Ducati ST4

k1prototype · July 19th, 2010, 04:08 AM

Well after selling my Ninja to a new owner last weekend, I finally picked up my new to me Ducati ST4.

The best part has to be the support structure that came with the bike. The gentlemen I bought it from is a riding coach with motovid.com and an avid Ducati enthusiast! The biggest fear I had of buying a Ducati is now gone knowing that if I have any mechanical questions, help is there.

After taking it out on a 300 mile road trip this past weekend, I have to say I really really love this bike!

tinng321 · July 19th, 2010, 06:29 AM

Congrats...
It looks very comfy.

bob706 · July 19th, 2010, 06:49 AM

Congrats. Very sweet looking ride

gogoKawi · July 19th, 2010, 06:04 PM

That looks extremely comfortable. Nice catch. What made you go with the Ducati?

k1prototype · July 20th, 2010, 12:05 AM

Thanks! Well the three bikes that I was seriously looking at was the ST4, VFR, and the Sprint ST.

When I took my ARC class, I had an opportunity to ride the VFR. Although it was a nice bike, I didn't feel like it had a personality. In addition, I didn't like the on/off nature of the VTEC. I love the VTEC in Honda's cars, but would prefer to do without it on their bikes.

The Sprint was another contender as well but the newer body style put it out of my price point. I really didn't like the look of the previous model with the dual headlights.

The biggest thing that sold me on the Ducati was the looks and the personality of the bike. That dry clutch and desmo twin just grew on me when I test rode it.

Also like I had stated earlier, the person who I purchased it from has helped me with a great support structure that helped reassure my mechanical doubts in the Ducati's reliability.

In terms of comfort, for me it wasn't as ergonomic as the VFR but the Sargent seat and helibars really helped.

BIGT94z · July 20th, 2010, 03:30 AM

nice pick up! huge bonus on the previous owner and you know it was taken care of properly

k1prototype · July 20th, 2010, 03:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BIGT94z

nice pick up! huge bonus on the previous owner and you know it was taken care of properly

Thanks!

July 19th, 2010, 04:08 AM	#1
k1prototype k1prototype Name: k1prototype Location: The world Join Date: Jun 2009 Motorcycle(s): Ducati ST4 Posts: 93	Ducati ST4 Well after selling my Ninja to a new owner last weekend, I finally picked up my new to me Ducati ST4. The best part has to be the support structure that came with the bike. The gentlemen I bought it from is a riding coach with motovid.com and an avid Ducati enthusiast! The biggest fear I had of buying a Ducati is now gone knowing that if I have any mechanical questions, help is there. After taking it out on a 300 mile road trip this past weekend, I have to say I really really love this bike! __________________________________________________ 2001 Ducati ST4 Bleu 2008 Ninja 250R Rouge ~ Sold!

July 20th, 2010, 12:05 AM	#5
k1prototype k1prototype Name: k1prototype Location: The world Join Date: Jun 2009 Motorcycle(s): Ducati ST4 Posts: 93	Thanks! Well the three bikes that I was seriously looking at was the ST4, VFR, and the Sprint ST. When I took my ARC class, I had an opportunity to ride the VFR. Although it was a nice bike, I didn't feel like it had a personality. In addition, I didn't like the on/off nature of the VTEC. I love the VTEC in Honda's cars, but would prefer to do without it on their bikes. The Sprint was another contender as well but the newer body style put it out of my price point. I really didn't like the look of the previous model with the dual headlights. The biggest thing that sold me on the Ducati was the looks and the personality of the bike. That dry clutch and desmo twin just grew on me when I test rode it. Also like I had stated earlier, the person who I purchased it from has helped me with a great support structure that helped reassure my mechanical doubts in the Ducati's reliability. In terms of comfort, for me it wasn't as ergonomic as the VFR but the Sargent seat and helibars really helped. __________________________________________________ 2001 Ducati ST4 Bleu 2008 Ninja 250R Rouge ~ Sold!

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July 19th, 2010, 06:29 AM	#2
tinng321 ninjette.org sage Name: Tin Location: NJ Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): 08 black 250r (sold); '09 black zx6r Posts: 903	Congrats... It looks very comfy.

July 19th, 2010, 06:49 AM	#3
bob706 ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Sean Location: Mary Esther, FL Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja 250 1998 HD Road King Posts: A lot.	Congrats. Very sweet looking ride

July 19th, 2010, 06:04 PM	#4
gogoKawi ninjette.org sage Name: Dre Location: DMV Join Date: Aug 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2014 Ninja 300, 2008 ZX6, 2011 Ninja 1000 Posts: 622	That looks extremely comfortable. Nice catch. What made you go with the Ducati?

July 20th, 2010, 03:30 AM	#6
BIGT94z ninjette.org member Name: b Location: midwest Join Date: Jun 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2008 ninja 250r Posts: 119	nice pick up! huge bonus on the previous owner and you know it was taken care of properly