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IN-MOTO magazine, published today in Italy, have released some spy shots of the new V4 Panigale replacement, set for it's unveiling launch at EICMA in November 2017. I managed to obtain an electronic copy from a relative this evening. The photos were taken recently at Mugello where Ducati were undergoing some preliminary testing of the new V4 engine. The bodywork is clearly that of the Panigale 1299, albeit crudely modified for the powerplant, so this is doubtless a test mule, and is loaded with datalogging equipment. Further testing (where the bike will be more representative of the finished model, will probably take place at Nardo, as it's less susceptible to journalists with long lenses. I have endeavoured to translate the accompanying article into reasonable English (not Google Translate), which is shown below the pictures. For now here are the images.

Most noticeable is the side mounted shock has been relocated, yet it still retains a SSA and the exhaust has two outlets per...

About 3 months after buying my Monster 821 Stripe I received a very nice letter from Ducati Italy, welcoming me to a very exclusive motorcycling family and attached to the letter was my personal Ducati Road Side Assistance card bearing my bike details and personal Ducati Code, great I thought, no need for extra roadside assistance cover with the AA or RAC, etc.

Well yesterday while out on a really enjoyable ride along the Antrim Coast route I unfortunately picked a 6" nail in my rear tyre, the tyre deflated instantly but I managed to stop quickly and safely. I pulled out my Ducati card and dialled the number, 00800 33 22 88 77, as shown, but nothing, just a dead tone, so I tried 0800 33 22 88 77, it started ringing, great I thought until the automated service started. So I pressed the relevant buttons and finally a real person answered, "Chevron Assistance, can I have your registration number?"

I'll make this bit very short, they didn't recognise my registration, nor my personal...

What a stunningly good bike it is

Picked it up this morning and not stopped grinning

Sadly the Termi is having to wait until 1st Service

Any way heres a couple of pics

Ducati 939 SP by Rick Midgley, on Flickr
Ducati 939 SP by Rick Midgley, on Flickr

New colour scheme, tyres developed for road and off-road use, accessories designed for the less-beaten track
Cutting-edge performance and active safety thanks to the twin-cylinder Testastretta DVT engine and Riding Modes with ABS Cornering, DTC, DWC, DSS and VHC

Borgo Panigale, Bologna (Italy), 20 June 2017 - The Multistrada 1200 Enduro goes even more globetrotter with the new Pro version. The trailblazing spirit of the most venturesome Multistrada now reaches new heights thanks to this latest version, designed for riders eager to get off-road and get exploring.

The Multistrada 1200 Enduro Pro features an eye-catching Sand-coloured, with rough surface finish, front end and tank cover, the latter sporting “Enduro” logo stickers on both sides. Other Multistrada 1200 Enduro Pro exclusive features include the two-tone seat and the black sub-frame and clutch/alternator covers.

The off-road spirit of the Multistrada 1200 Enduro Pro is enhanced by Pirelli SCORPION™ Rally tyres, fitted...

Mach 2.0 version and Full Throttle in new graphics unveiled in Biarritz
Bikes ridden to Biarritz from Borgo Panigale
Wheels and Waves can be experienced live on Radio Ducati Scrambler

Borgo Panigale, Bologna, 14 June 2017 – Ducati Scrambler and its Land of Joy have landed at Wheels and Waves for a world-first presentation of two new entries. This renowned French event, being held from 14 to 18 June in Biarritz, was selected as the perfect platform on which to unveil the new Ducati Scrambler Mach 2.0 and the latest Full Throttle graphics.

Sleek, with low-slung tapered aluminium handlebars, the Mach 2.0 also features a dedicated Flat Track Pro seat, black exhaust and cylinder head covers, plus Café Racer-style brushed cooling fins.

Its fresh graphics, created by renowned Californian designer Roland Sands, take their cue from the Bell Cross Idol helmet (Ducati Scrambler 2017 apparel collection) and feature colours that evoke the typical West Coast style of the ’70s.

Inspiration...

