Going Italian

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Well I have been spurred on by recent stories about close squeaks here with members nearly crossing the line but thankfully have pulled through so we can enjoy their company.
And to boot my wifes father is gravely ill and if he makes this Xmas which would be good we will be very lucky as they have placed a DNR on his file now.

I have been without a bike for nearly 30 years I sold my VF1000R Honda in 1987 and have regretted it ever since, though my wife put a caveat on me not long after we met about owning one.
As she had done research behind my back with a few of my riding buddies in the day and their opinion of me whilst a safe rider with others around me, I was a maniac (Really).
So with this in the back of my mind and my own journey towards that line I have got clearance and will pick these 2 up on the 20/10/2018.

Pic#1 New 2018 Ducati V4 Panigale "S" 1103cc is mine a 195Kg (Wet) bike with 214HP has more bells whistles and controls than sideshow alley at a fair and the space shuttle.
Got a tail tidy, tank protector, ARIA metal flake green/red/white helmet, Ducati leather jacket and Ducati racing gloves will look very spiffy I reckon.

Pic#2 New 2018 White Ducati Supersport 937cc is for my wife coming with tank protector, heated grips, panniers and a taller screen (Touring Pack) cheaper that way.
It develops 113HP for a 203Kg (Wet) she is excited about but very scared about the power but in street mode it will only give you 75Hp but with a little bit more torque than her 500RA Honda at 49HP 196Kg (Wet)

And thats it really as I recon I have 4-5 years riding in me as a Sports rider so after that park up the V4 and jump on my SuperBlackbird which is a tourer and away I go!!!!

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