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From: [email protected] (Beth Dixon)
Subject: Re: Ducati 400 opinions wanted
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In article [email protected] (Frank Ball) writes:
>Godfrey DiGiorgi ([email protected]) wrote:
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>& The Ducati 400 model is essentially a reduced displacement 750, which
>& means it weighs the same and is the same size as the 750 with far less
>& power. It is produced specifically to meet a vehicle tax restriction
>
>The Ducati 750 model is essentially a reduced displacement 900, which
>means it weighs the same and is the same size as the 900 with far less
>power. And less brakes.
Bzzzt. The 750SS is 40 pounds lighter than the 900SS. I personally,
and recently, witnessed my 750SS do a stoppie with a larger-than-
average rider aboard. He said it took two fingers on that measely
single front disk to accomplish the task. How much more brake do
you need?
>As such, it's somewhat large and overweight for its motor. It will
>still handle magnificently, it just won't be very fast. There are
>very few other flaws to mention; the limited steering lock is the
>annoyance noted by most testers. And the mirrors aren't perfect.
I haven't gone over 4000 rpm yet (still in break in) and haven't
had a problem with the 750SS being too slow. The limited steering
lock can be a problem if you aren't prepared for it. The mirrors
are very good, IMHO. Someone forgot to tell their designer about
the "whazza behind you, she no matta" philosophy.
>Hewlett Packard (707) 794-3844 fax, (707) 538-3693 home
>1212 Valley House Drive IT175, XT350, Seca 750, '62 F-100, PL510
Hmmmm. I don't see a 400, 750 _or_ 900SS in your .sig. Did I miss
something?
Beth
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Beth [The One True Beth] Dixon [email protected]
1981 Yamaha SR250 "Excitable Girl" DoD #0384
1979 Yamaha SR500 "Spike the Garage Rat" FSSNOC #1843
1992 Ducati 750SS AMA #631903
1963 Ducati 250 Monza -- restoration project 1KQSPT = 1.8
"I can keep a handle on anything just this side of deranged."
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