Ducati

A few impressions from the NYC Motorcycle show, which I recently attended.

Panigale - while it looks interesting, with it's unique side exit exhaust and side mounted (exposed) shock, I was hoping for a greater 'styling' wow factor. Instead, it looks more like a high-end Buell. Sorry, is that too harsh?

Street fighter S - IMHO, the one in racing titanium Matt, with a red frame and red rim trim looks absolutely fantastic. I'd love to have one just to stare at! That's what I expect from Ducati, beautiful styling with a very high end mechanical look. Again, totally subjective.

Hypermotard - probably my second favorite styling wise. Hopefully one day they will decide to stuff an 848 engine in it - oh, almost forgot, and a Bigger tank.

Diavel Carbon Red - by changing just a few parts, my riding buddy has made a noticeable improvement to its looks.
- removed rear hugger
- mounted side license plate
- carbon rear fender
- small fly screen
- tank top carbon piece
- full Terminioni exhaust

Kind of when you see a customized Harley and then a stock one, which then looks just too plain.

The AMG model looked far inferior to the carbon red IMHO.