Pete,
I haven't test driven any Ducati's yet but I always hear great things about them. Am looking forward to spring so I can test drive the Ducati and the Yamaha and the Honda's etc. I have quite a few friends who build and sell bikes. I can test drive most of them and do.
That picture of me on the chopper convinced me to lose 30 lbs so far this winter. Now all my bikes should be faster than last year. Still have the dumb grin though.
Funny how you can lighten the bikes weight.
Steve