Originally Posted by gigantic

against the advice of nearly everyone here, i'd have to say, "get the Duc!"
the pros are:
how many peeps do you know that have one? you'd be the only one on the block, i bet.
brembo brakes. a guy i ride with has a 996 and it has just about the best brakes i've ever tasted. they will let you do mad stoppies fo sho.
v-twin tractability. twins pull like crazy coming outta corners, while fours are still trying to spool up the revs. plus clutchless wheelies too. why do you think ducati has been dominating wsb for the last 10 years? that motor is the king
cons:
maintenance will kill you. paul @ classic cycle charges an arm & a leg, then takes your bike out for a high-speed stunt fest to "Test" it... i've seen this personally, & heard about it from a few others...
parts are pricey, but then, theres ebay.
not a bike i'd recommend for stunting. see above.
you've got plenty of time to mull it over before the riding season starts. good luck, Lance

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