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Reviewed on January 7, 2003

Motorcycle reviewed 2002 Ducati ST4s view listing

3.0
I am about to buy a ST4S-ABS, and recently tested the ST4S. The sports position hurt my hands/wrists within 10mins. It was not as comfortable as my BMWR1100R. However, it has gallons of power - license losing power. Riders used to cruisers/BMW's will need time to adjust. The bike loves the curves... read more
I am about to buy a ST4S-ABS, and recently tested the ST4S. The sports position hurt my hands/wrists within 10mins. It was not as comfortable as my BMWR1100R. However, it has gallons of power - license losing power. Riders used to cruisers/BMW's will need time to adjust. The bike loves the curves - it is a real natural on mountain roads. i look forward to the ABS version.
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Reviewed on January 6, 2003

Motorcycle reviewed 2002 Ducati Monster 900 i.e. view listing

1.0
I rode a friend of mine's monster 900 I have a 2002 Speed Triple. The quality and fit and finish, is amazing good on this bike. The brembo brakes are precise and solid, handling is excellent too. My only disapointment is the engine, my Speed Triple not only beats it, but annialaites in this... read more
I rode a friend of mine's monster 900 I have a 2002 Speed Triple. The quality and fit and finish, is amazing good on this bike. The brembo brakes are precise and solid, handling is excellent too. My only disapointment is the engine, my Speed Triple not only beats it, but annialaites in this department. The duc engine is a vibrating/shaking monster, and does sound lika monster but has very little hp. It will not pull below 3,000 rpm just shakes an will not accelerate. Wheelies were pretty impossilble. And if you have any 600 crotch rocket you will eat this one up.. Great bike if just want cruise/tour on but very slow, and get ear plugs for the resonanating exhaust...
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Reviewed on December 15, 2002

Motorcycle reviewed 2002 Ducati ST4s view listing

5.0
The Ducati ST4s rocks! This is a big, solid, stable comfortable and gutsy bike that rides like a light, compliant sportbike. It's smooth, powerful and handles flawlessly. The suspension adjustability is unsurpassed and did I mention the 996 engine! WOW! I've had mine a year now and am amazed on... read more
The Ducati ST4s rocks! This is a big, solid, stable comfortable and gutsy bike that rides like a light, compliant sportbike. It's smooth, powerful and handles flawlessly. The suspension adjustability is unsurpassed and did I mention the 996 engine! WOW! I've had mine a year now and am amazed on how it just keeps growing on me. It's been 100% reliable and never ceases to amaze. There's no better tool for eating up the miles in sporting fashion.
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Reviewed on December 9, 2002

Motorcycle reviewed 2002 Ducati 998 view listing

5.0
The 998 delivers... performance, handling, exhaust note, looks. It has given me more ear splitting grins, coupled with howls of delight, unlike any other motorcycle I've ridden. It has exceeded all expecations for a sporting ride -- five... read more
The 998 delivers... performance, handling, exhaust note, looks. It has given me more ear splitting grins, coupled with howls of delight, unlike any other motorcycle I've ridden. It has exceeded all expecations for a sporting ride -- five stars.
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Reviewed on November 29, 2002

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5.0
I've HAD MY ST4S SINCE JUNE THIS YEAR AND HAVE 8500 klms ON IT. THIS BIKE ROCKS, HANDLING IS SUPERB, MORE POWER THAN A STANDARD 996 AND COMFORTABLE TO... read more
I've HAD MY ST4S SINCE JUNE THIS YEAR AND HAVE 8500 klms ON IT. THIS BIKE ROCKS, HANDLING IS SUPERB, MORE POWER THAN A STANDARD 996 AND COMFORTABLE TO BOOT
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Reviewed on November 22, 2002

Motorcycle reviewed 2002 Ducati 998R view listing

5.0
Hi, I own Ducati's 998R Superbike since a year with absolutely no problems at all except normal maintenance which every bigbore sports bike demands. Handling-Speed-Power=awesome. No respect for the traffic rules, I do whatever I want because nobody can catch you when you are on this bike. You tend... read more
Hi, I own Ducati's 998R Superbike since a year with absolutely no problems at all except normal maintenance which every bigbore sports bike demands. Handling-Speed-Power=awesome. No respect for the traffic rules, I do whatever I want because nobody can catch you when you are on this bike. You tend to dissapper at the blink of an eye. Ultimate. Couldn't expect anything more than this from science.
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Reviewed on October 15, 2002

