Monstrosity Posted April 30, 2010 Report Share Posted April 30, 2010 I'm on the fence with what I want my next bike to be. I miss my Speed Triple (05) terribly. Out of all the bikes I had it suited my needs perfect. I could ride like a hooligan, comute, ride 2up, and minus a GSXR1000 on the highway I could keep up. I'm debating on a leftover 07 Super Duke, but for the same money the Z1000 seems very cool... Any thoughts? I've only rode one of the three. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
max power Posted April 30, 2010 Report Share Posted April 30, 2010 Never ridden any of these, but I feel your pain. I've always had the hots for the Speed Triple though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vw151 Posted April 30, 2010 Report Share Posted April 30, 2010 I've ridden a superduke 990 a a speed triple back to back. Super duke hands down. The 1050 motor in the speed triple is awesome but belongs in a super bike IMHO. It's very smooth in every way and that is very nice. But for a hooligan street bike I like some kick. The superduke has that kick that makes you want to act like an idiot every time you sit on it. Since I've demoed it I think it is one of my favorite bikes. Aside from that I am 6'3" tall and the speed triple feels very small. The duke is taller. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speedytriple Posted April 30, 2010 Report Share Posted April 30, 2010 I like my triple but the 1050 ones are nice I have demoed those. I have never ridden the other two? I would say go with what fit your needs and budget. They are all nice bikes. I would pick the 1050 triple though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drew95gt Posted April 30, 2010 Report Share Posted April 30, 2010 Go with the Z1000, I just love the Z bikes... However if the leftover Super Duke is the same $$$ then I see the difficulty in your decision. I would test ride them and see how each stacks up against your old Speed Triple then decide from there. Good Luck with whatever you choose, they are all sweet bikes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RSVDon Posted April 30, 2010 Report Share Posted April 30, 2010 990 SuperDuke. Hooligan bike to the max. Just like the Tuono. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vw151 Posted April 30, 2010 Report Share Posted April 30, 2010 for hooligan fun you can't beat a twin. If I didn't already have an air cooled ducati monster which I love a superduke 990 or a tuono would be a serious consideration. Besides on a naked bike what good is top end anyway. At 140mph (indicated) I feel like I'm about to be ripped right off of my monster by nature herself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disclaimer Posted April 30, 2010 Report Share Posted April 30, 2010 Duke - Hooligan vtwinZ - Looks gorgeous, can be hooligan, but not as much personality as the DukeOf the two, I'd probably opt for the Zed1k because they catch my eye WAY more than a SuperDuke, and I have a feeling they're much easier/cheaper to take care of being a Japanese bike.You might want to check insurance rates on both of them too before buying... that might sway your decision if there's a large difference each YEAR that you'd have to pay on one vs. the other. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moto-Brian Posted April 30, 2010 Report Share Posted April 30, 2010 Forget them all. 990 SMR. Decision made...Uploaded with ImageShack.us Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shadyone Posted April 30, 2010 Report Share Posted April 30, 2010 I love the New 1050 Speed triples.. and its torque is everywhere.. granted i havent ridden the others but i like the looks of the speed triple the best too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
curby Posted April 30, 2010 Report Share Posted April 30, 2010 i say Z but i haven't rode any of them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
600ZZ4eb Posted April 30, 2010 Report Share Posted April 30, 2010 I Ike them all by looks along but the Duke is a little more rarely seen so I'd put the as #1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benyen Soljax Posted April 30, 2010 Report Share Posted April 30, 2010 Forget them all. 990 SMR. Decision made...Uploaded with ImageShack.usthat's hot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HomeSlice Posted April 30, 2010 Report Share Posted April 30, 2010 On looks alone I would say Z1000. I really like the new 2010 model but have yet to see one in person. Anyone know of a dealership that has one around Columbus? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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