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Yes, the ugly duckling, but we need to celebrate the racing success and emerge from the shadows with pictures of our beauties.

Finally got the bike I’ve wanted for a while ‘19 reg V4 Speciale - I’ve been watching these for a year or so and with having a big birthday coming up in March, finally spent some cash

lovely thing and sounds epic

After all the horror stories about finding a strainer full of metal and sump plug covered in magnetic filings! Imagine my pleasure to find only oil and nothing else
She’s done 16500 miles and sweet as a nut. Just goes to show, I can put my faith in this 20 year old bike .

Ducati Unica is the customization program dedicated to those who wish to have a Ducati like no other in the world
Direct interaction with the designers of the Centro Stile Ducati ensures the possibility of interpreting the dreams of Ducatisti
Precious materials, exclusive finishes, special colours and Ducati Performance accessories give life to unique and one-of-a-kind motorcycles

Borgo Panigale, Bologna, 27 January 2022 - Ducati announces the creation of Ducati Unica, the new customization program dedicated to those who want to design and build their own exclusive and unique motorcycle.

With Ducati Unica, the Centro Stile Ducati opens its doors to Ducatisti and accompanies them in the realization of their dream: to collaborate directly with designers and technicians to create a motorcycle that will be a unique piece in the world.

Ducatisti who join the program will be able to enter the Ducati Centro Stile atelier in person, describe their desires to the designers and follow,...

Hello everyone,

my name is Adem, 31 years old and from Germany.
My first Ducati was a 1098 from 2007. I had this bike for 4 years and sold it last year. Now, I've the beast called 1299 Panigale.

Regards,
Adem

Just finished this track only v4, raw dp body work!

I finally pulled the trigger on an absolute dream bike of mine, so it's time to say hello! Standardish early 999 that looks a little bit unloved is incoming shortly
No pic yet, I need to count out the days until it's dropped off - will spam the group soon enough.

I'm more of a reader and lurker than constant stream of questions, I sometimes laugh when people make observations about threads from the dead being brought up and rediscussed, but actually this is the primary value I see over groups in Faceache - you can't search for information like a trusty old forum!
Anyhow, 'hi'.

Hi all,

I thought this was the best place to put this notice as most if not all members look in the "for sale" section.

Over the years I've sold a number of Roadlok's to members on this great forum. One of the topic's raised with me was "protecting" the barrel from road grime etc for those that ride all year like myself, and whilst routine cleaning ensured the barrel worked perfectly, I was always looking for a solution to making taking care of the barrel easier.

Well, I now have one! As an official supplier of Roadlok units, I wanted to share this with my customers on here.

Any forum member who has purchased a Roadlok from me who wants one of the "new plugs" just get in touch. All I ask is you cover the cost of the stamp and paper envelope.

Below are pictures showing the rubber plug in all its glory, and it's great to be able to offer this to my customers.

All Roadlok's now come with the rubber plug and I'll always look after any Ducati Forum member on price who wishes to...

Hi everyone!

With Chaz Davies, one of the most spectacular WSBK racers of the past 10 years has retired. Great to hear that he will continue as riding coach for the Aruba Ducati factory team.

To honour his achievements, I've made a little tribute video. Check it out:

Chaz Davies will remain part of the Aruba.it Racing - Ducati family and will take on the role of Coach, putting his experience and talent at the disposal of Alvaro Bautista, Michael Rinaldi and Nicolò Bulega who - in the 2022 season - will make his debut in the Supersport World Championship riding the Ducati Panigale V2 of the Aruba.it Racing - Ducati WSSP Team.

The Welsh rider (born in Knighton on 10 February 1987) will start a new adventure that will allow him to be at the centre of the action again after 8 campaigns (6 with the Aruba.it Racing - Ducati team), 266 races, 28 victories and 89 podiums gained with a Ducati machine in the World Superbike Championship.

Stefano Cecconi (Team Principal, Aruba.it Racing – Ducati)
“We are happy to be able to count on Chaz again, albeit in a new role both for him and for our team. His experience will certainly be of great help to our riders, allowing them to express their full potential. His contribution to the SuperSport project will...

The Ducati Official Club in Scotland is changing in 2022

All owners of Ducati motorcycles, the world over, are encouraged by Ducati Motor Holdings SpA (DMH) to become members of their local Ducati Official Club with local branches, which are co-sponsored by DMH and the local official dealers in the relevant geography.

From January 2022, the Ducati Official Club for Scotland is changing.

Two brand new branches have been founded as part of Ducati Official Club GB (DOCGB). One is for members based in the west of Scotland, sponsored by Ducati Glasgow and one for members based in the east of Scotland, sponsored by the new dealership Ducati Dundee. The Scottish Ducati Club is no longer an official club.

