Scrambler Spied

[twolanefun]

I only offer up input on things I know first hand when I detect a lack of knowledge. Everyone is entitled to their opinion, I just try and make it an informed one. - Gene

[Kev M]

Why people care so much about whether or not another person on the webz agrees with their taste in aesthetics is beyond me. Every single time a Harley or one of the contemporary Ducs gets criticized it's the same people. All of these opinions are exactly that, and about as subjective as possible. The Buell > Scrambler and M1200 > Cruiser comparisons can be considered both valid and not.

Fer fuqs sake I'm pouring 5 digits into one of the least rare/valuable Ducati's in existence...thank Lucifer I give 2 shits about anyone's taste in bikes or investment practicality beyond my own or I'd be screwed.

We're just bullshitting, chatting, debating, discussing... there's no angst here.

Couldn't I equally throw your question back at ya?

Why do you care if we care? We're just talking here...

[koko64]

Koko,

This IS NOT meant as an insult. But I get the impression you look at these things from a very narrow perspective of a sportbike owner.

The Scrambler is to the Blast as much as it is to the Rebel 250, they just happen to be "entry" level to the brand. But having spent some time on a friend's Blast, I think the comparison ends there (maybe I'll change my mind when I finally ride a Scrambler, but I highly doubt it).

Likewise, the M1200 Monster is styled about as much like a "cruiser" as a Griso, meaning there's ALMOST nothing in common. You mention BMWs previous attempt? At a CRUISER? YOU mean the R1200C? You think there's something remotely similar in styling between an R1200C and M1200?



The Diavel? I MIGHT reluctantly call a "power cruiser" as that's sorta a unique niche that is hard to define. But even the Diavel doesn't have the ergos of a "cruiser" - ala V-Rod (which is one of the few bikes I guess I'd call a "power cruiser").

But you have to understand as a guy who generally prefers classic standard motorcycles, I don't even consider a Harley FLH to be a cruiser UNLESS it's lowered and futzed with. A Road King is generally a TOURING bike to me, a Sportster (without forward controls) is a classic/naked standard, for something to be called a cruiser to me the function has to be stripped, it's gotta have forward controls, a good bit of rake, and maybe lousy bars too, like apes. Basically, before I call something a "Cruiser" it's gotta SUCK...

That's true, I do have that perspective. To confess, the first time I saw an M1200 up close, I remembered the R1200C. It just hit me, I'm sure owners of M1200s will want to too.. Good thing I'm hiding out way down south.
I get it, it's all in the definitions for sure. Maybe our categories down here are a little different.

[Kev M]

LOL, then fair enough... I guess I can take solace in the fact that I'm not the only crazy guy around here.  

[fragile_this_side_up]

Entry level bike for an entry level rider?

IMG_1410 by fragile_this_side_up_retro_club, on Flickr

Although, she couldn't wait to get on the Busa...

IMG_02191 by fragile_this_side_up_retro_club, on Flickr

[koko64]

I reckon so. Look like a great first big bike.
You sir are cunning, using your baby as a chick magnet.

[fragile_this_side_up]

Haha. They asked me for a photo with her.
She was the hit of the show. Sat on more motorcycles than my dad brother and I combined. The guy in the Ducati booth kept following her with the camera. Sat on every Duc there.

[koko64]

Very cool and very cute.


My first "big bike" was a 1973 Triumph Bonneville 750. It had character, was beautiful in a cobby way, was unintimidating and friendly. It was alot of fun. The Scrambler might just endear itself to a whole generation of riders.

[Kev M]

IMG_1410 by fragile_this_side_up_retro_club, on Flickr

Cute kid! I've got 2 daughters myself (and now a little boy). The girls each have learned to play the cute factor. Good thing for them, but I feel I've betrayed my own gender lol.

Couple of totally random observations.

1. Great pic, but the Corsets in the background kinda don't go with the cute kid.

2. As much as I enjoy some of the shots of scantily clad models draped over bikes (like from EICMA show in Milan each year), maybe it's the dad in me that really appreciates Ducati's class/taste in how the two cute Ducati girls are dressed at this show. Maybe it's just the presence of your daughter (and thinking about my own) that's got me feeling that way, cause again, I'm ok with a certain amount of objectification lol. Or maybe I'm finally just getting old (or mature)....  then again NAAAAAAAAHHH probably not.

[MendoDave]

Those women are wearing long pants & Shirts. They look pretty. They like to look pretty cause they're women. They have lots of practice. It's not their first day trying it out.
Don't worry about it.

[Triple J]

Geez...way to overthink it! 

[Kev M]

Those women are wearing long pants & Shirts. They look pretty. They like to look pretty cause they're women. They have lots of practice. It's not their first day trying it out.
Don't worry about it.

Right, I was complimenting them...AND DUCATI for showing some taste/restraint when sometimes manufacturers like to put models at their shows that just look like strippers ... not that I have anything against strippers...

[IZ]

This is a bike show on the East Coast in February, no?

Other than the show in Seattle, this is probably the most clothing I've seen on Ducati models.

[fragile_this_side_up]

This is a bike show on the East Coast in February, no?

Other than the show in Seattle, this is probably the most clothing I've seen on Ducati models.

Yessir. I'm ok with what they are wearing. Classy and sexy yet subdued. Tasteful for Ducati, I agree. Don't have any other pics of any other "booth babes". Just a lot more of my girl sitting on every single moto she could.



Back on topic, anyone know when deliveries are going to begin?

[Langanobob]

Geez...way to overthink it! 

Yeah,  I don't care how cold it is or how much snow's on the ground.  We all need to hop on our bikes and go for a ride!  This wintertime non-riding leads to overthinking and worse