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5.0
I have had my 2002 ST4s for about a year now. The bike had about 500 demo miles on it when purchased. I have added another 1200. My previous bikes included Yamaha V-Max, Honda V65 Sabre. Norton 850 roadster, and several earlier bikes. The Ducati is by far the best handling bike I have owned. ... read more
I have had my 2002 ST4s for about a year now. The bike had about 500 demo miles on it when purchased. I have added another 1200. My previous bikes included Yamaha V-Max, Honda V65 Sabre. Norton 850 roadster, and several earlier bikes. The Ducati is by far the best handling bike I have owned. I am an older (55) rider and don't look for the limits of a bike's handling or performance. For what I want, this bike's performance has never disappointed. It is very stable at highway speeds. I found the original seat to be uncomfortable and replaced it with a Corbin. To me this was a big improvement. The only minor negatives are that the motor seems very unhappy below 3000 rpm or when cold and the bike is sometimes hard to start on cold mornings. I considered a BMW boxer twin before buying the Ducati. A year later, I believe that I made the right choice.
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Reviewed on October 3, 2002

Motorcycle reviewed 2002 Ducati Monster 900 i.e. view listing

5.0
It's nice to be able to wing a bike through a corner and have it flow like it is glued down. Great Power, Great Handling, Not a bad ride as far as comfort goes. Less of a back breaker than a 748 or most sportbikes for that matter. Keeps up with all but the most hardcore 600's. One complaint... the... read more
It's nice to be able to wing a bike through a corner and have it flow like it is glued down. Great Power, Great Handling, Not a bad ride as far as comfort goes. Less of a back breaker than a 748 or most sportbikes for that matter. Keeps up with all but the most hardcore 600's. One complaint... the gearing. Unless you plan on running over 130 regularly, you never need 6th gear. a couple of sprockets would make this a real sleeper. Kid on a CBR600 F4 - > What the hell is that, why did you take off the plastic?
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Reviewed on September 18, 2002

Motorcycle reviewed 2002 Ducati Monster 620 i.e. Dark view listing

5.0
Just traded in a Suzuki GS500 for a Ducati 620 ie and it is the difference between night and day. I have owned for 4 days and i already have 300 miles on... read more
Just traded in a Suzuki GS500 for a Ducati 620 ie and it is the difference between night and day. I have owned for 4 days and i already have 300 miles on it
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Reviewed on August 29, 2002

Motorcycle reviewed 2002 Ducati 750 SuperSport view listing

4.0
This bike was the realization of I dream I had had since I was a kid. A brand new Ducati, ready to scream out of the box, and at less than eight grand. When the 2001 750 sport appeared, I thought that it was great that Ducati was finally dropping their eliteist mentality and offering a sport bike... read more
This bike was the realization of I dream I had had since I was a kid. A brand new Ducati, ready to scream out of the box, and at less than eight grand. When the 2001 750 sport appeared, I thought that it was great that Ducati was finally dropping their eliteist mentality and offering a sport bike for real people. Lets face it, not every rider is at the 998 (or 999 as the case will soon be) level, and those poor working class stiffs like me would rather spend $20K on a vehicle that is built with more than a "monoposto". Still, I had been and still am a ducatisti to the bone. No one else out there even comes close to the soul or substance of the "duke". When the model introduced injection, I was at the dealer within a week. So far the bike has proven nearly peerless, but with the few issues I will explain, which in any event seem for the most part common to every ducati. First the worst..... The engine, though it is a 750cc puts out like an asthmatic japanese 600. I don't know why the italians can't seem to squeeze more hp out of the "pantah" twin, but it seems perpetually stuck in the mid 60 hp range and don't expect that to change too soon. Related to this is the exhaust sound a stock US spec supersport makes out of the box. Best explainable as not pretty. Luckily, there is a great looking and sounding fix for both problems, a set of carbon slip-ons and a new chip, courtesy of several companies who will gladly take another grand or more from you (Termis are the best, and most expensive fix). The only other major complaint anyone should have seems an across the board problem evident in all newer ducatis, and that is one of the cheapest seats in the business. This lightly padded plank is as good as garbage, and if you dont believe me try a 100-plus mi. ride and feel the numbness set in. Add a Corbin leather seat here and you have a perfect package. The 750 sport is ready to take on whatever role you ask of it, and you will feel as comfortable riding to and from the track as you do racing it there with some minor mods. These ducks are rock solid at speed, and features like brembo goldline brakes cannot be had on comparible bikes at any cost. Anyone who told you that Ducs have poor reliability is LYING. Any abused bike will have mech. problems. If you take good care of your Italian mistress...... You know the rest.
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