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To all of you on here, friends old and new. I wish you a wonderful Christmas and a healthy and happy New Year.I am totally humbled by your support and encouragement, you all made a very difficult year a bit easier to bear.
Love you all to bits xx
See you at the BBQ in June!!!!

Hi,

Had my 1098 just over a week now and have done 1000 miles. I wouldn't normally ride that much in a week, but had a bit of spare time and thought it would be good to get really acquainted with the beast after riding various models of s1000rr's for the last 5 years.

So, what differences have I found so far off the top of my head in no particular order;

1. Clutch (the obvious one) is very different to the s1000rr. Not as easy to use, but provides a certain character.
2. Torque is really good low down and in most gears. Makes a really nice riding experience.
3. Riding in town...well basically don't do it unless you are a masochist! I used to think I had good clutch control when filtering at low speed through traffic. Think again newbie!!
4. Comfort. Contrary to popular belief, I find the 1098 really comfortable compared to the s1000rr. The stretch to the clip ons is nice and not too low and doesn't make my back ache. It's a much bigger sized bike and, being 6'4'', that helps....

From da Management!
We hope that you and your family have a great Christmas and that 2016 is both happy and prosperous and a far better year than 2015 was!

Have a great time over the festive season

Bacon Butty at 07.00, outside the roads were dry so garage door up at 0755, covers off.

Left her on the drive for 5 mins warming up, just so the neighbours could feel part of the occasion, then off out to put a few more mile on the youngster.

Still stuck at under 6000rpm - but empty roads, full leathers and summer gloves in December was awesome fun.

Following on from the "Ask the Boss" thread Tim kindly pulled together the major questions asked and has answered as follows. We hope you find the answers enjoyable, informative and give an insight on how Ducati UK works within the global Ducati organisation. Enjoy.

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What made you want to do a Q&A?
At Ducati UK we regularly interact with customers in many formats but amongst them, there are a few of us who read the Ducati Forum. Since there are a lot of topics raised I thought I’d give the chance for people to ask questions. I’ve followed the ‘ask the boss’ post with interest and it appears that the questions fall generally into three sections; quality, product development and network/company.

I hope people will understand that there are limits to what I can comment on and the level of detail I can go into.

How did you find yourself MD of Ducati UK and any regrets?
I answered a job advert! I was appointed...

Hiya folks. I wanted to drop by and post the details of my build, which I've dubbed: "M944SS". After a string of mechanical failures I got the idea to have my favorite air cooled motor of all time fully rebuilt and blueprinted for a lifetime of performance and reliability, and for the overall bike to have as many NOS OE parts as possible as to have a "brand new" first generation carby Monster, but with the aftermarket upgrades I wanted.

Motor: '96 900ss, fully torn down to the case halves and bare heads & powder coated.

Motor/Performance/Electrical upgrades

- 94mm over bore and plating by Millennium
- crank balanced by Ducshop
- oversize valve install, head porting with matched intakes, and motor assembly by Racing Sport Services.
- Nichols light flywheel & Electrex pulse coils
- Ricks MOSFET R/R
- Shorai battery
- Keihin FCR 41mm carburetors
- Cosentino Engineering custom velocity stacks with K&N pods
- Ca-Cycleworks ignition coils
- Ignitech TCIP4 programmable ignition with...

This coming year perhaps?

Picking up my new 1299 commuting weapon tomorrow!

Got some graphics on her and akros. Perfect for car drivers with their xmas party hangovers this week.

Tomorrow night will mostly be spent waxing and ACFing her for winter use.

‘Total black’ stage dedicated to the XDiavel, an undisputed ‘star’ of the show
Ducati Scrambler stand hosts new Ducati Scrambler Sixty2
Eight new Ducati bikes enthral the crowds at the Motorcycle Live
Ducati British Superbike riders, Shane Byrne, Glen Irwin, Danny Buchan, World Superbike star Chaz Davies and MotoGP star Scott Redding meet fans
Great British Bake-off Chef, Paul Hollywood and McBusted star Matt Willis visit the stand

The Ducati stand at this year’s Motorcycle live at the National Exhibition Centre in Birmingham was the place to be for visitors to the show. Ducati had arguably the most to shout about for 2016 with an unprecedented nine new bikes joining the model line-up.

For Superbike fans the 959 Panigale was the highlight, replacing the award winning and sales success that was the 899 Panigale. The new Ducati ‘Super-mid’ gains more power and torque thanks to a new 955cc Superquadro engine as well as improvements to the chassis and fairings.

