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2010 Ducati Desmo RR

I got a little low on bikes to hire out the other week - so ended up instructing on
my road 851 whilst customers enjoyed the hire bikes.

Forgot how well she goes on track - it's been a while.

The Bologna-based Company makes Streetfighter V4’s arrival in 2020 official
The PPIHC race track in Colorado (United States) chosen as the proving ground for the new Ducati Streetfighter model
Carlin Dunne, who won the 2018 edition of the race, will be riding the prototype

Borgo Panigale (Bologna, Italy), 13 June 2019 - Ducati is preparing for the Broadmoor Pikes Peak International Hill Climb; in this edition, which will start on June 30th, Carlin Dunne will tackle the most famous hill climb in the world on the Streetfighter V4 prototype.

As part of the development process of the new model, the "Race to the Clouds" has been identified as an ideal proving ground for testing the high performance of the Streetfighter V4.

In keeping with tradition, the Streetfighter V4 derives directly from the sporty Panigale V4 stripped of its fairings, and fitted with high and wide handlebars. The high performance of the 1100 cm³ Desmosedici Stradale is kept in hand by aerodynamic profiles...

Wanted to make my "strip" verson to my 1100 Evo SP
Original cover was painted with original Ducati red (PPG 473.101 Ducati red).

The strip was cut into foil and mounted on a matte ground surface. Then it was lacquered with clear lacquer. Have not seen it before and I like the result

To be fair the planned winter refresh is taking it's time in between other work.

But the weather has decided to be winter like so I feel justified in still calling it that.

Engine strip time. Only a few bearings and seals need replacing whilst it's apart. A little paint refresh and clean should do the trick.

I just couldn't contain my excitement any longer so here are 2 pics of my MTS with my version of the Luck Explorer graphics, expertly interpreted and done by @evoboy.
He took my sketches and worked with the lines of the bike - I think he's done a great job.
I pick it up tomorrow and will take some quality pics during the week to share.

Forgot I had done this as it was about 3 months ago, mag dropped through my door this morning...

I decided to join the sticker promotion again for the business and reduced the sticker size so I could blag a Ducati Forum sticker in there again

Plenty of Italian content this month too which is good timing - a 5 page V4R article in the Performance Bikes section too...

Ducati Design Experience” will be a 12-day full immersion course into the Ducati world
The first edition of the summer class will be held on 15-26 July, alternating lessons and workshops at IAAD’s head office in Bologna and at Ducati’s factory in Borgo Panigale
Enrolments to this course entirely taught in English will be open until 20 June

Borgo Panigale (Bologna, Italy), 06 June 2019 – Ducati and IAAD (Italian University for Design) present the first edition of ”Ducati Design Experience“. On 15-26 July 2019 this full immersion training will carry participants into the world of Ducati icons, under the guidance of Ducati professionals and of IAAD lecturers.

Twelve days entirely centred on Ducati and its unmistakeable style, with conferences, workshops and experiences to be personally and thoroughly savoured. Participants will be involved in a journey into the brand studied to gradually reveal the Company’s basic values and invite them to join the Ducati design process.

The...

Borgo Panigale, (Bologna, Italy), 6 June 2019 – On the occasion of the Italian Grand Prix at Mugello, two brand-new Ducati MIG-RR E-MTB were handed over to Andrea Dovizioso and Danilo Petrucci.

The factory riders of the Mission Winnow Ducati team will make good use of the E-MTB to integrate them into their training sessions and enjoy them in their free time.

The MIG-RR is an enduro E-MTB with 170 mm of wheel travel at the front and 160 mm at the rear. It mounts top-drawer components such as the Shimano Steps E8000 motor with 504 Wh battery, FOX Factory Kashima suspension, 4-caliper Shimano Saint brakes, Mavic wheels (29” front, 27,5” rear), carbon fibre Renthal handlebars and a livery specially developed by D-Perf, owned by Aldo Drudi.

The new MIG-RR is available for test rides at Ducati dealerships. Test-rides are open to everyone; to book, just go to the dedicated website, identify the nearest Ducati dealership and contact them directly by phone or email.

The E-MTB can...

