# Bike Crew: Ducati Monster or Triumph Speed Four? **URL:** \ **Category:** NYSpeed Automotive\ **Created:** [February 2, 2009, 6:42pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/bike-crew-ducati-monster-or-triumph-speed-four/62351 "2009-02-02T18:42:55Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 4
**Author:** ![Willybeen](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/willybeen/32/7351_2.png) [@Willybeen](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Willybeen)\ **Post date:** [February 4, 2009, 8:36am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/bike-crew-ducati-monster-or-triumph-speed-four/62351/61 "2009-02-04T08:36:36Z")
lol. ---
**Author:** ![Carnut](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/carnut/32/7590_2.png) [@Carnut](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Carnut)\ **Post date:** [February 4, 2009, 8:44am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/bike-crew-ducati-monster-or-triumph-speed-four/62351/62 "2009-02-04T08:44:24Z")
Great chassis, in fact, impecible chassis and innovation is there, however the combination with an archaic engine and piss poor fuel injection system just makes for a very annoying ride. The throttle response on those engines both the 9 and the 12 is very weak compared to other V-twin sport bikes such as the Monster s4r or the RC-51. The brakes although interesting and asthetically pleasing offer little else. They don’t stop as well as a dual rotor brake system and they can “warp” easily. On a bike a warped rotor is enough to make your life flash before your eyes when coming down from +100 mph. The rear wheel is the best for a dual sided swing arm, no way to mess up the alignment as there is no adjustment and the belt is always in tension due to a tensioner, awesome. The bike is fucking sexy especially with the rear sets off…but that’s like looking at a hot chick at the bar, getting her home and realizing it’s a dude… kinda ruins your day. ---
**Author:** ![JBGTI](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/jbgti/32/7463_2.png) [@JBGTI](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/JBGTI)\ **Post date:** [February 4, 2009, 10:47am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/bike-crew-ducati-monster-or-triumph-speed-four/62351/63 "2009-02-04T10:47:39Z")
> [@Willybeen](#): > > God the old frames were ugly… This is for jon, dont buy this… > [http://buffalo.craigslist.org/mcy/989669454.html](http://buffalo.craigslist.org/mcy/989669454.html) I actually know he guy who is selling that bike…lol ---
**Author:** ![XwalkerX](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/xwalkerx/32/7598_2.png) [@XwalkerX](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/XwalkerX)\ **Post date:** [February 4, 2009, 10:50am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/bike-crew-ducati-monster-or-triumph-speed-four/62351/64 "2009-02-04T10:50:40Z")
> [@Willybeen](#): > > God the old frames were ugly… This is for jon, dont buy this… > [http://buffalo.craigslist.org/mcy/989669454.html](http://buffalo.craigslist.org/mcy/989669454.html) lol @ $5500 :lol: ---
**Author:** ![JBGTI](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/jbgti/32/7463_2.png) [@JBGTI](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/JBGTI)\ **Post date:** [February 4, 2009, 10:54am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/bike-crew-ducati-monster-or-triumph-speed-four/62351/65 "2009-02-04T10:54:49Z")
> [@XwalkerX](#): > > lol @ $5500 :lol: Yea, he is outta his mind ---
**Author:** ![Avatar](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/avatar/32/5076_2.png) [@Avatar](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Avatar)\ **Post date:** [February 4, 2009, 7:33pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/bike-crew-ducati-monster-or-triumph-speed-four/62351/66 "2009-02-04T19:33:49Z")
I wouldn’t even consider a Buell over a Monster, Speedtriple or even SV650. Personally, I went with the SV650 and am very happy with it. ---
**Author:** ![Shockwave179](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/shockwave179/32/7496_2.png) [@Shockwave179](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Shockwave179)\ **Post date:** [February 4, 2009, 7:53pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/bike-crew-ducati-monster-or-triumph-speed-four/62351/67 "2009-02-04T19:53:57Z")
I vote… Benelli Cafe Racer :drool: ![http://www.motorcyclespecs.co.za/Gallery/Benelli%20TNT%20Cafe%20Racer%2005%20%203.jpg](http://www.motorcyclespecs.co.za/Gallery/Benelli%20TNT%20Cafe%20Racer%2005%20%203.jpg) ![http://www.mootorrattad.ee/wp-content/benelli-cafe-racer1.jpg](http://www.mootorrattad.ee/wp-content/benelli-cafe-racer1.jpg) ---
**Author:** ![system](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/uploads/speedlife/original/2X/b/b7170c8eddc0b95ece6b88172b2f416a08489a45.png) [@system](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/system)\ **Post date:** [February 4, 2009, 9:11pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/bike-crew-ducati-monster-or-triumph-speed-four/62351/68 "2009-02-04T21:11:23Z")
^too much going on IMO ---
**Author:** ![EvoMR](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/evomr/32/7186_2.png) [@EvoMR](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/EvoMR)\ **Post date:** [February 5, 2009, 6:35am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/bike-crew-ducati-monster-or-triumph-speed-four/62351/69 "2009-02-05T06:35:02Z")
And a bit over the top for a first bike! ---
**Author:** ![XwalkerX](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/xwalkerx/32/7598_2.png) [@XwalkerX](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/XwalkerX)\ **Post date:** [February 5, 2009, 7:59am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/bike-crew-ducati-monster-or-triumph-speed-four/62351/70 "2009-02-05T07:59:08Z")
lol i love benellis. it looks like a fucking transformer. ---
