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After weeks of waiting (for the paint to dry and decals to arrive) my 916 25th Anniversary V4 has arrived . It’s great and soooo fast.

It’s got a single side swing arm, front and rear, a dry clutch (well dry CVT drive) and it’s even got a limited edition transfer on the yoke, just like the Bologna version. Mind you it’s only a V1, I’ve got to save up for the other 3 cylinders

I reckon if Ducati can take something that’s not a 916 and call it a 25th Anniversary 916 then so can I. Plus they’ll never ship one to Ireland so I had to improvise.

ps The donor machine is in the last photo.

Ducati Multistrada hits the 100,000 mark

A 1260 Pikes Peak is the 100,000th Multistrada built by the Bologna-based motorcycle manufacturer
The Multistrada 1260 and 950 have achieved a maturity and excellence that place them at the pinnacle of this model's development history
Valve play check every 30,000 km on all engines

Borgo Panigale (Bologna, Italy), 17 September 2019 – Sixteen years after the first Multistrada rolled off the assembly line, the family has now reached the 100,000-bike milestone. Multistrada number 100,000, a Pikes Peak version of the 1260 with a customised laser marking on the top yoke, was handed over to Dave Hayward - a German Ducatista who had ordered his Multistrada from the Düsseldorf dealership - by none other than Ducati CEO Claudio Domenicali in person.

Ducati's dual-purpose motorcycle has always been technologically cutting-edge. In 2010 the Multistrada was the first bike to feature riding modes, the system that changes the very character of the...

I'm definitely a newbie as this is my first Ducati, even though I have ridden a few in the past. I'm a Brit ex-pat working out here, luckily I live one hour from Bahrain. There are plenty of fellow riders there, a Ducati dealership and the Bahrain International circuit. It's cooling down here and the season is about to start. The photos are from a test ride last season, the bike is still evolving! Looking forward to riding my very special 1299 Panigale!

Well it's been quite a trip, 12 days, 2660miles covered, 58 hours in the saddle, most miles in one day 468, 7 countries visited, 8 mountains passes ridden, 6 laps of Nurburgring, Ducati museum visited, 2 1/2 days riding break in Venice, Black Forrest and Eifel region ridden, was advised to avoid Switzerland, God knows why, scenery and roads were second to none, and German autobahn are..... fast lol, and Multistrada didn't disappoint.
This was my first ever proper tour, and day I got back I could have set off and done it all again, I've never had a bike that could cover the miles like it, got a taste for it now, need see where I can go next year, need to spend more time in one country, Austria, Italy and Switzerland were my favourites.
Would recommend the Hotel Enzian in Landeck, Austria, bikers hotel, very friendly , and give you tips for routes to ride, definitely go back there again.

Had some fun at the Assen TT race track last week!

Paddock:
The multi is, with its tall posture, a bit of an oddity in the 'experienced' group. Nevertheless allows me to keep up with the sportsbikes... more or less.

Note the right hand mirror ... couldn't get it off ... due to corrosion after two winters...
As you can see... I did the best I could but the bike was far from its limits. The tires however did have a hard time:
These were almost fresh ... before.

Settings where: sport, suspension Hardest (front and rear), preload 18, tire pressure 2.1 (front and rear)

Also ... compared to my previous trackday at Assen, 10 years ago, on a BMW R1200S ...

... it took me 8 seconds more to do one lap ... but I guess I can't blame the bike for that ....

All with all it was good fun!!!

As the title suggests as I’d had enough of my panigale suspension so today I tested the hypermotard 950 and loved every minute of it so bought one
It will be ready in 2 weeks for collection and I can’t bloody wait, it’s coming with the sport pack and termis also!
Happy days
What a top notch laughter machine it is

Borgo Panigale (Bologna, Italy), 12 September 2019 – Ducati looks to 2020 with the presentation of a new colour scheme for the Monster 1200 S. For this coming season, in fact, the most iconic naked will feature a "Black on Black" livery with alternating gloss black and matt black parts. The Monster 1200 S will also remain available in traditional Ducati Red.

This all-new colour scheme combines two classic Monster hallmarks: sport performance - accentuated by the flash of red on the rims - and sheer style, as brought out by the black. First launched in 1993, the Monster has defined the Sport Naked segment ever since. Today's version continues to express the very essence of this category to maximum effect.

The Monster 1200 is equipped with an up-to-the-minute Testastretta 11° DS engine, capable of delivering 147 hp at 9,250 rpm and a full yet linear torque curve; that power is safely handled at all times by the Ride by Wire system and inertial platform, which provide ABS Cornering,...

The prizes include a Hypermotard 950 with a special livery, 3 Ducati MotoGP Experience Jerez 2020s and many other items with the unmistakable style of Ducati
There is just one requirement for participation: you must own at least one Ducati
The competition is already open and it will close on 16 December 2019

Borgo Panigale (Bologna, Italy), 11 September 2019 – Ducati rewards the loyalty of its clients with a contest called “Join Ducati”. There is just one requirement for participation: you must own at least one Ducati.

There are some fantastic prizes on offer. The most prestigious is a Hypermotard 950 with a special livery, a replica of the concept presented at the Villa d’Este 2019 Concours of Elegance , that features a graphic design created by the Centro Stile Ducati and inspired by urban graffiti. The contest will also be giving away 3 Ducati MotoGP Experience Jerez 2020s, an experience for two people during the weekend of the GP of Jerez de la Frontera (Spain) which, in...

