There is a full Akra race system available but they usually cost megabucks. I suspect Ducati may have to offer this as a freebie to get some bikes on the road.

May go back to my original idea of an early 1199 and make it what i want, or wait a few years for a s/h 1299.

Just watched it again , the pani is a bit underwhelming for me, I do like the look of the new more off road versions of the DVT though, very nice.

£200 is a bargain for a pukka road race shock

Feeder video here.

Rumoured to be a proper off road Multistrada and a feet up cruiser Diavel.

[video]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fnOKaEbqMRA[/video]

No only ohlins mate. I believe they had exclusive access to the oem ecu when developing the electronic steering damper.

Ktech was just another option and a good shock.

I've also always wanted to try a maxton shock and very popular with the pure road racers.

He's just a little bit arrogant. I have started to dramatically decrease my road riding though, it is far from safe and since doing Trackdays I really do think I could do Track-only... if I could do them frequently enough that is. 10 years ago when i was really ...

Kwacky wrote:Wondering why drivers on the M6 can't get through a day without crashing.

Because they're morons mostly in my experience, a better question would be why we have to share a road with lowlife like them.

Sorry, crabby mood this morning.

He's just a little bit arrogant.

I have started to dramatically decrease my road riding though, it is far from safe and since doing Trackdays I really do think I could do Track-only... if I could do them frequently enough that is.

loved my gixer was close to getting another on the road it was not slow and was close with the zx10 on a few cheeky roll ons :-P

going back to the aprillia would love to own one but would have to be a second bike as i would be gutted to miss a summers riding due to parts and break downs

@Duke. Good article in fast bikes dec15 edition comparing the 1299 to the 899 as road bikes.

Think you might enjoy the read.

Kwacky wrote:I don't do enough cardio. I need to get my bike sorted and back on the road. It's only a cheap hybrid but it's good enough for me.

If you're anywhere near Telford I need to get back on my bike and ride... give me a shout!!! (or a kick up the ass)

Welcome back mate (y) I too broke out the running shoes last night for the first time in 5 or so weeks. A gentle 5 mile road run with the club, leg felt fine but this cold sat on my chest is really slowing me down. Cheers mate, I'm going again this morning after shift. I was rather ...

Currently chatting to a couple of suspension experts about options for the bike. Both have said the same thing - the rear on my model is fine for road and the occasional track day. It will need a new spring and both have recommended a revalve. Front forks should be fine with a refresh. Time to ...

I don't do enough cardio. I need to get my bike sorted and back on the road. It's only a cheap hybrid but it's good enough for me. I've been toying with the idea of getting a bike too and starting training for a Triathlon - then I realise how stupid that sounds! ...

I don't do enough cardio. I need to get my bike sorted and back on the road. It's only a cheap hybrid but it's good enough for me.

Hi again, thanks for all your helpful replies, my bike is a 2013 and is used for road use occasional track day. I managed to speak to a suspension company that I found on the internet, one of my work colleagues also recommended them, http://www.brooksuspension.co.uk/" ...

Welcome back mate

I too broke out the running shoes last night for the first time in 5 or so weeks. A gentle 5 mile road run with the club, leg felt fine but this cold sat on my chest is really slowing me down.

While taking the dog out for a walk last night I found a hamster in the middle of the road being watched by a cat! I shued away the cat and went back inside to get a box and got back to the hamster. Poor little thing was wet because it was peeing it down last night. ...

Think we love speed. ..prob why we own bikes haha!! But the real buzz for me is the twisties no matter what in car or bike you really can't beat a bend after bend after bend road!

... it unless it's legal frankly. Plus it's not the driver, it's the people around you who can't see you coming that are the problem. I think other road users have a right to expect other drivers or riders not to be breaking the speed limit by excessive amounts. Absolutely. My issue is the speeder ...