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WDW2016 advance tickets are selling fast worldwide. A record edition is predicted
New for 2016, the Ducati International Bikers Games, the “bike Olympics” for Ducatisti
Stuntmen and freestylers on track to entertain the WDW2016 public
High expectations for the Ducati Garage Contest, dedicated to the world’s Ducati specials

Borgo Panigale, Bologna (Italy), 6 April 2016 – It’s full speed ahead in terms of preparation for the ninth edition of World Ducati Week, the international Ducati bike gathering that attracts thousands of Ducatisti, as well as other fans, from all over the globe.
The event will take place from 1 to 3 July 2016 at the “Misano World Circuit Marco Simoncelli”. A unique occasion in terms of its passion, adrenalin and enjoyment, this year’s WDW also provides the opportunity to celebrate Ducati’s 90th anniversary. Advance tickets for this extraordinary event are already available and, across the globe, “red fever” is fuelling the race to purchase passes and entry...

Ducati dealers throughout the UK and Ireland present the new 2016 range on 23 April
Test rides can be booked for new models including the XDiavel and Multistrada Enduro
Opportunity to enter a competition to win a Ducati track day with free hire of a Ducati


Ducati dealers throughout the UK and Ireland will be opening their doors to officially launch the 2016 Ducati model range.

2016 has seen an unprecedented nine new models launched and the opening event is the ideal opportunity to see and book test rides for the new models.

The most recent addition to this year’s new range will be the Multistrada Enduro which takes the refined sports- design of the Multistrada into the rugged world of off-road. Already the bike has had many plaudits for its versatility both on and off road. While the Multistrada Enduro may break ground for Ducati, the XDiavel breaks new ground for the cruiser segment with its impressive handling, stunning performance coupled with state of the art...

Winners of the Red Dot Award 2016 announced. Prize-giving ceremony to be held on 4 July at the Aalto Theatre in Essen, Germany
After obtaining the award in 2013 with the 1199 Panigale, confirmation of Ducati design excellence comes thanks to the new XDiavel S
The original Ducati cruiser sets new standards in style, technology and design

Borgo Panigale, Bologna (Italy), 4 April 2016 - The XDiavel S, the innovative Ducati cruiser, has won the “Red Dot Award: Best of the Best” in the “Product Design” category, one of the most prestigious design awards on the planet.
Every year, the Red Dot Design Award is given to the most original, deserving examples of design and innovation. A highly qualified jury, consisting of 40 internationally renowned experts, assessed over 5,000 products before assigning the coveted prize to the XDiavel S, rewarding the new Ducati cruiser with the title “Best of the Best”.

This award shows how a Ducati motorcycle can be a style, innovation and...

British Superbikes. Round 4, Oulton Park, Cheshire. 2004

British Superbikes Race 1. Vince Whittle's Ducati RS explodes in a fireball as Noriyuki Haga tries to take evasive action.

From 1 to 3 July Ducatisti from all over the world will take over the “Marco Simoncelli Misano World Circuit” to celebrate the 90th anniversary of Ducati
The online platform for buying tickets is up and running
WDW2016 is the first Ducati event to claim ISO 20121 certification

There are just over three months to go until the 9th edition of the World Ducati Week and it's already all systems go for the complex organisation of the event. The location of the unmissable event is the “Marco Simoncelli Misano World Circuit” where thousands of motorcycling enthusiasts from all over the world will gather from 1 to 3 July.

Tickets for WDW2016 are now on sale and participants can choose the formula best suited to their requirements. Rider passes are available (rider and motorcycle) and so are passenger/visitor passes valid for just one day or for the entire three-day event. The three-day pass – subject to availability – includes a selection of interesting opportunities including the chance...

I really like Waaza's thread "Where Did The Love Affair Start For You ?"

The title is spot on.

I find it really interesting to know what fired you up. Entertaining stories of Italian Uncles and dad's and side cars. If you haven't read the thread, then have a look.

Everyone has an interesting story to tell. No matter what age or stage. No matter how short or long or however it's written. Add then and now picture, collate lots of stories and it's done.

There was a great book published called "Men and their Sheds'. This would be along similar lines.

Who would like to contribute? I would urge each and everyone of you.

I can talk to a Publishing mate of mine. See if we can make it fly, but we need contributors.

Just give me a yay or nay on here n post your story.

collected my new bike today.

Really pleased with it. Only managed 50 miles ride home as the weather is pretty grim but hopefully will get a proper ride next week.

First things to do is fit the seat cowl, eazi grips and tank pad and just ride the thing.

Maybe if an exhaust I like come up I will change but the exhaust really doesn't bother me TBH and sounds great.

Pump the volume up, unless you are at work like me doh!
I for one would love him to make a return.

Ducati 916 SP3 No.090 for sale!

Dear Ducatisti!

I am looking for a new home for my "bella machina".
The bike is very rare, in very mint conditions, well serviced and never had an accident.

Addition decals are removable completly,
orig. stickers are overpaiinted original.

Here are the specs and history:

- original 916 SP3 from 1996 (No.090)
- 25.770 km
- all services by the same mechanic done (all the years!)
- orig. street legal exhaust aluminium (in box)
- orig. Ducati eprom for exhaust aluminium (in box)
- orig. Termingoni Corsa carbon (mounted)
- orig. Ducati eprom for Termingnoni use (mounted)
- orig. Ducati Performance clutch (mounted)
- orig. Ducati clutch (in box)
- orig. Marcchesini rims with brand new Pirelli´s
- many Ducati Performance parts (carbon) you can see on the pics
- front stand
- rear stand
- battery new
- autom. battery charger & refresher

The bike is located in austria.
For looking at & check you should do a meeting in austria.