The DOCGB has been chosen to support this venture as they already have 33 established branches, working with Dealerships across the UK. The new branches in Glasgow and Dundee will provide a better club experience alongside the official Ducati Dealer Network benefiting from the...

In my quest to find a Red Ducati Supersport S I've ended up buying this lovely 2015 Ducati 899 Panigale. Excellent condition, 2 owners, FSH, 4600 miles.

Looking forward to having it delivered next week, sounds awesome with the stock cans, so doubt I'll bother changing them. I would have loved one of the higher spec Single swing arm Panigale's, but only had my full licence for 13 months, mid life crisis at 50!

With a new dealer in the Capital, Ducati reinforces its presence in a UK market which saw a 30% growth in sales during 2021
The new Ducati London store is located in the heart of the Capital, in the railway arches of Vauxhall
The showroom area presents the Ducati and Ducati Scrambler range, along with associated apparel and accessories on display, and a state-of-the-art workshop

Ducati reinforces its presence in the UK with the opening of a new store in the heart of London, demonstrating the strategic nature of the market, which has seen a 30% increase in sales over the last year.

The new dealership of the Capital is located in an ideal central position, in the railway arches of Vauxhall. A significant investment has been made to guarantee Ducati’s essential presence in an important city as London, continuing the process of global expansion of the brand’s sales network that saw globally, 84 new dealerships opening in 2021.

The result is a showroom designed to offer the best...

I’ve had an old helmet kicking around a while, so was planning something a bit off the wall with it these long boring nights.
That’s turned out to be a Testastretta tribute with faux working gears, belts, clutch, air intakes and lights. Thought it would go well with the light unit.
She’s all Dremeled out now, with red base coat applied.
I’ve sourced and trial fitted most of the parts, everything will run on bearings and be driven by 6v motors. Once I’ve finished the paint and graphics, hopefully today, I’ve start to fit everything.
It’s been a laugh so far.

Greetings forumites,

Back to motorbikes after a 16 year break and treated myself to this fantastic '17 Supersport S. Can't believe how much things have changed since my last bike (YZF750) with up/down quick shifters, ride modes, digital displays and the host of electronic safety features available nowadays. I know the bike looks a bit grubby in the photo but the 'after wash' photo was hopelessly out of focus

Plans are to try and get out as much as possible as the weather allows during the Winter, with some plans to maybe do a couple of track days when the weather gets better along with a bit of touring with mates / days out to BSB / IoM / Le Mans / etc. during the Summer.

I'd originally thought about a 899 / 959 / V2 Panigale but the SS was definitely the right bike for me after such a long lay off and although the YZF was a brilliant bike a big V twin was always my dream.

The SS might be joined by a V2 Panigale at some point though...

Dave

Picked the new bike up this afternoon. Only ridden for a few miles but wow what a lovely bike.
I see what you mean when you say it's different feel to an inline 4. Nice to have a shifter and blipper and it's so easy to get into gear.
Brakes are so much more than the Suzuki I had.

Hello family!
I m sending u greetings from Greece!
He is my baby!

Hi All,
999r Fila Replica #174 of #201
Its done 1500 miles with FSH from Ducati (I think it has 5 service stamps + the PDI)
It has ALL the standard parts + the race parts
Plaque (signed by Neil Hodgson / James Toseland)
Cover
Paddock Stand
Private related plate
Its in stunning condition as you would expect
Lots of Paperwork including Desmo Owners Booklet
3 sets of Keys
I have owned the bike since 2016, i am the 2nd owner on logbook.
I am looking for a price near to £25K
Will need proof of ID before viewing and test ride after funds released.

So after 3.5 years on a Hyperstrada 939 I've decided to make the change to a MS 1260 S.

Very excited to be collecting this tomorrow. It's a 2019 with 5.5k on and touring pack plus it's got an evotech tail tidy and the full Termi and the upmap.

The passion for Ducati has never been greater. With 59,447 motorcycles sold worldwide, 2021 is the best year ever
Ducati concluded 2021 with a record figure of 59,447 motorcycles delivered to customers all over the world and achieving an increase in sales of + 24% over 2020 (48,042) and + 12% over 2019 (53,183).

Claudio Domenicali, Ducati CEO: “2021 was a magical year for Ducati. We delivered over 59,000 motorcycles, a number never achieved before in 95 years of the company's history. We also won the title of MotoGP Constructors' World Champion for the second consecutive year, and we started the electric era of our company with the V21L prototype, which foresees the bike that will race in the MotoE championship from 2023. The pandemic, which is still underway, in addition to generating so much suffering, has also made activities more complex, forcing us to conduct a continuous internal reorganization. Supply chains created delivery delays for which I want to apologize to all...