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The power of the word "Ducati"

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So I'm in Barnes and Noble to get the new issue of CycleWorld, and I got to witness the power of the word Ducati for the first time. I was in line to check out. I was wearing my gear and one of the local university girls is in line right in front of me (a majority of the girls at this school are really good looking, so that part is implied).

Her: Wow, you look like an action hero in that outfit. What kind of bike do you ride?

Me: [laugh] (an action hero? WTF?) I ride a Ducati.

Normally at this point I'm expecting the get that look of confusion b/c they aren't sure whether you're swearing at them Italian or propositioning them for some type of freaky wandersex act. But I don't get that look at all.............I get "the look" ;D

Her: Is it one of their racebikes?

Normally, this is when I try to explain that I ride a naked sport, but if ya'll know anything about me it's that I'm an egotist so I love to flirt, and worship from the fairer sex turns me on. (I don't even need nerve endings, it's like they just open up my skull and massage the pleasure center in my brain ;) ) But what you might not know is that I have a girlfriend and the shape of my family tree means I'm genetically predisposed to a life of monogamy. I'll probably be celebrating my 50 anniversary somewhere around the time I'm about to make the big highside.

Me: Yeah, it's really fast.

(What ass did that comment come out of?)

Her: My dad used to have a yellow Ducati racebike when I was in middle school (a 916?). He used to take me for rides around the neighborhood when he would get home from work. That motorcycle was so much fun!

Judging by her body language, I realize I have a very good chance of actually making "Ducati" synonymous with "wandersex" but just then my conscience started to kick in (damn genetics). I flirted for another minute or two then turned the conversation to less racy subject matter, and only got her digits (she gave them to me).

This is a call to all the "bachelors for life" on here. Don't let the power of the word go wasted! [laugh] If you're one of the many people who are considering buying a Ducati and you're in your twenties, don't waste anymore time. I guarantee the word "Honda" will never make a profound effect. [laugh]

Oh yeah, Ducatis are also good for riding.
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post the digits. give the single guys a crack at 'er. >:D
i have the flip side of that story. i gave an ex a ducati beverly hills t-shirt when we were still dating, which she wore out one night. it basically gave every freakin' horndog dude in the place an excuse to try to start a conversation with her, not that they needed to any more excuses, since she's HOT.

(yes there are pictures out there on the net, no i won't post them.)
that's even greater than the girls who just like bikes in general. [thumbsup]
I have seen a couple of girls eyes light up when I tell them I ride a Ducati.
simonster said:
i have the flip side of that story. i gave an ex a ducati beverly hills t-shirt when we were still dating, which she wore out one night. it basically gave every freakin' horndog dude in the place an excuse to try to start a conversation with her, not that they needed to any more excuses, since she's HOT.

(yes there are pictures out there on the net, no i won't post them.)

The wife has a few Duc shirts too. I think it doubles the amount of guys hitting on her. Actually, I was just telling her to wear her new, long sleeved Borgo Panigali shirt. She's wearing it to school tomorrow. ::)
very interesting

my only ducati word experience came at the gym... I was walking out of the locker room with my gear on and a high school kid asked me if It was my ducati out side. I said yes. I also have a girlfriend and am faithful; also im not gay so I didnt take advantage of the situation. I however; did not get his number.
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I want to know exactly which shirt you where wearing so I can go get one.
I was able to majorly upstage my son one time. We rode our bikes to the local Hooters for lunch. He has a Suzuki and I have my Duc. So we get there, peel off the jackets and prop the helmets on the table and the hot little chick comes over (I'm 50 and he's a LOT younger although I have all my hair yet and am in fair shape) and asks, what we're riding . He says Suzuki SV1000, I say Ducati. She's like, ooooohhhhhhh a Ducati, wow. So she's right by me asking questions and talking etc. asks which one it is out there and I say the chrome one (it is a Cromo), that really got her going.

My son was so pissed. He said if he had that bike he could have got laid. I said, hey, you bought the Suzuki, not me. I still rub his nose in that one.
lrutt said:
I was able to majorly upstage my son one time. We rode our bikes to the local Hooters for lunch. He has a Suzuki and I have my Duc. So we get there, peel off the jackets and prop the helmets on the table and the hot little chick comes over (I'm 50 and he's a LOT younger although I have all my hair yet and am in fair shape) and asks, what we're riding . He says Suzuki SV1000, I say Ducati. She's like, ooooohhhhhhh a Ducati, wow. So she's right by me asking questions and talking etc. asks which one it is out there and I say the chrome one (it is a Cromo), that really got her going.

