Members Bike - Richard's Ducati 848

**Richard** · 02 Mar 08, 10:02 PM

Well I finally picked up my brand new 848 yesterday and thought I would put a few photos on the site. I think it looks gorgeous and it rides like a dream. I will put more down about the bike in due course but for now here a few shots taken on a blustery Margate Seafront!!

**Douglas** · 02 Mar 08, 10:07 PM

Wow! You lucky chap!

Enjoy your new toy, It looks great!

**mpk1967** · 02 Mar 08, 10:12 PM

Congratulations, great colour

**stevel** · 02 Mar 08, 10:16 PM

Lovely....enjoy it......but give it a good rinse after being so close to the briney!!!

**rockerted** · 02 Mar 08, 10:21 PM

very nice, and the right colour too!! enjoy yourselves..

**ducbird** · 02 Mar 08, 10:22 PM

very nice
and the best red colour although

i like this bike in pearl white..

enjoy

**matt#corse** · 02 Mar 08, 11:08 PM

Very nice.

Great pics too.Enjoy and ride it like ya stole it.

**bobsyeruncle** · 02 Mar 08, 11:55 PM

Nice bike, good photos...

**Dan** · 03 Mar 08, 07:17 AM

Great news Rich, I look forward to hearing your report from the TT this year compaired to last. I always thought your 749 was absolutely stunning, but looks aside it will be fun to hear how 'the mountain' feels on an 848.

Great pictures by the way and you've uploaded them fine, just a shame Margate council still haven't knocked Arlington House down yet, we live in hope!

See you back down in Devon in the Summer, we'll do a Cornwall trip this time! 8)

**Pax** · 03 Mar 08, 07:22 AM

You lucky chap, I look forward to following you and listening to the noise from those termi's.

**Richard** · 03 Mar 08, 09:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Dan

Great news Rich, I look forward to hearing your report from the TT this year compaired to last. I always thought your 749 was absolutely stunning, but looks aside it will be fun to hear how 'the mountain' feels on an 848.

Great pictures by the way and you've uploaded them fine, just a shame Margate council still haven't knocked Arlington House down yet, we live in hope!

See you back down in Devon in the Summer, we'll do a Cornwall trip this time! 8)

Hi Dan

Thanks for changing my avatar. It is a stunning looking bike and great to ride. I didn't think it could get much better than the 749 but they're like chalk and cheese!! So much more power!! Can't wait till the TT. By the way when are you going again??
Look forward to seeing you in the summer for a tour of the West Country.

Cheers Rich

**tommyg76** · 08 Mar 08, 02:07 PM

That looks great, can't wait to pick mine up......how's it been so far?

**Richard** · 11 Mar 08, 05:15 PM

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Originally Posted by tommyg76

That looks great, can't wait to pick mine up......how's it been so far?

Hi Tommy

I haven't been out on the bike as much as I'd have liked to due to my house being done up but so far it's been absolutely fantastic! I had a 749s before and they couldn't be much more different. The 848 has so much more power and much smoother. My brother has a S4rs and before had no trouble keeping up with me but now says he struggles. And that's with it still being run-in!! I can guarantee you won't be disappointed. It sounds amazing with Termis on. When do you get yours?

Richard

**rupert** · 11 Mar 08, 05:34 PM

You are indeed very lucky, beautiful bike.

**tommyg76** · 11 Mar 08, 06:53 PM

Hi Richard,

Thanks for your post, I'm glad that you are enjoying your new bike! I am hoping to collect mine next weekend (Easter Saturday), but have been told I may have to wait for the Termi's and seat cowl.....so not sure whether to collect without and just wait for the obligatory 600 miles then get them done, patience is a virtue but I don't think I'll be able to resist! Keep me posted with your experiences and I'll let you know when I've done some miles.

cheers,

Tom.