I am starting to slowly fall in love with the look of the Sport Classic models... mainly based off my initial impression of the MH900 but I really am starting to appreciate the newer SC bikes, specifically the red 1000s model with the fairing. There was one on Ebay the other day with the long fairing kit, anyone have links to pics of a bike like this?
I know some have a more aggressive position than others, I like the Sport Classics with the clip ons really low, something about low bars the pain is worth the look in my opinion...
Anyone able to link images or a site I can look at?
Not that I'm endorsing another forum, but check out www.ducati.ms. It's ok, but is unfortunately run by the same people who now the DML.
Not the bike you specifically mentioned, but this is the Sport1000 that I just bought.
(http://i192.photobucket.com/albums/z53/b_upton/002.jpg)
And this is another one that I think looks flippin' GREAT!!
(http://i192.photobucket.com/albums/z53/b_upton/Sportrechtsbis.jpg)
(http://i192.photobucket.com/albums/z53/b_upton/SPortlinksvoorzij.jpg)
I'm newly in love with the Sport1000 as well, but I'm partial to the fairingless version (gotta be naked!). 8)
I'm likely to be moving to the States in 6 months or so, and will be selling my newly acquired (in March) '01 M900. I may buy a Sport 1000 instead when I'm settled over there.
Is it only available in black now? :-\
(http://www.ducati.com/od/ducatinorthamerica/en/galleries/img/img8,231_22,622.jpg)
Quote from: BWClark on July 08, 2008, 11:08:23 PM
I'm newly in love with the Sport1000 as well, but I'm partial to the fairingless version (gotta be naked!). 8)
I'm likely to be moving to the States in 6 months or so, and will be selling my newly acquired (in March) '01 M900. I may buy a Sport 1000 instead when I'm settled over there.
Is it only available in black now? :-\
Out of curiosity, where do you live now? I currently live in Hawaii, but for only the past year. Before that I lived in Germany, and then the UK before that.
Are you dead set on getting a brand new one? I wanted to get an '06 Sport 1000 (sold my S2R800 for it) simply for the dry clutch. I also liked the monopisto design better than the bipisto.
In my humble opinion, the absolute coolest cafe SC out there belongs to LT Snyder of DesmoTimes. Whenever I see this bike I think about selling my Monster and starting a mono SC build-up:
(http://www.desmotimes.com/Images/Sport_Classic_1000/sport_classic_1000_1.jpg)
Go to www.desmotimes.com (http://www.desmotimes.com) and look up "Bikes of the Quarter" for more pics and a writeup. He's got a great collection of other Ducs as well.
[moto] [thumbsup]
WOW! that bike is amazing.
The SC bikes I think are fun to ride and they handle great but for me, the seat pan digs into the backs of my legs and the clip-ons are brutal.
how about this bad boy from one of the hoosier hooligans
http://www.hoosierhooligans.org/forum/index.php?topic=2011.0
(http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j186/EaracheMotorsports/IMG_0080Medium.jpg)
Never Really thought about them that much. But now the wheels are turning
those Zards are wicked
I have ridden a few sport classics and I have to say I am a fan of the early monoshock version. the resail is poor so there should be deals out there. My fave had the same zard exhaust you see in the pictures. it is LOUD and very fun. I would change the wheels first thing as the spokers are tubed [bang]
Tubes do not belong on modern bikes, well the perelli tires that come on some are patterned from the 70's pirelli phantoms. I think they used the same compound rubber from the 70's wears like iron. [thumbsup]
sit on them and drive as many versions as you can, my friend hated the seating position . I loved it. I did not like the twin shocker. paul smarts are good too.
cheers
Quote from: Markus on July 09, 2008, 11:55:18 AM
(http://www.desmotimes.com/Images/Sport_Classic_1000/sport_classic_1000_1.jpg)
Oh my that thing is HOT!
Quote from: DRKWNG on July 09, 2008, 06:18:59 PM
Oh my that thing is HOT!
Agree, that bike is sick...
EESNAS, I was convinced when I saw the Speedymoto SC at Laguna Seca 06! [thumbsup]
Here are sime pics:
(http://i320.photobucket.com/albums/nn327/supakpow/CIMG0126.jpg)
(http://i320.photobucket.com/albums/nn327/supakpow/CIMG0125.jpg)
(http://i320.photobucket.com/albums/nn327/supakpow/CIMG0127.jpg)
(http://i320.photobucket.com/albums/nn327/supakpow/CIMG0123.jpg)
(http://i320.photobucket.com/albums/nn327/supakpow/CIMG0124.jpg)
(http://i320.photobucket.com/albums/nn327/supakpow/CIMG0132.jpg)
OOPS! sorry wrong Ducatis ;D
(http://i320.photobucket.com/albums/nn327/supakpow/CIMG0131.jpg)
(http://i320.photobucket.com/albums/nn327/supakpow/27_420200691929pm.jpg)
(http://i320.photobucket.com/albums/nn327/supakpow/27_420200692010pm.jpg)
(http://i320.photobucket.com/albums/nn327/supakpow/27_420200692250pm.jpg)
(http://i320.photobucket.com/albums/nn327/supakpow/IMG_0980.jpg)
Sorry again! Damn copy button keep malfunctioning. [roll]
Enjoy!!
