No Longer For Sale!!
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Ducati 888 Strada
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Nice
Lovely, GLWS
Has this not sold yet? Strange if not
Dutchy916
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Nope, Had plenty of interest including from USA, Australia and Europe but I've still got it. Even been messaged to say it's under priced!! if it doesn't sell I'll try again in spring maybe. There's no rush to sell I just can't comfortably bend myself to fit anymore!!
Flipping looks well priced … why the eck am I buying a car I could just pop overNope, Had plenty of interest including from USA, Australia and Europe but I've still got it. Even been messaged to say it's under priced!! if it doesn't sell I'll try again in spring maybe. There's no rush to sell I just can't comfortably bend myself to fit anymore!!
NOODS
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No....... X
Kipper cock strikes again….
Dutchy916
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Well if you decide to bin the car idea the bike is available!Flipping looks well priced … why the eck am I buying a car I could just pop over
Well if you decide to bin the car idea the bike is available!
Winter sale price yet 
Dutchy916
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Winter sale price yet
None, it'll stay wrapped up and warm in my workshop waiting for spring!!!
Without me rushing off to google, what is differences between the 888 and the 851, 900ss superlights etc etc … I’m guessing still a fair reach to the bars and 190+ kg?
Also performance differences, reliability if well serviced etc
And there’s me thinking I was instigating intelligent or knowledgable feedback for the purpose of open discussion and opinion of different models in the eyes of Ducati enthusiastsBuy it, you know you want to
but no
And yes actually I do really like it but I am a dwarfe and they are probably a long reach and weighty machine …. I sold my last Montesa yesterday at 85kg it was perfect but too much money to have in an off road bikeBuy it, you know you want to
You fit better in these bikes better than the racier position of the 916 era.
They are nicely balanced given the weight.
If @ducatidad can still ride his at 80, I'm sure it'll be fine for you @Dirty Leeds
They are nicely balanced given the weight.
If @ducatidad can still ride his at 80, I'm sure it'll be fine for you @Dirty Leeds
Yeah but Ducatidad is hench.
Dutchy916
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I have a 916 as well as the 888. They are different to ride. The 916 goes where you look the 888 needs a firmer hand. I'm 6ft and would say the 916 is a longer reach and the 888 tucks your legs more with a shorter reach.
888 is heavier at about 200kg dry and carries its weight higher with a full tank, that's how it feels to me anyway. You don't notice it when on the road only when riding very slow like car parks etc. As for slow speed steering lock, there's next to none!! Typical Italian Be ready for 3, 4, 5, point turns where you wouldn't expect!!
888 is heavier at about 200kg dry and carries its weight higher with a full tank, that's how it feels to me anyway. You don't notice it when on the road only when riding very slow like car parks etc. As for slow speed steering lock, there's next to none!! Typical Italian
Be ready for 3, 4, 5, point turns where you wouldn't expect!!
Yeah, mini roundabouts need to be approached with enough speed to get the knee down and slide the back endI have a 916 as well as the 888. They are different to ride. The 916 goes where you look the 888 needs a firmer hand. I'm 6ft and would say the 916 is a longer reach and the 888 tucks your legs more with a shorter reach.
888 is heavier at about 200kg dry and carries its weight higher with a full tank, that's how it feels to me anyway. You don't notice it when on the road only when riding very slow like car parks etc. As for slow speed steering lock, there's next to none!! Typical Italian
Dutchy916
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Beyond my talent!!Yeah, mini roundabouts need to be approached with enough speed to get the knee down and slide the back end
but it does need more planning than any other bike I've owned!!
My monster was tricky at tight junctions and the SS I test rode needed the pavementBeyond my talent!!
Told you it would sell?