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Here’s the plan for 2022.

Ride bikes as much as possible.
Sail yachts as much as possible.
Have as much sex as possible.

What the hell, I can dream can’t I?
I only hope the Mrs agrees to some of it or all of it.

The above aims started off a few years ago as an after dinner joke. I don’t even remember what the question was but instantly off the top of my head that was the reply. I surprised myself but I so enjoyed the shock and horror on the face of the woman who’d asked the forgettable question, I thought it was probably a really good aim. I knew I shouldn’t have said it but I love saying what I shouldn’t. Otherwise life can be so dullllllllll.

Suffice to say, to date, I’ve failed miserably. But hey, Covid, Cancer, Covid again and house refurbs have mullered my plan but this year, this year, I’m done. I’m outahere. In fact once again the finishing line is tantalisingly close but every time before it’s moved away from me.

Very shortly I’ll be finishing the seemingly never...

Hello everyone thank you for allowing me in and apologies if this post is not correct

My dad was a 1960’s Ducati owner and my mom a pillion and a life long fan of the Italian Dream as he called it

When he was 70 he even had a ride out with a group of 20 Ducatis from this forum ( he was pillion).He never lost his love of Ducati . Even his watch was Ducati!

Sadly my dad passed last week aged 82 and without anyone knowing I am testing the water to see if anyone knows if I could get a couple of people to just be outside our house giving the bikes a rev when his hearse leaves on his final journey ( I want it to be a complete surprise and it’s the very last thing I can do for him )
It will be Thursday 14th April approx 12.30
We are in Smethwick just north of Birmingham ,
I know this is a big ask due to fuel prices at the moment but as I say I’m just seeing if feasible
I’m also willing to donate towards fuel
Thank you
Brad

Following a partial thread hijack earlier, said I'd start something:
I'm setting out to row across the Atlantic Ocean in December this year, expect crossing to take around 40 days. Plan is to do it as a pair but can row the boat solo if required. Draft website:
https://www.atlanticdragons.cymru/

59,447 motorcycles delivered, € 878 million in turnover and € 61 million in operating profit, equal to 7% of operating margin consistent with pre-pandemic levels
The highest ever investment plan in new product development and process innovation will be completely self-financed
Core values Style, Sophistication, Performance and Trust trace the direction for future growth path to make Ducati brand and products even more attractive

Borgo Panigale (Bologna, Italy), 17 March 2022 – Ducati closes 2021 by reporting the best revenues and operating profit ever recorded that adds on the great sales performance.

The Bologna-based manufacturer delivered the record figure of 59,447 motorcycles to passionate customers all over the world, achieving an increase in sales of + 24% over 2020 (48,042) and + 12% over 2019 (53,183).

A record is registered also in terms of revenues, that are equal to € 878 million with growth of + 30% over 2020 (€ 676 million) and + 23% over 2019 (€ 716 million), and...

Good evening all, as the title says, I'm a new member, living in Leicestershire

A year ago, I purchased a dream, a stunning, mint condition 1996 916, with 11500 miles from new

I was considering putting a private registration on the bike, until I saw the original

HI Guys, Giles from Warwickshire, new to the forum and just last week picked up my 2019 Ducati Multistrada Pikes Peak. I've had a Multi before but this thing is next level. Out and out best bike I've ever ridden. Any tips on setting up the Ohlins suspension very welcome

Ride Safe !

Hello,
I'm from up in sunny Aberdeenshire, North East Scotland.
Had off-road bikes(Trikes,Quads,Scramblers etc) for years but never a road bike for whatever reason but now at 37 years old i've bought my first bike, a Monster 796.....although i've not got my licence yet.....I work down in mexico and because of this i've missed bookings i've had for direct access....but....all going well i'll have it done when i get home in a few weeks time!
A few guys on the rig have bikes so looking forward to getting out runs on sunny days!

The bike had paniers fitted when i bought it so i'm planning to remove these and the brackets, fit shorter exhausts and fit a tail tidy which will tidy up the look a bit.
Also due to not knowing/researching much about the bike i've found myself in a situation where it only has one black key........no red key or datacard.....this would explain why the bike was priced a bit cheaper than usual and it wasn't just me finding a bargain.......

Pulled the trigger on the latest greatest Tuono Factory the other week.
I wasn't really looking to replace my 2017 Factory but usual Aprilia price cuts made it almost impossible to ignore.

I've only manged about 50 miles on it so far so can't really report to much apart from the obvious visual differences.

