Noooooooo!! Goodbye Ducati.

[BenzinaBrera]

Yep, Audi purchased Ducati, its all ruined guys, another legend down the German drain.

[Ian Lusso]

Geez, there goes the unique desmo design heads, to be replaced by a 5 cylinder turbo...

[moto748]

I'm not too concerned. I'm not wild about Ducati's recent offerings anyway, except perhaps the Monsters.

[BenzinaBrera]

Ja now where just gonna see 10 000 different Ducati variants all with one fsi motor tuned to different specs with twinkle twinkle gimmick led lights everywhere. Sigh.....

[Guili]

where
is
the
pics
and
the
story
of
the
brera
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?

[KaizerG]

Originally Posted by Guili

where
is
the
pics
and
the
story
of
the
brera
?
?
?
?

lol

[BenzinaBrera]

Originally Posted by Guili

where
is
the
pics
and
the
story
of
the
brera
?
?
?
?

Giulli you should know best by now not to post about other brands on the Alfa forum, youll find my story on the Holden forum :-P

[Guili]

lmfao...no man whats up...show us, tell us.

[BenzinaBrera]

Originally Posted by moto748

I'm not too concerned. I'm not wild about Ducati's recent offerings anyway, except perhaps the Monsters.

What about the 1098??? That bike.is styling and technological greatness. In a age where modern bikes are made super small and super ugly with minimal exhaust and panels just so a knob can brag in a bar that his bike looks the most "racing" thus making his the fastest, the 1098 just defys all those characteristics while beating these so called "racing" bikes round a track and in a straight line. The main reason why the Ducati 1098, MV Agusta F4 and Aprillia RSV1000R will always remain my favourite 3 bikes.

[Guili]

Augusta...oh yes...best sounding bikes for me.

[ChrisHGTV]

I really hope Audi appreciate what makes Ducati so special. I can't imagine they would risk changing much. They have been bought and sold before and are stronger than they ever have been. I went to the Ducati factory last year as part of my honeymoon (very tolerant wife!). What amazed me apart from how small it was was the enthusiasm of sall the employees - they all seemed to be so passionate about what they were making. The other thing i didn't know was that every Ducati is made to order - so it has an identified owner before it is built.

For sanyone thinking of going to the factory it is a must do - it is fantastic. But if you're an owner take your keys or V5 to save the 20 euro entrance fee. I forgot.

[BenzinaBrera]

Originally Posted by Guili

Augusta...oh yes...best sounding bikes for me.

Dont get me started on the exhaust oh boy, hot shiz

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[Perreby]

Well Mr Ferdinand wanted a "Red Italian Stallion" as he put it..

He couldnt get Ferrari or Alfa Romeo so he went for Ducati..

So the pro is he left Alfa Romeo alone

[richardk12]

I thought that Ferrari and Alfa belong to the Fiat group and therefore state owned? They are Italian heritage and I think for that reason will never be sold (even with the crap there) Ducati is private I think?

[MSV]

Now here's a good looking bike:

2012 Ducati 1199 Panigale S Tricolore

Drooooooooool

[moto748]

Originally Posted by BenzinaBrera

What about the 1098??? That bike.is styling and technological greatness. In a age where modern bikes are made super small and super ugly with minimal exhaust and panels just so a knob can brag in a bar that his bike looks the most "racing" thus making his the fastest, the 1098 just defys all those characteristics while beating these so called "racing" bikes round a track and in a straight line. The main reason why the Ducati 1098, MV Agusta F4 and Aprillia RSV1000R will always remain my favourite 3 bikes.

The 1098/1198s are OK, but they are not the design icons that the 916/996/748 is.

I had a 749 for awhile. it was definitely a case of "one step forwards, two steps back" compared to the 748. I soon came to my senses!

[corriedw]

The Ducati sport bikes are fantastic, but can really only be appreciated on track or outings like eastern tvl. Good roads, turning all the time. The bikes are extremely sensitive, they never give you a rest, which make them tiring as commuters or tourers.

A two cylinder engine can never make the same power as a four cylinder of the same size. It is a matter of not enough valve area above the piston. Then they will never rev as high as a four, due to the weight of the much larger piston. But they have so much more torque, and like in a car it is the torque that make it a winner, less gear changes, more flexibility.

The biggest problem with Ducatis is the inhibiting running cost, we worked it to 7x that of a BMW 1200S. The maintenance have all of the same problems we experience with our Alfas and more. Try to get parts for a Ducati. Then the BMW has some decent resale value as well.

BUT in my garage is only space for Italian vehicles.

[OpelCrazy]

European bikes, expensive to buy, expensive to run and just not cutting it against the Japs.Nuff said

[turbonutters]

Yes the Japs are great and I had a lot but the European bikes are so much nicer to own and ride. Worst part is that I currently have a Triumph in my garage and not a Italian. Speaking of which where can I get Triumph 955 Sprint RS secondhand Tupperware and other bits?

[OpelCrazy]

Will find out from a bud if he can get

[turbonutters]

Thanks that will be brilliant.
Its a project that's been standing far to long.
I need the bike running since i sold my VFR 800 Vtec i am suffering from withdrawal.

[corriedw]

Who is the guy in Silverton who make glass fiber parts? Silverline? Phone them and hear if they have moulds for the Truimph.

[turbonutters]

They can not help already tried