[samarth.bhatia]

Went to the Ducati Gurgaon Showroom last weekend.
Test rode the Hypermotard .. Here are some pics:






















Also test rode the Diavel Some pics of that coming up too.

Cheers.
Sam

[ravi_xx]

Originally Posted by manishasrani

Shot these yesterday.

The Fireblade looks too mean

Hi Manish,

Any chance of figuring what paint code is on the Blade? Is that the stock paint job or an aftermarket - either way, a paint code would be very welcome.

Thanks
Ravi

[wolfy]

Originally Posted by samarth.bhatia

Went to the Ducati Gurgaon Showroom last weekend.
Test rode the Hypermotard ..
Cheers.
Sam

Sam,
Thanks for the pics.. but do share your thoughts too.
I am in love with the hyper but i "think" i am vertically challenged to ride this bike in bangalore's traffic off road circuit. I am just shy of 5 feet 8 inches, may i know how tall you are? and how was the ride?

cheers!

[ku69rd]

Originally Posted by wolfy

Sam,
I am just shy of 5 feet 8 inches, may i know how tall you are? and how was the ride?

cheers!

Try the scrambler and for sure it should meet your reach limits. Pretty sure you can beef up the power to match Hyper by putting in those juice boxes.

[wolfy]

Originally Posted by ku69rd

Try the scrambler and for sure it should meet your reach limits. Pretty sure you can beef up the power to match Hyper by putting in those juice boxes.

Hi Mahesh!
I Just picked up a ninja 650. so not looking at one immediately. I sold off my duke 200 and i miss the street brawler in my garage. The duke 690 and this hyper check those boxes for me (speaking about a possible future buy). Hence the query. Screw KTM for the no-show on the duke 690.

The scrambler is a real beau-t too. But not thinking of a classic (ish) bike next. PS: you and me have a common bike in our respective garage!

Cheers!

[samarth.bhatia]

Originally Posted by wolfy

Sam,
Thanks for the pics.. but do share your thoughts too.
I am in love with the hyper but i "think" i am vertically challenged to ride this bike in bangalore's traffic off road circuit. I am just shy of 5 feet 8 inches, may i know how tall you are? and how was the ride?

cheers!

I'm 6'1". And my toes would reach the ground, but putting my foot down completely was an issue (without bending the bike). My uncle is about your height and could reach the ground by bending the bike slightly to the side.

It's a matter of practice really.

The bike itself is not exactly to my liking - it's got the power, don't get me wrong, but it's unrefined. And the switch gear is absolutely of pathetic quality - surprisingly, the switch gear on the Diavel was pretty much the same.

Will post pics of the Diavel soon.

Cheers,
Sam

[wolfy]

Originally Posted by samarth.bhatia

It's a matter of practice really.
Cheers,
Sam

Thanks for that Sam! I agree about the practice statement.
Looking forward for a looksee when ducati opens shop in bangalore.

cheers!

[killjoy]

There are a couple of Hypermotoards already in Bangalore bought from Mumbai.

[yajaman99]

Spotted a Ducati 899, I think, yesterday at Sahakarnagar, Bangalore. Opposite the More Megastore entrance. Pics from phone cam.

[schakravarthy]

Had spotted this at a garage in Mysore. The non-starter bike was sold 'as is' to settle some debt. Its been lying disassembled since, with the mechanic still trying to figure out the electricals.

[v12]

Originally Posted by schakravarthy

Had spotted this at a garage in Mysore. The non-starter bike was sold 'as is' to settle some debt. Its been lying disassembled since, with the mechanic still trying to figure out the electricals.

Its a pity to see the 848 in such a condition. This particular bike seems to have been plagued with problems since the time it was bought (I guess). A friend had seen this bike way back in 2008 when it was probably bought.

Originally Posted by v12

Superbikes in Mumbai :

And the most beautiful bike in the world ... (after the MV Agusta)....

Was next seen in 2010 at a garage in Lonavala / Khandala where we were told that the bike had broken down and was left there for repairs.

Originally Posted by v12

Spotted outside a garage in Lonavala - Ducati 848.

And now its made to Mysore in an "as is" condition. Any idea how much it go for finally?

[manishasrani]

Originally Posted by v12

Its a pity to see the 848 in such a condition. This particular bike seems to have been plagued with problems since the time it was bought (I guess). A friend had seen this bike way back in 2008 when it was probably bought.



Was next seen in 2010 at a garage in Lonavala / Khandala where we were told that the bike had broken down and was left there for repairs.


And now its made to Mysore in an "as is" condition. Any idea how much it go for finally?

Shot the same bike when it was in Bangalore.
I heard it developed some electrical issues.

[Turbo_Torq]

Originally Posted by schakravarthy

Had spotted this at a garage in Mysore. The non-starter bike was sold 'as is' to settle some debt. Its been lying disassembled since, with the mechanic still trying to figure out the electricals.

Woah! That's indeed a sad sight. Any idea if the mechanic intends to sell it?

[manishasrani]

BMW K1300R Spotted on Brigade Road , Bangalore.

[motorpsycho]

Originally Posted by manishasrani

BMW K1300R Spotted on Brigade Road , Bangalore.

For a naked bike the K1300 looks very busy, I wish more of the suspension was exposed.