter use. Sadly, fits this thread at the moment as (post op') not allowed to ride for a month... hence posting pic's on the net when I could be out!
Morini 500/6 Sport that I bought for my other half, looked gorgeous, handled and stopped extremely well, sounded horrible and both of us disliked the engine characteristics - hence it rarely coming out. She now rides a T140ES.
Morini 500/6 Sport that I bought for my other half, looked gorgeous, handled and stopped extremely well, sounded horrible and both of us disliked the engine characteristics - hence it rarely coming out. She now rides a T140ES.
It’s not old-old but it certainly doesn’t have any real tech or rider aids!
Had it for 7 years and other things come and go alongside it but I really can’t see it going anywhere, good amount of power, nice handling, sounds great I can’t really see why I’d replace it!
Had it for 7 years and other things come and go alongside it but I really can’t see it going anywhere, good amount of power, nice handling, sounds great I can’t really see why I’d replace it!
Edited by patchb on Saturday 3rd December 11:39
[quote=catso]
Not sure exactly which model that is, but what a gorgeous looking bike. Sadly, the only Ducatis I've had any experience of (Pantahs, a 500 and an ex-works 600) were the most disappointing bikes I've ridden. Might get around to trying a more modern example one day, a 900 Monster of some sort does appeal.
Not sure exactly which model that is, but what a gorgeous looking bike. Sadly, the only Ducatis I've had any experience of (Pantahs, a 500 and an ex-works 600) were the most disappointing bikes I've ridden. Might get around to trying a more modern example one day, a 900 Monster of some sort does appeal.
spoodler said:
Not sure exactly which model that is, but what a gorgeous looking bike. Sadly, the only Ducatis I've had any experience of (Pantahs, a 500 and an ex-works 600) were the most disappointing bikes I've ridden. Might get around to trying a more modern example one day, a 900 Monster of some sort does appeal.
Edited by catso on Saturday 3rd December 12:50
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