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I bought myself a bit of a classic last week and my 1st non Ducati in about 5 years.

I've made some financial decisions to allow me to bring retirement forward a few years, so a new bike is not on the radar for 2 - 3 years. I have wanted a bit of a project for a while as my bikes don't need anything doing to them and I do enjoy spinning the spanners. I was looking at a classic Ducati on here, but it didn't come to pass, so what do I buy?

Well,

I do like the Scrambler Urban Enduro, but it's still a new bike, so won't need much doing to it.

So I decided to go for a bit of a classic.

916?, 999?. Well I already have sport bikes and It would have to be an R or SPS and I dodn't want to spend that kind of money at this point in time.
Honda VTR SP1. A bike I've always liked, but another twin sportsbike.
'98 R1, early Fireblade, again, sports bikes.

Well I decided to go for a 2 stroke to relive my youth.

I looked at an RGV250 and Aprilia RS250, but I've never owned either and they...

I've finally run out of patience with my second Panigale and traded in my 1299. A whole slew of reasons led to my decision. But let's just leave it as you'll struggle to find anyone who has drunk more coffee at their dealer and utilised the warranty more on an 899 and 1299. After the 899 I thought I'd used my share of bad luck. However, the universe had other ideas.

It was a disappointing decision to have to make on what was the bike I had dreamt of owning since I was 6. A decision made easier though by my work life being too busy, to foresee getting near a track this year.

I was all set to buy a new 1200 DVT then I had a full day on an S last week with sunshine and dry roads. I'd ridden the 1299 and 1299S lots and lots and never thought the suspension on the S was worth the premium. In fact I felt the same about the S1000RR.

In a nutshell for the Multi, never, ever have a base and S version of a motorcycle been so night and day different. After getting over the euphoria of...

Hey all,

Before I start I want to apologise for any typos as have to head off to work soon but I've had some good news today but only after having a terrible time with my dealer and in particular the service team they have. Cut a long story short (yeah right), I decided that I wanted to have the Enduro pack fitted to my Ducati 1200 Enduro and also have the wider side stand base plate. I paid cash up front and was told to bring the bike in when the first service was due. They told me the bike would be with the service team for approx five hours to do the service and fit the new parts. I then enquired, could I have a courtest bike from them whilst they carried out the work but only to be told they didnt have any spare bikes!!!

Anyway, when I did take the bike in, it took them two days to fit the parts and they also forgot to order the foot stand base plate. I didn't get the bike back for another day as I was at work (the two days after taking the bike in). So all in all, I didnt...

Think that's all I can say really after my first ride on my new ( to me ) 1200 S. Wow
Due to recent weather issues since having my new "toy" delivered , frustratingly not been able to get out on the bike, then today the weather broke....... amazing is all I can say. The power , the handling , the comfort. The list goes on. If anyone is in any doubt whether this is a possible do it all bike, then look no further. It is
I have a smile embedded on my face tonight and for some time to come I'm sure

So, after a few weeks of waiting, I picked up my new 1299 today from P&H in Crawley. Absolutely love it, and the service from Marcus and the team at P&H was great as well!

I've not ridden a Ducati before, not even a test ride. I bought it based on reviews, feedback from other riders and professional reviews and other stuff that I personally look for in a bike. I'm not a big guy (only 5'7) but I'm amazed how much room there is on the bike when riding, it's not at all cramped! It's actually even more spacious than a previous (2005) ZX10R, which had loads of room (for a shorty like me) and was really comfy on long distance road trips. Gearbox is great and the brakes feel really strong! When everything is bedded in, I'm sure it will be even more impressive! As it was my first time on the bike, P&H recommended I start off in wet mode and work my way up in due course, I'm fine with that as I can't push the bike till the running in period is completed anyway, so happy to trundle round...

I found this a few weeks ago. I know it`s only a photoshop picture but, wow, now this is bike porn. I would sell body parts for one of these.
Ducati 851 Bodywork on a Panigale Looks Good - Asphalt & Rubber

I don't have time to look inside right now but my bike is on the cover (albeit at the bottom with a teeny little pic)
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arrived today at DMC Stoke, will be collecting on the 29th can't wait for those warm sunny evenings!

Ducati UK are bringing to Touratech UK the Multistrada Experience.
First Time Ever!
Ducati Riding Experience coming to the UK.
On the 5th to 7th May 2017 we will be hosting our annual Travel Event at the Touratech headquarters in Ystradgynlais, UK.

Now in its 9th year we will be welcoming visitors from all over the world to this event.