Anybody know anything about this headlight?????
(http://i320.photobucket.com/albums/nn327/supakpow/CIMG0127.jpg)
I WANT it.
Zoom way in and tell me if you can see who makes it....
You're gonna hateyourself. [laugh]
Quote from: supakpow2 on July 09, 2008, 08:14:13 PM
(http://i320.photobucket.com/albums/nn327/supakpow/CIMG0132.jpg)
[thumbsup]
eeasnas - if u happen to be in socal, there is the exact bike you mention at socal ducati in brea, it's red and has the long fairing. i was drooling over it one day
Here's mine:
(http://i110.photobucket.com/albums/n85/dietrichpfeifer/Papago6-24-08/6-24-08008s.jpg)
(http://i110.photobucket.com/albums/n85/dietrichpfeifer/Papago6-24-08/6-24-08003s.jpg)
Mods include:
Termignoni Kit, custom open filter cover + bottom of airbox cut, Power Commander w/dyno map, flywheel lightened by ~2lbs, lowered gauges, open belt covers, Sport 1000 alloy rims with 90 degree valve stems & laced with stainless spokes/nipples on powder coated gloss black hubs, alloy handlbar approx 2" lower than stock, Rizoma fluid reservoirs, custom seat cover by Sargent (my design), bevel drive engine badge, 520 chain kit, with DP alloy rear sprocket up 2 teeth (41), emission canisterectotmy, Scotts cleanable metal mesh filter, custom headlight, custom muffler brackets allowing the pipes to be more upswept, quick release side covers with access to tool storage, Toby steereing damper on custom under tripple clamp mount, lower tripple clamp polished, Hot Rod bar end mirrors, headlight bracket painted gloss black, front signal stalks shortened, polished billet oil breather, billet frame plugs, alloy chaingaurd, polished valve and cam covers, Paulimoto crank cover, forks tuned for my weight...phew I think thats about it.
http://www.ncrfactory.com/eng/html/11.02.shtml
Here's what my dream SC should look like [thumbsup]
NCR New Blue!
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v138/salsajayne/june2008001.jpg)
Low bars, high seat means its not for all, but I like mine
Quote from: Monstyr on July 10, 2008, 07:06:09 AM
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v138/salsajayne/june2008001.jpg)
Low bars, high seat means its not for all, but I like mine
I like it too. And as hot as those things look all red, I bet it would look really sweet if you gave it a black and red paint job a-la 695.
Quote from: J3 on July 09, 2008, 08:32:46 PM
Anybody know anything about this headlight?????
(http://i320.photobucket.com/albums/nn327/supakpow/CIMG0127.jpg)
I WANT it.
(http://i320.photobucket.com/albums/nn327/supakpow/IMG_0980.jpg)
I kinda prefer these headlights...LOL
That headlight is a custom HD unit I believe. Motowheels had something like that at one point, I recall.
And wow. She's purrrrty.
Woow. Some of those are absolutely gorgeous. Talking about the bikes,,hmmmm, well,, ya,, the bikes ;)
As with most of the Ducati's(SBK exceptions) after a little modding they look wicked. Personally I like them without the fairings. SWEET bikes. [thumbsup]
Quote from: Monstyr on July 10, 2008, 07:06:09 AM
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v138/salsajayne/june2008001.jpg)
Low bars, high seat means its not for all, but I like mine
I love that bike with the full fairing piece they sell... I just think the low mount black pipes and riding position are awesome. This will probably be my next bike to have in addition to my Monster. I would love to own an MH900 but since it is a limited edition I would feel so paranoid about modding or dropping it, at least this bike looks a lot like the MH900 but has plenty of things I actually like better. Seems these Sport Classics take a while to grow on me but the more I look the more I like them.
My favorite pic:
(http://www.webbikeworld.com/ducati-motorcycles/ducati-photos/ducati-sport-classic.jpg)
Memphis is correct, it is an HD with a custom trim ring to fit the duc light housing. comes with or without HID.
But which HD headlight - that's the question....
Quote from: DRKWNG on July 08, 2008, 11:35:55 PM
Out of curiosity, where do you live now? I currently live in Hawaii, but for only the past year. Before that I lived in Germany, and then the UK before that.
Are you dead set on getting a brand new one? I wanted to get an '06 Sport 1000 (sold my S2R800 for it) simply for the dry clutch. I also liked the monopisto design better than the bipisto.
I'm from New Zealand. I'm not dead set on a new one at all, I'm always after a good deal. I think I'd go red if given the option. 8)
Red is always a good choice. ;)
Quote from: Markus on July 09, 2008, 11:55:18 AM
(http://www.desmotimes.com/Images/Sport_Classic_1000/sport_classic_1000_1.jpg)
I think this is HOT too! I'm quoting so y'all can have another look...
Quoting that bike is always a good choice! 8)
Pondering the dumb steering damper placement is also good.
