Comments on: Ducati SportClassic GT 1000 Touring

By: David

David — Sun, 07 Jun 2009 12:06:45 +0000

I am shopping for my very first bike. My needs: easy to handle around town (reasonably lightweight), includes at least some basic touring attachments, a great look including a spartan “dark” or black finish, a bike that I can ride all day comfortably (touring), and of course overall high quality. I found the Ducati GT1000 Touring recently on a website and have been researching it ever since, as the bike meets my general criteria and looks great. I first wanted a Harley, but anything from them that even resembles a touring bike is so expensive it’s beyone absurd. So my research will continue and a test ride should happen soon. I’ll be back here often to read new comments from other folks.

By: dennon

dennon — Thu, 09 Oct 2008 23:38:25 +0000

Wow that high bum looks odd, but the twin shocks on this bike do break it up a bit compared with the previous GT 1000′s mono shock.

Of the Italian retro bikes I think that the ‘guzzi v7 classic has a better look, though a fair bit less power. Who needs buckets of power to cruise around lake como taking in the sights whilst trying to find the next trattoria?

By: skeet

skeet — Thu, 09 Oct 2008 21:54:42 +0000

The idea behind RETRO is to build a modern interpretation of a classic… like the New Beetle. The best example in a motorcycle is the Yamaha XS-V1 Sakura concept. In contrast to that bike, this motorcycle simply looks OLD as if they raided the used parts bin at the back of the warehouse.

By: Walt

Walt — Thu, 09 Oct 2008 17:31:55 +0000

I just checked out the current GT version a week ago. The nice sales lady mentioned they have a bag kit for $800 (sigh) that matches the vintage style. I’d bet you could fit a set if Givi’s too. I love the riding position and look, except for the huge rear tire clearance. What’s with that? Having a rear fender back there just emphasizes the high rise look.

By: robotribe

robotribe — Thu, 09 Oct 2008 16:32:06 +0000

Never was a fan of this style of bike with the tall sail of a screen up front and chrome rack in the back — until now.

Ducati is like the really talented singer who can make a shitty song about nothing sound like the best thing you’ve ever heard.

Beautiful.