My son was so pissed. He said if he had that bike he could have got laid. I said, hey, you bought the Suzuki, not me. I still rub his nose in that one.
Don't forget you were paying and Hooters girls like to work for tips the pre-women's lib way ;D Since my dad is in his fifties I'm obliged to say that.

But as a fellow Ducatisti, I'm willing to give you the benefit of the doubt. [thumbsup]
i agree that this is true...Ducati's make girls happy. Combine that with my audi TT ( no its not stock and ugly) and we have a winner.
I said " Nice S2R," to a guy at Whitlows in Arlington, VA last year. I've been thinking since reading this thread that I may have insulted him if he had an S4R and I didn't see the radiator.....I'm gonna get my girl some duc shirts for X-mas. Not that I'm sending her out to pick up guys or anything.
Davesax36 said:
I said " Nice S2R," to a guy at Whitlows in Arlington, VA last year. I've been thinking since reading this thread that I may have insulted him if he had an S4R and I didn't see the radiator.....I'm gonna get my girl some duc shirts for X-mas. Not that I'm sending her out to pick up guys or anything.
If you do send here out to get guys it would mean more money for mods [laugh] :police:
IZ said:
The wife has a few Duc shirts too. I think it doubles the amount of guys hitting on her. Actually, I was just telling her to wear her new, long sleeved Borgo Panigali shirt. She's wearing it to school tomorrow. ::)
wait a sec., you live in FL now, right? Your wife is good looking, right? And somehow you think that people are hitting on her because she is wearing a Ducati shirt? I got an IPO you should be interested in! ::)
can i quote you and say "yeah, its really fast" [cheeky]
simonster said:
i have the flip side of that story. i gave an ex a ducati beverly hills t-shirt when we were still dating, which she wore out one night. it basically gave every freakin' horndog dude in the place an excuse to try to start a conversation with her, not that they needed to any more excuses, since she's HOT.

(yes there are pictures out there on the net, no i won't post them.)
Why even mention them... :mad:

the least you can do it pm them to everyone in the thread [clap] [laugh]
desmoworks said:
If you do send here out to get guys it would mean more money for mods [laugh] :police:
hadn't thought of it that way.
eettare said:
wait a sec., you live in FL now, right? Your wife is good looking, right? And somehow you think that people are hitting on her because she is wearing a Ducati shirt? I got an IPO you should be interested in! ::)
Of course it's going to happen but my hypothesis..as previously stated..I think the shirt doubles the amount of guys picking up on her.
lrutt said:
I was able to majorly upstage my son one time. We rode our bikes to the local Hooters for lunch. He has a Suzuki and I have my Duc. So we get there, peel off the jackets and prop the helmets on the table and the hot little chick comes over (I'm 50 and he's a LOT younger although I have all my hair yet and am in fair shape) and asks, what we're riding . He says Suzuki SV1000, I say Ducati. She's like, ooooohhhhhhh a Ducati, wow. So she's right by me asking questions and talking etc. asks which one it is out there and I say the chrome one (it is a Cromo), that really got her going.

My son was so pissed. He said if he had that bike he could have got laid. I said, hey, you bought the Suzuki, not me. I still rub his nose in that one.
Awesome story! (from another 50+ guy with teenage son) And ignore that crass comment about working for tips. It was the Ducati. [laugh]

Wearing a Ducati shirt/jacket does start some interesting conversations. I was wearing my Duc jacket (no armor) on a plane and a guy comes up and starts talking very fast to me in Italian. I guess he assumed the only people riding Ducatis in the US would be Italian. I also love to sow confusion when I ride my Vespa wearing the same Ducati jacket. People just can't get their minds around that. [laugh] [laugh]
Michael Moore said:
I also love to sow confusion when I ride my Vespa wearing the same Ducati jacket. People just can't get their minds around that. [laugh] [laugh]
You need a hooligan ICON jacket for riding that thing MM!! ;)
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