2nd Bike... Buy a Streetfighter or build one?

[118811]

Have you heard? Ducati is making a 'tard

THIS is s Street Fighter

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[wannabfast]

streetfighters.. when off the shelf just wont do

[The ModFather]

streetfighters.. when off the shelf just wont do

I've never heard this from anyone who's ridden a Ducati SF.  I've heard nothing but great things and this is from owners of various bikes including Monsters, 1098s, Triumphs etc. I think if you build your own SF it could turn out great. The key word is "could". I think if you buy a new SF you are getting a great bike out the door. Sure you're not getting the joy associated with making your own and I definitely appreciate that but IMO if you dont have the time or skills required... a new Ducati SF would be nothing to turn your nose up at. A great bike is a great bike whether it's off the shelf or homemade.

[118811]

I love dreaming....wish I were in your situation!!

Me....I would get a 848 SF for a daily driver (for Honolulu)...maybe a 1098 SF if your roads would warrant the bigger engine.
Sell the Monster & get a project bike to trick out...SS or SBK

My 2 cents

[Raux]

That is true. Are people cuttin up and transforming the SF?

[wannabfast]

I've never heard this from anyone who's ridden a Ducati SF.  I've heard nothing but great things and this is from owners of various bikes including Monsters, 1098s, Triumphs etc. I think if you build your own SF it could turn out great. The key word is "could". I think if you buy a new SF you are getting a great bike out the door. Sure you're not getting the joy associated with making your own and I definitely appreciate that but IMO if you dont have the time or skills required... a new Ducati SF would be nothing to turn your nose up at. A great bike is a great bike whether it's off the shelf or homemade.

i was referring to the concept of a streetfighter not referring to THE streetfighter specifically

same deal with a cafe racer, its that you can buy it off the shelf like that, which you can, but the fact that you put the time/money into making it unique