Random 'ducati' Picture Thread

Really? Show me a standard SP5 that looks a lot different to mateys Tripple eight then...

Steve R

 

Pokers corner, it possibly went political or controversial.

I’d have thought wasteland and then start a new RPT .4

 

slowly getting there,mot and single seat on

 

I was referring to this bike. Not knowing the bike I can't say for absolute certain from this distance that it's the real thing, but I can say for absolute certain that it's far more of a "looky likey" SP4 than it is SP5.

 

It's an SP4... genuine article

 

The white frame and Ohlins front end gives it away.!

 

I was referring to the triple eight shown just previous to my post, I missed the SP4.

Steve R

 

Pretty much as it came out the crate with the exception of the SM exhausts. The originals are packed up for safe keeping. The only other non standard bits are the dash surounds which are RSR carbon parts (again originals all boxed up as these disintegrate if the bike gets dropped..), reduced depth rear seat pad courtesy of @Bridgland (oem in a box), an optimate charge point, and a replacement screen (have a Ricambi original in a box... lol). Even the grips are original, but with antivibe covers over the top which keeps the oem ones in one piece as an added benefit...

Was thinking of changing the rear caliper to underslung as I have the bits and it looks quite nice but that can wait for when I next change the tyres.

Oh and the number plate hanger frame is, you've guessed it, in a box...

I like my boxes!

 

That one is an original SP4. My 888 is a Strada dressed up as a SP5.

 

Like I said before, an absolutely gorgeous example! Now that I've built a certain version of my ideal "916" ( a bitsa 996 "SPS" that is considerably lighter and and a bit more powerful than the real thing ) I find myself in ever deeper lust with the original SPS. But that's as rare as, and barely distinguishable from it's slightly more common brethren. So I also lust pretty hard for your SP4. Please never hesitate any time you feel like posting more photos !

 

She's also a beauty Bridgland ! I applaud your creation. Perhaps I saw it in Practical Sportbikes (RIP) awhile back..?
I partially applaud your creation because I'd like to do the same someday and build an SP4S tribute. I wasn't rich enough to buy a proper 996 SPS, but I built something even better. One day I hope to do the same with an 888.

 

Thank you. You can see the rebuild on www.ducati888.co.uk

 

…….and she was in Practical Sportsbikes just as we hit Lockdown. It was the feature bike and before I converted her to a single rear seat unit.

 

I love that ejector seat for unwanted neighbours.

 

The superlight I bought was also featured in PS.

 

I miss Practical Sportsbike Magazine.

Was a good read each month.