Comments on: Ducati Superquadro: Beyond the Press Release (Bike Reports) (News)

By: Rick Rocket

Rick Rocket — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 10:07:17 +0000

That’s why my 900SSCR is still in the stable! Why cover up a thing of beauty! Something about ANY V…..er, L-shaped engine that brings joy to my mechanical soul! Ducati once again shows why they are so highly regarded in the world of motorcycling.

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By: hoyt

hoyt — Mon, 17 Oct 2011 20:08:29 +0000

who is saying the rear cylinder would “run through” the transmission ?

pistons go up, go down, & turn gears leading to a crank shaft sprocket that the chain connects to the rear wheel.

You do realize there was a lengthwise boxer engine before don’t you? Just curious

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By: Goose

Goose — Mon, 17 Oct 2011 17:27:26 +0000

Don’t you think having the rear cylinder run through the transmission would be a problem?

Just curious,

Goose

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By: Mike

Mike — Sun, 16 Oct 2011 21:01:51 +0000

The big question should be “Have you fixed the problem with the tanks expanding?”

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By: Kjazz

Kjazz — Sun, 16 Oct 2011 18:34:54 +0000

well….all I can add is, it’s a dang good thing that they work really well!!! ………cause they are ugly!!!! hahahaha

Newsflash, yeah, actually I DO care what a motorcycle’s engine looks like. True, less if it’s totally wrapped. But sooner or later, the naked version comes out and there it is in all it’s glory. yuck. The last two bikes I bought (a Thruxton and a Speed Triple) I fell in love with the beauty of their motors right off. It’s not everybody’s cup o tea. I know that. But dang, Ducati, quick making air compressor motors. I dont hate Ducati, just their ugly motors.

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By: Ruefus

Ruefus — Sun, 16 Oct 2011 11:51:23 +0000

Yeah…….’cause you’ve made so many sportbike buying decisions based on the beauty of the engine’s externals. Oh, wait…..they put *fairings* over them?

So, you’re criticizing the aesthetics of what you can’t even see? Newsflash…..most humans ain’t no prize without their clothes on, either.

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By: hoyt

hoyt — Sun, 16 Oct 2011 01:26:04 +0000

good question, Norm. I’m wondering if a 90 degree L-twin could be built with the front cylinder vertical and the rear cylinder the more horizontal one? Could have a very long swing arm if it pivoted in a re-structured bottom-end while strattling the rear cylinder (or coming around one side if it is a single sided arm) Chain clearance & length would have to be worked out

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By: Gabe

Gabe — Sat, 15 Oct 2011 22:21:24 +0000

That was a pretty good question!

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By: MikeD

MikeD — Fri, 14 Oct 2011 22:45:40 +0000

HATER !…LOL. That lump right there is a thing of beauty.

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By: Kjazz

Kjazz — Fri, 14 Oct 2011 19:32:36 +0000

I can almost hear Claudio Domenicali and Diego Sgorbati talking in that photo…..

“….see, the software proves it! Our motors are 87% uglier than the competitors’ motors….”

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