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Not quite sure what to call this post? converted, yes pun intended, finally or just WOW!!!

Thought I'd post this while my adrenal glands get a rest.

First time this bike has been out since I rode it home in the wet when I bought it blind.

Having carried out a few upgrades, I'm not sure if it's closer to resembling a 998 final edition now or a 996R. Wiki suggests this "s" motor is similar to that in a 996R . My forks are now the same and the "S" has the Ohlins rear shock and steering damper. This engine is making more power than a "998R" looking at dyno readings and after today I can believe it too...

Either way, love it or hate it, it's how I want it and it's every bit the poster bike I remember the Ducati to be.
It's not just for show either, that rumble, changes to a spitfire engine note then to a responsive angry deep buzzz. That noise is addictive.

The grunt makes my Honda Fireblade feel lame and that's supposed to be something like 150 to 170hp if you trust the stats...

Series renamed Ducati Performance TriOptions Cup
2017 to be 8th consecutive year of championship
959 Panigale to replace 899 Panigale for 2017
Ducati UK announced at a meeting with riders today at Thruxton circuit that it would continue to support the Ducati TriOptions Cup for an eighth consecutive year.

Tim Maccabee Managing Director of Ducati UK told the teams and riders present there would be a change of machinery for 2017 from the 899 Panigale currently being used to the new 959 Panigale. The format is expected to remain the same with eight rounds and sixteen races predominately supporting the MCE British Superbike Championship but with a likely change of name to the Ducati Performance TriOptions Cup.

Stuart Higgs BSB series and race director also addressed the teams and riders thanking them for being part of a hugely successful one-make championship and welcomed riders to pass on any feedback to improve the series for both rider and fans.

Tim Maccabee commented on the...

Having had my 749R SORN'd for the last 18 months for work and health reasons, I finally got its vicious misfire and cylinder head oil leak sorted (turned out to be the same problem) and decided that an MoT was now in order. After two false starts, one after finding that my usual, 57mm Termi-friendly testing station had shut down and the other when I decided that SC1s and a torrential thunderstorm were probably not a happy combo, I booked it into a new MoT station, just the hundred miles or so away. So fitted the MoTable not-taking-the-piss number plate and headed off to Perth in warm sunshine over some decidedly Ducati-friendly roads. Route was a fine balance of fun x being potentially able to argue to the constabulary that I was going 'directly' to and from the test centre. Only mildly dodgy moment was, having pulled over to check directions, I realised that I was sitting directly outside Perth nick, idling with that 57mm Termi and sans either MoT or Tax. All done and sailed...

Well after years of wanting an SS ever since I was a 17 year old admiring an SL in a shop on London road derby (27 years!) but always buying Jap 4's, 2 strokes etc I finally got one, more out of curiosity than anything else, I expected to be disappointed after hearing all the stories about vibration etc, but the opposite is the case, I absolutely love it, it's got character , beauty, is light, handles beautifully, I could go on but suffice to say, I get it, I really get it!, why did none of you tell me about this before? , PS I'm already thinking how good are modern Ducatis, this could end up costing me thousands!

0% finance on Ducati Scrambler Icon and Ducati Scrambler Sixty2
Offer available from now until September 30 2016


The land of Joy has arrived for UK motorcyclists this summer as Ducati UK announce 0% on two models from the Ducati Scrambler range.

The Ducati Scrambler Icon and Sixty2, two of the most affordable bikes in the Scrambler range are now even more attainable. Both bikes are now available on 0% finance with flexible deposits and payments according to the customer’s needs.

The Icon is characterised by its comfortable riding position and steel teardrop tank with interchangeable aluminium side panels. The 790 mm seat height ensures comfort for both the rider and passenger. Stand-out features include the wide handlebar, the headlight with glass lens and LED guide-light, and the Dual Sport wheels. An aluminium finish for the belt covers, the heat guard and the interchangeable surround of the characteristic LCD instrument panel all enrich the style of the bike. Available in...

A bit of shameless picture whoring. En route from the MOT this afternoon...

