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A bit of shameless picture whoring. En route from the MOT this afternoon...

Hi all. Here's the video I mentioned a couple of weeks back filmed up in north west Scotland. It's got my DVT standard model compared to a KTM 1290 GT, BMW R1200GS TE WC and a BMW S1000XR. We all had a go on every bike and nattered about them afterwards.

Al these bikes are amazing. If someone were to offer us one of them 5 years ago we'd have thought we were in motorcycling nirvana.

Hope you enjoy it.

Andy

Hands shaken Sat am bike in garage by night... so heres the scoop

- yellow 748r (i dont like the colour)
- registered late 02
- i am the third owner. current owner had it since 2011 formed part of a collection inc 916sps, 999r and this (which i relieved him of!)
- supplied and serviced by ducati london south before they left the scene (for reasons we all know)
- 9.2k miles
- late model ie ohlins front and rear (not steering damper) and 'clean' fairing
- metzler sportec rubber
- ally termis and carbon termis (both ecu chips supplied inc the little storage box) with link pipe
- 2 sets of keys inc one which still has the rubber sheath on never used inc the yellow plastic tag!
- original rear paddock stand
- original tool kit
- j cloth style cover in red (not originally supplied i believe)
- datatool system 3 (removed some time back but led still in dash)
- lots of paperwork including old mot certs, original bill of sale, service invoices, parts invoices, all handbooks etc
- belts...

There seems to have been a lot of negativity on the forum lately, and I'm not moaning about the moaners as they are free and right to express their disquiet. However just to add some balance I'd like to say that I have just done a 1400 mile tour to Calais euro tunnel, Belgium, France, Luxembourg, Germany with my better half on the back. I have the standard dvt tour option bike with urban pack as well. Bike was fantastic everywhere 2 up fully loaded , we had bags of space. The better half was falling asleep on the back as she felt so comfy and confident even though three figure speeds on the autobahn of course were often achieved with ease. Great time on my great dvt.

After waiting three weeks for delivery of my led indicators, I've just fitted them, look bloody nice too !.. IMHO
I've spent the last five minutes, switching the hazards on & off & going round the back to take a look !!

So stoked.

Can't not wait for t to be ready to pick up. Been two months without a bike.

Don't know if there's any interest on here for this kind of thing.
Bought a standard 1999 900ss last year, and have come up with this.

The "Globetrotter 90" sets off from Ducati headquarter on its world tour in celebration of Ducati's 90th birthday

· The day after the record-breaking WDW 2016 ended, Ducati celebrates the date of its 90th birthday with the departure of the "Globetrotter 90" world tour
· An Indian will be the first of seven international riders who will take turns aboard the Multistrada 1200 Enduro to tackle the journey's 30,000 kilometres
· The first globetrotter had a grand send-off, with 160 representatives on their bikes from Desmo Owner Clubs of 40 different nations

Borgo Panigale, Bologna (Italy), 5 July 2016 - The success of World Ducati Week 2016, with 81,000 in attendance and the vast echo it generated throughout the world, was a very special birthday "gift" for Ducati. And just a few hours after returning home from Misano, the Ducati community is ready to experience another important moment in celebration of the historical event: 4 July is the exact day when the company was founded 90...

Ninth edition of WDW beats all records with 81,000 attendance in three days
· Exhibitions, music, excitement and a sea of bikes made up the three-day Ducati festival at the Misano World Circuit “Marco Simoncelli”
· Great success for the MY2017 preview of the new SuperSport and for the unveiling of the exclusive 1299 Panigale S Anniversario


Misano Adriatico (Italy), 4 July 2016 – The ninth edition of World Ducati Week, the international get-together of Ducati fans and enthusiasts from all over the world, held every two years, has come to a close with a record-breaking attendance. WDW2016 both involved and excited the tens of thousands of motorcyclists who gathered together at the Misano World Circuit ”Marco Simoncelli” from Friday 1 to Sunday 3 July to celebrate and share their passion and enthusiasm for Ducati.

The bikes and the fans were the true stars of this incredible event. In three days the crowd attendance for this ninth edition is estimated to be over 81,000, a...

Just back from a 2000+ mile tour up to and around the northwest coast of Scotland. In a word it was brilliant. 4 bikes, my 2015 standard DVT (+Termi +42T rear sprocket), a BMW XR, KTM 1290GT and BMW GS. An excellent opportunity to ride all 4 bikes back to back, and take in some quality hoonage.

Glencoe ski centre
20160625-_DSC0816 by Tobers, on Flickr

Applecross
20160625-_DSC0826 by Tobers, on Flickr

Somewhere near Lochinver possibly
20160625-_DSC0856 by Tobers, on Flickr

All 4 bikes were phenomenal. I'm editing hours of video footage into compare & contrast film, but to summarise my thoughts:
Ducati - absolutely superb. Smooth and relaxed on the motorways, agile and madly fast on the twisties. After riding the others I hardened up my suspension which I realised was a bit wallowy, with excellent results. Just the perfect bike - no problems whatsoever despite torrential rain, cold etc.
KTM - crazy and brilliant engine. Felt faster than the Ducati, but very firm with a hard...