We are proud to announce that Ducati UK are coming and they are bringing a show truck full of Multistrada Enduros for you to have the FULL Multistrada Enduro Riding Experience - for FREE.
Widen your riding horizons
There are some people who dream of exploring the world on their own motorcycle, visiting new places and living new experiences. DRE Enduro has been created for these people – it’s an authentic riding academy where participants can learn all the technical skills and pick up plenty of tips for off-road riding.

It’s a valuable experience for anyone who uses their motorcycle to discover new places, as the awareness learnt when driving...

After 17 years of riding sports bikes, mainly Ducati, I've now took the plunge and tried something new. 2014 Gen II Diavel Carbon, with full Termi system, came via Ducati Manchester.

It took some very clever man maths, but, I've been able to keep the 749r which will be semi retired.

Did a few mile on the Diavel today, great to ride, but feels strange ... but in a good way.

The Termi' sound awesome.

A few bits of carbon planned, then just enjoy the summer on a my new bike.

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just over 6 years ago I was running about on a 748 SPS along with my MV. The vertical Cylinder belt shredded. Thought it was a disaster and started searching for a new head just for starters. During the search came across a 916sp engine throttles P8 and loom so snapped it up

While the bike was stripped decided to clean the lot got some of the frame paint from specialist paint supplier and did the frame and swing arm.
All put together and got it running. First ride out was to Willingham woods to meet some of the members off the previous Ducati Forum. Halfway home it went pop.
The engine was locked, luckily it happened at a junction barely doing 20 mph.

Having been recovered to home started stripping. It had dropped a valve in the Horizontal Cylinder chewed the head up real bad and bent the other three valves.
SP heads are pretty rare and so I took the head to an Engineer in Northalerton. He repaired it fitted new guides and sourced some forged one piece valves costing half the...

So it had been 2 years since my accident, where an older gentleman in a bit of a hurry decided to chance it across a set of busy traffic lights, ignore a red light to where he was met by myself on my pride and joy Monster 1100S.

Needless to say there wasn't much left of the bike nor my right arm afterwards and it was completely written off and my arm now rebuilt to the full terminator 2 specification.

Well after a break away and a build up back to fitness, I finally picked up my new Cafe Racer and got myself back on board a Ducati.

The first one to be taken delivery of from JHP Coventry, its got a fair bit of attention. Not to mention its gorgeous modern day/retro looks straight out of the box. Complete with Termi race slip on, just to give it a bit more character and a few more pops and bangs up and down the cogs.

Looks as though I've been one of the first to take delivery in the country and I can say its not let me down. Its everything you can ask for in a comfy good looking,...

Picked up my Desert Sled last night - love it, what a great bike. Need to decide now on the accessories?

I picked up my new multistrada 950 today for Woods of Abergele. I have had lots and lots of bikes but after 150 miles i'm over the moon.

Hello to all.
Picked up my first Ducati after years of Aprilia ownership and have to say I haven't stopped smiling yet.
Had an RSV1000r for 8 years and everything is a revelation. I must stop looking at buttons and settings whilst riding though ha.
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I'm super excited at the impending arrival of my new race bike on Friday. It's currently being transported down to Hungary.

This is a bike that has been on eBay a few times in a different level of spec. The seller reduced the spec and price and I made him an offer. I then negotiated a few extras to be included too [emoji3]
It was a cat C write-off but I don't care about that, I'm never going to put it on the road.

I'm hoping to be able to connect to the OBD so that RaceChrono can access RPM and throttle position. Has anybody else managed to do this?
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A fellow D16 owner pinged me recently saying that Bike magazine were interested in my bike for an article on "exotica that actually gets used" and asking whether he could pass my details on.

Of course I said yes - wouldn't it be great to have your bike featured in a mag?!?!

Anyways, they interviewed me over the phone and then sent out a photographer. I gather the article should appear in the next couple of months
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I've had my SC 1000 Sport for 7 years, bought as a standard bike and slowly over time have turned it into what I wanted hope you like it. The best mod engine wise was the PUC2 intake from Intake Express big difference with throttle response power wise I don't know as I have never Dyno'd the bike yet.
P.S: It is louder than a loud thing on a loud day as well:tearsofjoy:

since chopping in my FT and getting the dvt, I kinda miss the raw simplicity, don't get me wrong I love the dvt it's a phenomenal piece of kit but for popping to the pub on a sunny evening, with jeans on I don't think you can beat the scrambler! So much so that I'm off to test ride this, I think it's got that sort of timeless look that won't look out of place in a few years time and it will compliment the multi!