Hi all. Here's the video I mentioned a couple of weeks back filmed up in north west Scotland. It's got my DVT standard model compared to a KTM 1290 GT, BMW R1200GS TE WC and a BMW S1000XR. We all had a go on every bike and nattered about them afterwards.

Al these bikes are amazing. If someone were to offer us one of them 5 years ago we'd have thought we were in motorcycling nirvana.

Hope you enjoy it.

Andy

Hands shaken Sat am bike in garage by night... so heres the scoop

- yellow 748r (i dont like the colour)
- registered late 02
- i am the third owner. current owner had it since 2011 formed part of a collection inc 916sps, 999r and this (which i relieved him of!)
- supplied and serviced by ducati london south before they left the scene (for reasons we all know)
- 9.2k miles
- late model ie ohlins front and rear (not steering damper) and 'clean' fairing
- metzler sportec rubber
- ally termis and carbon termis (both ecu chips supplied inc the little storage box) with link pipe
- 2 sets of keys inc one which still has the rubber sheath on never used inc the yellow plastic tag!
- original rear paddock stand
- original tool kit
- j cloth style cover in red (not originally supplied i believe)
- datatool system 3 (removed some time back but led still in dash)
- lots of paperwork including old mot certs, original bill of sale, service invoices, parts invoices, all handbooks etc
- belts...

There seems to have been a lot of negativity on the forum lately, and I'm not moaning about the moaners as they are free and right to express their disquiet. However just to add some balance I'd like to say that I have just done a 1400 mile tour to Calais euro tunnel, Belgium, France, Luxembourg, Germany with my better half on the back. I have the standard dvt tour option bike with urban pack as well. Bike was fantastic everywhere 2 up fully loaded , we had bags of space. The better half was falling asleep on the back as she felt so comfy and confident even though three figure speeds on the autobahn of course were often achieved with ease. Great time on my great dvt.

After waiting three weeks for delivery of my led indicators, I've just fitted them, look bloody nice too !.. IMHO
I've spent the last five minutes, switching the hazards on & off & going round the back to take a look !!

So stoked.

Can't not wait for t to be ready to pick up. Been two months without a bike.

Don't know if there's any interest on here for this kind of thing.
Bought a standard 1999 900ss last year, and have come up with this.

The "Globetrotter 90" sets off from Ducati headquarter on its world tour in celebration of Ducati's 90th birthday

· The day after the record-breaking WDW 2016 ended, Ducati celebrates the date of its 90th birthday with the departure of the "Globetrotter 90" world tour
· An Indian will be the first of seven international riders who will take turns aboard the Multistrada 1200 Enduro to tackle the journey's 30,000 kilometres
· The first globetrotter had a grand send-off, with 160 representatives on their bikes from Desmo Owner Clubs of 40 different nations

Borgo Panigale, Bologna (Italy), 5 July 2016 - The success of World Ducati Week 2016, with 81,000 in attendance and the vast echo it generated throughout the world, was a very special birthday "gift" for Ducati. And just a few hours after returning home from Misano, the Ducati community is ready to experience another important moment in celebration of the historical event: 4 July is the exact day when the company was founded 90...

Ninth edition of WDW beats all records with 81,000 attendance in three days
· Exhibitions, music, excitement and a sea of bikes made up the three-day Ducati festival at the Misano World Circuit “Marco Simoncelli”
· Great success for the MY2017 preview of the new SuperSport and for the unveiling of the exclusive 1299 Panigale S Anniversario


Misano Adriatico (Italy), 4 July 2016 – The ninth edition of World Ducati Week, the international get-together of Ducati fans and enthusiasts from all over the world, held every two years, has come to a close with a record-breaking attendance. WDW2016 both involved and excited the tens of thousands of motorcyclists who gathered together at the Misano World Circuit ”Marco Simoncelli” from Friday 1 to Sunday 3 July to celebrate and share their passion and enthusiasm for Ducati.

The bikes and the fans were the true stars of this incredible event. In three days the crowd attendance for this ninth edition is estimated to be over 81,000, a...

