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Born from the collaboration between Ducati and Thok Ebikes, the e-Scrambler is inspired by the "Land of Joy" and is the ideal companion for the city or country roads
Equipped with high-end components, this pedal-assisted trekking bike has everything you need for daily use
The e-Scrambler is available in Ducati dealers or on Ducati.com

Borgo Panigale (Bologna, Italy), 23 July 2020 - Moving in city traffic and exploring the open country roads in safety, without sacrificing the style and feeling of freedom typical of the Ducati Scrambler world, is possible on an e-Scrambler, the trekking e-bike built by the Borgo Panigale manufacturer in collaboration with Thok.

The e-Scrambler is an "urban ready" e-bike with aluminium frame and high-end components, which is inspired by the design and attitude of the "Land of Joy". The 250-Watt Shimano Steps E7000 motor with 504 Wh battery and Pirelli Cycl-e GT tyres guarantee this model great autonomy to travel even the longest itineraries in...

Picked up new (second hand) bike this morning.
Adds a second Trumpet to my garage alongside the Street Triple 765RS. I know the Daytona Moto2 765 is a bloody expensive bike for just a 750, old frame etc, but.......

WHO CARES?!

It was a toss up between this and a V2 and, as I have a Pani R and after having ridden the V2 for a day, I prefer the Trumpet. Its different and I dont think you will see many around.

I got it second hand with just 120 miles on the clock for a (what i consider to be) a very good price. It has the very delicious Triumph Arrow rear sets, smaller LED indicators and tail tidy plus a neat back brake reservoir. I have also bought an official carbon V piece to fit at a nice discount.

I have only ridden 50 or so miles this morning and first impressions are that it steers much quicker than the Striple. The chicken strips were a foot wide on collection - not any more Looking forward to reaching 600 miles when I can start to rev it a bit harder. Think this...

All,

I’ve been a forum dweller for a few years so I hope it’s okay to post this

Now, I need your help please. A random meeting on Friday whilst buying some parts for my KTM 1290 SDR has led me to this. I met a guy called Paul, I went to Newcastle near Stoke, I bought the bits and we got talking.

It turns out the parts are off his late nephews bike, Luke Van de Sande, Luke was tragically killed last year on his Superduke, a serving police officer and by all accounts one hell of a guy, he was 28 years old.

Anyway I want to help his family with a fantastic initiative they are spearheading in Lukes memory “Lukes Legacy”. They are raising money to fund a Docbike in Staffordshire, a rapid response bike piloted by a doctor to be the first responder to motorcyclist accidents. There is only one operating in the UK in Dorset, which I think we can help to change . . .

We are all bikers, we go out and take the risks, the risks Luke took on that day last March, because we love bikes

I...

1 owner from new (me)
1299 Panigale with Akrapovic exhaust.
Bike was taken straight from the crate and sent to dream works for a bespoke paint job in Lamborghini grey. The bike was then registered from new as grey with the DVLA and shown on the log book accordingly.

Bike has the following:
datatag
paint protection film
ceramic paint coating on all panels, wind shield, plastics, carbon and wheels.
Paedo angels dash protector
gold renthal chain
ducati carbon front and rear hugger
rizoma fuel cap.
puig windshield
carbon clutch guard
carbon shock cover
carbon key guard cover
frame plugs
fork sliders

With the paint, exhaust and other upgrades £1000's have been spent on this.

If bought by a forum member at near asking price I will leave the Ducati performance race seat on.

I am taking the reservoir pots and ASV levers off - these are NOT included in the sale.

The bike has full, supplying dealer service history and was last serviced at the end of March and had a new rear tyre...

Hello,

After a novice track day on my 821 monster, I just switch up to a 2017 959, with the tri-options kit. Loving the new bike and looking forward to developing some proper, well at least decent, track skills.

Cheers,
Logan

Picked up my new seat cover today, very please with the design, quality and looks.

Fave Coffee shop, bike parked where I can see it, failing again not to buy the Rocky Road slice which contains approx 1m calories but is clearly crafted from the nectar of the Gods.

