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I know of some local racers that are switching to Buell. One of the main reasons - money. Buell is giving away a lot of money to get more involved in club racing.

http://www.buell.com/en_us/racing/racin ... ws_id=1112
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It may break topic a little but I was looking at the Triumph Daytona 675, it's thinner and all like our FZRs but it's a triple with great torque and speed, something this crew should be able to appreciate. :D

Otherwise, I think Ducatis are ridiculous.
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mike94fzr600 wrote:only if i had the money
http://detroit.craigslist.org/mcy/879904516.html
I too would would like to add one to my collection: http://stlouis.craigslist.org/mcy/888572637.html

I think "Xian" is one of the few who is able to maintain one as a piece of furniture though.
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ragedigital wrote:
mike94fzr600 wrote:only if i had the money
http://detroit.craigslist.org/mcy/879904516.html
I too would would like to add one to my collection: http://stlouis.craigslist.org/mcy/888572637.html

I think "Xian" is one of the few who is able to maintain one as a piece of furniture though.
i like that one to. man i need to start saving. one day maybe
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PAFizzer600 wrote:It may break topic a little but I was looking at the Triumph Daytona 675, it's thinner and all like our FZRs but it's a triple with great torque and speed, something this crew should be able to appreciate. :D

Otherwise, I think Ducatis are ridiculous.
Seriously, I've seen a few guys with the black Trumpet 675's. I must say the design looks really sweet and it looks like it doesn't have any extra plastic or metal B.S. weighing it down. I think Triumph finally got it. (although they still make the big "Rocket" which is about as heavy as a tow truck)

WOW... also... i just checked the retail prices for Triumphs... they're really competing with the Japanese big 4 now. It's hard to believe that KTM would even dare to enter the streetbike arena given these prices. Seems I remember during the late 90's i considered Triumphs to be unaffordable. Now they look totally possible and from what i saw at a local dealer earlier this year, the quality looks pretty good on all the models.

Triumph website also says for 2009 the 675 is losing some weight and gaining 4 horsepower. Nice. And not some ridiculous amount of overkill horsepower like what dummy Yamaha is giving the new V-Max. "Hey, I have an idea Takahashi, with gas prices so high, let's make something that really eats fuel"
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ragedigital wrote:
mike94fzr600 wrote:only if i had the money
http://detroit.craigslist.org/mcy/879904516.html
I too would would like to add one to my collection: http://stlouis.craigslist.org/mcy/888572637.html

I think "Xian" is one of the few who is able to maintain one as a piece of furniture though.
anyone wanna buy my bike for $6700? :notworthy: oh my god! i want one so bad!
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Yea , who wouldnt want this ducati
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then again this could be ME ....
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i think id rather be here though
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or be with the desmo-dici
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good lord...
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there is just something about the tube frame that is sexy as hell.

maybe its the women....yah, probably the women :duh:
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ever seen 2 monsters at the same time ...lol
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im guessing you walk into a dealer these would be your choices ..
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PIMPMYFZR wrote:ever seen 2 monsters at the same time ...lol
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yes please :ihi:
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8999 for triumph 675, 9399 for the special edition(or somthing)?
I like it more than ducatis, I'm just never a fan of things that are too expensive and do nearly the same idea.

It's like comparing a Z06 with a gallardo, and the Z06 costs 125k+ less? heh.

The next thing I get will be a brand new 675, if I blow the FZR before then it'll just get an overhaul no big :)
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