The engine is thrumming, the throttle is pegged, and I’m in the best areo-tuck 6’2” 200lbs of editorial content can manage. The windscreen begins to vibe a bit. I bump the rev limiter in the neighborhood of eleven—five. Upshift, the throttle is light and oil-smooth, I barely blip and keep it pegged. In the distance…
Category: Ducati
2005 Ducati Monster S4R – Something Wicked
After a short bit of town and freeway riding from John Valk BMW Ducati, it’s pulling out of US customs where Ducati’s Monster S4R shows it’s true nature. A little too much gas may have been applied, and the exuberant monster kicked up it’s heels… well, actually it’s front end.
2004 Ducati 999 – Hello God… Can I Borrow Your Bike?
I’ve just been through a series of corners on the Ducati 999, and I’m searching for words to describe it; heady, exhilarating, enthusiastic, invigorating, enlivening and inspired all leap to mind. Then I hit on it – it’s rapture. The 999 is a quasi-religious experience, which makes sense; this bike was designed by the Italians…
2003 ST4s ABS – Yes, It is supposed to sound like that Officer
The Italians, they’ve brought us Lamborghini, Ferrari, and well… Fiat. What they aren’t known for are their sensible four-door sedans, which when you get down to analogy is a bit what a sport-tourer is all about. A sport-tourer is sensible, comfortable, handles well enough, and goes quick enough to be fun… which brings us to…
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