Italian vs Japanese - Page 5

shelbyguy · 10-16-2012, 06:38 AM

Originally Posted by shelbyguy

"offers apply on new 2007, 2008, 2009 and 2010 Aprilia Tuono 1000 R "

you do realize they are heavily discounted to get them out of dealers hands and warehouses because they are discontinued?

dont you?

Originally Posted by wonton

Someone suggested a Tuono as a sexy Italian bike. Well, if you are looking for a bike which is confused whether it is a naked or a fairing bike which resembles Bumble Bee from Transformer then you found your definition of sexy.

you sir are comparing apples to oranges.

the second gen tuono is was prolly one of aprilias best sellers.

please get on the ball here.

Duck · 10-16-2012, 08:00 AM

PeteN95 · 10-16-2012, 10:41 AM

Originally Posted by wonton

Someone suggested a Tuono as a sexy Italian bike. Well, if you are looking for a bike which is confused whether it is a naked or a fairing bike which resembles Bumble Bee from Transformer then you found your definition of sexy.

They say "Beauty is in the eye of the beholder" and when you "be holding" the bars of this thing, it is BEAUTIFUL!?!!

centicide · 10-16-2012, 02:55 PM

Originally Posted by PeteN95

They say "Beauty is in the eye of the beholder" and when you "be holding" the bars of this thing, it is BEAUTIFUL!?!!

I dont know how we got sidetracked to ugly, but were there.

Speaking of eye of the beholder, thats a face only a mother could love.

Seems the polls are pushing the Ducati 1199 as the winner, which is kinda what i expected.

So why not the Motard? I honestly would have thought this to rate higher

pdxdave · 10-16-2012, 06:02 PM

Only a mother.... or anyone who's ridden it.
Frackin brilliant is a vast understatement.

wonton · 10-16-2012, 06:25 PM

Originally Posted by pdxdave

Only a mother.... or anyone who's ridden it.
Frackin brilliant is a vast understatement.

the poll is about SEXY bikes.

centicide · 10-16-2012, 09:37 PM

Originally Posted by pdxdave

Only a mother.... or anyone who's ridden it.
Frackin brilliant is a vast understatement.

Get in the now.

Anyways.

I refer to my previous question, Why not the HyperMotard? They were all the rave when they came out a while back? I still know some that swear by them, I wasnt expecting them to be last. I honestly think the new Motards look better than the new Monsters.

PeteN95 · 10-17-2012, 12:27 PM

If you can control yourself and don't mind limited range, the Hyper is a frickin blast! Much better daily ride than the Pani IMO, but they are supposed to come out with a water cooled version soon, so you might want to wait?!

Quicklimegirl · 10-17-2012, 06:10 PM

All those are decidedly really nice bikes, the dream of many sport riders....but where's the "Other" choice in your poll?

Motorcycle preferences can be so subjective for the average rider, you could've selected a dozen choices and still miss several bikes people are quite passionate about.

The "Other" in my case would be an "Arrest-Me Red" MV Agusta Brutale (just like the one for sale in the classified).. an instant pulse-quickening look that makes you wish at that very moment, you could be riding it on some of the tightest turns on NF90 or another favorite road.

Call me stuck in the '70s or whatever....but I'm not much of a 4-stroke lover, maybe because I find compression-braking on downhill roads annoying. However, for THAT bike I'll surrender my heart...but not my wallet! It's definitely exciting even to only look at. If you guys thought you're the only ones who get, uh *stimulated* by the sight and feel of a particularly compelling motorcycle....well trust me, it works the same for us too!

I find that different bikes fit different moods and that's one of the reasons I choose to have several more affordable bikes than one or two high cost choices. You never get bored with the same thing, and even if one is waiting for a rebuild or another new tires, there's always something at your beck and call!

If I won the lottery I'd probably go looking for a Serie Oro Brutalle and a few other pieces of exotica, but at this point I'm not pining for anything....I'm quite content with owning only Japanese bikes, and in fact many of the ones I currently have were my "dream" bikes in my teens and 20s. They've served me exceptionally well for several decades and kept a permanent grin on my face!

Bellevuef4i · 10-19-2012, 05:51 PM

how about better choices for japanese. the fireblade for one

centicide · 10-20-2012, 09:18 AM

Originally Posted by Bellevuef4i

how about better choices for japanese. the fireblade for one

because its a honda.

i'd only get a Suzuki/Kawasaki for the track, not the street.

CBR Dave Ingraham · 10-20-2012, 09:55 AM

Originally Posted by wonton

the poll is about SEXY bikes.

It may not be sexy but I have worn out my share of inline 4,s starting in 1985 and not a one compares to the street ability and fun of my 07 tuono.

Best street bike I have ever riden

View Poll Results: Which is sexier, Italians or Japanese
Ducati Hypermotard	14	9.86%
Ducati Monster	17	11.97%
Ducati 1199	67	47.18%
Yamaha R1	23	16.20%
Moto Guzzi	21	14.79%
Voters: 142. You may not vote on this poll


10-16-2012, 08:00 AM	#82
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10-16-2012, 06:02 PM	#85
pdxdave Endorsed Joined: Aug 2008 From: Aloha I Ride: 04 Tuono Race	Only a mother.... or anyone who's ridden it. Frackin brilliant is a vast understatement. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


10-17-2012, 12:27 PM	#88
PeteN95 Joined: Jan 2008 From: Muk, WA Blog Entries: 4 I Ride: fast, except on the road.	If you can control yourself and don't mind limited range, the Hyper is a frickin blast! Much better daily ride than the Pani IMO, but they are supposed to come out with a water cooled version soon, so you might want to wait?! __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


10-17-2012, 06:10 PM	#89
Quicklimegirl Peg Dragger Joined: Aug 2005 From: Vanquivering with Kevin in WA. I Ride: Kawasaki Z1000; Yamaha RZ350 (2); Yamaha RD400 (2); Yamaha RD350 (2); Yamaha RD125; Yamaha RD60; Kawasaki '72 G5-100; '66 Suzuki X-6 Hustler FINALLY!!	All those are decidedly really nice bikes, the dream of many sport riders....but where's the "Other" choice in your poll? Motorcycle preferences can be so subjective for the average rider, you could've selected a dozen choices and still miss several bikes people are quite passionate about. The "Other" in my case would be an "Arrest-Me Red" MV Agusta Brutale (just like the one for sale in the classified).. an instant pulse-quickening look that makes you wish at that very moment, you could be riding it on some of the tightest turns on NF90 or another favorite road. Call me stuck in the '70s or whatever....but I'm not much of a 4-stroke lover, maybe because I find compression-braking on downhill roads annoying. However, for THAT bike I'll surrender my heart...but not my wallet! It's definitely exciting even to only look at. If you guys thought you're the only ones who get, uh stimulated by the sight and feel of a particularly compelling motorcycle....well trust me, it works the same for us too! I find that different bikes fit different moods and that's one of the reasons I choose to have several more affordable bikes than one or two high cost choices. You never get bored with the same thing, and even if one is waiting for a rebuild or another new tires, there's always something at your beck and call! If I won the lottery I'd probably go looking for a Serie Oro Brutalle and a few other pieces of exotica, but at this point I'm not pining for anything....I'm quite content with owning only Japanese bikes, and in fact many of the ones I currently have were my "dream" bikes in my teens and 20s. They've served me exceptionally well for several decades and kept a permanent grin on my face! __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


10-19-2012, 05:51 PM	#90
Bellevuef4i Endorsed Joined: Apr 2012 From: Renton, Wa I Ride: 2001 Cbr F4i	how about better choices for japanese. the fireblade for one __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter

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