Just back from a 2000+ mile tour up to and around the northwest coast of Scotland. In a word it was brilliant. 4 bikes, my 2015 standard DVT (+Termi +42T rear sprocket), a BMW XR, KTM 1290GT and BMW GS. An excellent opportunity to ride all 4 bikes back to back, and take in some quality hoonage.

Glencoe ski centre
20160625-_DSC0816 by Tobers, on Flickr

Applecross
20160625-_DSC0826 by Tobers, on Flickr

Somewhere near Lochinver possibly
20160625-_DSC0856 by Tobers, on Flickr

All 4 bikes were phenomenal. I'm editing hours of video footage into compare & contrast film, but to summarise my thoughts:
Ducati - absolutely superb. Smooth and relaxed on the motorways, agile and madly fast on the twisties. After riding the others I hardened up my suspension which I realised was a bit wallowy, with excellent results. Just the perfect bike - no problems whatsoever despite torrential rain, cold etc.
KTM - crazy and brilliant engine. Felt faster than the Ducati, but very firm with a hard...

Casey Stoner and Claudio Domenicali have unveiled the bike that marks Ducati's 90th anniversary
Limited edition of 500 bikes with all-new colour scheme and technical content
The 1299 Panigale S Anniversario, equipped with the new EVO Traction and Wheelie Control, also includes a special track kit

Misano Adriatico (Rimini - Italy), 2 July 2016 - To celebrate its 90th anniversary, the Bologna-based bike manufacturer decided to provide visitors to World Ducati Week 2016 (1-3 July, “Marco Simoncelli” Misano World Circuit) with a special preview of the new 1299 Panigale S Anniversario. The reason for doing so was simply to reward the tens of thousands of Ducatisti who flocked to WDW2016 with a symbolic "gift". An exclusive bike for an exclusive, knowledgeable and demanding audience. On Saturday evening - during the presentation of the Ducati riders - this audience enjoyed a wonderful preview of the 1299 Panigale S Anniversario on the stage of the Santamonica stadium in Misano...

So, after a 3 week wait my beautiful 1299 got delivered this afternoon. Straight out on her and got caught in the rain within 30 minutes, in my summer gear :tearsofjoy:

Only ridden 50 or so miles but already can't wait for the running in period to be over, it feels strangled right now. Bed in those rings, loosen the engine and exhaust. Can't wait!

To celebrate the 90th anniversary of Ducati, all is set for the Globetrotter 90th round-the-world trip, reaching places and discovering people who made the history of the Italian motorcycle manufacturer
Seven Globetrotters have been selected out of over 3,000 candidates from all over the world to ride the Multistrada 1200 Enduro
Departure for the first of the seven riders is scheduled on July 4th, from the Ducati factory in Borgo Panigale (Bologna, Italy).

Borgo Panigale, Bologna (Italy), 29 June 2016 – Now the seven Ducati Globetrotters 90th have been selected, the round-the-world trip is ready to retrace the most significant stages of the 90 years of history belonging to Ducati. Over 30,000 kilometres await the seven “torchbearers” split into a relay race as they step in to replace each other on the Multistrada 1200 Enduro, recording the places and people that have built the brand’s history in an online diary at...

The permanent display in Borgo Panigale, Bologna is reopening with a new look and a new narrative
Lots of changes at the new museum; above all a new section featuring the road bikes that have made the Ducati story so great
Each bike on display is a work of art, as emphasised by the dedicated installations

Borgo Panigale, Bologna (Italy), 27 June 2016 - The Ducati Museum in Bologna has undergone complete renovation to celebrate the company's 90th anniversary and is opening its doors for a preview visit for all those attending the 2016 World Ducati Week, Ducati's world-scale international gathering taking place from 1 to 3 July at the Marco Simoncelli Misano World Circuit. From 29 June to 5 July the Ducati Museum will be exclusively open to the thousands of fans on their way to WDW2016 or back from the great Ducati event.
The museum's permanent display, which is hosted inside the Bologna factory, is reopening with a new concept: each motorcycle on display is treated like an...