Hi, I am new to Ducati's having just purchased a 2001 996 in yellow. After spending the last 20 years on Japanese bikes I decided to try a Ducati and so far no disappointments. As a gas turbine engineer I am most interested in the bikes mechanicals although I think in looks the 996 is a Ferrari on two wheels. Hopefully I can use the forum to advance my knowledge of the Ducati 996.