2014 multistrada 1200s pikes peak.
4800 miles, one owner (me) immaculate ,never seen rain or a track
and looked after to the highest standard.

I have all keys, books and paper work from new, the bike is HPI clear

Data tagged.

Just had first mot and service, and fuel sensor replaced.

Full Termi exhaust (with black hanger) inc de-cat , mwr air filter and mapped to suit by CJS racing.

Private plate included.

14T front sprocket fitted.

New metzeler sport tech M7’s front and rear

Li-ion Battery.

ABS unit bleed nipple mod.

Rear seat cowl, Inc. original rear seat .

Carbon belly pan and front fender extender and extended hugger.

Ducati tail tidy Inc. Ducati led indicators ,

CNC racing brake and gear levers, foot pegs and rear sprocket hub.

V Trec levers,

Ducati bar ends, oil filler cap and tank pad.

Anodised brake and clutch fluid caps

Anodised frame plugs,

Front ABS sensor protector.

£11,500


Usual rules, no test rides without proof of fully comp insurance...

Please help support my friend Kev's event on 29/30 July 2017 at Canal Mills in Leeds.

It's going to be a fantastic event, with bikes, food, bikes, drink, bikes, music and dare I say it.......more bikes!

Seriously please buy a ticket and enjoy the whole weekend! Be there or be square!

My Desmo has the GP7 exhaust fitted, the kit comes with a modified belly pan and tail unit for the exhausts that exit the belly pan and out of the rear of the bike.

I've always thought the tail unit looks unfinished, with a plain white numberbaord on it. The one on the standard Desmosedici Rosso version and the tail unit of my 1098R are pin striped and look better to my eye. I've fancied doing something with it for a while, but have just got around to it.
So, a guy I used to work with, left a few years back and set up his own body repair / paintshop. I asked him to put a plain black pinstripe around the number board and add the "Desmosedici RR" decals from the Rosso version of the Desmo. These by the way cost £14 each from the dealer. I got some discount on this, but they should have a bloody mask on, asking that price!
He's come up trumps and I'm pleased with the end result. Pinstriped, decals added and a couple of coats of 2K clearcoat.
If anybody needs...

Staying just outside Tintagel at Bossiney.It has it's own little cove that is fab at low tide,Remi's first taste of the sea literally LOL.....it was even better as the first time we went down to the cove nobody else was around,so off came his lead. One happy Bullie!!!

Owner for real now after picking up my new 959 Panigale today. TriOptions cup package, Evotech tail tidy + radiator guards, mini rear LED indicators, seat cowl. Loving it

Ducati Panigale 959se

Picked up my 959 on Saturday and managed to get her home..before it rained!!

Today I've been out all day, I simply love it!! The Akras are so loud !!

I've come from a Gsxr 600, but it's light years apart, I'm so impressed with it, the auto shift is amazing, the low down torque and not to mention the grip and way it corners , she simply wants to lean over.

The only issue is the speed, I'm used to hanging on the throttle and seeing triple digits come up after 12k revs, I pulled out of my village turned onto the main road and thought take it easy so low revs through the box, I'm thinking yep that's up to 70, just over a ton.. without even trying!

Also I've noticed how stable and well balanced it is especially at slow speed or pulling up to the lights ..

All packed away and ready to take me to work tomorrow !!

Tail tidy and pegs to sort!!

Just thought i'd mention it.
I'M A GRANDAD FOR THE FIRST TIME.!!!

The Ducati museum will extend opening hours to the whole weekend
With an average of over 40,000 visitors per year, it is Bologna's second most visited museum
Recently renovated, it displays the motorcycles that have made the history of Ducati great
Every motorcycle on display is a work of art, underlined by the dedicated artistic installations

Borgo Panigale, Bologna (Italy), 16 May 2017 – Starting from May, the new Ducati Museum extends opening hours to Sundays, from 9am to 6pm as on other days. For the entire summer, the new Ducati Museum will in fact welcome numerous tourists from all over the world throughout the weekend while Wednesday will continue to be the weekly closing day.