Casey Stoner and Claudio Domenicali have unveiled the bike that marks Ducati's 90th anniversary
Limited edition of 500 bikes with all-new colour scheme and technical content
The 1299 Panigale S Anniversario, equipped with the new EVO Traction and Wheelie Control, also includes a special track kit

Misano Adriatico (Rimini - Italy), 2 July 2016 - To celebrate its 90th anniversary, the Bologna-based bike manufacturer decided to provide visitors to World Ducati Week 2016 (1-3 July, “Marco Simoncelli” Misano World Circuit) with a special preview of the new 1299 Panigale S Anniversario. The reason for doing so was simply to reward the tens of thousands of Ducatisti who flocked to WDW2016 with a symbolic "gift". An exclusive bike for an exclusive, knowledgeable and demanding audience. On Saturday evening - during the presentation of the Ducati riders - this audience enjoyed a wonderful preview of the 1299 Panigale S Anniversario on the stage of the Santamonica stadium in Misano...

So, after a 3 week wait my beautiful 1299 got delivered this afternoon. Straight out on her and got caught in the rain within 30 minutes, in my summer gear :tearsofjoy:

Only ridden 50 or so miles but already can't wait for the running in period to be over, it feels strangled right now. Bed in those rings, loosen the engine and exhaust. Can't wait!

To celebrate the 90th anniversary of Ducati, all is set for the Globetrotter 90th round-the-world trip, reaching places and discovering people who made the history of the Italian motorcycle manufacturer
Seven Globetrotters have been selected out of over 3,000 candidates from all over the world to ride the Multistrada 1200 Enduro
Departure for the first of the seven riders is scheduled on July 4th, from the Ducati factory in Borgo Panigale (Bologna, Italy).

Borgo Panigale, Bologna (Italy), 29 June 2016 – Now the seven Ducati Globetrotters 90th have been selected, the round-the-world trip is ready to retrace the most significant stages of the 90 years of history belonging to Ducati. Over 30,000 kilometres await the seven “torchbearers” split into a relay race as they step in to replace each other on the Multistrada 1200 Enduro, recording the places and people that have built the brand’s history in an online diary at...

The permanent display in Borgo Panigale, Bologna is reopening with a new look and a new narrative
Lots of changes at the new museum; above all a new section featuring the road bikes that have made the Ducati story so great
Each bike on display is a work of art, as emphasised by the dedicated installations

Borgo Panigale, Bologna (Italy), 27 June 2016 - The Ducati Museum in Bologna has undergone complete renovation to celebrate the company's 90th anniversary and is opening its doors for a preview visit for all those attending the 2016 World Ducati Week, Ducati's world-scale international gathering taking place from 1 to 3 July at the Marco Simoncelli Misano World Circuit. From 29 June to 5 July the Ducati Museum will be exclusively open to the thousands of fans on their way to WDW2016 or back from the great Ducati event.
The museum's permanent display, which is hosted inside the Bologna factory, is reopening with a new concept: each motorcycle on display is treated like an...

So (allegedly) Ducati are supposed to be launching two new models at WDW in honour of their 90 years in business.

What do we reckon they are going to be?

The countdown to WDW2016, to be held at the “Marco Simoncelli” Misano World Circuit from 1 to 3 July, has begun
WDW2016 to be the world's first sustainable ISO 20121-certified motorcycling event
Ducati pro racers to battle it out on the new Scrambler Flat Track Pros in Friday's “Flat Track Race by TIM” and on Diavel Carbon bikes in Saturday's “Drag Race by Shell”
New for WDW2016: unveiling of a special Ducati 90th Anniversary edition and an exclusive “closed room” for a preview of one of the new 2017 range bikes


Just a few more days before the ninth edition of World Ducati Week gets underway at the “Marco Simoncelli” Misano World Circuit and along the entire Riviera Romagnola. From 1 to 3 July, thousands of Ducatisti from every corner of the globe will be celebrating their shared motorcycling passion. The 2014 edition attracted some 65,000 participants, and this year could set a new record, repeating the peaceful 'red invasion' of what is one of the Italian Riviera's top...

my new Panigale R arrived at Snell Performance, Alton yesterday. It wasn't ready for pickup but I couldn't resist popping down to have a look. The detail is incredible, even though I rode one last month it was still mind blowing. I havnt been this excited since first getting the S.

• Vindis Group open second Ducati store
• Open event 18th June
• Meet and greet with Glenn Irwin

On June 18th the doors will open on a new Ducati dealership in Wansford near Peterborough. The new dealership follows quickly in the footsteps of Ducati Cambridge which will be the second Ducati outlet to be opened by the Vindis Group recently.

The addition of a second Ducati store will see the Vindis groups increase in number to 19 locations spanning five counties and representing brands from Audi, Bentley, ŠKODA, Volkswagen and Volkswagen Commercial Vehicle retailers.

Ducati Peterborough will launch on 18th June with the Be Wiser Ducati British Superbike rider, Glenn Irwin as guest of honour. Glenn will be in attendance to meet and greet fans and visitors to the new store.

The new store is located near a landmark Art Deco building at the junction of the A1 and A47 roads, many will already be aware of the site. The store has had a complete re-fit featuring a dedicated apparel area...

Long story really but I sold the 1098 in order to fund a new car (6.3 AMG C63) because although I loved it to bits I'd ridden it twice (both times to Oxford to avoid the traffic hell) since the new year and though I'd manage without a superduperfastasfuck road bike as I've still got the 450 KTM enduro and my 79 RD250. Anyway got a price on the Duke last Thursday and on Saturday bought this. Lots to be done with it, like getting rid of the rear mud guard and fitting a tail tidy. Fitting louder cans and the Triumph nose cone with lower clip ons.
Its obviously a little more pedestrian than the Duke but its certainly no slouch off the line, topping out at an indicated 130. ABS TC and three different maps, good amount of info from the dash but probably the best bit is the comfort which is good.
This was the demonstrator which came in £700 cheaper than a new one with 700 miles on it. Reason I went for the demo is that the waiting list for the R is up to September at the moment....