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I was given the go-ahead to list this on the forum. I'm reluctantly selling my lovely Ducati to make room for the BMW R1200RS I just acquired for longer tours. The S model includes fully adjustable Ohlins suspension, Quick Shifter, and Rear Seat Cowl. Perfect bike for sport touring or occasional track days. Bike has 15,925 miles on the clock. Over $5,000 invested in accessories: Ducati Side cases - $1600 (yes, ridiculous price) SC Project titanium exhaust with carbon fiber cover - $1030 EBC front brake rotors and pads Rare Ilmberger carbon fiber Bellypan Motocomposites carbon fiber timing belt covers, air duct covers, inner side panels, sprocket cover, chain guard, Instrument cover, rear hugger MRA smoke spoiler windshield and CalScience Touring windshield included I purchased it a couple years ago from Touring Sport Ducati in Greenville, SC. I'm the second owner. It's been meticulously maintained by adult riders in their 50s - never been tracked. I have most service records. Only fully synthetic 4T oil has been used. The Recall CR213 for the rear brake line has been performed by a Ducati dealer. Always garaged and kept on a battery tend. Tires are Dunlop Roadsmart III and only have about 1000 miles on them, New X-ring chain was installed less than a year ago. Both factory immobilizer keys and Owner's Manual included. Lightweight and very quick - a lot of fun to ride! Bike is located in south New Jersey. Please PM me if interested and for additional photos.

al , can you imagine a "Vrooom motor" sound coming from one of these e-bikes ?

...just to add - the range of a full tank of gas is around 170 miles. I found it comfortable to go that distance without stopping in between. Sent from my SM-S901U using Tapatalk

Sure thing. I really wish I didn't have to sell it, but only have room for 3 bikes. Ducati did a very good job with the new Supersport generation - the S model performs and handles extremely well. I've taken it mostly on 3-day weekend trips, but I did do one 7-day 1600 mile long tour of Maryland, WV, Kentucky. It was a real pleasure in the mountain twisties of WV! But I would say that trip (for me in my late 50s) was the limit of what I would do on this bike. The bars are relatively high and close, so seating is semi-upright, so that's not a problem. Also, mine has the comfort seat, which is nice for longer trips. The stock windshield doesn't offer much protection, so I've tried 2 others and finally think the CalSci is pretty good (all 3 shields included). If I had to pick one niggle, it would be that the mirrors vibrate a bit. You don't feel it much in the grips, but even the Ducati mirror recall didn't fully fix the problem. It wouldn't be a deal breaker, but everything else is so well done, you sometimes notice it. One thing for sure, IMHO, it's by far the best looking sport touring bike on the road. Sent from my SM-S901U using Tapatalk

On the other hand, no more fiddling with expensive whole new exhaust system, just push a button and pick any exhaust sound you’d like... but only after you’ve paid for your limited time subscription.

Good luck with the sale. I saw you ad in the Ducati Supersport forum. I recently rode an RS and considered one to be a tourer as well.

That is a sharp looking bike! Good luck

AGO!!

Uhhhh... I can declare this sound will never be confused with noise .

@FuelCooler This might be a big ask, but if you had the time to trace lay a sheet of paper over the modified hugger, then scan it as a PDF, that could be uploaded to forum as a template anyone could print out as a cutting guide

My '04 has clear signal lenses and the following is the combo I settled on. I have used these for about two years now - no problems. In addition to the side LEDS which use the OEM reflector, the bulbs have a projector lens on the ends which focus the light straight behind you. https://www.amazon.com/iBrightstar-Newest-Extremely-Bright-replacement/dp/B07BXNMNRF/ref=sr_1_22?crid=NJN75N30DW71&keywords=ibrightstar&qid=1658273217&sprefix=ibrightstar%2Caps%2C159&sr=8-22 And this flasher unit - adjustable blink rate -also works well. https://www.amazon.com/Motorcycle-Flasher-Electronic-Signal-Adjustable/dp/B091PXFXFD/ref=sr_1_23?crid=1603YA1WSJQ6M&keywords=led+flasher+unit&qid=1658273542&s=automotive&sprefix=led+flasher+unit%2Cautomotive%2C147&sr=1-23 It even has the tab to fit in the OEM location.

That's really an interesting assortment of vintage motorcycles, many of which I've never seen before But to answer as aspect of the question I think you are asking; I hope manufacturers do not feel the need to create fake engine noises for electric motorcycles of the future. While the sound of the engines is inspiring, it is enjoyable to me because it is reflecting the genuine nature of the machine, not because I personally love all aspects of a loud internal combustion engine all the time ...as I've gotten older, I'm actually becoming more and more attracted to quiet exhausts About 20 years ago I did something that is really not recommended for many reasons, where I killed the engine on my FJ1200 and coasted all the way down the mountain from Crater Lake in Oregon. As I recall I had been really enjoying taking-in the quiet of the mountain, which I then obliterated by starting the FJ with its loud aftermarket exhaust, and then wondered what it might sound like to turn off the engine. It was great. It was much like riding a big bicycle, with just the sound of the wind, tires, and chain... so serene I thought even then how cool it would be to have a silent motorcycle, to be even MORE a part of the outdoors, as motorcycling is often marketed to be. So I actually look forward to the unique sounds of electric motorcycles. And they won't be silent anyway. There will still be plenty of mechanical noises, just those that are genuine to that machine! And just like the amazing performance we are seeing now with the reintroduction of electric automobiles, I think we'll be astonished with the performance that electric motorcycles will eventually bring. But there will always, or at least for the forseeable future, be a place for the ICE motorcycles and their own unique mechanical symphony