sinister would translate in Italian to sinistro.  I'll take that.

I heard that the production versions are going to have a belt final drive.

Quote from: muskrat on October 17, 2010, 04:36:41 PM
sinister would translate in Italian to sinistro.  I'll take that.
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The Ducati Sinistro...otherwise known as the Ducati "Left".

that doesn't strike much fear into me...

Sinistro is from the latin, which does mean sinister, but more commonly, sinistro means the direction left.

I guess it could have a spin-off version called the destra?

well my family's from Italy/Sicily and I've never heard that word used that way.  Either way I still like it but destra is growing on me too. 

Quote from: muskrat on October 17, 2010, 09:08:55 PM
well my family's from Italy/Sicily and I've never heard that word used that way.  Either way I still like it but destra is growing on me too. 

Diestra - Right

Siniestra - Left

You should know this dude, I thought you went to catholic school in Vzla.

Siniestra always meant left and only became the common sinister  because left handed people were considered wicked. 

sinistro is what I said, not siniestra which I know means left.  Yes, I wen to El Champagnat.

Quote from: muskrat on October 18, 2010, 07:25:19 AM
sinistro is what I said, not siniestra which I know means left.  Yes, I wen to El Champagnat.

http://dictionary.reverso.net/italian-english/sinistro

sinistro and sinistra, both have same meaning, just different uses and gender.

likewise, destro and destra.

Either word sounds decent enough, but the translated names aren't exactly identical to the meaning you want to convey 100%.

my family is from sicily/italy as well....and Sicilian is not always the same language....Also, words tend to have many meanings, in almost any language, however sometimes we forget some of the meanings.

If you've never heard sinistro used as left, how do you say left?

dx and sx on the ducati parts boxes

You know what, doesn't matter the name sucks and that's my point.

And although I'm using an Italian/Latin word I was thinking of it in Spanish which is my primary language.  in conclusion the literal translation is often used incorrectly and application for many reasons.

1. threatening or portending evil, harm, or trouble; ominous: a sinister remark.

2. bad, evil, base, or wicked; fell: his sinister purposes.

3. unfortunate; disastrous; unfavorable: a sinister accident.

4. of or on the left side; left.

wow... this thread.... it just gets... more and more.... um... fascinating  .

I cant wait to see what other exciting naming suggestions come up next...

wonder if there is a base and an S model, or simply a single model.

You know what's funny? The Spanish word "esposas" translates to "wifes" and "handcuffs". Go figure.

Quote from: duccarlos on October 19, 2010, 07:10:29 AM
You know what's funny? The Spanish word "esposas" translates to "wifes" and "handcuffs". Go figure.

That is not a coincidence.

How about the Ducati Satan?   

Or the Ducati Serial Killer?

Or the Ducati Spinal Tap?

Seriuosly tho, Diavel is stupid for a name, but I like the bike. 

the self importance? self righteousness? in this thread is astounding.