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Took a ride to Hyside as they had this in the showroom, which happens to be my most favourite bike from WSB and if i have a lotto win you bet I'm having one.

Most of you guys have most likely read this very well written thread from Advikaz:
https://www.ducatiforum.co.uk/threads/an-honest-review-from-a-sceptic.57963/

First of all it might be important to know that I have never owned a Ducati before, nor lasted my testrides on any Duc (916/998/1098) longer than 10 minutes. Mostly because of the uncomfortable feel with seat pillow, riding position and harsh suspension. I know all was OEM and could be fiddled in with different spring rates and / or accessories, but I never had a good opinion on the Ducs. Almost all the time I thought, what is the character attitude good for, when the damn thing does not start below 10°C, kiicks you off the seat most of the time on backroads, make your wrist hurt and, and, and...
So actually I was the opposite of a Ducati fanboy (and maybe a pussy regarding comfort, but hell...).

My current bike is a well prepped HP4 competition with Z04 pads, and I did testrides (and swapped bikes with friends...

Just ordered these, 8 -10 weeks.


Not three! Just the front and back....

Can't wait!

A behemoth of a vehicle. My new car details are specifically for new vehicles with under 500 miles....anything more and they require a deeper clean....this vehicle had just over 1000 miles, and customer agreed to pay for the extra in depth cleaning. First off was wheels attending to with a through rinse of the wheel arches and alloys to remove as much debris as possible before any contact was made.....especially since these wheels were gloss black and I did not want to inflict any wash marring. Arches and tyres were throughly degreased with Britemax Grimeout at 4:1. Then the wheels were generously sprayed with Angelwax Billberry wheel cleaner at 4:1 then left to dwell for a few minutes before I started agitating the dirt with various Wheel Wollies brushes and EZ large detail Brush....they were then each pressure washed off. Wheels again were treated to Bilt Hamber Auto Wheels to dissolve embedded iron - left to dwell then pressure rinsed off. Vehicle was then covered in a blanket...

I didn’t expect to be doing this so soon, but I’m offering my Ducati 998S for sale. I purchased the bike back in July 2016, having wanted one since I was in my teens and expected that I would never sell it but now a lack of space and house move means that it’s the sensible option for me. I’m going to be as honest as I can in my description and summary - so hopefully not going to put off any potential buyers.
I’m sure you will all be aware of the specification of the 998S and the improvements over the base model, so I'm not going to dwell on these - you can see in the photos these include the Ohlins steering damper and rear shock. The bike also has Carbon Termignoni exhausts fitted which help make the bike such an event to ride.
The bike is not a garage queen and has been used regularly in the summer months during my ownership, I’m the 3rd owner. The previous owner ran the bike from 2005 until I purchased it from him, he regularly took trips to IOM TT and Europe as well as the usual...

Ducati dealer launch of 2018 model range takes place this weekend on April 7
New models of display including V4 Panigale and Multistrada 1260
Free prize draw at dealerships to win the chance to ride a 959 Panigale on track at Silverstone circuit
Special offer of up to 25% off retail on apparel and accessories

The Ducati season springs into action this weekend on April 7 for the official dealer launch of the 2018 Ducati and Scrambler ranges.

Excitement and anticipation has built over the winter with the 2018 collection whetting the appetites of motorcyclists throughout the globe. The UK has been no exception with Sportsbike enthusiasts desperate to see, feel and ride the extraordinary Panigale V4 S. The new 959 Panigale Corse also joins the Ducati superbike stable, with its stunning livery and Ohlins suspension.

For those that prefer the highway to the track, the Multistrada family sees the introduction of the new Multistrada 1260. This new model features a new engine and an...

Got fed up of waiting for a Norton.....

Did the deal on a 959 with Akras today - delivery 14th - its good to be back

now time to play catch up.....

First day of the season on the Smart. A bit nippy and damp, with a lot of debris on the roads - bit of an April Fool maybe?
This is one of only 2000 made to celebrate Paul Smart’s Imola 200 race victory in 1972. I bought this in 2016 from a nice gent in Suffolk who also had a Norton Dominator SS. So far I have loved it. It is certainly a different riding experience from what I’m used to.
The unusual thing about this bike is that I have noticed a trend that people seem to chase me down the road with curiosity and grab me at the petrol pumps. This may be a testament to Ducati’s styling department or may be there are just too few around.