Although the 959...

Yo Guys. Well I couldn't wait till the bike has had its first 600 mile service, The weather is holding that back, with it only clocking up 500 miles so far,so decided to crack on and get it repainted, the same as my 1199.
Put it up on paddock stands, and started to remove the panels.
First the rear section. This is different to the 1199.and is in 4 parts, which has helped with the lines I am going to follow.
Then off with the lower fairing, then middle section, then finally the nose section.
The nose is quite tricky to take off, but with a bit of searching, you find out what holds it on.
The bike was then wheeled round the back of the house, and now sits in the dining room waiting for its new party frock.
First to prep ,then prime was the nose section. I'm keeping the original red, so only a white to add to this.
Next the rear, again keeping some of the original red, and original decals. Made my first cock-up on one of these with a run, so had to rub it down and start again....

Here's a photo history showing the evolution of Ducati superbikes over the last 20 years. Enjoy.
1986 - Paso 750
1988 - 851 Tricolore

1990 - 907ie
1991 - 851 Biposto Desmoquattro
1993 - 888 SP5
1996 - 916
2000 - 996 SPS
2000 - 748
2001 - 996R Monoposto Rossa
2001 - 998 Bip
2002 - 998S
2003 - 749
2003 - 999R
2007 - 1098S
2008 - 848
2008 - 1098R
2009 - 1198
2011 - 848 Evo
2011 - 1198SP Black
2011 - 1198SP Red
2012 - 848 Evo Corse
2012 - 1199 Panigale
2012 - 1199 Panigale S
2012 - 1199 Panigale R
2012 - 1199 Panigale Tricolore
2014 - 1199 Superleggera
2014 - 899 Panigale
2015 - 1299 Panigale
2015 - 1299 Panigale S
2015 - Panigale R
2016 - 959 Panigale

Ducati Corse is delighted to announce that two-time MotoGP World Champion Casey Stoner will return to the Italian manufacturer next year in the role of brand ambassador and test rider.

Casey Stoner won the 2007 MotoGP World Championship on the Ducati Desmosedici GP with ten wins in eighteen races, results that also helped the Italian manufacturer to clinch the Constructors’ title. Between 2007 and 2010, Casey won a total of 23 races for Ducati.

The 30-year-old Australian from Southport (Queensland), who is widely considered to be one of the fastest and most talented riders ever, will become brand ambassador for the Bologna-based manufacturer and, as part of the agreement, will appear at the 2016 edition of World Ducati Week, scheduled to run from July 1-3. He will also take part in a selected number of MotoGP tests for the Ducati Team next year.
Casey Stoner: “It’s been a great journey with HRC over the last five years, winning the World Championship in 2011 was obviously a high...

60.78% of voters chose the new Ducati cruiser as the exhibition’s “best-looking bike”
73rd edition of EICMA attracted huge numbers of visitors

Milan, Italy, 22 November 2015 – The Ducati XDiavel is the best-looking bike of EICMA 2015. As the 73rd edition of the renowned international motorcycle exhibition concludes in Milan, it is the public – attracted in huge numbers to the show at the Milan-Rho international trade fair venue – to declare the XDiavel the winning bike out of all those on display. This was the outcome of the “Vote for the best-looking bike and win it” survey/competition organised by Italian magazine Motociclismo, currently enjoying its tenth year of success.

With no less than 6910 enthusiasts deeming it to be the best, the XDiavel received the highest number of votes from both those at EICMA and visitors to the Motociclismo website. The new Ducati cruiser took first place with 60.78% of the votes out of a total of 11,369.

The votes were counted on Sunday 22...

19” front wheel, 30-litre tank and Ducati style: new adventure-oriented bike presented at the 73rd International Motorcycle Exhibition
All-new accessory and apparel line dedicated to the Multistrada 1200 Enduro also previewed at EICMA

Milan, Italy, 20 November 2015 – The new Multistrada 1200 Enduro is one of the 'stars' of the Ducati stand at EICMA 2015 - a constantly packed stand brimming with great new bikes. From now until Sunday 22 November, Hall 15 - Stand M04 will be exhibiting four bikes with different set-ups, allowing visitors to the 73rd edition of EICMA to get a first-hand look at the different set-up possibilities provided by this new Ducati-built maxi-enduro.