Quote from: ato memphis on July 11, 2008, 06:21:34 AM
Pondering the dumb steering damper placement is also good.
That's what the crash knob is for...
Quote from: ducvet on July 09, 2008, 05:44:05 PM
...I would change the wheels first thing as the spokers are tubed [bang] Tubes do not belong on modern bikes...
Really?! This is disappointing. It's the spokers that I love! I thought I saw somebody selling aftermarket spokers that were tubeless. Link was on TOB. I presumed these guys would be tubeless too.
http://www.monsterparts.com/pc/ALP1/Wheels/ALP1.html
Tubeless Spoked.
The wheels on the black bike look like alpinas, which are designed for tubeless tires. That will be one of the first things I do with the S1000 that I bought, slapping a set of alpina wheels on that is... Plus, alpina wheels will clear SBK brakes and the stock ones will not.
To clarify.
I am not crazy about spokes but in certain situations they do look good.
My complaint is that in this day we should not have a $10,000 bike that has tubes in the tires. every other company out there has decided to move away from tubes in their bikes (non-dirt bikes) that have any performance pretensions . Ducati just cheapened out on the spec of the wheels. Oh and they weigh a ton compared to the cast wheels, this does not need to be the case but as delivered they are boat anchors.
I guess as Ducati emulates Harley more and more they are expecting that no one cares about performance.
Not my bike--just a picture I found on the web. I like this one a lot.
(http://img32.picoodle.com/img/img32/4/7/11/f_sportclassim_2073e4c.jpg)
Quote from: Cider on July 11, 2008, 06:08:16 PM
Not my bike--just a picture I found on the web. I like this one a lot.
(http://img32.picoodle.com/img/img32/4/7/11/f_sportclassim_2073e4c.jpg)
From TOB, with marchesini's.
It is also funny that these bikes have probably the best oem mirrors ducati has ever fit to one of their bikes.
Napolean bar ends.
maybe in another 20 years ducati will fit "retro" CRG's
I initally loved the Sport 1000 untill I saw one at a bike show, if some one could lower the bike by 3inch it would make the bike much better. The original 750 sport was long and low and had beutiful flowing lines, the new 1000 sport looks short and top heavy. My 2cents
This is my pride and joy.Had it since new and will never let it go.
(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2115/2356049660_46591cd31c_o.jpg)
can i get a parts break down on that bike?
A.) Where you get full fairing? Its gorgeous.
I'll take a guess at the rest: obviously there is a clutch plate and cover, and pipe. Who from, dunno, and is there anything else?
Quote from: Dockstrada on July 15, 2008, 01:51:49 AM
This is my pride and joy.Had it since new and will never let it go.
(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2115/2356049660_46591cd31c_o.jpg)
Need a new best friend?
Nice stable you have there!
Sport 1000 S with Carrozzeria's (I think) from .MS. Wanted to do a build like this at one point.
(http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h286/CPrezioso/Ducatinewrims001.jpg)
Quote from: Dockstrada on July 15, 2008, 01:51:49 AM
This is my pride and joy.Had it since new and will never let it go.
(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2115/2356049660_46591cd31c_o.jpg)
WOW!! It evokes the whole James Dean, 550 Spyder feel!!! Amazing!!! I want one when i grow up!!
My bro's bike an original (almost) 750 sport, at the risk of offending someone, I reckon it doesn't look as porky as the new models.
(http://i298.photobucket.com/albums/mm259/andrewb172/bike/sport.jpg)
Quote from: ato memphis on July 10, 2008, 09:11:40 PM
But which HD headlight - that's the question....
http://www.harley-davidson.com/gma/gma_product.jsp?PRODUCT%3C%3Eprd_id=845524448767321&FOLDER%3C%3Efolder_id=2534374309042516&ASSORTMENT%3C%3East_id=2534374309042516&bmUID=1218649093445&bmLocale=en_US
We changed a couple of things to Moto's SC
(http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e344/Motowheelscom/Motowheels%20Sport%20Classic/DSC05487.jpg)
(http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e344/Motowheelscom/Motowheels%20Sport%20Classic/DSC05505.jpg)
(http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e344/Motowheelscom/Motowheels%20Sport%20Classic/DSC05494.jpg)
(http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e344/Motowheelscom/Motowheels%20Sport%20Classic/DSC05500.jpg)
(http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e344/Motowheelscom/Motowheels%20Sport%20Classic/DSC05492.jpg)
(http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e344/Motowheelscom/Motowheels%20Sport%20Classic/DSC05509.jpg)
(http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e344/Motowheelscom/Motowheels%20Sport%20Classic/DSC05513.jpg)
(http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e344/Motowheelscom/Motowheels%20Sport%20Classic/DSC05517.jpg)
Awesome SC. [thumbsup]
Very nice. [thumbsup]
Quote from: vivaleduc on August 13, 2008, 08:09:20 PM
Mine, it's almost finished...I swear...almost
(http://i293.photobucket.com/albums/mm45/vivaleduc/IMG_2291.jpg)
love that color! damn that is a sexy sc
You just gotta love them SC`s [thumbsup]