Most Ducati reviews contain similar elements. The reviewer talks about the stunning, sultry looks of the Italian beauty, marvels at the available performance envelope and then invariably complains about the committed (translation – neck creakingly uncomfortable) riding position. None of this applies to the 2009 Ducati Multistrada 1100S. Is this quirky machine really a Ducati [...]
Following my off-road excursion at a Roebling Road trackday I decided it was time to retire my 6 year old Colin Edwards replica Arai RX7RR4 and replace it with the brand new and very trick, but furiously expensive Arai Corsair V. So what is it like and is it worth the steep cost of entry?
Despite riding for over 25 years I have never had any motorcycle riding education either for the road or the track. Having recently begun riding again following my trackday crash and subsequent injury I eagerly signed up for the new Motorcycle Safety Foundation (MSF) Advanced RiderCourse Sportbike Techniques. You can see why they call it [...]
As a late comer to the Ducati party, I have embraced Ducati with the all the fervor of a reformed smoker trying to persuade a teen not to start. Ducati has a rich industrial and racing history and I was anxious to indulge my passion in a way that would be interesting and educational. ‘The [...]
If you haven’t visited the Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum you really owe to yourself as a motorcycle fan. The collection now numbers some 1,200 motorcycles and has many delights for the Ducati fan.
Whilst stumbling around the iPhone App Store the other day I decided to search for “Ducati”. To my surprise the Ducati Collection app came up. It didn’t look too promising what with its compelling and engaging intro “Are you interested in the type of motorcycle Ducati? You will feel as if you had a collection [...]
Today, ducatinewstoday reviews the Pirelli Diablo Rosso the latest street tire from Pirelli by testing them in the North Georgia mountains and on the race track. Are they any good and should you consider them for your Ducati? Read on to find out!
A lot of people never quite get around to the track day thing. Whether it is the cost, the uncertainty of the experience or plain inertia, riding a motorcycle on a closed circuit is a joy left to the minority of motorcycle riders. Even though I am an ex-road racer (the older I get, the [...]
This is part 3 of a 3 part series looking at improving the performance of my Ducati Monster S4Rs by focussing on changes to the intake / exhaust system and suspension setup. Part I covered the work performed on the bike, which was done by the DUCSHOP (you can find a review here). Part II [...]
Today, ducatinewstoday reviews the Ducati 848 Superbike. In the world of the 170 bhp 1198 is the 848 irrelevant, or is this machine the jewel of the Superbike model range? Read on to find out!
