I in some way see what hes saying. Once you have kids a start a family, you have more than just yourself to look out for. Should you be killed on a motorcycle, and I hope every rider here will always be safe and injury free, things happen. I sold my bike when my daughter was born because I...
You gotta start somewhere. My first bike was a 636. Wasn't long before I got a GSXR 1000 and later sold that for a Ducati Monster. But, my daughter was born not long after that and that purchase was short lived
It's a perfect comparison. Not everybody can afford a Ferrari, but majority of people can buy a mustang. Not many people can afford a high end Ducati, but majority of people can buy a Kawasaki, Yamaha, Honda etc. You get plenty of bang for your buck with a Ducati. A Ducati will maintain more...
People buy ducatis because the average person can't afford them. It's the same reason people buy Ferrari over a mustang. If I had the money, I'd buy a 1199 Superleggra just because I know the guy pulling up next to me on his R1 could only afford $15k and not $60k. 9-10 people buying a Ducati...
My buddy in FL has a Special Edition R6. I think it's a 2013 with just under 1000 miles for sale. If you're interested I'll put you in contact with him.