Ducati GT 1000, Buell XB12x Ulysses, Triumph Bonneville

[FT BSTRD]

Don't understand the "lack of power" comment about the Buell.

Considering the Buell is logging 103 to the Ducati's 91 and 84lbft of torque to the Ducati's 67, I'd think you'll find the Ducati working feverishly to catch up the Buell.


Now looks.......

[OneSickPsycho]

Originally Posted by FT BSTRD

Don't understand the "lack of power" comment about the Buell.

Considering the Buell is logging 103 to the Ducati's 91 and 84lbft of torque to the Ducati's 67, I'd think you'll find the Ducati working feverishly to catch up the Buell.


Now looks.......

Well if you go into it convinced of what you will find...

[Particle Man]

Originally Posted by OneSickPsycho

Well if you go into it convinced of what you will find...

Shush - talking about a Uly vs a TLR is like comparing a paper airplane to a SST.

Does the Uly really rattle that much or did Troy encounter one that just isn't tuned all that well? I've heard nothing but good things about 'em.

[marko138]

Originally Posted by Particle Man

Shush - talking about a Uly vs a TLR is like comparing a paper airplane to a SST.

Does the Uly really rattle that much or did Troy encounter one that just isn't tuned all that well? I've heard nothing but good things about 'em.

The XB's WILL walk across smooth pavement at idle. Once moving there is very little rattle involved.

[Particle Man]

Originally Posted by marko138

The XB's WILL walk across smooth pavement at idle. Once moving there is very little rattle involved.

now that I think about the engine design I s'pose that makes sense... now about the "lack of power" thing...

[CasterTroy]

Originally Posted by marko138

The XB's WILL walk across smooth pavement at idle. Once moving there is very little rattle involved.

I've never had issues with the XB's walking I personally believe because this bike was so TALL and the COG was over a foot higher made it more "paint shaker" than a regular XB

I LOVE a daggone XB and WILL OWN ONE

[marko138]

Originally Posted by CasterTroy

I've never had issues with the XB's walking I personally believe because this bike was so TALL and the COG was over a foot higher made it more "paint shaker" than a regular XB

I LOVE a daggone XB and WILL OWN ONE

I've never ridden the Uly, I'm not tall enough for that bad boy. I can only speak of the Firebolt, which I own, and the Lightning that I've rode. Oh, and the Blast, which I rode in the MSF and sounds like a go kart.