the duc clutch was kinda like an on/off switch compared to it. and working the duc clutch gives me the "kung-fu grip of death" (i really use my forearm muscles to pull the clutch in).

Ok, excellent write up. Minus the above statement; You have apparently never ridden a dry clutch duc.

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If you still want a 620; Life Cycle in Kalamazoo has a "Yuckello" or I mean a yellow one. I think the price is $6,999.

Maint. isn't too bad; first service was $252.00. A little shocking at first but worth it, and the 6000 mile service is supposed to run about $550.00. So yes the maintanence costs are more, but it just depends on what you want. With the higher costs and such, owning a Ducati is well worth it. It's ...