To my ‘Stewie’

Excellent choice, Tron. Duc’s are very good bikes. I’ve never ridden one but have read and been told that they are far from comfortable? That’s really only something that you can determine though. Picking a bike is very much a personal choice. What may work for one person may be likened to a medieval torture device by someone else. It’s kinda like shopping for a bed, you have to try a few out before making your choice. Like zZz said, figure out how you are most likely to use it. Are you going to be mainly using it to jaunt around town, maybe the occasional quick sunday drive, then a sport bike (crotch rocket) or standard (a.k.a. naked, such as your Ducati) would be a good choice. You want to commute and maybe hit a few trails along the way? A dual sport bike may be your best bet. (Verseys, V-strom, Triumph Tiger, BMW, etc)
You want to cruise around town in relative all-day comfort but maybe take an occasional out-of province trip, then a cruiser may be a better option. (Too many to list. By far, the most popular type of bike). There are also sport-tourers like the Triumph Sprint or Kawasaki Concours are examples. Think European sport sedan. Built for long haul rides with saddlebags and super comfy but still nimble and quick enough to get you through a city centre at rush hour. Then there are all sorts of variations in between with countless modifications to make the bike your own and customize it to your needs and wants. Style is one aspect for sure. Afterall, it’s usually the first thing you notice when you look at a bike, how does it look. But it shouldn’t be the only factor to look at when you go to buy a bike. Bottom line, do some research and find the best bike for you. Don’t fall into the brand-loyal crowds, i.e. If it’s not a Harley, it’s not really a bike! (I hate these idiots) A TRUE biker appreciates ALL bikes and their various styles and attributes. The key is to find the one that works for YOU. You’ll be the one riding it. Finally, pick a bike that works with your experience level. If you are a new rider, don’t go out and buy a 1000cc supersport. At the very least, you won’t enjoy it because you’ll be shitting your pants everytime you ride. At the worst, you’ll kill yourself. They are just so scary fast nowadays. Get some experience first then, when you’re ready, move on up to a bigger bike. Oh, and TAKE THE COURSE!! SO much fun, you learn the right way to do things and you’re a fully licensed motorcyclist when you finish PLUS you get a break on insurance too. The way things are going for me, by the time I finally get my first bike, I’ll have to probably take the course over again lol DAMN I wanna ride!!