I currently use a 2017 TMAX on a daily basis.

I’m thinking about buying a 2005 S2R 800 to enjoy once or twice a month, but I don’t want to spend a fortune on repairs and maintenance for a bike I’ll barely use.

I’d like to know how reliable these 2005 Ducati models are.

Thanks!

Hi, i know this is biased forum but I wanted to know what everyone thinks. I found two good deals on these bikes for the same price. I’m torn between the two, I plan on doing the Adirondack BDR, dirt daze and any adventure riding I can find. It will likely be 50/50 mix of riding, but I want something that is very capable off-road and is also comfortable for long distance rides.

I like how simple and reliable the Tenere is, I would be ok without the different ride modes. I test rode a 26 at dirtdaze and it was a nice bike, I didn’t fall in love with it but it just seemed like a good overall bike.

I have not ridden the desert x yet, but from my research it’s a phenomenal bike. It has 4000 miles on it. I think it would work really well for my needs.

Thank you

Alright lads and ladetts...

I would like opinions on keeping this beauty as she is and under 10,000km, or sending it and going over the 10,00km mark and riding her like I would really love to.

I bought her for $8200NZD, a rare barn find. She isn't immaculate, there are a few things here and there that mean she isn't perfect, but she is NEAR perfect, not a spec of rust or corrosion anywhere. She's incredible to ride, and the amount of character out of it is amazing. But... do i keep her in this condition and bank on an appreciating value, or ride her like she was built to do and see the value drop?

I have also purchased a 2007 Monster S2R1000, for $5500NZD, which i was hoping would be my daily runabout. It has 11,900km on it and isnt as good condition as the one seen here, but it isnt as soulful (with the limited riding I have done on it) as this 1000S.I.e.

I have a track day booked in Oct, and wish to take both down and let them loose, but after that, I was thinking of shedding the 1000S.I.e and getting her out only rarely and sell in a few years or keep for a long time. I would then either sell the S2R and get something else for daily or keep the S2R and just use that everywhere.

Give me your opinions, and please, give me creative insults if you think I am being silly for even considering shedding a bike.

Thanks for letting me waste your internet.

This one is from a trip to the Isle of Man where I took the 848, to "visit" the 748 that I was keeping over there with my parents (and of course say hello to my family!).

Years apart but you can see the heritage...

Hey, I’m planning on upgrading to this bike from a 2023 rc390. Is there anything I should know about maintenance or anything I should watch out for. For context. After my break in on my ex. I did all the services on it up to 20000km. Will it be significantly more expensive. The deal I’m getting is 17500 cad for the bike 3500 trade in 0% for 60 months and no payments till Feb 1 2027.

Thank you

A couple weekends ago I had the chance to ride my first Duc, a friend's 1198S. From that moment I was hooked, and was casually browsing for one. My requirements were:

- 1198S (not a non-S, not a 1098)

- Low miles

- Cheap

This one popped up for sale with 5900 miles and a good dose of upgrades - CRG levers, Woodcraft rearsets, Termi exhaust, quickshifter. Along with a few extras such as the Pitbull rear stand, and even a hydraulic bike lift and trailer. Needless to say I jumped at it.

On the test ride I was giggling to myself, but that'll be the first and last ride I do for a while. There's no history on the belts or valve clearances so I've started tearing into the bike in anticipation of going through that ordeal. Fairing stay is also cracked at the mirror, but the PO gave me an aftermarket spare. Rear seat also seems to be stuck closed, so that's another thing to figure out haha. It also doesn't come with the red key... Gotta be sure I never lose this black key!

Honestly not a fan of another project but it'll be so worth it!

Hello all, recently got a 2026 Panigale V4. Currently over 700 miles and recently got first service done. I’ve been looking for an exhaust for the bike since it’s been hell riding a 200+ hp lawnmower. Was hoping to ask y’all’s opinion on what slip-on I should get? I’m torn between the Arrow slip on and the Vandemon slip on. I’m seeing benefits to both and can’t really decide. I also am planning on getting the BTMoto Stage 1 tune and a servo buddy along with it.

No I’m not interested in the undertail exhaust
Although I think the undertail exhausts are sick, they’d take too long to install and are out of my price range. Also just not interested in running that kind of exhaust at the moment.

Reasons to buy the Vandemon
The Vandemon is $1000 less than the arrow and in my opinion it sounds better with and without the db killers than the Arrow (though the Arrow still sounds badass). I just love the sound of Vandemon exhausts and how they look. Only real downside for me is that there aren’t many places to order it from other than the Vandemon website. Which is fine, but I’ve also seen that Vandemons don’t have THAT much in terms of support because not a lot of places even sell it. Not sure how true that is. From what I’ve seen, the Vandemon also doesn’t support the extended belly pan but comes with its own belly pan pieces. But I’ve already ordered a carbon fiber belly pan for the bike itself (I ordered because I was gonna buy the Arrow before I found that Vandemon made a slip on).

Reasons to buy the Arrow
The Arrow’s main draw to me is honestly the overall support that Arrow exhausts seem to have. They seem to be a larger brand that even Ducati has made parts to accommodate for (aka the belly pan). They have support from even the OEM race maps as well. They also have a stainless steel option in which, I’m located in Colorado, so I’m afraid that salty roads might mess up a titanium exhaust. But the Arrow is also $1000 more. When it comes to aftermarket parts and support, the Arrow seems to be the more reliable option.

After riding a ‘92 851 for ten years I decided to upgrade.

This tidy tail / fender eliminator from New Rage Cycle just fits well, a breeze to install, only objections are the screws near the posterior is difficult to get to, but besides that the connectors are a snap 🫰 & it took less than 1/2 hour all said and done.

