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So I can’t really play dumb and pretend it was the booze like when I bought my 996s last month

I’m at that age where we start feeling like old farts and start collecting all the old stuff we once had as youngsters. Latest one is a bike my dad owned from brand new in 1981 and I also had one and did around 100k on touring around South Africa on at the same time. I was scouring the usual haunts like eBay etc and last week the unicorn showed up. Smashed in a bid with 10 seconds to go and the deal was done !

what is it I hear you ask ? Behold this fine specimen of a 1981 Kawasaki KZ1100 shaft drive with full Craig Vetter luggage kit supplied and fitted at POS by Kawasaki. It has covered a mere 5000 miles from brand new and is still rocking the original Dunlop Cold Steel tyres

Best bit is battery still had life in it and it barked into life on the press of the button !!!!! Carbs will need a good clean though as it’s a bit stuttery low down.

I have the original title...

The evolution in Ducati never stops: the new Panigale V4 has been presented, even more powerful and improved in every aspect

With the 2022 version, the Panigale V4 project takes the most significant evolutionary step since its presentation, to become even faster on the racetrack and at the same time more intuitive and less tiring for a wide range of sport riders
The Panigale family is the maximum expression of the continuous exchange of information and technology from the world of racing to production bikes and with the latest version it continues its evolution year after year, just as with the Ducati Corse prototypes
The new Panigale V4 2022 has been improved in all areas: aerodynamics, ergonomics, engine, chassis and electronics

Borgo Panigale (Bologna, Italy), 25 November 2021 - In the fifth episode of the Ducati World Première 2022, the Borgo Panigale-based motorcycle manufacturer revealed the Panigale V4 2022 to all the fans and motorcycling enthusiasts in the world (here...

So….. my 1199 lasted 102 days before the desire to get another V4 finally took hold and I ended up in Norwich to collect this 2020 base model V4…..
This is how she was when I picked her up yesterday… however i have a few mods to put on her which will make it look a little different. And of course I’ll pop them on the thread for everyone’s enjoyment and amusement

Booked on to Portimao with NL in May 2022 and will no doubt do a few UK days before hand. Nothing against the 1199, it was a bit of a beast with the JHP engine work and other modifications but I just missed the awesomeness of the panigale V4. Roll on spring 2022

Always wanted one of these and now that "The Doctor" has hung up his leathers I thought now was the time to pull the trigger!

The long-awaited World Ducati Week is finally back from 22 to 24 July 2022
The Misano World Circuit "Marco Simoncelli" and the Adriatic Riviera will once again welcome Ducatisti and fans of the world of two wheels
Already confirmed for the new edition is the "Race of Champions" in which the Ducati riders of yesterday and today will race against each other on the track

Borgo Panigale (Bologna, Italy), 18 November 2021 - World Ducati Week is finally back in 2022, the long-awaited and much-desired event by the whole Ducati family that sees thousands of enthusiasts gather to celebrate the passion for the world of two wheels and for the red bikes of Borgo Panigale.

On Friday 22, Saturday 23 and Sunday 24 July the Misano World Circuit "Marco Simoncelli" is ready to welcome the Ducatisti and enthusiastic motorcyclists for an unmissable event in the Adriatic Riviera that will be the perfect mix of fun, bikes, riding experiences, parades, riders and shows for Ducatisti and enthusiasts of...

Ok, so I didnt want to poison the PP thread anymore.
Waited, seen it, seen the price, weighed up what I want/like. Then placed order for another GS. Forgive for I have sinned. Again.

Anyway. HP colours. Heated seats. Long warranty and servicing included (offer atm.)
Always an element of luck with new bikes/cars, but if it is as reliable as my previous 3 BMW motorcycles...then amazing as that has been 100%
Forums eh? you would think everything self detonates just after leaving the forecourt!

In case you’re interested

https://www.artioli.it/shop/ducati-...UFftzFU37yei-oE127BbPdGr7H0is4rn2AU4aqp-v8JwY

From red to nardo grey!

