test ride booked

[Alzo]

yup 99% sure the original issue was the dealer's fuck up
but once i got the 2nd registration plate was issued, was definately the DVLA dragging their heels

I thought you had decided it was a NO?

I know...but it's lovely...tell me it's shit so I can stop lusting.

[komp]

it's shit*







*disclaimer: this is a total and utter lie, its a frickin awesome bike

[Alzo]

You're not helping...

[MOzZereLLa]

Have both Alzo.

Triumph for comfort and cruising.

Panigirly for faster awesomeness

[Alzo]

I couldn't justify having two bikes...I hardly go out these days...that's the only reason I would consider a Panigale that at most a few hours blast is all I do these days...that said I'm chewing over the idea of riding to Mugello next year...so the R would be the perfect machine....or an Explorer.

[tucola]

So, if you can't buy a bright red Ducati the day before you turn 40, what the hell can you do?:



Just a pity about all this rain today... yesterday would have been perfect!

[MOzZereLLa]

I am forty soon. Do I need to buy an 899 too?

[Alzo]

Stunning bike...enjoy.

[tucola]

I am forty soon. Do I need to buy an 899 too?

Na, each to their own, but I've fancied having a Ducati 'one day' ever since the days of the 916 and I thought now would be as good a time as any, given the significant birthday and the good press about the 899!

You'd probably find it underwhelming after the crazy-powerful kit you've owned over the years, but I suspect it will be plenty powerful for me.

Did 50 miles in pissing rain on the motorway bringing it home, so haven't exactly had a chance to get to grips with it yet! Seems easy to ride and stable.

It's not brand new - couple of thousand on the clock - so it's nicely run-in already.

[tucola]

Stunning bike...enjoy.

Cheers dude: once the seed was sown it was inevitable really!

[Alzo]

It's plenty quick...the first Ducati you need to ride like a 600...thrives on revs...but don't be fooled...the speedo climbs quickly...handles beautifully...sound immense...and bike porn to look at...there's not a bad angle on the bike...

[komp]

So, if you can't buy a bright red Ducati the day before you turn 40, what the hell can you do?:



Just a pity about all this rain today... yesterday would have been perfect!

nice bike mister 
you will not be disappointed 

[Jarse]

So, if you can't buy a bright red Ducati the day before you turn 40, what the hell can you do?:



Just a pity about all this rain today... yesterday would have been perfect!

  Sweet, sweet bike!

[Coxy]

Nice present to yourself Tuc, take it steady on the greasy roads though!

[Dom1]

Can't even remember what I got for my 40th.