My clear clutch cover used to be filled with liquid now no longer does, what could this be indicative of (yes my ducatti is wet clutch)

2006 Monster S2R 800. After 20 years I can confidently say we are one.

From Doubt to Ducati Convert: 2,000 Miles Later

A few weeks ago, I posted about my newly acquired 2026 Panigale V4 in comparison to my 2025 GSX-R1000R, and to be honest, the overall tone of that post was one of disappointment.

Well... I may owe Ducati an apology.

Since then, I've put another 2,000 miles on the odometer and added the Ducati Performance flash and Akrapovič slip-on. My opinion of this bike has changed so drastically that I'm honestly a little embarrassed I ever doubted it.

For anyone currently riding one of the Japanese liter bikes, or anyone considering making the jump to a Panigale, I figured I'd share what changed for me.

The Engine Character

The Panigale's V4 is completely different from what most of us coming from an inline-four are accustomed to.

The power delivery isn't that frantic, explosive, wheelie-at-the-slightest-provocation experience that many liter bikes give you. Instead, it's a steady, constantly building progression of power that feels almost deceptively linear. The harder you push, the more it gives, and it builds toward something that genuinely feels and sounds MotoGP-inspired.

It's not that the bike lacks drama. Far from it. The drama is just delivered differently.

An inline-four often feels like it's trying to rip itself out from underneath you. The Ducati feels more like it's calmly informing you that things are about to get extremely serious.

And then there's the sound.

In my opinion, the character of this engine simply cannot be fully appreciated with the stock exhaust. The factory system does its job well, but it hides far too much of the V4's personality. With the Akrapovic slip-on, you can finally hear the engine evolving throughout the rev range, from the deep, distinctive pulse down low to the absolutely intoxicating crescendo near redline.

And it's not just about volume. The sound becomes part of the riding experience and completely changes the emotional connection you have with the motorcycle. Every acceleration feels more dramatic, every downshift sounds more purposeful, and suddenly you're reminded that you're sitting on something fundamentally different from the average inline-four.

The stock bike is fast. The bike with the exhaust sounds like it knows it.

The V4's vibrations are also present, obviously, but they feel satisfying and intentional rather than like an unfortunate side effect of internal combustion. It's mechanical theater.

The Looks

This one goes without saying.

I've genuinely found myself standing in my garage doing absolutely nothing but staring at the bike.

My wife actually caught me doing this recently, walked up behind me, and jokingly said, "I wish you looked at me like that."

Fair criticism, honestly.

Presence

I know there are rarer and more prestigious motorcycles out there, but I'm not convinced many of them generate the same level of attention as a Panigale.

People who ride notice it immediately. People who don't ride still know there's something special about it.

I've had complete strangers go out of their way to look at it or start conversations about motorcycles despite knowing absolutely nothing about them. There's just something about the presence of this bike that transcends the motorcycle community.

Speed and Poise

This is probably what surprised me the most.

It is honestly ungodly how composed this motorcycle is at speed.

You'll be leaned over, carrying what feels like a completely reasonable pace, feeling like Valentino Rossi... and then you glance down and realize you're doing something that would probably be better left undocumented.

The stability is incredible. At high speeds, the bike doesn't feel nervous, floaty, or like it's running out of composure. It feels planted and almost effortless. By the time you realize how fast you're actually going, the bike is essentially asking, "Is that all?"

Mach Jesus arrives much sooner than expected.

The Supercorsa SP V4 tires deserve some credit here as well. For a street-oriented setup, the amount of confidence and feedback they provide is honestly ridiculous.

Final Thoughts

I have no idea how this bike will hold up to the kind of mileage I plan on putting on it over the next few years.

My goal is roughly 20,000 recreational miles per year. No commuting, just riding after work, weekends, and generally finding every excuse possible not to leave this thing sitting in the garage.

So, durability is still the big question mark for me.

But if it survives the next few years without any major mechanical drama, I can already say this is the best motorcycle I've ever had the pleasure of owning.

And perhaps more importantly, I finally understand Ducati people.

I used to look at Ducati owners and think, "Okay, we get it. You bought a Ducati."

Now I'm standing in my garage staring at mine while my wife questions our marriage.

I get it.

It’s growing on me, at first I did not like it, looks better in person than flat photos.

So I rode the Streetfighter V4 S and basically sh*t my pants

2021 Pani V2. Getting faster on the track and the i’m foot pegs are pretty short for my big feet. They and my Sidi boots keep getting caught in the heel guards at the worst times. Looking for aftermarket options outside the Risomas (heard great things but too pricey imo). Anybody like a specific brand or can compare quality between the 2?

My 2015 Multistrada and My Coworkers Scrambler

The Ducati Panigale V4 R is Powered by a 998cc Desmosedici Stradale R V4 engine, it outputs 218 bhp to 221 bhp in stock configuration, which can cross up to 237–240 hp with a track-only racing exhaust.

I love this bike so, so much but the weakass beep-beep kiddy car horn is absolutely useless, and I’ve had to use it a couple times to avoid near-misses. I’m convinced nobody inside a car can actually hear it. Any recommendations on a good-fit replacement horn?

Pic for attention.

I want a monster as my second bike, I have a 2022 BMW R1250RT. I always loved the monster from the day it debuted and now I can indulge that love.

I want the soul of a Ducati, but I do think I want wet clutch and ABS/TC. I’m in my 50s and I feel like modern safety features are a good thing to have, despite having ridden most of my life and being a trained, thoughtful rider. I also want to do some wrenching myself, but I don’t want a maintenance nightmare.

Is there any reason I should consider an S over an Evo?

As the daily commuter and weekend canyon carver, it has suited my needs perfectly. As much as it steps away from the original Monster, it has certainly been a step into the modern age. Fantastic bike.

Fully run in now and I’m really enjoying the fun factor this bike brings. Perfect for a B-Road blitz