2009 Ducati Fighter

[NAKID]

I don't understand the purpose of the one headlight on that 916 unless he was going for a whole "asymetrical" theme with that bike...

[Cider]

I don't understand the purpose of the one headlight on that 916 unless he was going for a whole "asymetrical" theme with that bike...

I don't know if it was their intention or not, but it looks like an endurance bike.  Kind of cool, I think.

[DucSeason]

I'm looking forward to seeing pics of the real thing. I think the whole thing's pretty exciting. 

[flanman]

There is now a Confederate Fighter (new model). Someone else beat them to the name.

[ROBsS4R]

I am also am very exicted about seeing the the new fighter but I am afraid to say I feel like I am really gravitating away from the Ducati Look.

With Bikes like the Norton Commando in the works of being made... A modern Cafe style Bike the Ducati's are being less attractive to me.

I still think the Sportsclassic 1000s looks killer though.

[Raux]

I am also am very exicted about seeing the the new fighter but I am afraid to say I feel like I am really gravitating away from the Ducati Look.

With Bikes like the Norton Commando in the works of being made... A modern Cafe style Bike the Ducati's are being less attractive to me.

I still think the Sportsclassic 1000s looks killer though.

blasphemy! Roast him! 

[zvezdah1]

I am also am very exicted about seeing the the new fighter but I am afraid to say I feel like I am really gravitating away from the Ducati Look.

With Bikes like the Norton Commando in the works of being made... A modern Cafe style Bike the Ducati's are being less attractive to me.

I still think the Sportsclassic 1000s looks killer though.

Don't hold your breath for the Norton to reach viable production, this is about the 5th time in the last 15-20 years that Norton has been back in business under new ownership, only worse story is the Indian name in the US.

Chris

[DucSeason]

I am also am very exicted about seeing the the new fighter but I am afraid to say I feel like I am really gravitating away from the Ducati Look.

With Bikes like the Norton Commando in the works of being made... A modern Cafe style Bike the Ducati's are being less attractive to me.

I still think the Sportsclassic 1000s looks killer though.

I find myself gravitating to the style of the older Monsters, for sure. I just can't get excited about the looks of the 696, and I'm kinda worried the Fighter will have the same effect on me. I'm looking forward to seeing what they've come up with, though. Who knows, maybe it'll be killer. If not, no need to pester the wife to buy one. 

[ducatiz]

Don't hold your breath for the Norton to reach viable production, this is about the 5th time in the last 15-20 years that Norton has been back in business under new ownership, only worse story is the Indian name in the US.

Chris

[Speedbag]

I absolutely loved my '94 M900, and miss it since it left me this April. That said, I do not miss 'constant' timing belt changes and valve adjustments. Or the fact that it leaked more oil in the years I had it than any Harley I've ever owned. And it was a bit low on power compared to recent acquisitions. All were reasons for its departure.

I vowed to get another Ducati, but a more powerful unit meant a 4V and more maintenance cost.  If Ducati makes the Fighter (yes, stupid name) with sprung valves and timing chains, there is a very good chance I'll buy one. They'll still sound awesome and perform as they should (especially geared down for use in town  ). Better still have a dry clutch though.

Keep Desmo for the superbikes if it truly still offers an advantage on the track.

[jswledhed]

Didn't see this link when I scrolled through this thread.

http://theadrenalinefix.com/2008/08/06/ducati-hyperfighter/

[Triple J]

Fugly is an understatement for that bike. 

[ROBsS4R]

Didn't see this link when I scrolled through this thread.

http://theadrenalinefix.com/2008/08/06/ducati-hyperfighter/

[ducatiz]

Didn't see this link when I scrolled through this thread.

http://theadrenalinefix.com/2008/08/06/ducati-hyperfighter/

tweak it a bit and it would look awesome.

i like the frame, but it's a complete fiction, look at the "ball gap" between the tank and seat.. ouch!

[goodolboy]

I think Ducati should just stick to what works for them instead of totally trying to reinvent themselves.  I don't know if I like this one yet.  I do agree, that gap between the tank and seat looks lethal!