A newbie to the forum and I’m really enjoying browsing.
I’ve a 2018 Monster 1200r

I'm getting a new bike, possibly on Wednesday. But guess what? It's not a Ducati. It's a Triumph Speed Twin. Why?
I am still the owner, on paper, of a 999. I haven't seen it for 3 and a half years. Will I see it this season? In theory, yes, although my "garagiste" phoned me a few weeks ago to say that although it was the only bike he had left to deal with (he is retired, in theory) he had just fallen off at the track (again) and put a 12-stitch-long gash in his thigh. Right, I thought, I won't be seeing it until June again at the earliest. And who knows, maybe not even then.

This farce has gone on long enough, I thought. I need a new bike.

So what bike? Well, the one I like most is the MV F3 800. But if the Ducati reappears, it won't be worth selling (50'000 kms and 13 years old) and I like it too much to sell anyway. But the MV is just a different flavour of the same thing - wind it on and see if you can't get your knee down in the corners. In the current regulatory Swiss...

I've just done a deal with SMC for their ex demo V4s, I should be picking it up by the end of the week. I think I got a good deal in the end, and got the first service and an extra yrs warranty out of them. The bike has a couple of nice extra's like evotec rad guards, rizoma bar ends and rizoma lever savers. Photo's coming soon.

So picked up my brand new 1260S on Saturday having traded in my 2010 Multi after 9 years of loyal service.

Started on the mods already with a navihalter mount and a WRS light smoke screen which I think looks spot on.

I have some Evotech guards to fit and a Termi D193 end can, few other bits and pieces too.

I'll post as I add more bits.

Well after 3 weeks of waiting the ne 1260 multistrader has arrived.
Picked it up and headed out towards the Yorkshire dales and beyond to lakes and back to leeds all I can say is .
It was worth the wait.

As above, Getting a little excited but unfortunately not over a Ducati this time,
Bought the 2019 Tuono Factory, Will defo miss the sfs and 888

Exclusive exhibition dedicated to Ducati MotoGP aerodynamics to be held at the Museum in Borgo Panigale from 20 May to 8 October
Claudio Domenicali (Ducati CEO) and Luigi Dall’Igna (General Manager of Ducati Corse) inaugurated the exhibition on the eve of the Italian GP in Mugello, together with official Mission Winnow Ducati team riders Andrea Dovizioso, Danilo Petrucci and Michele Pirro
“Aerodynamics makes our bikes magic” said Claudio Domenicali during the inauguration
An exciting story brought to life by the display of fairings, aerodynamic components, photos, videos and projections

Borgo Panigale, Bologna, 29 May 2019 – Ducati has inaugurated the “Anatomy of Speed” exhibition - the third temporary show organised and hosted by the Ducati Museum - which will continue until 8 October 2019.

The exhibition illustrates how aerodynamics plays a key role in achieving the performance that is the hallmark of Ducati excellence. Firstly, visitors will be introduced to aerodynamics as...

I own and enjoy a 1995 900SS, low mileage and very minty as my entry into the Wonderful World of Ducati! Thanks to all who contribute here!!

EIGuy/Pat

Following my accident last year after a 300 mile storm ride on the way home from another forum track event at Pembrey i thought i would be back on a bike in a few weeks as the A and E diagnosed soft tissue damage to my shoulder that should take a month or so to get better .... oops

9 months later and 3 months on from surgery to fix the torn muscles, damaged tendons and fucked rotator cuff i finally felt like i was safe to ride again. I have been very patient and followed the advice of my Physioterrorist to slowly build up movement and strength in the shoulder after 4 weeks of 24/7 wearing a sling and immobilisation to allow grafts in the shoulder to heal which was a complete restriction and fucking agony at every bump and slight movement. I had surgery on my other shoulder a few years ago but the prolonged pain on this one was a whole new level
Started swimming every day to try and move things along about 12 days ago and its worked a treat although do look a knob in the gym with...

Probably the best dealership I've visited.
Excellent cafe too.
Defo worth a visit if you're up here.

6 laps on the mountain lsle of man tonight
Well 3 runs over & 3 back, on the old girl she’s going well
& treated myself to a number plate for my birthday