If I thought it easy enough to ride, it would be in the garage.

 

It's awesome... I love all the naked Ducati bikes. I would have bought one by now, but riding in the DC area would scare the crap out of me! It's dangerous enough in a car.

 

I'd love to have that in my garage!

 

The modern ducks are as easy to ride as anything else. Just much more fun.

 

Man...
I sure do...
I want that bike.

 

14 threads down = more pictures

 

What's the MSRP on this bike? How does it compare to the Monster in terms of ridability? Would it be appropriate for a total beginner?

 

Likely in the neighborhood of 15k.

Much faster, similar ergonomics.

For most, no. For those with exceptional self control, sure. It has the ~160 horse SBK engine.

 

Absolutely love it!

 

In terms of riding position it is quite similar to that of the monster. The beauty of a street fighter bike is the wide range of adjustability with handlebar height..etc.

For a first bike, i would highly advise against it. It has the same 1099cc V-Twin engine that comes from the firm's superbike range (read 1098) and pumps out 155 horsepower and 87.5 lb-ft of torque. That's a lot of power for a beginner. This engine isn't as smooth as an in-line 4 off the line either. Because of that, it isn't uncommon to have to bring it up to 2k just to get going without bucking the engine. When I jump off my R1 and get on my friends 1098, I'm amazed at how much more concentration is demanded from the bike to ride it smoothly.