# Ducati fanbois step in **URL:** \ **Category:** NYSpeed Automotive\ **Created:** [March 10, 2011, 5:34pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/ducati-fanbois-step-in/209970 "2011-03-10T17:34:14Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 18\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![snowracer101](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/258eb7/32.png) [@snowracer101](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/snowracer101)\ **Post date:** [March 10, 2011, 5:34pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/ducati-fanbois-step-in/209970/1 "2011-03-10T17:34:14Z")
Thinking about ditching the ZX-6r… it’s my third I4 sport bike and it’s time for something different. Granted I just bought it brand new last spring, I got such a deal on it that selling it now I could get what I paid for it… Ever since I saw the new street fighter, I fell in love… anyone ride one or know anything about them? Pros/cons? Yes, it’s italian so the upkeep should be a bit more than the big 4 bikes… thoughts? ![http://www.priceit.in/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/Ducati-Streetfighter-2.jpg](http://www.priceit.in/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/Ducati-Streetfighter-2.jpg) ---
**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:** [March 10, 2011, 5:50pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/ducati-fanbois-step-in/209970/2 "2011-03-10T17:50:21Z")
Looks great, bar end mirrors would help tremendously. That lower radiator looks like a rock catcher… ---
**Author:** ![AshyLarry](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/f475e1/32.png) [@AshyLarry](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/AshyLarry)\ **Post date:** [March 10, 2011, 6:09pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/ducati-fanbois-step-in/209970/3 "2011-03-10T18:09:30Z")
Daily rider? Or weekend fun? Maintenance won’t be a real big deal if you do most yourself, you’ll need a few special tools here and there. Mods cost more than you’ll like, try and find one with termi’s and eco already so you don’t take the hit. If you buy used, make sure to get all the service records. If your not going to work on it expect it to cost about $800-1000 for the 6k mile service intervals. The Streetfighter is IMO a near perfect idea (can’t say bike because I haven’t ridden it), its basically the love child of a Monster and 1198. Check out Ducati.ms ---
**Author:** ![Motocrossx23](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/motocrossx23/32/5120_2.png) [@Motocrossx23](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Motocrossx23)\ **Post date:** [March 10, 2011, 6:13pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/ducati-fanbois-step-in/209970/4 "2011-03-10T18:13:37Z")
V twin sport bikes FTMFW \<3 ---
**Author:** ![system](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/uploads/speedlife/original/2X/b/b7170c8eddc0b95ece6b88172b2f416a08489a45.png) [@system](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/system)\ **Post date:** [March 10, 2011, 8:07pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/ducati-fanbois-step-in/209970/5 "2011-03-10T20:07:54Z")
> [@Carnut](#): > > bar end mirrors would help tremendously. I can’t emphasize this enough. Dope bike. ---
**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:** [March 10, 2011, 8:15pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/ducati-fanbois-step-in/209970/6 "2011-03-10T20:15:22Z")
Love the streetfighter… great looking bike. Havent ridden one yet, I’m not much on twins though, I suggest finding one and riding it for a week first… see if you can make the transition. Streetfightered bikes suck on the highway. just sayinggg 😉 ---
**Author:** ![Motocrossx23](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/motocrossx23/32/5120_2.png) [@Motocrossx23](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Motocrossx23)\ **Post date:** [March 10, 2011, 8:29pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/ducati-fanbois-step-in/209970/7 "2011-03-10T20:29:54Z")
Will just hates anything non SS lol =p ---
**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:** [March 10, 2011, 9:09pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/ducati-fanbois-step-in/209970/8 "2011-03-10T21:09:36Z")
BS, I love z1000’s, i love streetfighters, and I love I4’s… i hate 7k redlines, and sub 100 hp 😉 ---
**Author:** ![Coldaccord](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/coldaccord/32/7272_2.png) [@Coldaccord](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Coldaccord)\ **Post date:** [March 11, 2011, 12:10am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/ducati-fanbois-step-in/209970/9 "2011-03-11T00:10:55Z")
z1000’s are great bikes, but goosey. they need a damper from the factory, wassupwitdat ---
**Author:** ![Geoff](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/geoff/32/6104_2.png) [@Geoff](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Geoff)\ **Post date:** [March 11, 2011, 5:34am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/ducati-fanbois-step-in/209970/10 "2011-03-11T05:34:15Z")
Love the stype of exposed ducati frames :tup: ---
**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:** [March 11, 2011, 6:51am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/ducati-fanbois-step-in/209970/11 "2011-03-11T06:51:22Z")
I guess I like Ducatis. 😉 ---
**Author:** ![vtrdarren](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/v/838e76/32.png) [@vtrdarren](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/vtrdarren)\ **Post date:** [March 13, 2011, 1:30pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/ducati-fanbois-step-in/209970/12 "2011-03-13T13:30:11Z")
The streetfighter is basically a naked 1198/1098. It has gobs of power, but is pretty hard on the wrists if you’re just fartin’ around town… it just begs to be ridden fast. I went the other direction and bought a bike that was more upright and comfortable, but also a total hooligan bike. It doesn’t have near the hp of the streetfighter but it’s a blast to ride all day long. Unlike Willybeen, I never quite got used to I4’s and have way more fun in the v-twins. I ended up ditching my cbr600rr for a Hypermotard 1100evo and am so glad I did. ---
**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:** [March 13, 2011, 2:14pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/ducati-fanbois-step-in/209970/13 "2011-03-13T14:14:08Z")
so hot. do it. NAO!!! ---
**Author:** ![Quattro\_Krant](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/q/ac91a4/32.png) [@Quattro\_Krant](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Quattro_Krant)\ **Post date:** [March 13, 2011, 7:21pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/ducati-fanbois-step-in/209970/14 "2011-03-13T19:21:47Z")
I have never ridden a motorcycle. I want this in the worst way after having seen it at the Toronto Bike Show a few years ago. ![http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j99/quattrokrant/sport_1000_s_1.jpg](http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j99/quattrokrant/sport_1000_s_1.jpg) ---
**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:** [March 13, 2011, 7:25pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/ducati-fanbois-step-in/209970/15 "2011-03-13T19:25:57Z")
^ looks so much better without the front farring ---
**Author:** ![Quattro\_Krant](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/q/ac91a4/32.png) [@Quattro\_Krant](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Quattro_Krant)\ **Post date:** [March 14, 2011, 6:09am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/ducati-fanbois-step-in/209970/16 "2011-03-14T06:09:05Z")
In my eyes, that front farring makes it. I saw this bike in that off white with a green stripe, SOOOO HOT. ---
**Author:** ![boardjnky4](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/96bed5/32.png) [@boardjnky4](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/boardjnky4)\ **Post date:** [March 14, 2011, 6:19am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/ducati-fanbois-step-in/209970/17 "2011-03-14T06:19:20Z")
> [@XwalkerX](#): > > ^ looks so much better without the front farring needs rear fender delete as well, but that’s a given I think. ---
**Author:** ![AshyLarry](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/f475e1/32.png) [@AshyLarry](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/AshyLarry)\ **Post date:** [March 14, 2011, 10:21am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/ducati-fanbois-step-in/209970/18 "2011-03-14T10:21:46Z")
the perfect version: ![http://cjmoto.com/images/store_version_3/P1020461.jpg](http://cjmoto.com/images/store_version_3/P1020461.jpg)