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Here's a link to a bit of fun I had today at snetterton! Hard to make passes stick without being caught on the straights but got there in the end. Running the standard Pirelli scorpion trials too lol

Open Day for all Ducati dealers in UK and Ireland
First opportunity to see all new 2017 Models
Chance to win a Ducati Track day experience including bike hire


The 8th April is an important date for not only Ducatisti but for all motorcyclists’ calendars. This is the day that Ducati dealers throughout the UK will open their doors to one of the most exciting model ranges to leave the hallowed doors of the Ducati factory in Bologna.

Ducati dealers will roll out the Ducati red carpet for customers to view the new 2017 model range that includes a wide range of motorcycles catering for all tastes and needs whether they are interested in the Ducati or Scrambler brands.

For lovers of the Ducati brand, then purists will sway towards the Monster family which for 2017 sees the update of the Monster 1200 family on both standard and S models. However this is much more than just a facelift as the bike captures the essence of the original iconic Monster. It evolves with a compact, light...

Picked this little baby up this weekend

Not been off road yet ( if I ever will..) [emoji1]

But what a hoot on the city streets [emoji106]

Hi all, I bought my Tricolore over the winter, got offered a great trade on my RSV4 so had to go for it, always been my dream bike and worked my way up through the ranks! She has only done 500 miles and is booked in for a service next week. I have 2 trackdays booked and am off to Le Mans for the MotoGP in May, will also do a couple of BSB meets.

I have done a few things to her, thanks to people on here for help and advice .

List of changes:
Carbon Fever:
Heat shield
Suspension cover
Under seat section
Rear air vents
Key cover

Other:
Ducabike clear clutch over
LED front blank plate indicators
Oberon rear indicators
Oberon bar end mirror
Puig screen
Renthal sprockets
DID chain
Comfort seat with Luimoto cover
ASV levers
R&G rad protectors
Exact start cable kit

A load of stickers... which poses a question, with or without the DUCATI on the side?

Other info is I have a letter from Ducati saying my bike was first ordered by Jenson Button, doesn't mean much as he did not register...

Did the old like and share thing on fb and just been told I've won a speedo angel dash protector!
Not quite the lottery but it's nice to win something!
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fp1 at 3pm. Finally!!! The start of the season always cheers me up. Something I love to watch and talk about and bike weather just round the corner!
Anyhu for those with BT sport, don't forget to hit record if like me ya have to work.

ignition unit went on my bikethto other week and I was left broke down , got picked up and dealer sorted the bike
Anyhow received a really nice watch from Ducati this morning as an apology for the bike breaking down, thought it was a classy touch , good on em

Red is the only colour! Lol their mum just rolled her eyes and said ' more bloody bikes'

Well picked the bike up yesterday from Lancashire and took it out for a good ride today. The bike is awesome and I 100% made the right choice.
Ordered a few goodies for it already. A ducati tank pad,
Exhaust hanger,
Bobbin reels,
Seat cowl,
Rad guards.

Anyway here's some pics. I've now took orange reflectors off front forks.
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Well I've only gone and sold the Lotus and picked myself a lovely 1299s with just 1450 miles on the clock. I am so pleased with the bike, it's epic. I was not so pleased with the 60 mile ride home in the pissing down rain and almost losing the reg plate!
I'll post some pictures later when I take some.

Just a few pics. Done a grand total of 100 miles so far, absolutely love this bike. Just need the weather to warm up a bit.

Got my new Dymags fitted yesterday and made hay while the sun shone so to speak,i went for a 20 mile round trip on twisty roads and although i'm no expert bike road tester even I could tell that the bike handled better than it did before,tipping into corners with very little effort ,holding a line like never before and even accelerating out of corners what seems like blisteringly faster than before...so anyone dilly dallying about getting a pair of CF wheels,go for it ...i'm very impressed.

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well chaps ive only gone and done it!!! the other half is expecting our first child in August... new i should have bagged it up!! Right then anyone wana buy some bikes :Banghead: ???

The year's financial data presented at the AUDI AG annual press conference
55,451 motorcycles sold and € 731 million turnover for Ducati in 2016
Claudio Domenicali, CEO of Ducati Motor Holding: "Solid growth once again demonstrates the effectiveness of our strategy”

Borgo Panigale, Bologna (IT) / Ingolstadt (DE), 15 March 2017 – The year 2016 was another positive year for Ducati: the motorcycle manufacturer delivered 55,451 motorcycles to customers all over the world thus recording an increase in sales for the seventh consecutive year (+1.2%; 642 more motorcycles than in 2015). The result translates into a turnover of € 731 million, with an increase of 4.1% compared to 2015 (€ 702 million). At the end of fiscal year 2016, Ducati also contributed an operating result of € 51 million (2015: € 54 million) and an operating margin of 7% to the Audi Group.