You can notice Euro 5 strangling it lower down but I'm sure the Akra and race map will sort that out.

First mods were RSV4 forged wheels, evotech tail tidy, rad guards and ditching the mirrors.

The Panigale V4 SP2 is the top-of-the-range model for Ducati super sports bikes: a special, exciting version for track riding, even more intuitive and less strenuous also for non-professional riders
Carbon fibre rims, Brembo Stylema R® brake calipers, MCS radial master cylinder, dry clutch, 520 chain, billet footpegs and a specific kit for track use: the "SP" technical specifications push to the maximum the racing characteristics of the Panigale V4 and accompany all the improvements made on the 2022 version
Produced in a numbered series, the Panigale V4 SP2 is characterized by the "Winter Test" livery and a series of carbon fibre details

Borgo Panigale (Bologna, Italy),10 March 2022 - In the ninth and final episode of the Ducati World Première 2022 web series, Ducati unveiled the new Panigale V4 SP2 to enthusiasts: a special motorcycle in a numbered series, designed to fully experience the passion for riding on the track, further raising the performance of the Panigale V4 (direct...

Well it’s a very different sound & ride from a Termi clad 1098S but it sure does look pretty!

Been a busy few weeks lol

Save the Date

March 10th | 4.00 pm CET | Ducati.com

In the ninth and final episode of the Ducati World Première 2022 web series, the Borgo Panigale manufacturer will present a motorcycle that represents the pinnacle of Ducati sportiness, for enthusiasts who want to fully experience the passion for riding on the track.

All the details of the new model will be unveiled on Thursday 10th March at 4.00 pm CET on Ducati.com and on the Ducati YouTube channel.

The press release with information and photographs will be available on Ducati Media House after the start of the episode.

#DucatiWorldPremiere #Ducati2022 #TheUltimateRacetrackMachine

Hi guys, well, finally, I’ve made it!
I’m 62 yrs young and been on bikes through 45 years, on road and tracks, owned 70+ bikes but insanely (shame on me!) I’ve never had a Ducati I guess just like with the ladies in my life, although objects of incredible beauty and desire, the ‘high maintenance’ had scared me off ‍♂️….until now
I do really appreciate the beauty in all Ducati’s but since the Panigale came out in 2011, I’ve always lusted after one, it is (imho) the sexiest styling I’ve EVER seen, on ANY bike (with a rear end smaller and tighter than Kylie Minogue’s ). Sadly I’ve never had the shekels to buy one but it’s always been on my ‘bucket list’. My last item on the list was to fly in a Spitfire over the White Cliffs of Dover, wifey treated me to that last year, absolutely incredible and emotional (sadly she couldn’t stretch to a Panigale )
So, time is running out (physical limitations) and an 1199 came up last week through a friend at an offer that was too good to refuse...

just thought it worth a mention should anyone be looking into this. For info, i have no affiliation...

i've had my 916 engine cerakoted by AVL Motorsport. recommended to me after a cup of tea visit to Louigi Moto.
i have to say this work is exceptional, done really promptly and meticulously; the finish is superb; before and after pic below....

Wiltshire Motorcycle Cerakote, Cerakote - AVLMotorsport - , England

Hi been away for a while but ok now back too life again New bike Streetfighter 848 mint been working on all new mods so good too be back.

On the birth of your daughter today!

Starts, tomorrow, Friday 4th March at 8:45am. Wahoo Andy

The Ducati E-Bikes range is updated for 2022 and extends into the e-road segment with the new Futa

The Ducati Futa is the first pedal-assisted road bike in the Ducati E-Bikes range: a high-performance e-road for those who want to train, have fun and pedal to their full potential
The All Mountain MIG-S takes an important evolutionary step in 2022 thanks to the more high-performance Shimano EP8 drive unit and updated components
The "Limited Edition" version of the e-enduro TK-01RR is presented, with even more sophisticated components to express the full potential of the bike in downhill sections
Borgo Panigale (Bologna, Italy), 3 March 2022 - The eighth episode of the Ducati World Première 2022 web series was dedicated by the Bologna-based manufacturer to the presentation of the Ducati powered by Thok E-Bikes family (direct link to the video here).

For the 2022 season, the big news is the Futa: the first Ducati racing bicycle with pedal assistance, which will also be available in a...

Great news.
He will be riding the Paul Bird Ducati Panigale V4R at the TT this year.
Excellent news.