I finally figured out what this bike is styled after. I was in a Yamaha shop and looking at the new V-Max. Its the same styling concept ideas, muffler placement, headlamp shape, air scoops, etc. The more I thought about it the more sense it made since Yamaha is Ducatis main race competition this is a answer to the V-Max. Just sure would not think the V-Max is anything to compete against??...jmo