thank boyz.
I know I'm kind of antiquated in my thinking...but the older, air cooled Ducs are nowhere near as complicated as the newer generations...therefore my attraction to them.
Anti wheelie, anti skid, electronic this and that...the computerized controls are well and fine while warranty applies...but going forward will inevitably add to owner expense. I shudder to think the obscene $$$ service charges involved with repair of failures. The '07 pictured is FI...a bit more complicated with a Magneti Marelli ECU... my older carbed SS is laughably simple in comparo.
These older gen SS's will attain 130 mph....more than needed as streetbikes, meanwhile are fully serviceable in their relative simplicity by competent owners. I'm not convinced at all that I need, nor do I desire a $15, 20 grand
new gen Supersport....Ducati or other. My current oldies fully scratch my itch.
I'll submit (fully my opinion) there are realistic, positive benefits in long term cost of ownership with these oldies as opposed to the new breed. I guess time will tell....and of course...YMMV.
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