Taking centre-stage on a rotating platform is the Multistrada 1200 Enduro in Phantom Grey, equipped with a touring package and Pirelli SCORPION™ Rally tyres. This set-up includes aluminium Ducati Performance panniers by Touratech, a bar bag and heated grips.

EICMA 2015 will also be showcasing, in addition to...

Ducati Scambler Sixty2, one of the most keenly awaited new bikes at the Milan show
Also featuring in the 2016 news, the Ducati Scrambler Flat Track Pro inspired by the motorcycle Troy Bayliss raced in America
Prizes for the winners of the second edition of the international video contest "Scrambler You Are"

Milan, Italy, 19 November 2015 – 10 Ducati Scramblers, 6 containers, 1 halfpipe and 1 table football. All in 280 sq.m of synthetic grass. This is the Land of Joy at the 73rd edition of the International Motorcycle Exhibition (Pav 15, stand M30) in Rho (Milan) from 19 to 22 November.

The main protagonist of the Ducati Scrambler area is the new Sixty2. The new pop icon had a preview presentation at the Ducati World Première and simultaneously at the second edition of the Ducati Scrambler Marathon, a fringe event where the bike was built live, just as it is on the assembly line in Bologna. The Ducati Scrambler Marathon was also the perfect opportunity to present the winners of...

New Ducati dealer to open in stoke
Four times British Superbike Champion Shane ‘Shakey' Byrne to officially open the store on the 21st November
Third Ducati dealership to be opened by the DMC Moto group

DMC Moto in Stoke on Trent is the latest edition to the Ducati dealer network, expanding the number of Ducati dealers to 32 in the UK.

DMC Moto Stoke will officially open its doors for the first time on the 21st November when four times British Superbike Champion, Shane ‘Shakey’ Byrne will be the guest of honour at the official opening.

This will be the third Ducati dealership to open for the DMC group joining Ducati Manchester and DMC Moto Preston. The premises is located on the London Road, Trent Vale and has been refurbished to create a dedicated Ducati showroom including a state of the art workshop complete with Ducati tooling and diagnostic equipment.

The showroom will also stock the latest clothing and accessories for both the Ducati and Ducati Scrambler brands with...

EICMA 2015 opens its doors to the public: new Ducati 2016 bike range on show at stand M-04, Hall 15
‘Total black’ stage dedicated to the XDiavel, an undisputed ‘star’ of the show
Eight new Ducati bikes enthral the crowds at the Milan fair


Milan, 18 November 2015 – Ducati is present at the 73rd edition of EICMA, the international motorcycle exhibition being held at the Milan Trade Fair in Rho from 19 to 22 November, with over 1300 square metres of exhibition space (Hall 15 - Stand M04). This is a big event for Ducati which, after two days reserved for the press and those in the motorcycle industry, is now ready to show off its new 2016 range to the public.

Ducati is presenting eight new bikes at this event, of which no less than seven are completely new, such as the two Ducati Scramblers (Flat Track Pro and the Sixty2 versions), the new Hypermotard 939, Hypermotard 939 SP and Hyperstrada 939 family, the 959 Panigale, the Multistrada Pikes Peak, the Multistrada 1200 Enduro and...

Hi everyone,

So about a year i started on creating a 2nd coffee table from a 749 engine. Not your standard empty cylinder block and put some glass on it......this is something special.

Anyway, i have now completely finished it, and i think it looks absolutely stunning.

Have a look and spread the interest.

Claudio Domenicali, CEO of Ducati, presents the latest 2016 products in Milan: seven new motorcycles unveiled on the eve of EICMA 2015
Improvements for models already in the range showcased alongside three new bikes that launch Ducati towards new worlds: the ‘Cruiser world’ with the XDiavel, the ‘Adventure world’ with the Multistrada 1200 Enduro and the ‘Pop world’ with the Ducati Scrambler Sixty2
The “More than Red: Black, Wild and Pop” Ducati World Première 2016 streamed live around the world followed by thousands of people

Milan, Italy, 16 November 2015 – Streamed live all around the globe, the Ducati World Première 2016 saw the Bologna-based motorcycle manufacturer unveil its new bikes for the 2016 range on the eve of EICMA 2015. Buoyed by the just-achieved target of 50,000 bike sales and brimming with new products, innovative technology and plans for the future, it's a solid, confident Ducati that's heading to the event in Milan. These are true dream bikes: ready to thrill...