Not really had a project of my own for years now, but following a call from a past customer about reviving his 748 back to service, I ended up buying it....
Back in 2007 I built this bike from the ground up for him. It's done about 4k miles since then and spent the last 5 years or under a cover... It should be a good base line to work from.
It's a 2001 748 and got treated to a Sigma 853 big bore kit and bespoke FIM eprom, Ohlins rear shock, Marchi' 5 spoke wheels, MPL clutch parts, new calipers and discs and the frame/chassis parts powder coated satin black. Pretty much the "done thing" back then. The chassis got built with new bearings and fasteners throughout. The seat unit is kind of growing on me, but we'll see. I do like the colourway though with the white/black theme.
The engine is my thing though... I love the 853 conversion and the FIM eprom works really well.
So while she's never going to be a minter, she'll be a tidy little road tool and maybe see a track day or to.
First...

The last trackdays on the 900ss for this year. Now it will get som mods during winter. I got caught on these pictures.

collected my Monster 1200R on Saturday after a year or so away from the Ducati fold.
Traded my KTM Superduke 1290R for it.
Very happy so far.

Hello everyone, I'm Louie. I'm big fan of Ducati race bikes especially 916, 996 and 998. I work with my dad restoring historic WSBK bikes.

So after a issue with my 999r gearbox and reflecting on the ever growing rarity of parts I decided a number two bike was in order.

After some careful consideration and number crunching my man maths made buying a 2015-on Aprilia RSV4 RF a good investment

Some shopping around found me a stock 2017 bike with tiny mileage and a bargain price (after haggling). Collected it today and went for a spin...
... sweat Jesus... it’s rapid and the chassis is hugely confidence inspiring. There is no doubt that it’s going to be a quick track hack

I bought this last night, really pleased with it, it’s the standard M1200 with 135bhp, more than enough for me!

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Happy birthday to the old man, ducati dad. 78 today and still as fast as he ever was!!

Ducati Cup to continue until 2021 with option for further year
10th consecutive year as support series for BSB
Steve Plater to continue as Ducati Cup ambassador
Ducati UK is pleased to announce the continuation of the Ducati Performance TriOptions Cup for the next two years, with an option for a further year. The championship will celebrate its 10th year as a support series for British Superbike Championship having first become part of the BSB calendar in 2011.

The Ducati Cup, originally known as the 848 challenge, began in 2010 as a club championship before joining BSB as a support race a year later. Since then the Ducati Cup has evolved with the 848 Evo, 899 and the current 959 Panigale Superbike.

The championship has boasted strong grid numbers throughout its 10 years and includes two riders, Peter Hasler and Mark Cheetham who have been virtually ever present to this day. The Ducati Cup has also been a stepping stone for riders looking to move up the racing ladder and compete...

Limited edition Panigale V4 25° Anniversario 916, number 5 of 500 in commemoration Carlin Dunne’s racing number, will be available for auction from September 5 – 15
Proceeds will support Carlin Dunne Foundation to help with preventative resources and rehabilitation programs supporting extreme sport athletes
Chaz Davies’ racing leathers with commemorative livery from WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca World Superbike, part of auction
Mountain View, Calif., September 5, 2019 – Ducati has announced a charity auction to support the newly established Carlin Dunne Foundation, in which a limited edition Panigale V4 25° Anniversario 916 will be available for bidding beginning today. The auction will run until September 15, to commemorate the memory and preserve the legacy of Ducati racing legend Carlin Dunne funding the start of the foundation. Among Carlin’s many accomplishments, he was a four-time champion of the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb and his loss has been felt throughout the...

I just bought this today. Are they quite fast?

As per the advert for my Tricolore... due to life generally becoming ridiculously busy, us simply struggling to find any time to get out on the bikes this year and an extension to pay for... We have reluctantly come to the decision to let two out of our stable.

So here is the second which I would like to offer on here before it gets collected by Italia Moto on friday.

1198 Superbike (2011), 9507 miles, two former keepers, some tasteful extras and in lovely condition. All original bits included as shown in the photos. If someone from the forum takes it, I will include a set of paddock stands too. If it goes to italia, these will be sold seperately.

Service history:
01/04/11 @ 743m
16/04/12 @ 2562m
20/04/14 @ 3837m
13/05/16 @ 6240m
07/02/17 @ 7108m
The bike has been in storage since 28/9/17. The bike was stripped of its failings, given a deep clean and good coat of ACF50, the tank was brimmed & fuel stabiliser added, a squirt of light oil put in each bore and a squirt down both...

Due to life generally becoming ridiculously busy, us simply struggling to find any time to get out on the bikes this year and an extension to pay for... We have reluctantly come to the decision to let two out of our stable.

So here is the first which I would like to offer on here before it gets collected by Italia Moto on friday.

1199 Panigale S Tricolore (2012), 7850 miles, two former keepers, just about every piece of the DP catalogue on it and a full Termi and in lovely condition. All original bits included as shown in the photos. If someone from the forum takes it, I will include a set of paddock stands. If it goes to italia, these will be sold seperately.

Service history:
28/07/12 @ 680m
24/07/12 @ 1442m
16/07/15 @ 3589m
03/11/17 @ 5906m
28/01/19 @ 7387m
Specification:
- Full Termi System & Racing EVO Up-map
- DP Carbon Sock Cover
- DP Carbon Ignition Surround
- DP Carbon Exhaust Hoop Shield
- DP Carbon Exhaust End Can Heat Shields
- DP Carbon Rear Hugger
- DP Carbon Front...