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Title: First ride of M1100
Post by: gearhead on October 03, 2008, 07:06:04 PM
http://www.motorcycledaily.com/03october08_ducati2009monster1100.htm (http://www.motorcycledaily.com/03october08_ducati2009monster1100.htm)(http://www.motorcycledaily.com/100308top.jpg)
Title: Re: First ride of M1100
Post by: Statler on October 03, 2008, 07:11:44 PM
nice that they like it....but 'Desmosedici derived trelis frame'?   [roll]

Look forward to riding one.
Title: Re: First ride of M1100
Post by: zedsaid on October 03, 2008, 07:24:49 PM
Must remember that i am not ready to step up yet.

Must remember that i am not ready to step up yet.

She's pretty.
Title: Re: First ride of M1100
Post by: Cucciolo on October 03, 2008, 07:29:47 PM
Awesome!!!! I love the looks and the upgrades... there should be a 4V on the works..
This is a great Pic:

(http://www.motorcycledaily.com/100308middle1.jpg)
Title: Re: First ride of M1100
Post by: Raux on October 03, 2008, 07:30:45 PM
maybe in a few years. once i got the wife riding. she'll want this one and then i can get the 1100.
Title: Re: First ride of M1100
Post by: superjohn on October 03, 2008, 07:48:03 PM
Quote from: Statler on October 03, 2008, 07:11:44 PM
nice that they like it....but 'Desmosedici derived trelis frame'?   [roll]


(http://img.moto22.com/2007/09/desmo7-thumb.jpg)


I can sort of see it. Shorter main frame with thicker tubes supporting engine and subframe.
Title: Re: First ride of M1100
Post by: mmakay on October 03, 2008, 08:04:01 PM
"it's blatantly obvious that the Monster 1100 is an improvement over the earlier Monsters"

Really??  BLATANTLY?? 
Title: Re: First ride of M1100
Post by: ROBsS4R on October 03, 2008, 10:51:31 PM

Thread Jack

Is That a Dainese Jacket?

I want one.

(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3068/2910749899_0a52b654fb_o.jpg)
Title: Re: First ride of M1100
Post by: danaid on October 03, 2008, 10:59:10 PM
Quote from: ROBsS4R on October 03, 2008, 10:51:31 PM
Thread Jack

Is That a Dainese Jacket?

I want one.

(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3068/2910749899_0a52b654fb_o.jpg)

Also thread jack,

I've been waiting for that jacket to go down in price a little, so far $535 otd.

Sorry  for thread jack.

Dan.
Title: Re: First ride of M1100
Post by: mattyvas on October 03, 2008, 11:49:31 PM
It certainly gets a good wrap.
I am looking forward to it hitting the showroom floor and getting a leg over it.
Been thinking and waiting for a little while about changing the 620.
Title: Re: First ride of M1100
Post by: Rameses on October 03, 2008, 11:55:45 PM
Quote from: Cucciolo on October 03, 2008, 07:29:47 PM

This is a great Pic:


B/c you can't see the headlight?
Title: Re: First ride of M1100
Post by: gearhead on October 04, 2008, 06:22:49 AM
 Ahh yes, that headlight, a thing of beauty it is. Not only is it gorgeous, it actually performs better than my Honda VFR head light, and that aint an easy thing to do. I am amazed at how well it lights up the sides of the road with the high beam on.
Title: Re: First ride of M1100
Post by: MonsterMI on October 04, 2008, 07:41:20 AM
Quote from: Rameses on October 03, 2008, 11:55:45 PM

B/c you can't see the headlight?


(http://www.journerdism.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/07/broken-record.jpg)
Title: Re: First ride of M1100
Post by: NWapex on October 04, 2008, 07:58:06 AM
No front fork reflector surgery necessary!?
Title: Re: First ride of M1100
Post by: Evil_Ductator on October 04, 2008, 09:23:28 AM
great review, thanks for posting that!  still prefer the style of my old M1000 but with all the functional improvments and the SSS I am very tempted for this new bike... 

Still looking forward to seeing a pic of the S version in white.  If anyone has a pic, please post it!
Title: Re: First ride of M1100
Post by: Raux on October 04, 2008, 09:56:52 AM
Quote from: Evil_Ductator on October 04, 2008, 09:23:28 AM
great review, thanks for posting that!  still prefer the style of my old M1000 but with all the functional improvments and the SSS I am very tempted for this new bike... 

Still looking forward to seeing a pic of the S version in white.  If anyone has a pic, please post it!

http://www.monster.ducati.it/index_en.html (http://www.monster.ducati.it/index_en.html)

if you look at the 1100s you can see the white and red versions.
Title: Re: First ride of M1100
Post by: Evil_Ductator on October 04, 2008, 10:01:18 AM
Quote from: Raux on October 04, 2008, 09:56:52 AM
http://www.monster.ducati.it/index_en.html (http://www.monster.ducati.it/index_en.html)

if you look at the 1100s you can see the white and red versions.

Cool thanks, last time I looked on that site, the white one wasn't there yet.  I bet it would look cool with the gold wheels too that match the forks!
Title: Re: First ride of M1100
Post by: ArguZ on October 04, 2008, 10:24:31 AM
Lets hope for a Tricolore next year and the end of the line  [evil]
Not even Lara Croft is using a Ducati in the new game anymore...why ? i ask why ?
Title: Re: First ride of M1100
Post by: NAKID on October 04, 2008, 10:53:04 AM
Quote from: NWapex on October 04, 2008, 07:58:06 AM
No front fork reflector surgery necessary!?

That's a U.S. requirement....
Title: Re: First ride of M1100
Post by: mihama01 on October 05, 2008, 10:06:25 PM
There is also a brief review on the web site of UK magazine Superbike.

http://www.superbike.co.uk/news/New_Ducati_Monster_1100_news_268952.html (http://www.superbike.co.uk/news/New_Ducati_Monster_1100_news_268952.html)

Click the photo shown on the right and view it at actual size, not scaled. It shows quite a lot of detail of the bike.


Title: Re: First ride of M1100
Post by: Evil_Ductator on October 05, 2008, 10:09:36 PM
Quote from: mihama01 on October 05, 2008, 10:06:25 PM
There is also a brief review on the web site of UK magazine Superbike.

http://www.superbike.co.uk/news/New_Ducati_Monster_1100_news_268952.html (http://www.superbike.co.uk/news/New_Ducati_Monster_1100_news_268952.html)

Click the photo shown on the right and view it at actual size, not scaled. It shows quite a lot of detail of the bike.




Very cool, that photo is really high res!

Is it just me or is the brake line sticking way out like a loop just waiting to get caught on something?

Oh and the rider is crossed up  [laugh]
Title: Re: First ride of M1100
Post by: mihama01 on October 06, 2008, 01:06:05 AM
QuoteIs it just me or is the brake line sticking way out like a loop just waiting to get caught on something?

It looks as if the suspension is compressed, possibly due the cornering forces  ??? thats why the brake line is bulging.

Here are some more photos and some vids. from Raptors and Rockets

http://www.raptorsandrockets.com/Reviews/2009_ducati_monster_1100.htm (http://www.raptorsandrockets.com/Reviews/2009_ducati_monster_1100.htm)