Featured Threads Archive

A wide range of accessories designed to make the Streetfighter V2 even sportier is available in Ducati network dealerships
The online configurator allows you to view the different customization options and share the bike of your dreams with the nearest dealer

Borgo Panigale (Bologna, Italy), 18 May 2022 - A wide range of accessories designed by Ducati to make the Streetfighter V2 even sportier and to further enhance its look is available in the network dealerships.
Ducati Streetfighter V2 (link to the Ducati World Première episode here) is a sports naked with a unique character, which is aimed at motorcyclists who are looking for a bike capable of combining the sporty DNA of the Panigale V2 with Streetfighter riding attitude and style.

The most iconic accessory of the Ducati Performance line dedicated to Streetfighter V2 is the carbon wing set , consisting of 4 structural carbon fibre wings. This accessory is designed for those who want to give their bike a further touch of...

I'm fortunate to have a property in Piedmont, so part of the reason for getting a 999 was to explore some of the local roads and passes. However it's not the ideal machine for getting there.

I should set off on the 23:00 Newhaven Dieppe ferry on Friday, and have a room booked in Avallon (near Auxerre) for the Saturday night.

I will aim to update this with pics, but this may exceed my technological capabilities.

Stand by..................

Just delivered today. 821SP. Fortunately, the weather was clement so I took it out for my first ride on a Hypermotard. First impressions are:
I *really* enjoyed my 50 miles or so. Yes, there’s no wind protection-don’t care. (What is the purpose of the fly screen. To keep the wind off my tummy?). I found myself easily as quick cross-country (South West Northumberland into Alston) as on my Panigale, and the Hyper wasn’t trying to chuck me off at every bump. Not the power of the Panigale, but certainly enough to demolish traffic, including most other bikes. (Helps when you know the road well). I found I could pick a corner line, stick to it, but also change mid-corner if I had to (road cleaning vehicle brushing the gutters/verges in mid-countryside at -0 mph leaving clouds of dust)
Gawd, it’s *tall*! At 6’ I can just get toes down, and it was a little worrying when parking up on the slope to take the scenic shot below. Colour scheme is-not the usual white SP? I don’t like the...

Finally back out legal serviced and ready for the summer ☀️

Hi everyone, I've never posted before, just looked on with awe.

Bought my first Ducati in 2010, had it ever since

Dropped in to the mini/casual DOCSA bike show this morning for a nosey.

Hi guys well I've gone and bought myself a Z1000 Street fighter, got a big trip coming up so though this might work better than a super bike.

It's a 66 plate performance edition with just 2000 miles on the clock and absolutely mint.

Plus absolutely bog standard, it's real good fun to ride and goes like stink.

From Florence to Sydney, passing through New Delhi to Rio de Janeiro, #WeRideAsOne connected more than 13,000 enthusiasts in the most iconic locations of over 40 countries around the world
The event, organized by Dealers and Ducati Official Clubs, reached its climax during the parade that saw Ducatisti riding through their cities, while sharing passion and enthusiasm for being part of the community
Given the great success of the event, #WeRideAsOne becomes a fixed appointment in the calendar of the Ducati community each first Saturday of May

Borgo Panigale (Bologna, Italy), 13 May 2022 – The first edition of #WeRideAsOne, the exclusive event organized by the Bologna-based motorcycle manufacturer, concluded very successfully. Saturday 7 May, the community of Ducatisti from every city met to celebrate together the passion for Ducati in all its shades.

The event was organized thanks to the synergy between the Ducati Dealerships and the Ducati Official Clubs, who customized the...

The Ducati Grandstands are back to cheer on the champions riding the Borgo Panigale bikes
The MotoGP championship rounds at Mugello and Misano are the venues for the two grandstands in Italy
Tickets are already available in the dedicated section of the Ducati website

Borgo Panigale, Bologna, 11 May 2022 – With the MotoGP World Championship well underway, the Ducati Grandstands are back at the Mugello International Circuit and the Misano World Circuit "Marco Simoncelli". A front row seat to follow the two Italian rounds and experience the thrill of MotoGP.

The Ducati Grandstands are an extraordinary setting for the Borgo Panigale manufacturer’s colours, created to cheer on the Ducati Lenovo Team champions Pecco Bagnaia and Jack Miller, together with all the other riders who race on Ducati bikes, Jorge Martin and Johann Zarco for the Pramac Racing Team, Enea Bastianini and Fabio Di Giannantonio with the Gresini Racing Team, Luca Marini and Marco Bezzecchi of the VR46 Racing Team....

My apologies, the last 2 days have been full on so little time to post. Arrived at out hotel yesterday evening after an uneventful and stress free journey from the UK to Alicante.
Today was the first of 4 days on track. My bike.

The weather.

First time out on the Multistrada and I'm questioning why I bought a Panigale V4 The bike is outstanding, I'm not the fastest by a long way but the bike is just great fun to ride. Only time I've come off track was to refuel and have lunch during the mandatory hour shut down. The organisers are threatening to charge me more for all the track time I'm using Best first day I can remember, ever. Toe sliders have taken punishment as have the foot rests, it's just AWESOME Back in the hotel now after a couple of beers in a local bar and I'm knackered. Weather forecast is 26 degrees for the rest of the week and we've still got 18 hours of track time to come. What's not to look forward to ? Andy

Yesterday, this happened…..
I can now die happy knowing I’ve had a hole in one! And the shot was exactly the shape I planned…and we could see it all the way in, two soft bounces and that Ping noise hitting the pole. Then it disappeared….

And yes it cost a few quid over the bar

Ducati UK announce new partnership with Silverstone bike track days
Ducati supply a fleet of Panigale V4 motorcycles
Partnership will include Ducati Riding Experience Racetrack Academy
Ducati UK are delighted to announce a new partnership with Silverstone bike track days. Ducati are joining forces with the home of British Motorsport to supply a fleet of Ducati Panigale V4 for the Silverstone Bike track days. For Ducati and Silverstone this is a natural partnership with Ducati UK based at Silverstone circuit and both brands sharing a similar goal of premium customer experiences.

There will be 20 Panigale V4’s made available to Silverstone and their experienced instructors. The instructors will use the bikes for sighting laps, track guidance and 1-1 tuition. Track day customers will be able to see the Panigale V4 demonstrating its capabilities at first hand in its natural environment on Britain’s only MotoGP circuit.

This partnership will culminate in the Ducati Riding Experience...

A few wrapped lids, all are full wraps!

International debut for DesertX and RS Q e-tron, together in off-road with Danilo Petrucci and the official Audi drivers including Stéphane Peterhansel and Carlos Sainz
To celebrate this partnership, the Centro Stile Ducati has created a special livery for the DesertX inspired by that of the Audi RS Q e-tron
The new DesertX will be available in European dealerships starting from the end of May, also in a depowered version for A2 license holders

Olbia / Borgo Panigale, Bologna (Italy), 4 May 2022 - The most highly anticipated motorcycle of 2022 and the most surprising rally prototype met in Sardinia for a special event organized in partnership by Ducati and Audi. The new Ducati DesertX and the Audi RS Q e-tron took centre-stage in the first test reserved for the international media, which could also count on the presence of Danilo Petrucci, winner of a stage of the Dakar 2022, and the official Audi drivers/co-drivers Emil Bergkvist, Stéphane Peterhansel, Edouard Boulanger, Carlos...

https://hiconsumption.com/complete-...sR-ezT6T86HxkmR7uCx-RsFEuaHb2OPfFhD_JPqK3sahM

Yes, I know it’s a parody of a much better known long distance ride that happened a few years back but what the hell Plus, surprisingly no-one else has used the name.

I took it upon myself to organise a long distance ride, for charity. I really can’t recall why, one of those ideas that form in minds over the long winter nights I suppose.

Anyway, it’s now happening (and will be repeated in future years) on 21st June - the longest day - get it. Participants have to ride from Malin Head, ROIs most northerly point, to Mizen Head, ROIs most southerly point (ish, there’s a bit of poetic licence there), a distance of 1000km, in the hours of daylight.
Participants cannot leave Malin before 04.47hrs that day and have to be in Mizen before 22.00hrs (sunrise to sunset that day). Along the way they will have to photograph themselves at each of 12 POIs, which means they can’t take the shortest route.

Apart from challenging oneself the idea is each participant raises a minimum...

So this is the latest addition to the stable. And I still can’t believe I am the lucky owner…

4600km from new (that’s approximately 2900 miles). Yeah, not enough if you ask me. Last owner rode it 150 miles per year for the last ten years. Really in need of true love and care…

I brought it back home late March and tore it apart right away for a big time service. It’s done now and bike being appraised (for insurance) before I can seriously start using it on our (very) sunny roads.

More to follow with tons of pics!
G

After much tooth sucking and procrastinating I have gone and chopped out my Daytona 765 Moto2.

All my bikes are (were) full fat sports bikes and, well, what’s the point of that?

You all probably know I like Triumphs as well as Ducati. But the 1200rr makes me feel a little ill. So ugly and pretty screwed up riding position (low pegs, lower bars).

So, supernaked it is. Streetfighter? Too expensive and serious. Superduke. Seriously?

Dog fight between 1200RS and Tuono.

No contest. My new bike:-
2021, very late. 112 miles. Full Ti system etc etc.

Any bike that lets the rider change the cruise control button to adjust wheelie control on the fly gets my vote.

So. One everyday bike. This one. One dedicated track bike. GSXR. One beautiful bike for high days and holidays. Pani Bayliss (eventually).

Happy days. Off to destroy the rear tyre tomorrow.

#WeRideAsOne: Ducatisti around the world meet to celebrate Ducati together
Borgo Panigale (Bologna, Italy), 29 April 2022 - On 7 May 2022, Ducatisti will gather at dealers around the world for #WeRideAsOne, a new format designed by the company to allow communities of enthusiasts in every city to meet, get to know each other and celebrate together their passion for Ducati in all its shades.

Ducati dealerships on the five continents have customized the event in every detail, creating a unique program for each city. Thanks also to the help of the 322 Ducati Official Clubs, many initiatives and activities will give life to a memorable experience under the banner of the Rosse of Borgo Panigale.

The key moment of the day will be the parade, which will see Ducati bikes ride through and colour in red the most evocative streets of the main cities around the world. The parade will be a moment in which every Ducatista and passionate motorcyclist will have the opportunity to feel like a...

A cold but enjoyable day at donny with @Expat Jack ,@tcrofty7 @RC1 .

Bit of a crash fest though.