Ducati's annual meeting with its global network of dealerships was again held entirely online for 2021
The digital event, which was also extended to all Ducati employees around the world, was followed by more than 5,000 users from 89 countries
During the year, Ducati strengthened its sales network with new strategic openings and important agreements that also came about thanks to the collaboration with the Audi sales network

Borgo Panigale (Bologna, Italy), 16 November 2021 - The annual Ducati Global Dealer Conference has come to a successful conclusion, during which Ducati was able to celebrate the excellent results achieved during the first nine months of the year with dealerships around the world. The company has in fact closed a record third quarter and exceeded the sales volumes obtained in the whole of 2020.

Once again, the Ducati Global Dealer Conference took place entirely digitally. Digitalization plays a key role in Ducati's strategic path, allowing the company to seize...

Hi all,

I finally got the Ducati i’ve always loved.

Its a Ducati 1098 2007 in tri colour.

I’ve been taking it out every chance i get.

Hopefully meet some of you and also get some advise as inevitably going to encounter issues. First of which led me to this forum.

Having reluctantly sold my 848 in 2015 to emigrate I am back in Blighty and back on a Ducati!

New (to me) Multi 1260S. I think my lad might be as pleased as me!!

I am in central Wiltshire and keen to do some ridouts when the weather allows!

3 more to go, should fit

We've moved into our large house/small hotel in Fishguard, 1mile from the ferry port to Ireland. Anyone planning a trip out this way drop us a line, we have 4 double rooms, 3 en suite, not sure of the bedding arrangements yet but can probably accommodate 8-10,, safe off road parking behind the house.

rates to forum members ( paid up) would be minor, just something to cover the cost of servicing the room

Inspirational. Exciting. Charismatic. Passionate.

And the GOAT!

Thank you for everything you’ve done and everything that you’ve done for the sport

Hi, I bought my first Ducati to replace my Triumph Speed Triple R in June, and it's fantastic.

Being short of leg, it's the first bike I've had for years that I can flat foot on both sides, albeit with the lower seat. It's just so light and easy to manoeuvre, and the engine is an absolute peach. I've done 2000 miles already, with a big grin on my face the whole time.

New paint
New clutch
New tires
New services incl belts/fluids/pads

Just waaiting for the spring now….

So, was a bit ”sceptic” to start with but now I am sure. This one is a keeper. Have had a lot of different Ducatis, I have a 996 in the garage as well, but this is the most fun bike I have ever ridden. Suits me and my riding style/capacity perfect.
Will be used both in the streets and on the track.

Now with the full Termignoni system it is the bike it should have been from the factory!!!! Even lighter, better sound and a few more horsepowers as well. At least that is what Termignoni says, not tested.

Hi guys and girls thought id do a little post on my progress of my first Ducati.
Nothing major just want a nice usable bike at the end of this, so I bought it 2 weeks ago, its a 2002 and it’s virtually been stood since 2013, a guy got it from a widow as part of a payment for him doing a bathroom, he had only done about 8 miles to the mot station and back and the bike was in his garden so he had to sell it as he didn’t want it rusting away.
The day I picked it up
So obviously it needed a full service and a bloody good clean, here are some progress pictures and im still waiting for bits to arrive then i can get it fully cleaned up. In all honesty though I thought it would be a lot worse than it is!

And as you can see the air filters were in desperate need of replacement, they are perished!
And i was dreading taking the mesh filter out but a massive relief as it was clean as a whistle.
Hopefully this weekend ill be replacing belts and fuel filter, so far so good, really nice to...

I’ve had a pattern 916 seat unit kicking around a while, so I thought I’d turn it into my latest mancave project, a 916 tribute light/cabinet.
I chopped it in half, mounted it in a fabbed faux frame and shaped unit, added a one off light, seat foam and decals. The light cover is a sheet of acrylic I painted the decal on the back.
Problem is I don’t have a Mancave yet..