Ducati, BMW or Aprillia?

[jwm8375]

this is my 1st post and i am so excited that i found this forum! I live in FL but my wife and i have bought a 2nd home outside of Brunswick Maine. Here is my question, as part of the negotiation with my wife, i was willing to purchase a 2nd home in ME IF she was ok with me having a few motorcycles up there (i dont have any here in FL because the old people are wayyyyyyyy too dangerous). Anyway, i am now officially on "the list for a Ducati 1199 panigale s tricolor! My question is this, i want to have a 2nd bike up there as well, something that i would also enjoy riding but could also be used for a family member or friend to ride when they visit. I have narrowed it down to the following:
1. Ducati 848 EVO
2. BMW S1000RR
3. Aprilia rsv4 factory aprc se
4. EBR 1190 RS

thank you all in advance, i love the site!

[Doc]

Why not an 1190RS?

[Pigman]

Shit make it two!!!!!!! and put me down for the break in.

[keeena]

Can i visit?

[03Worc9R]

Can i visit?

And, are you currently hiring?

[SRTie4k]

I vote for the S1000RR. You already have a Duc lined up, no sense in having 2 of the same.

[DucDave]

Multistrada 1200....fast, great handling, two too...rocket.

[jwm8375]

Can i visit?

Sure! i will be looking for people with to ride with i am sure. I dont know anyone up there! lol

[jwm8375]

Why not an 1190RS?

i had not considered this???? i added it to the list to see what kind of response it gets but they are a bit pricey lol thanks..

[Wanderer]

Given the second machine is for friends/family members as well as your own enjoyment - something less race-replica may make a lot of sense.

[burnham]

Buy my s1000.

[mell0]

Why not something more comfortable? No need to have 2 race rockets IMO. And do you have friends/family that are experienced riders? I would assume so, but I would hate for someone inexperienced to saddle up on any of your options up there.

[Krazy Again]

Uhmmm.....can I have your job? What do you do?

And I vote for the S100RR (I am biased, I have one). Most power out of the box, and from what I have been reading may take the top spot again this year with the slight modifications they have made in this years model.

[jwm8375]

And do you have friends/family that are experienced riders? I would assume so, but I would hate for someone inexperienced to saddle up on any of your options up there.

very good point, all of these are my personal choices for a 2nd bike and probably not the best choices for something for family/ friends to ride. The friends/family that would be riding them do have some experience but probably not enough for those. So i guess my question has now changed to include what would be a good idea for a bike to have for others to ride that have "some" experience, maybe something in the 600 range? opinions on options? Maybe a Triumph 675??

[jwm8375]

Uhmmm.....can I have your job? What do you do?

i just do personal investing now, from home. We sold a medical equipment manufacturing company 2 years ago..

[R7]

I would skip the ducati and buy 2 Aprilia RSV4's..of the bikes on your list anyways.
Or the smarter thing, buy 2 R1's and an R6 for the same money as you're already spending, then when your friend/family gets more comfortable with riding after the 600, you'll have the 2nd R1 when they are ready for more power

[JohnnyV]

If you're looking for something that would be suitable for a beginner/intermediate rider, yet you would also have fun riding, I don't think you could go wrong with an SV650. Manageable for friends with 'some' experience, and you could also have a blast whipping it around.

I don't think I've ever heard a single person say they didn't have fun riding an SV. Ever.

[mell0]

I would look into the Ducati Monster either 696 or 796. Or the Hypermotard 796. That way you'll still have a high end machine that will be a nice change of pace from your Panigale (I'm so jealous) and will still be an absolute blast every time you ride it. The hyper would give you a bit of leeway on rougher roads too which I'm sure you'll find plenty of in new england.

[sandman]

this is my 1st post and i am so excited that i found this forum! I live in FL but my wife and i have bought a 2nd home outside of Brunswick Maine. Here is my question, as part of the negotiation with my wife, i was willing to purchase a 2nd home in ME IF she was ok with me having a few motorcycles up there (i dont have any here in FL because the old people are wayyyyyyyy too dangerous). Anyway, i am now officially on "the list for a Ducati 1199 panagale s tricolor! My question is this, i want to have a 2nd bike up there as well, something that i would also enjoy riding but could also be used for a family member or friend to ride when they visit. I have narrowed it down to the following:
1. Ducati 848 EVO
2. BMW S1000RR
3. Aprilia rsv4 factory aprc se
4. EBR 1190 RS

thank you all in advance, i love the site!

imho: ripping it up on sport bikes in new england is a time gone by.

i'd get some version of a adv bike or three along with several sleds.

there's a lot of great riding north of your place.

[jwm8375]

imho: ripping it up on sport bikes in new england is a time gone by.

i'd get some version of a adv bike or three along with several sleds.

there's a lot of great riding north of your place.

thank you, i cant wait to get up there this summer and ride around!

[FirstDuc-1098]

I'd keep it in the Duc family and go with a Monster

[jwm8375]

I'd keep it in the Duc family and go with a Monster

i'm thinking the same thing, funny i didnt think of it to start with. it seems like the perfect fit, someone with moderate experience can ride it and i can still really enjoy it.. The others are perfect for me but i wasn't thinking about the experience of the others.. Hey maybe i need 3 bikes up there lol

[Doc]

Why have so few expensive bikes when you can have some many good cheap ones.

[jwm8375]

Why have so few expensive bikes when you can have some many good cheap ones.

just personal preference i guess?

[JohnnyV]

Why have so few expensive bikes when you can have some many good cheap ones.

I know, right? Just ask these guys, they know what you're getting at....



Doc hate to break the news to you, but there ARE motorcycle enthusiasts out there who would rather have say 2 or 3 really nice bikes than a garage full of Honda Hawks.

You have a nice truck, right? Well why don't you sell it and buy 5 Civics? Wouldn't that make much more sense?