**Author:** ![drvnkd](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/drvnkd/32/109615_2.png) [@drvnkd](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/drvnkd)\ **Post date:** [February 5, 2009, 8:23am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/bike-crew-ducati-monster-or-triumph-speed-four/62351/71 "2009-02-05T08:23:07Z")
So, what makes that a cafe racer? ---
**Author:** ![XwalkerX](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/xwalkerx/32/7598_2.png) [@XwalkerX](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/XwalkerX)\ **Post date:** [February 5, 2009, 8:37am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/bike-crew-ducati-monster-or-triumph-speed-four/62351/72 "2009-02-05T08:37:31Z")
[quote=“drvnkd,post:71,topic:62351"”] So, what makes that a cafe racer? [/quote] its their take on a new style cafe racer. seating for 1. agressive lines that arent the norm. huge gastank to lay on. doesnt look like anything else on the road. its going to be hard to be as inventive as they were in the past when people first started creating cafe style bikes. i at least like that they are giving it a go… BUT yeah at the same time they are trying to make a killing by marketing it like a new classic ---
**Author:** ![Shockwave179](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/shockwave179/32/7496_2.png) [@Shockwave179](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Shockwave179)\ **Post date:** [February 5, 2009, 8:44am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/bike-crew-ducati-monster-or-triumph-speed-four/62351/73 "2009-02-05T08:44:42Z")
> [@XwalkerX](#): > > lol i love benellis. it looks like a fucking transformer. Transformer = :lol: ---
**Author:** ![drvnkd](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/drvnkd/32/109615_2.png) [@drvnkd](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/drvnkd)\ **Post date:** [February 5, 2009, 8:47am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/bike-crew-ducati-monster-or-triumph-speed-four/62351/74 "2009-02-05T08:47:44Z")
> [@XwalkerX](#): > > its going to be hard to be as inventive as they were in the past. I don’t think thats it. I think its probably marketing. IMO, Café racers were performance over aesthetics. A company will have a hard time selling ugly but fast to the masses. I do like it, but it has a ton of stuff going on. It in no way made me think of a café racer until I read the sticker telling me it was. ---
**Author:** ![Shockwave179](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/shockwave179/32/7496_2.png) [@Shockwave179](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Shockwave179)\ **Post date:** [February 5, 2009, 8:54am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/bike-crew-ducati-monster-or-triumph-speed-four/62351/75 "2009-02-05T08:54:25Z")
One things for sure, even if you don’t like the styling they certainly sound good. Watch take off and then fast forward to 35 sec. ---
**Author:** ![EvoMR](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/evomr/32/7186_2.png) [@EvoMR](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/EvoMR)\ **Post date:** [February 6, 2009, 7:49am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/bike-crew-ducati-monster-or-triumph-speed-four/62351/76 "2009-02-06T07:49:09Z")
Can someone knowledgeable in pricing PM me? I am looking at two specific bikes and I want to see figure out which one makes more sense. Thanks. ---
**Author:** ![ubengineering](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/ubengineering/32/5171_2.png) [@ubengineering](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/ubengineering)\ **Post date:** [February 6, 2009, 7:59am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/bike-crew-ducati-monster-or-triumph-speed-four/62351/77 "2009-02-06T07:59:47Z")
triumph =) ---
**Author:** ![Willybeen](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/willybeen/32/7351_2.png) [@Willybeen](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Willybeen)\ **Post date:** [February 6, 2009, 8:52am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/bike-crew-ducati-monster-or-triumph-speed-four/62351/78 "2009-02-06T08:52:06Z")
> [@EvoMR](#): > > Can someone knowledgeable in pricing PM me? I am looking at two specific bikes and I want to see figure out which one makes more sense. Thanks. pm me if youd like. ---
**Author:** ![EvoMR](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/evomr/32/7186_2.png) [@EvoMR](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/EvoMR)\ **Post date:** [February 7, 2009, 12:03pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/bike-crew-ducati-monster-or-triumph-speed-four/62351/79 "2009-02-07T12:03:20Z")
I stopped by HD on Bailey just for fun after breakfast this morning. The Night Rod Special in flat black looks amazing. I think it may be a bit much bike and cash to start with though. 🤣 ---
**Author:** ![Tim](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/tim/32/5211_2.png) [@Tim](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Tim)\ **Post date:** [February 7, 2009, 1:36pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/bike-crew-ducati-monster-or-triumph-speed-four/62351/80 "2009-02-07T13:36:26Z")
Cruisers are pretty forgiving to be honest. I’ve ridden on quite a few, more torquey than anything. Just take the MSF course and you will be fine. [Previous page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/bike-crew-ducati-monster-or-triumph-speed-four/62351.md?page=3) [Next page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/bike-crew-ducati-monster-or-triumph-speed-four/62351.md?page=5)