For me it was a bike to...

Picked my GT 1000 up from Cornerspeed in Nottingham. The bike had been running dog rough and a full service was due. Neil from Cornerspeed cast his magic spell, skill and Ducati sensitive ear over my beautiful bike and now she runs so sweet, so smooth just goddamn as though she were straight out of the showroom.

Thank you Neil for your work. This is the place to get great service, great cost and really decent coffee too. I should add that I took my bike on recommendation and have no connection with Cornerspeed either personally or in business.

Purchased a wrecked 2010 1198s corse se from an insurance auction and getting it ready to race regionally this year.
High speed lowside on right side. Right clip on snapped in half, right controls, throttle, master destroyed. Front, right, rear body wrecked. Right rearset tabs broken off. Other than that it looks to be in good shape.
I managed to get all the parts I need from various boards and have finally gotten some good weather where I can work on her in the garage.
I've actually been pretty lucky so far. I managed to get in touch with the original owner and got the immobilizer card, spare keys and upgrades (pzracing gps for the dash and gear indicator)
Then at a local motorcycle show I was chatting with a mechanic for one of the national teams, turns out he used to be a Ducati factory mechanic. Had a box of spares in his garage..met up the next day and ended up with a new full termi 70mm system, front rotors, woodcraft clipsons and rearsets. All for less than the...

I know.....I'm at it again,pestering you lovely people for more donations.
I hope to,if I get my target,Skydive with the Red Devils for the only other charity close to my heart.It might even scare my cancer away for ever!!
I've also chosen to do the jump on my birthday this year,fingers crossed I'm healthy and ok to do it.....
Please read the link below and donate WHATEVER you can for these wonderful heroes and heroines.
THANK YOU ONCE AGAIN XX
Jennifer Coates is fundraising for Help for Heroes
Please do not give any negative comments on this post.......if you have grievances about this then please feel free to PM me!

The weather was just too good to not bring out the chariots for the first time since their winter refresh. Both received new suspension, serviced, and Ventureshielded.

Bayliss was defeated by the white corner, but he brought it home again on the red one
1098R profile pic.

this is the one for now

Picked up my new to me 848 Evo SE today, new tyres and pissing rain on a blustery bad day for biking. Just come back from a second blast. I couldn't resist. I daren't take any pictures. I'd be drummed out of the Ducati club for bike abuse. I already have a deeply loved SF848 and the Evo has not let me down. Solid as a rock and light and lovely all at the same time. Even in the mud and rain I am very pleased with my purchase. Weather be damned. I shall further acquaint myself in the morning.

As the title says here's my 899 current spec, Pictures from today.

BST Carbon Wheels
DID chain and Talon sprocket
DP tinted screen
DP mirror blanks
DP rearsets
DP carbon heal guards
DP carbon exhaust heat shields
DP comfort seat
DP levers
DP fuel cap
Termi exhausts & air filter
Ducati seat cowl & rear comfort seat
Evo tech tail tidy
1199 indicators
Evo tech rad guards
R&G reels
8x6 plate
Pro Grip 717's
New supercorsas fitted today

Next on the list
Ohlins ttx
DP carbon shock cover

Dream list/maybe one day list

Ohlins FGRT forks

This needs a new owner.

54,809 motorcycles delivered, 702 million Euro sales and 54 million Euro earnings for Ducati in 2015
CEO Claudio Domenicali: "A solid company, well prepared for the challenges of the future"
CFO André Stoffels: "A continuing growth trend for the company"

Borgo Panigale, Bologna (Italy) / Ingolstadt (Germany), 3 March 2016 – Ducati Group is showing a consistent growth rate - closing 2015 with 54,809 Ducati motorcycles delivered to owners worldwide. The growth in sales allowed the turnover figure to exceed 700 million Euro, with operating profit at 54 million Euro and an operating return on sales of 7.8%.

The financial figures of the Audi Group - of which Ducati is part - relating to the fiscal year 2015, were presented at the annual press conference held at the AUDI AG headquarters in Ingolstadt.

Deliveries have increased by 21.5%, for a total of 54,809 motorcycles sold - almost 10,000 more than in 2014. In this record year, Ducati grew even faster than the global motorcycle...

Hi boys and girls I finally got round to publishing a video on my site about the first 1000 miles. Let me know what you think!

Sorry about the face and the monotone! Entirely the freezing weathers fault making it difficult to speak!

Got a riding modes, 1299 v 1299S and a Diavel one to go up when I get a chance to finish.

http://thatsbelter.com/

Hello, my name is Anders, and new to this forum. Im an "old family guy" from Norway, ridden and owned several bikes through many years (mostly japanese bikes; R1, CBR1000, GSXR1000`s, ZX-10R, also Aprilia RSV1000R factory, BMW1200RS and KTM´s). But never my dream from mid-90`s:
This is the one. Owned and served well by the same guy last 20 years.

To be honest, i hope it will function a few more miles. Its been ridden a lot, 57000 miles (!).... Many "things" have been done with it last year, but, i will post more updates during the coming season to tell You all how it works.
A Ducati dealer told me it may last all the way up to 90-100000 miles if i took care of it. I will try
(Sorry for my bad english)
Looking forward to hang around this forum, cheers:sunglasses: