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I picked this up on trade for some paint work I did for a friend. Has about 23K on the bike. It needs some TLC and a good going through. I am amazed at how easy these are to tear down and work on. I'm doing a frame off clean-up and freshen up. There's a mix of 996 bodywork and I'll paint that all myself. I'm doing a black frame with aluminum subframe, and either Gold or Black wheels.

Have you any memories of an extra special ride out you once had? Share it with us...

Here’s mine and i know I will never beat it..

A few years back, Mrs N and I were invited to our God Daughters Wedding which was to be held in Derbyshire. Sadly, due to my MH battles i decided i just couldn’t go, so i wrote a letter to my GD explaining why etc and wishing them well..

Mrs N who was still going travelled the day before the wedding via 4 trains and 2 cabs from Ipswich to Derby and then onto Belpher just north of Derby..

The Wedding was 1pm on the Sat.

I woke Sat Morning at home in Noodle towers feeling really guilty about how I was letting my GD down on her big day..

About 10am that morning i said to my Daughter CJ who was at home then, i’m just going out for a little ride on my bike, be back soon..

3 hours later i arrived in Belper Derbyshire..

I knew I was in the right place but had no idea which church the wedding was at, I had no phone battery left and no Sat Nav (...

The Ducati Diavel 1260 Lamborghini is a unique project born from the collaboration between two prestigious brands that have their roots in the Motor Valley, the land in Emilia-Romagna that is home to the excellence of Italian two and four wheeled companies.

All the details of the bike will be unveiled on Wednesday 25 November at 19.00 (CET)on Ducati.com, during the fourth episode of the Ducati World Première web series.

The complete Press Kits of the models unveiled will be available on Ducati Media House after the first minutes of the episode.

#DWP2021 #Ducati #Lamborghini

Evening all. Just joined the forum and what with us motorcyclists being the famous conformists that we are here's the obligatory newbie post as per protocol.

After 22 years of riding bikes I've just bought my first Ducati and I have to say I get why people seem to like 'em. Its immediately obvious that its going to be a pain the a**e to do any work on but strangely I can forgive it for that and instead just keep thinking; what a lovely thing.

This one isnt going to be some pampered princess though, locked up safe and dry indoors, definitely not. We're doing the Ducati TriOptions Cup in 2021 so this one has been bought as a race bike, to be a race bike. We'll do a year on the 959 and all being well upgrade to a V2 at the end of the year.

Its basically all there but there's a few bits and pieces to and not knowing much about the 959 just yet I thought the forum would be a good source of information. Any of you who frequent the track day riders forum may know me on there as the...

A very nice bike in exceptional condition, but also terrific video production.

Great success for Ducati's annual meeting with the global dealer network, which was held entirely online for the first time
More than 5,000 people attended the digital event, the highest number ever for the Global Dealer Conference
Thanks to the virtual mode, Ducati employees from all over the world were also able to connect and preview the 2021 range

Borgo Panigale (Bologna, Italy), 20 November 2020 - The annual Ducati Global Dealer Conference was held in the week of November 2 to 6, and for the first time in its history took place in a completely digital way.

The Global Dealer Conference is one of the most significant moments of the year for the Borgo Panigale motorcycle manufacturer. On this occasion, in fact, Ducati has the opportunity to interact with its global network of dealers, take stock of the year just ended and plan all activities for the next one with the preview presentation of the new models in the range.

For 2020, the complicated global health situation did not...

The Wheels of Arabia brand took over the Ducati distribution in Dubai and launched at the weekend with a track day at the Dubai Autodrome. I took my Desmo (1452) down for a mooch (still on old tires, so no track time today) , and lo-and-behold, there was another Desmo there (832) - improbably loaded on the back of a Piaggio Ape pick-up!

............sorted out the new bikes insurance nice and early this morning with a human being at the end of the dog and bone which made a change,plus fitted in a quick plumbing job as you do.

Then decided it now or never lets collect the motorcycle today before the weather turns really nasty,but a upon arrival it started spitting....bummer i thought but fully committed for a fresh MOT within striking distance....job done ticked the box.
First impressions were easy rider with those bloody handle bars being so damn high you'd hang out the washing,Lol

Only photogenic on the offside.

For those of you who have seen some of my pestering questions, you know how I have been interested in making the swap. I really never like the m4.32 calipers - either for aesthetics or performance. The best bang for your buck is an RCS 19 and pad change, but I went a step further.
Brembo M50 calipers
Brembo Z04 pads
Brembo RCS17 master
Spiegler custom brake lines
Ducabike righthand switches
V4Evo titanium safety wire drilled caliper bolts (not installed yet)
Cost:
$525 brand new M50 calipers
$255 rcs17
$175 Z04 pads
$120 custom lines, banjo bolts plus motul rbf600 brake fluid
$260 right hand switches (arguably optional)
$50 titanium caliper bolts with safety wire (optional and still shipping)
-$545 sold stock calipers, master and brake lines

I would say I am $840 into this project, but if you wanted to reuse the stock switches and caliper bolts it would be around ~$500. Hell, if you went with the cheaper Brembo pads you would be closer to $400 flat.
Install:
Not that big of a pain...

I’m preparing to part with my 999s before I head back east so a heads up on here for anyone who may be looking for a perfect example. Usual complete Ducati dealer history, totally unmarked example which I bought in 2016 and have ridden maybe 2/3 times at most. Please pm for further details and I will reply with my number. Serious enquiries only. Price to include f/r paddock stands, DP cover, all books and keys, new belts and service at Louigi Moto. (The mirrors and lights that have been removed in the photos have been to enable it to fit in my van.) There are various DP c/f bits and bobs and Rizoma grips, bar ends and levers otherwise the bike is totally stock. In addition to the exhaust fitted there is a Termignoni de-cat race exhaust complete with the correct ecu. The bike is currently in storage in southern England. I am happy to arrange delivery within a reasonable distance. I will confirm the mileage once I am with the bike.
£8500

I would like to introduce my very recently acquired 998 Matrix to the community.

It was built for the US market and sold there to its first owner in 2004. It was then exported to the Netherlands in 2009, where it apparently joigned a private collection. I bought it there this summer and am the third owner. It has just over 7000 miles and looks... brand new. It is as amazing to ride as to look at.

Came with a 50 OEM exhaust (same as 998SFE) and a pair of full race titanium arrow cans. Incredible !

I received yesterday confirmation from Ducati Bologna that frame and engine were matching. Also, some very interesting data as far as 998 Matrix production numbers are concerned. I read loads of different things when I was researching that model and found nothing really accurate and a lot of contradictory info. I believe this could be considered as « first hand » info: 144 built for the US, 331 total in the world (including US specific models).

« As anticipated to you in our previous...

Ducati World Première episode 3: new SuperSport 950, Panigale V4 SP and Ducati TK-01RR presented

Ducati presents the new 2021 models of its sports bike range with the SuperSport 950, the new Panigale V4 SP and updates for the Panigale V4 which improves year by year
The SuperSport 950, renewed in aesthetics and electronics, brings sporty riding to everyday life, ideal also for young people who want to approach the world of Ducati sports bikes
The Panigale V4 SP: 214 hp, 12.6 kgm of torque and a dry weight of 173 kg, numbered, with a dedicated livery and equipped with all the technical features to enhance its qualities in track use
Also unveiled is the range of Ducati electric mountain bikes powered by Thok with the new Ducati TK-01RR enduro e-MTB and the renewed All Mountain Ducati MIG-S

Borgo Panigale (Bologna, Italy), 18 November 2020 - Ducati continues to unveil its new 2021 models to the world with the Ducati World Première web series. From the world of electric mountain...

The keywords of the third episode of the Ducati World Première web series are sportiness and performance, both essential aspects of the brand's values and part of the Ducati DNA.

The SuperSport and Panigale families will be the protagonists, together with the e-MTB range Ducati powered by Thok. The appointment is on Wednesday 18 November on Ducati.com at 19.00 CET.

Thought some of you may be interested in this so wanted to share. I'm an artist and I just got back from the framers an ink drawing I finished of a 916 SPS.

Its the largest drawing I've done to date at 115 x 75cm and took me well over 200 hours to complete! Basically its made up of millions of tiny swirls to build up layers of black.

Unfortunately I don't yet own a 916 (or equivalent) so I had to pose it in front of my Streetfighter haha. One day though!

If anyone is in the South West and has a 748 - 998 and wouldn't mind me bringing the drawing down to take photos together that would be awesome! In exchange for a free print of the artwork

Got the bike about 3 months ago now done a few bits and bobs to it
Matt carbon frount and rear mud guard

Cnc screws and frame sliders

Evo tech bits and changed the bulbs on the side lights

Have this bike since late last yr.

It was a little minded , sitting in a house on display for a while - why ??!!

so I bought it and clocked up a few thou kms's , having done 999 kms exactly on Aug bank holiday in 2.5 days on Irish back roads - yes, I'm still hurting ( but some of the roads we took were sh!te in fairness, they ain't all that bad)

I'd ride all yr round except snow / ice so cleaned it up today.

For a late 2005 bike, 20k kms, its mint ! Plastics are great in fairness to Ducati.

Having had 1199s, 1098s, 848 evo etc, it's the better looking & sounding bike (?) imo and undiluted, well, maybe 50/50 against the 1199...

Poxy seat is hard going, I'm not getting any younger !

Well, following on from my previous posts, I think I have now finished with the mods and tweeks, at least for just now.. I have now removed the pillion hangers and pegs, polished the rider hangers, heel guards, brake pedal and gear changer. Added a couple of small Italian flags to the side fairing and had the lower fairing panels done in black. I think this is how it should have looked, but that may change in time.. I might start looking for an older 1200 Multistrada now to have as well, but just toying with the idea, I have not sought approvals on that from she who must be obeyed.

Thought I would start a new thread... It's been a very strange year... I normally build something over winter, but this year I have been busy on my last build all spring and summer, and that is finished and at the back of the garage ready for spring.

So I have started a rebuild on a 1998 Monster 900, a bike I have always wanted to own. I like the looks, and simplicity of them, and they handle great! this will be a straight restoration and I will be keeping it looking the same save for it being red and probably gold frame and wheels. I started the stripdown yeasterday...

Ducati unveils new XDiavel and Ducati Scrambler versions for 2021

The second episode of the Ducati World Première is online on Ducati.com and on the social channels, illustrating the worlds of XDiavel and Ducati Scrambler
XDiavel Dark and XDiavel Black Star are the two new versions that renew the Ducati cruiser range
The "Land of Joy" expands with the introduction of the new Ducati Scrambler Nightshift and the two new colours for the Icon and Desert Sled models

Borgo Panigale (Bologna, Italy), 12 November 2020 - The journey to discover the new Ducati 2021 range continues with the second episode of the Ducati World Première web series revealing the latest news about the two XDiavel and Ducati Scrambler families. Two worlds very distant from each other, but which share an essential trait: a unique, distinctive, and nonconformist personality.

XDiavel is a cruiser with Ducati genes; the result of the contamination between two apparently distant universes. The relaxed pace at low...