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Offline Jim_mk7.5

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My GTI has a new Italian friend...
« on: 05 July 2018, 19:38 »
So I made the decision 2 weeks ago to purchase a garage toy to accompany the GTI.



My GTi gets used daily and racked up around 750 in the first month but the last few days I’ve rushed home to grab an hour on it.

Will possibly do the odd ride to work as well, it’s a very useable all rounder! And the noise  :shocked:

Any other bikers lurking out there?!
NOW - 330e M Sport
GONE - 2018 Mk7.5 GTI Performance 5dr DSG, Tungsten Silver, 2017 Mk7.5 GTI 5dr DSG, Indium Grey


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Re: My GTI has a new Italian friend...
« Reply #1 on: 06 July 2018, 09:15 »
Nice!

I've often fancied replacing the thing in the garage I used to have to move to get the mower out. I miss thinking about all of the potential rides I could have on it  :sad:
Current: Mk8 GTI DSG, Adelaides, DCC, HUD, HK, Winter Pack, Rear Camera.. Aka "HMS Weasel"

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Gone: 2014 Mk7 GTD, manual, NavPro, DCC

Offline deltarikk

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Re: My GTI has a new Italian friend...
« Reply #2 on: 08 July 2018, 11:45 »
Very nice Jim....I used to have bikes up until about 10yrs back (still have all my gear in loft.....yes, sad I know! :tongue:) Did a few tours in europe with my missus, provided weathers good nothing better imho

Is that a street fighter version of the multistrada they do?

Offline Jim_mk7.5

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Re: My GTI has a new Italian friend...
« Reply #3 on: 09 July 2018, 10:34 »
Very nice Jim....I used to have bikes up until about 10yrs back (still have all my gear in loft.....yes, sad I know! :tongue:) Did a few tours in europe with my missus, provided weathers good nothing better imho

Is that a street fighter version of the multistrada they do?

It's the 939 Hyperstrada which is smaller than Multistrada but it's got the soft panniers (not currently fitted!) and a smaller screen so potential for some touring. Abs, 8 stage traction control and 3 riding modes. Mine also has the Ducati heated grips as well  :smiley:
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Offline Jason b

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Re: My GTI has a new Italian friend...
« Reply #4 on: 09 July 2018, 18:31 »
Hi  Jim

Post number 1 ..

crikey nice fleet you have there  :smiley:

i saw your thread and registerd

but yes ive have Golf GTI MK7 blue winter pack etc and a ducati hypermoterd 1100 and a 748 ( stored )

Jason

Night blue MK7 GTI keyless winter pack nav camers etc very partial to a Ducati and a Fs1e.A serial Le Mans 24 attendee 13 starts in a row to date

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Re: My GTI has a new Italian friend...
« Reply #5 on: 09 July 2018, 20:08 »
I know nothing about motorbikes but that does look rather  :cool: :cool:
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Re: My GTI has a new Italian friend...
« Reply #6 on: 09 July 2018, 21:44 »
Lovely bike, I don't have a GTI any more but I do have a Triumph Street Triple RS.
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Did have 3door DBP GTI PP

Offline Jim_mk7.5

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Re: My GTI has a new Italian friend...
« Reply #7 on: 10 July 2018, 12:10 »
Hi  Jim

Post number 1 ..

crikey nice fleet you have there  :smiley:

i saw your thread and registerd

but yes ive have Golf GTI MK7 blue winter pack etc and a ducati hypermoterd 1100 and a 748 ( stored )

Jason

Welcome Jason! Good choices  :cool:
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Re: My GTI has a new Italian friend...
« Reply #8 on: 10 July 2018, 18:34 »
Don’t know why I didn’t know.. but just found who owns Ducati... VW!  :smiley:
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Offline Jason b

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Re: My GTI has a new Italian friend...
« Reply #9 on: 11 July 2018, 17:39 »
Yes ..
Great bikes and great fun to ride .I really love my hyper it's such great machine
I will try to get a picture of it with the golf .
The early air cooled are quite primitive but it's hell of a engine for torque
Night blue MK7 GTI keyless winter pack nav camers etc very partial to a Ducati and a Fs1e.A serial Le Mans 24 attendee 13 starts in a row to date