Joined this forum to help eventually decide on what bike I'll get, with the Ducati Scrambler out for a while, some time has been spent looking into it. But having been interested in Yamaha products for years, delving into what Yamaha has brought to the table here is a must!
Deciding between the new XSR700 and its competition
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Good points and both very important points for those looking to get one as a daily. Dealer network for me is the more important one, hate going out of my way.
also cost... ducati's are notoriously finicky... parts and labour are expensive...
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I can't wait to see the xsr with a set of dual sports on her. It'll be interesting to see the two bikes compared off road.
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wow! That was way bigger than I expected...
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Not sure about the price difference but I have heard that the Ducati Scrambler requires a few extra parts to make it perform as it should have in it's stock form whereas the same adjustments will not be needed for the xsr700.
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What does the scrambler need done to it?
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If this bike ever makes it to us I would expect it to be nearly the same price. There is roughly $1000 diff in the base price between the Ducati and the fz 07 (the ducati being the higher)... at least up here in Canada. I have a feeling that the xsr will start at a minimum of a thou higher than the fz.
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Going on the fz reviews again the suspension is seriously under-sprung. Way too soft. So a spring swap may be needed for this bike too depending how you ride.
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A spring swap may be needed for the xsr700?
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If it comes with the same spring rate as the fz.
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I decided to XSR 700 over Ducati scrambler for 3 reasons:
1. Because it's Yamaha
2. Because c.a. $1000 more is not justified in case of Ducati
3. Because of double disc in front brake in Yamaha, gear indicator (ok ok I know - one can hear the gear
but it's very handy), much more torque engine and overall look&feel (the last one is very subjective
Take care
Rad
1. Because it's Yamaha
2. Because c.a. $1000 more is not justified in case of Ducati
3. Because of double disc in front brake in Yamaha, gear indicator (ok ok I know - one can hear the gear
but it's very handy), much more torque engine and overall look&feel (the last one is very subjective Take care
Rad
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I had the 700 and test rode the scrambler, I loved the scrambler! especially the enduro model. When i got my 700 i was a big fan but i just needed to get the 900 it wasnt enough for me. If i had the money for a second bike i would def invest in a scrambler rather than another 700. Not the answer you'd expect from this forum but i do have a soft spot for the duc
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