After a considerable wait, the time has come to get my hands on the new 1260S. Together with two friends (one being the owner of the '15 1200S) we got the bike for about two hours and headed to the nearby mountainous areas to test it in the twisties. So we got a chance to do a comparison of the "old" '11 1200 ABS (mine), the next gen '15 1200S and the newest 1260S, by swapping. All the bikes were tested in sports mode, the suspension in default/middle for that setting and they all had the original equipment, except mine that has shorter gearing (42t in the back). Other than that, no changes (no after market exhausts, no quickshifter for the older ones etc.). So, let's see ...
The motors

All motors are great. Period. Quite different in the way they output the power but just great. I don't think you can ask for much more from either of the three. The 1260 is probably the winner but not by much and not for sheer power. There are absolutely no hickups in higher gears and low engine...

Rebuild has started. Eagle eyed will notice this bike has morphed in to SC1000 Monoposto spec. Got loads of GT parts for sale so if you need anything let me know.

As a kid I was fortunate to see some sea trials of the harrier on HMS Eagle, this is pilots view of a conventional landing onto an arrestor cable and tail hook

A big thank you to all their help regarding my 996R service history. Nick was very willing to spend time helping me, so I had to buy all the team at CMW biscuits when he refused any monetary reward for his time.

The bike had full supplying main dealer service history up until around 2007 in the book. After checking with CMW they had full records right up until it's current mileage and had 5 further services on their records. On posting the service book Nick added all the services and sent me copy of all invoices from the services too. He even stamped the book with their historical Ducati Dealer stamp so it is period correct as they are no longer a dealer.

I couldn't have expected any more than the help they gave - pity they are not still a Ducati dealer from my experience

Until last October I had never even sat on a motorbike never mind ridden one. After a short trip to Snell Ducati a brand new Supersport S had been purchased and my DAS had been booked... however I had ‘forgotten to inform the war department’ of my newly found love for motorbikes but she was fine when I confessed what I had done.

Passed the tests, been out for a few rides, commuted to and from work and have alps trips planned for the summer. Absolutely adore my supersport, it’s plenty fast enough to scare me but well mannered to keep me out of trouble.

So, if you see a white Supersport with full Akra system tootling around Surrey, it’s probably me.

First time my 2002 has seen light in 10 years .I stored it as I bought a hyper 1100 when the first came out
All the books keys etc .original pipes
It's done 20k miles mainly from trips to London in sunny weather

I paid 7200 new ideally i would of liked the s but that was 1k more which at the time I couldnt do.

The hardest thing about this post is deciding what title to give it because as you will see there is a meaning to it. I don't even know what section to put it in, so El Toro if you think there's a better section please move it.

Today I waved bye bye to my beloved ST4. It was a relatively quick decision over the past week or two but I have no doubt it was the right decision. I'd had no intention of selling it. I'd done loads of 'smiles' on it and it was a great road bike with huge mid range torque which I really enjoyed. I shall miss it. However, it was sad day but it was good day.

One of my oldest school friends has had a tough time, a really tough time. Added to that he's had a couple of brushes with 'The Big C' and it may not be all over yet. I just wanted to improve his life and I figured his need is greater than mine. Well it is. So I gave it to him.

What sparked it off was going to three funerals in two months. It makes you think.

I'm not rich but I am in a better...

Called in to On Yer Bike for a cup of coffee and came away skint again !

Why do I walk in that bloody showroom and not just walk straight back out again

1 owner and 4000 miles - looked so nice and it was my birthday last week so bugger it bought myself a present

Hopefully will keep its value , really looking forward to some sunshine now

Hi ALL.
As shown, no rips.tears, zip works comes with armour in knees, just washed, 36 waist 31 leg,I have upgraded and these are surplus but decent.
What I ask is a £25 donation to site admin for all the good work they do, first to post they have/will do that is good enough for me, then hopefully admin will spot that and end thread, then send me a PM with your details and I will UPS them to you next week for free.
UK only please and hope they go to a good home,

Jusy completed a 20 hour clean lol, muc off, spray foam, ACF50, mutli polishes depending on surface to get her how I want her, lot of spec already on her but last week new tyres, chain, bar risers, grip cushions, adjustable levers and footrests and exact cables, she is now how I wanted her set up etc, just would like a day that just might offer a dry line out of the bloody village!
Have owned stacks of bikes over the years some crap some sublime many tuned up jobbies, this may actually be the best sounding bike I have ever owned! nice to see the value of these beginning to rise as well, ride safe all

Thanks to Philnanks for the screen. Got it straight on my 1260 and I quite like the new lines that it yields in white - I don't think I've seen many PP screens on white Multi's so thought I'd post what I think is my first picture after being a member on here for over two years.