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My 2007 VTR1000 SP2 for sale.

8900 miles, full service history, both keys. Nothing needs doing.

All history present including original sales invoice from Castle Honda.

Fresh Dunlops D212 front and rear.

I bought this in May after quite a search. Previous owner was an elderly chap who had owned it since 09/2007.

All original, doesn't look like it's ever been dropped or had any paint at all even.

I took the plastics off to give it a clean but to be honest it didn't need it.

I'm quite fussy and there's no way this is "like new" like some can claim, but it is very good.

A few stone chips etc and and some marking where the rear seat panel is fitted but nothing to take away the overall appeal.

I can take some more pictures with the plastics on if anyone is interested.

Only selling as I've finally realised I'm too old to ride these things! Can't bear to sell the SPS though.

£9,000 ovno. Thought I'd try it on here before eBay.

Located in Cleethorpes.

Cheers, Matt

Ducati launch helmet safety campaign to replace ageing helmets
Customers visiting Ducati dealers can scrap their old helmet and receive a £100 contribution for the purchase of a Ducati helmet by Arai


Ducati UK has launched a new helmet replacement campaign from now until the end of December 2017.

A helmet is one of the most important pieces of safety equipment we wear, however, as time goes on helmets become loose and the effectiveness of the protection can be reduced.

Customers can bring an old full face helmet to selected Ducati dealers and trade it in (it does not need to be a Ducati branded helmet) for a new Ducati helmet by Arai and receive a £100 contribution towards the new one.

To find your nearest participating dealer and view the latest Ducati apparel and safety equipment visit www.ducatiuk.com

The 821 is inspired by the famous Monster 900, whose 25th anniversary is celebrated this year
Slim design and performance always under control thanks to the Ducati Safety Pack
The Monster 821 is the first of five new models in the 2018 Model Year

Borgo Panigale, Bologna (Italy), 16 October 2017 - Providing a sneak peek at 2018, Ducati presents the first of 5 new models for the coming season: the Monster 821. The iconic naked motorcycle from Borgo Panigale is presented in a updated version to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the original model - launched at the Cologne Show back in October 1992. The 821 inherits all the character and charm of the first Monster 900, the model that injected new life in the naked racers' segment - by successfully combining high performance, agility and rider-friendliness.

The Monster 821 changes its shape by adopting the design and functional features introduced in the Monster 1200: a sleek, streamlined design with completely redesigned tank and...

· The Ducati TriOptions Cup is to continue with BSB for 2018
· 9th consecutive year of the Ducati Cup supporting BSB
· Longest running one-make series supporting BSB
· Calendar to be announced



Ducati UK and the MSVR are pleased to confirm that the Ducati TriOptions Cup featuring the 959 Panigale will return to UK tracks for a 9th consecutive year as a support series for the British Superbike Championship. The agreement between Ducati UK and MSVR should see the Cup continue at least until 2019.

The Ducati TriOptions Cup will take place over eight televised rounds and sixteen races at some of the UK’s most prestigious circuits as well as its traditional overseas visit to Assen. The full calendar will be announced in due course as will the championship’s full title, sponsors and prize fund.

A whole new level of awesome
If link doesn't work, it on no limits Facebook page

Not a bad read and the bike does pretty well :-

https://www.motorcycle-magazine.com/ducati-panigale-50000km-test/

I've had a fairly productive couple of days giving the bikes a thorough deep clean and preparing them for Winter.

Started yesterday morning by dragging the three of them out of the garage.
Give all three a good hose down, wash and dry. Then it was time to get the fairing off the 1198 & Panigale give all of them a good coat of this good stuff
Left them to soak for 15-20 minutes to allow the ACF-50 to 'Seep' in to all the nooks and crannies before giving them a wipe over with a microfibre cloth.

1198...
Monster...
Panigale...
Then the fairings were cleaned on the inside and put back on, all three bikes degreased from where the ACF-50 had misted on to bits of the paintwork, polished and finished off with a fresh coat of wax.

Monster...
1198...
Panigale - apologise for the crap light in the photo's rain meant I couldn't get it out the garage for some decent one's
Then they all got covered up and tucked up for the winter a busy couple of months ahead with work means that I'm...

I've decided after much thought and indecision ( if that makes sense!) to sell my 999S and move on to pastures new, i've been lured away by an Aprilia rsv4 Factory...but before I go I would just like to express my appreciation and sincere thanks to the guys (and gal!) on this forum for their deep knowledge and willingness to help and answer questions on all sorts of tech stuff and everything else, this really is probably the best forum out there!...I will dip my toe in the water from time to time so to speak, all the best to everyone... adios amigos

Yes after lying on a slab for years then being totally dissected and resurrected I wheeled the Magni, or Fugly as some know it on here, out into the Garden for a glorious start.

Didn't quite go as planned, pushed the button and that damp feeling on my leg wasn't excitement, it was the fuel level transmitter (which is a Thermistor, figure that one out) leaking at the tank fitting.

Short intermission when the tank was removed and O Ring inserted, which seemed to do the trick.

This is poorly edited video of the second attempt.

