March Madness ROUND 1 - Ducatii ST3 vs MV Agusta F4-1000R

[basco]

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[pearsonm]

I got to see an ST3 for the first time at the Chicago IMS. I was really impressed at how well it fit, although I was disappointed it didn't have a fully adjustable suspension.

[Lawn Dart]

I got to see an ST3 for the first time at the Chicago IMS. I was really impressed at how well it fit, although I was disappointed it didn't have a fully adjustable suspension.

ST3S has fully adjustable Ohlins & Showa/Sachs forks.

[sagerat]

Duc, that is one sexy beast, why it makes Orange SVS look blase.

[basco]

MV Agusta F4-1000R



Ducati ST3

[Squareman357]

That ST looks nice...but come ON people...we're talking MV Agusta F4!!  Mmm sexiness personified...

[ss2]

The Duc is pretty and functional.  It says "I'll find a nice used one someday."  The MV says "How much could I sell my kidney for again?"

[roughcut]

The MV is a great looking and great preforming machine, and I would not even look at the Ducati with an MV in the room.

[Mookie]

I think I need to change my vote from the MV to the Duck.  While the MV is certainly beautiful and fast, there's no way you could ride it everyday and I'd almost be too scared to take it on the track and mess it up.  The Duck I could abuse on a regular basis, take it anywhere and it'll still sound good and it'll generally get me there without crushing my thumbs.

[bizarro]

You know, I'd vote for the Duc if they hadn't lifted and bastardized the headlights off the fifth gen VFR. The prior front end on the ST's was much attractive, imho. MV please.

[Chronic]

 With the MV I'd feel as if I would need to be cleaning & polishing all the time and THAT ain't my thang

[Squareman357]

Holy crap this is a close one.  Utility or sex appeal?  I don't have to care about cleaning it, I just want to RIDE it!  

[Guy]

And the Duc barely squeaks away from an upset.  

[toddrod]

Ducati wins 45-44