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  1. johne

    johne Standing on the shoulders of dwarves.

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    Apparently out of the 981 they made all were Red except 1 black one.
     
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  2. Helmut Visor

    Helmut Visor Only dead fish go with the flow
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    It was well worth the wait bud ;)
     
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  3. 03_triple

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    Wow. I just suggested that my remark was a citation of Johne.
    Modern times!
     
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  5. johne

    johne Standing on the shoulders of dwarves.

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    "A pity about the missing cylinder"



    I have a couple of triples when I need a 3 cylinder fix. :)

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  6. Sandi T

    Sandi T It's ride o'clock somewhere!
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    It's beautiful, @johne! :heart_eyes: And it looks quite nice in the house, I might add. ;):)
     
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  7. Sandi T

    Sandi T It's ride o'clock somewhere!
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    I wonder where that 1 black one is right now!
     
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  8. 03_triple

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    A 2-stroke V3! Brings me back to the TT assen in the 80's. What sound! :eek:
    I remember leaving the GP-weekend with the prominent hiss in my ears.

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    The sound of that NS400 has to be a real head-turner. A nice collection you have there sir!
     
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  9. johne

    johne Standing on the shoulders of dwarves.

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    Probably in some else's Lounge Sandi. :joy:
     
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  10. Baza

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    I think the best exhaust sound I’ve ever heard must be the 250 or 350 sixes of Mike Hailwood.
     
  11. johne

    johne Standing on the shoulders of dwarves.

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    #51 johne, Aug 30, 2025
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    I'm kinda resurrecting this thread as I've bought myself another bike. As before, I thought it might be amusing to let you guys and gals have a guess as to what it might be. The clues are also similar to last time in that its Italian and its a Sport bike. It's not a full on race rep like the 998 Ducati, it has conventional handlebars. It's not a new model, in fact its 15 years old. Well that will do for now. I won't be picking it up for a couple of weeks when I'll post up some photos, but let the guessing begin.
     
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  12. Mrs Visor

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    Aprilia Tuono Factory?
    Ducati Streetfighter?

    I edited this after seeing your extra bit about the age....
     
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  13. johne

    johne Standing on the shoulders of dwarves.

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    I already own a Tuono V4 Mrs V.

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    #54 Mrs Visor, Aug 30, 2025
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    Ah, I thought you did but then doubted myself!!!

    MV Agusta Brutale?
    Bennelli TNT 1130?
     
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  15. Mark TGR9

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    I was going to say the Benelli TRE
    Aprilia RSV r had one of them great bike or
    Did they still produce the cagiva mito 15 years ago :p
     
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  16. johne

    johne Standing on the shoulders of dwarves.

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    Could be another Ducati?? Just stirring the pot. ;)
     
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  17. Baza

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    Ducati 900 or 1000 DS Supersport or Multistrada
     
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  18. Oldskool

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    Moto Guzzi something or other …! But prob a V Twin ….!
     
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  19. johne

    johne Standing on the shoulders of dwarves.

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    I've got one of those too but its more tourer than sports. 20230701_083820.jpg
     
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  20. johne

    johne Standing on the shoulders of dwarves.

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    Hummn, reading this thread back to myself in its entirety, I must come over like an arrogant, rich t**t to some. I'm really not, bikes have always been my passion and I'm just lucky to own quite a few. I think there's a few on here own several bikes too so I hope you just find this thread a bit of fun and not serious.
     
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