After passively looking at a whole array of Ducati's for 6 months or so, contemplating laying up and resting the 1198 for a while and weighing up various options... Last time home, the right bike eventually came along and I just couldn't resist it

Fast forward two painfully slow & draining weeks back at work where all I seemed to do was wish my life away and the day finally arrived! I picked it up last night and I'm over the moon with it. Even though my riding season is just about over, I'm looking forward to the winter months where I can get it undressed for a thorough deep clean and any little tinkering bits I find done in preparation for getting some miles done on it next year

I will get a few miles done before the winter lay up but not enough to get to know her properly. Ride home was nice and steady as the roads were a bit greasy, it sounds great with the full Termi system on it though

I haven't had chance to give it a clean yet so please do excuse any dirt...

had a tour of Scotland last week on the multi, 5 days and 1600 miles it never missed a beat. I still love this bike.

4 of us made the trip from the west country, me on the DVT, a 2012 pikes peak an XR1000 and a triumph Daytona.

Headed to Fort William for the first night, from there across to Skye for a quick look, then north on the coast road via apple cross to Ullapool for second night.

Third day Ullapool to Wick, via the coat roads, we got to John O'Groats just as it was getting dark in time for a photo shot.

Fourth day from Wick back to Fort William and last day back home to the West Country.

Weather was mixed, we had one dry day but every other day we had rain, either mixed showers or torrential, non stop. Couple of days we may as well have been wearing wetsuits! Have some good gorerex gear, but when it's been torrential for 6 hours or more on the bike everything just gets damp and clammy!

At least we chose to stay in hotels, my preference was to take the tents and wild...

Had to happen at some stage. 10lbs total weight! Pricing and quality looks pretty good too. All titanium system and $2800 including headers. More info here:

www.redline-moto.com

So, been thinking about what I swop the Hyperstrada 821 for, it replaced my old (05) Multistrada as I needed something to commute and take wifey on the back of with a bit of protection for me on the M4, its been great.

I didn't get a Multistrada back then as 1200cc was massive overkill and more than I wanted, and wanted to spend .... then someone mentioned the new'ish Multistrada 950 to me ...

So I call my dealer (Snells in Alton) and ask a few questions about price, specs etc, work out that none of the packs they do work as I want a pick and mix solution of some luggage and other bits, at which point they tell me that they are sure they can do bits ad hoc etc .....

Before I know it I've traded the Hyperstrada in, have a new Multistrada 950 on order to arrive in about a fortnight with centre stand, top box rack (already have the box), heated grips and the funky tank bag with USB charging hub .....

Didn't even need to leave my desk !!!!

All I can say is as ever excellent...

Ducati Press Conference EICMA 2017

Sunday, 5 November, 2017

8.30 pm (CET time)
Teatro Linear Ciak, Piazzale Vincenzo Cuoco, 20137 Milan

Live streaming 9.00 pm (CET time) on Ducati.com

Me and my lad are at Oulton for the BSB and John was there signing books so I bought one which he signed for the boy.
We had seen a Bentley parked nearby and my lad loves Bentleys so he had a look round it. I noticed some of Johns books on the back seat and mentioned it to him. Turns out it's his, he swapped it for a watch he had got for winning a TT !
Should have seen my lads face when John got the key out of his pocket and told him to go and have a sit in it.

I received this from my lady of many years on my latest birthday. I now realise I had much smaller fingers when last I did this...

I should have worked on putting new brake hoses on my NSR250R resurrection, but got sidetracked with this instead. Just like full-size bike work, I have a small selection of bits left over...

Hi All,
As most know @Sam1199S had a horrific accident on track in February of this year and if not for the excellent reaction from the trackside medics dealing with both punctured lungs he may not be here today to look handsome and have such impressively large guns!
He is currently given only a 2% chance of walking again but whilst this is a slim I can say with 100% confidence that Sam will never give up until he becomes one of those 2%. We started spreading the gofundme page only a couple of days ago and it's already doing very well which is awesome but please do give anything you can and share it as far as possible.
Sam has been a bit shy only putting a £7500 goal and I hope we can raise many many times that amount. His new 1199R still owes well over £20,000 finance and we are unlikely to recover more than about £8-10,000 on that, there's at least another £10,000 of rehabilitation equipment I can think of and thats still not even considering converting his house which he...

Ducati Performance Open Weekend at dealers throughout the UK
Win £1000 worth of Ducati Performance vouchers
Discover the latest offers at your local Ducati dealership


Official Ducati dealers throughout the UK will be hosting an open weekend dedicated to Ducati Performance accessories and apparel.

Selected Dealers will be offering this weekend only special deals on a range of authorised Ducati Performance accessories and Apparel.

Ducati owners are synonymous with the accessorising and personalising their bikes with few models leaving a showroom in standard trim. Ducati owners are keen to show and express their individuality not only by owning a Ducati but also by personalising it further. To meet this demand Ducati has produced a comprehensive array of parts accessories that include, carbon fibre and titanium parts, as well as electronic components and touring equipment.

Ducati Performance is not only about accessories but also incorporates apparel for those that wish to...

I thought I'd post up a bit about out latest project. It's to convert a 749/999 road bike into a 999RS replica. Here is the end goal we are aiming for:

This won't be a full build thread but rather the occasional update. There is a lot more info on our Facebook page 2motoUK. The project is in its final stages with essentially just the paint work to be yet completed.
Short list of specs:
Modified tank to get silhouette correct
Lengthened swinging arm with quick wheel change conversion
1098 engine with Panigale injection system
One off airbox
RS frame braces
Linear rear suspension rocker
RS rearsets
Offset adjustable yokes
Radial GP fork bottom conversion
RS factory radiator set
RS factory exhaust adapted to 1098 engine
RS rear subframe
RS full bodywork