Inaugurated last September with a new graphic and narrative layout, the new Ducati Museum is full of new features including the space given to road bikes that have made the history of Ducati great. In the new Ducati Museum every motorcycle on display is treated as a work of art, which is underlined...

All genuine ducati panels
I know it's a fake !!!
I tried to buy a proper 1 but the best offer I had on mine was 7k [emoji15]
I happy with the power & it has a full Termi system.
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A customer booked his bike in with us for a complete respray a few weeks ago. It was a category d insurance right off that he picked up for an absolute bargain. All new bodywork was purchased though unfortunately was terrible quality and I spent hrs trying to make it fit. We've gone for Audi Nardo grey which is what seems to be the in colour to have your R8 these days. Coupled with a matte lacquered belly pan it should look clean and classy.

Good to have a Brit back in moto 2.
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Tarran Mackenzie joins Kiefer Racing in Moto2™
Scotsman in for the rest of the season to replace Danny Kent
Tags Moto2, 2017, Tarran Mackenzie, Kiefer Racing
After Danny Kent left Kiefer Racing ahead of the race at the Circuit of the Americas, the intermediate class team will be bringing in Tarran Mackenzie for the rest of the season.

A Red Bull Rookie in 2012 and 2013, Mackenzie was British Supersport Champion last year – and is currently on a 100% win record after the first six races of 2017 in the class. Now a new challenge awaits in the Moto2™ World Championship, as he prepares to debut for Kiefer in Le Mans.

Tarran Mackenzie: "I'm incredibly grateful for the opportunity that Kiefer Racing have offered me in the Moto2 World Championship, and I'm looking forward to this new challenge, although it won’t be easy in this Championship. I will always do my best to justify the confidence in me that...

Despite being less than enamoured by them at launch, Ive just bought one. Eek. The bastards grew on me. I was considering an R1M as mate has one and theyre pretty awesome. But I found it hard to move away from v twins as I love v twins. Love em. This marks the end of 5yrs of saving up as Ive just spunked it all in seconds all over its chin.

Guess I'd better sell my 1198 quickly as Ive had to put a chunk on my visa temporarily until it does so. Im putting the 11 back to OEM.

So for the time being I own a 916, an 1198 and now a 1299S. Jeez. Im pretty skint now but fuck it. With the way the world is, live for today and screw tomorrow.

Special grandstands reserved for Ducatisti at the most spectacular international racetracks
The first date is 13 and 14 May at Imola for the Superbike World Championship
Tickets available at official Ducati dealers and on the Ducati.com website

Borgo Panigale, Bologna, Italy, 9 May 2017 – The World MotoGP and Superbike Championships are heating up and Ducati is back with the Ducati Grandstands – a front row seat reserved in a dedicated grandstand for its fans to follow the races from the most spectacular sections of the racetrack. A privileged position for cheering on the two riders of the Ducati MotoGP team, Andrea Dovizioso and Jorge Lorenzo, and the two riders of the Aruba.it Racing – Ducati Superbike team, Marco Melandri and Chaz Davies. A special occasion with a series of exclusive extras for an unforgettable race experience.

The package guarantees an authentically exclusive experience thanks to a series of extras that will make the race-day even more special....

BikeSafe takes delivery of ten Ducati Multistrada 1200 as it joins forces with the RAF to improve service personnel motorcycle training.
BikeSafe take delivery of ten Ducati Multistrada 1200 motorcycles
Highways England support BikeSafe with funding
BikeSafe provide RAF personnel with training


RAF Brize Norton was the location for the official handover of ten Ducati Multistrada 1200 motorcycles to BikeSafe, a police led initiative to reduce the number of motorcyclists involved in accidents on the road by improving skills, knowledge and hazard awareness. The location was also chosen to highlight BikeSafe’s partnership with the RAF that will involve the police putting an estimated 2,500 motorcycle riding RAF personnel through the workshops.

The Multistrada 1200 was chosen by BikeSafe after an extensive evaluation process and deemed to be the most suitable motorcycle to assist the various forces throughout the UK to deliver the BikeSafe workshops, feature at shows, events and...