Held at AUDI AG headquarters in Ingolstadt, the annual press conference illustrated the financial data for fiscal year 2016 of the...

Free BikeTrac with the purchase and registration of a new 959 Panigale between March 6 and June 30 2017
Bike Trac is one of the most successful motorcycle-specific tracking devices on the market
Fitting of a BikeTrac qualifies purchase to apply for a 25% discount with Ducati Insurance on a 959 Panigale


Ducati UK and BikeTrac, have joined forces to supply all brand-new 959 Panigale models registered before the end of June 2017 with a complimentary BikeTrac tracking device, along with 12 months subscription.

Enjoying a partnership with Ducati UK for the last six years, Bike Trac is one of the most successful motorcycle-specific tracking devices on the market, with an unprecedented recovery record in the UK, while boasting user friendly features as standard.

The offer is available on all brand new Ducati 959 Panigale's purchased and registered via authorised Ducati UK dealers between March 6 and June 30 2017 and includes fitment of the Bike Trac unit and a 12 month...

My 1200 R was delivered last Thursday, but I was working away and never got to see it until Friday, but then had to go away until Sunday, but home Sunday afternoon and the sun was shining so did 50 miles. Absolutely love it. Ducati Glasgow supplied the bike with the Termi's and Evo Tech rad guards already fitted, and DB killers removed so I don't even know what it sounds like on standard cans, but love the Termi's. After my quick run I fitted the Evo Tech tail tidy and exhaust hanger. Think this bike is gonna be a keeper, just need to do some miles and get it run in. Here's a few pics.

Through the Scottish Ducati Club I was recently asked to help an elderly lady assess the value of her late husband's bike as she was looking to sell it.
It turns out that it is a 1980 Mike Hailwood Replica, only of the early ones with the one piece fairing.
That bike has been laid up for 10 years or so after her husband had been knocked off it by a lorry when stationary.
After a succession of emails I eventually went to look at it last weekend. Here are a selection of photos showing the condition that it is in.




The brake lever is bent, there are score on the master cylinder at the pivot. The part of the twistgrip that engages the cables is missing.


Mileage is 27,723 km.


Brake lever is bent but would be easily straightened


The red paint on the tank has some flaking above the logo but the tank itself is undamaged and internally is relatively rust free.


There is some scuffing on the lower fairing as a result of the accident with the lorry.


Flaking of the paint...

I'm desperate to be a hipster ;-)

Trouble is I've got no beard (or hair for that matter!) so I can't easily get the look ... and none of the current crop of factory retros really appeal. Each to their own and all that but I have an almost allergic reaction to their lack of authenticity.

I was actually hunting for a 900SS bevel when I found my 888 SP4 and ended up buying that instead. The itch didn't go away though so I've been keeping my eye out.

Trouble is at the back of my mind was the worry about how high maintenance a bevel might be ... I've got my hands more than full with bikes to look after already. It's more than I can do to keep them all on the road as it is. I need to reduce the burden, not add to it!

I was thinking about turning my ST4s into a flat tracker ... but sacrificing such a minter would be nigh-on sacrilege and I can't help thinking that a two-valve engine would be less effort to maintain and look better sans fairing.

Then I spotted this for sale ... built...

Hi

I have recently joined the forum and yesterday took delivery of a 749R Carbon year 2004, I have owned Ducatis for over 25 years, with a gap in recent years after I sold my last Ducati a Monster 916 engine version, prior to that had 748 Bip and when I saw my new bike I just had to have it, can't wait for some nice weather to take her out.

The Ducati UK Roadshow visits 25 locations across UK and Ireland
Roadshow fleet includes new SuperSport, Multistrada 950, Monster 1200 and 797 and new additions to the Scrambler range.
Extended test rides and pre-planned routes


The Ducati Roadshow kicks off this year in the heart of England at Ducati Coventry on the 18th March. Coventry will be the first stop before heading south down the M40 to the popular Ducati Aylesbury event on 25th March. These opening roadshows will be followed by a further 23 dates stretching through the summer and finishing at the Llanfest Motorcycle Show (Display only) on the 5/6th August.

The Ducati event truck and demonstrator fleet has become a permanent fixture on the Ducati UK events calendar and for 2017 the number of dates and demo fleet has been increased to meet customer and dealer demand.

The roadshow provides its dealer network with an extended test fleet and experienced road test guides who map out routes to take in a variety of roads...