954,RC51, or a Duc 748
#12
11-06-2007, 05:06 AM
RE: 954,RC51, or a Duc 748
ORIGINAL: ninjaBall
I own an RC-51 as well as a 954 now and have ridden the 748. I was going to buy one not to long ago. I was VERY dissapointed in the 748. I have ridden the 996R and what a far cry fronm the litre bike twins. If you ride a 250 the comparison may be close. The 748 will handle like a champ. But you will be most impressed witht he RC. I have learned that the 954 is very light upfront when looking for top end and very twitchy in the corners like my R1 and R6. So steering damper is a must for the 954. I have a HyperPro on mine.
So in a nutshell,
First: RC-51
Second: 954
Third: 748
ORIGINAL: CBRinPDX
PHXf4i, Support your vote for the RC-51. What about the RC-51 do you prefer? Have you been on the CBR954 as well as the Ducati 748?
I'm not knockin' you. Just hoping you would explain your vote for the RC-51.
PHXf4i, Support your vote for the RC-51. What about the RC-51 do you prefer? Have you been on the CBR954 as well as the Ducati 748?
I'm not knockin' you. Just hoping you would explain your vote for the RC-51.
So in a nutshell,
First: RC-51
Second: 954
Third: 748
#13
11-06-2007, 05:22 AM
RE: 954,RC51, or a Duc 748
Life is short. Get one of each.
I've always had a duc in the garage.At the times when I only had a duc, I was missing an in-line fours agility in the turns. Desmo Quatro ducs need attention like a stripper girlfriend...and thats going to cost you. Now the 2 valves are quite easy to live with. like the girl next door. I've got a jones on for the Hypermotard.
The RC is a great sounding and beautiful twin that carries its weight well. You only really notice it in flip-floppy roads like we have here in the mountains of western NC. And you have to be running a brisk pace before that gets too obvious.
Happy hunting.
I've always had a duc in the garage.At the times when I only had a duc, I was missing an in-line fours agility in the turns. Desmo Quatro ducs need attention like a stripper girlfriend...and thats going to cost you. Now the 2 valves are quite easy to live with. like the girl next door. I've got a jones on for the Hypermotard.
The RC is a great sounding and beautiful twin that carries its weight well. You only really notice it in flip-floppy roads like we have here in the mountains of western NC. And you have to be running a brisk pace before that gets too obvious.
Happy hunting.
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#16
11-18-2007, 02:43 PM
RE: 954,RC51, or a Duc 748
ORIGINAL: demonchild
If you like stunting the 954 is good. Otherwise, I do not agree with popular opinion. My 954 feels crappy in the twisties compared to the 1000rr. I assume other bikes probably handle better also.
If you like stunting the 954 is good. Otherwise, I do not agree with popular opinion. My 954 feels crappy in the twisties compared to the 1000rr. I assume other bikes probably handle better also.
the 954 forks where cutting edge tec at the time,added 1 adjustment over the previous model-but production was sloppy at best-tune the sh*t out and you will have a new bike!!
just remember the spring rates are increased on newer model sportbikes!!!,that 1000rr that you rode is also not properly tuned-correct
spring rates set to the riders weight is everything!-if you want your bike to perform,get this sh*t done!!
also,the new model r1 is using the same style rear set-up as the 954-this bike is not out-dated,by any means-yes,the hp is lower then
the new models-but i am convinced that with proper suspension set-up and proper riding skills-the 954 will be a valid/awesome bike
for many years!!
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