MOTOR RACING | RICK BROADBENT
From the pot-bellied to the pit lane, Valentino Rossi is a unique hero for all of sport

Rick Broadbent pays tribute to the MotoGP rider, ready to race again this weekend aged 41

Rossi, here meeting Brad Pitt in 2015, has long been a superstar of his sport
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Rick Broadbent

Friday July 17 2020, 12.00pm, The Times
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The most charismatic man in sport is now 41. He was once portrayed as Elvis on the cover of Rolling Stone. Brad Pitt opined: “I want to be like him.” Tom Cruise tried to get in his motorhome. He is in action on Sunday and there is no finer terrapin-smuggler or Robin Hood impersonator or seven-times world champion who wears fake fur to signify the demise of his lucky rabbit anywhere in sport.

Valentino Rossi may even be the greatest active star in all sport. You can judge in the Spanish Grand Prix as MotoGP returns. Others are more famous (well, not in Italy or Spain) but I have never met anyone that comes...

Good morning to all ducati forum members. Hope you are all okay.
Just finished my project fitting decals and wanted to know what you all think?.

a tribute!

All went well and a few pics, I hope meeting the exacting Forum requirements.

A quick look through the pile of documentation shows it ran for 5 or 6 years with a registration of 888 NOB and belts were done in 2015 and an Electrex reg/rec fitted.... !eeek!. So no starting until its serviced on 1st August and reg/rec will be changed along with a new battery, clutch slave cylinder and the last original hose before then. A fair bit of sorting/tidying to be done too over the next year or so but I just want to get it smart and ridable first.

Again apologies for Aylesbury councils lack of exciting colours ( and my rubbish photography ).
Thanks for the welcome
Wastey

Hello my Muchly luvly band of Sisters and Brothers ..a post from under my West Ham Duvet ..

First day of treatment done with and now the important bit... Can we beat Watford and stay in the Prem?

I’m mega stressed already and it’s 24hrs away.. Nurse asked me was I nervous about my treatment today as my BP was higher than normal ( whatever that is?) I replied not at all, I’m sweating Muchly on Villas result tonight and then for us tomorrow ..

Luv you all in a manly WH way with many xx to Nurse @Ducbird .. X

new bike arrived tuono 1100 v4 its a weapon so planted and the akrapovic noise

A total look perfect for all motorcyclists who love to travel without sacrificing comfort
All Ducati garments and accessories are designed and manufactured in order to guarantee the highest level of reliability for the wearer

Borgo Panigale, Bologna, 15 July 2020 - Ducati offers all travel lovers a total touring-style look, suitable for tackling even the longest distances. Every motorcyclist knows how important the choice of technical clothing is that allows you to travel long distances safely, without sacrificing comfort.

Ducati apparel is characterized by an unmistakable aesthetic design, which is combined with practicality of use and an exceptional level of comfort, guaranteed by collaboration with the best companies in the sector. In addition, all garments are equipped with CE certified protections, in order to guarantee the highest safety standards.

All the garments of the total touring look can be purchased online on shop.ducati.com and in Ducati dealers.

Tour C3 Jacket...

Well, not exactly the first, I took it around the block before buying it.
Since getting it back home, i'd taken the fairings, wheels, tank, and timing covers off for a check before taking the bike out for a shakedown ride. The brake and clutch fluid looked old so replaced it and bled the brakes and clutch. I bought some Iridium spark plugs but didn't install them until I'd been on the bike. Oil looke fresh and sufficient, brake pads looked ok as did the timing belts - service records said that they were changed in November '19 but..... you know ....
So yesterday late afternoon I took her out onto the country roads which I thought would be quiet, unfortunately, traffic was heavy and the police were out in force. Other traffic users were very courteous and almost all oncoming traffic duly notified me well in advance of local police presence. On reflection, the traffic volume, police presence and road conditions was a good test of how the bike would handle and respond to a variety...

Picked her up yesterday and put 85 miles on it today with a ride around Peak District.

A step up from my Monster 1200R in every area except tank range. Fuel light was on after just 80 miles. This wouldn't be an issue if I'd been ringing it's neck but I'm keeping it below 8k while running it in.

The youngest Zhedlet turns 18 this time next week and I got him this MT125 (2016). Advertised for £2,850 but I got it for £2,400 with a paddock stand thrown in as the ABS light was on. I think it’s probably just a loose or dry connection as I had a fiddle with the sensors and got the light to go out and the ABS working again, but then it recurred.

I made him spend a year on a twist and go step thru so he could concentrate on developing his road sense and whatnot without having to worry about gears and clutch or toppling over and so he’s absolutely over the Moon to now be on a “proper” bike. We then had a lovely, albeit slow, ride back to Herts together through the Cambridgeshire lanes.