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Yes I believe it is. It’s from a company here in England called Austin Racing. You can order directly from them.

Thank you.

@@mrerodark8351 Thank you.

@@bakedbeanzontoast9078 That’s pretty cool.

Thanks. I tore the cartilage in my knee and also came off my 1290 a few months back and broke my pelvis.

Have you named your pelvis Elvis perchance.......❤️👍👍👍👍👍

@@bakedbeanzontoast9078 Haha. Erm no.

Sorry I don’t.

@@benthomas8250 in all honesty i rode with it once but never toured with it. I had plans for several trips that just didn’t happen unfortunately. I left the rack fitted for quite while and occasionally bungeed things to it but ended up removing it and now sits on the shelf. The short ride I did with the top box it felt ok.

Thanks for your reply.. I travel a bit on my Speed Triple with Kreiga bags strapped to the pillion seat but I get so fed up with packing everything up each day! Thanks again 👍

I’ve toured France and Belgium with the very same box on my old 2011 Z1000 and it was great. Obviously they’re not the most prettiest things on a bike especially naked bikes but it did its job and did it well. No messing around strapping down soft luggage etc. plenty of room in that Maxia. I think it’s 55L.

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Thank you. Comments like this make my day. And thanks for the sub also. I’m doing ok after my crash slow but sure.

You’d get a nose bleed heading this far north 🤣

Thanks. Glad you feel so much better. I appreciate the time taken to comment. Have a great day.

Just the power on and off button. No engine start. Just like you were turning a key on then off.

@@TheZec4 Hi. No, I’ve not experienced any error codes.

Thanks. I really appreciate that. Fill ya boots lol.

@@hassankazibwe4718 glad it was of some help.

@@renetand Thank you.

Thanks. I’m looking into things.

Most dealers will let you test ride for an hour or so. But some have age limits and I’ve heard of some ask for a deposit which you get back if you buy the bike. But this dealership was totally fine.

That’s a real bummer and sorry you had that but sorry I have to disagree with labelling all the same. Many people have owned them like me and have had very few issues if any. Like a lot of manufacturers if you go on their respected forums, fb pages people are only gonna post about the issues. Yep KTM has had issues but for eg so has BMW with GS drive shafts and exploding 1000rr engines. The main reason for devaluation is the 1390 and KTM dropping the prices so hence previous models are gonna take a big hit. I do hope you’ve had better luck with the replacement. Take it easy and ride safe.

That’s amazing. I like the grey. Although they didn’t have one on show and also said it was more expensive.

@@Robbiemoto yep, you’re paying for the Ohlins suspension. Nutty Money. But life is short. I can always make more 😂

@@markholmes5695 Totally agree. So feel free to throw some my way 🤣🤣

I have to say it felt good for the brief time i had it.

I’m afraid I don’t know. This is the first one I’ve ridden.

Exactly the same. Only difference is the suspension. Source: I have one

@@paulpaterson992 Thanks pal, I appreciate it. You’re totally right it’s a big chunk of change and the SDR ticks all the boxes for me too. If the pound notes had of been in my favour I’d have wanted a longer ride on it. An hour isn’t enough. Especially to play with the settings. But as I say in the video it had me reeled in.

@@Robbiemoto I will watch this space 😆....be good to see how you feel when you swing the leg over your sdr when it's fixed.

Haha. It’s not gonna happen anytime soon, unless SDR’s go up in value and V4s’s drop like a stone. I think by the time I get on my 1290 it’ll be like riding a new bike again.

​@Robbiemoto ❤ be reacquainted with an ol friend.....not a bad thing tbh. Ride safe, take care of that pelvis as slow n steady wins the race while healing.

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Love the look of the scrambler. Cracking bike. I wouldn’t say they are unusable but agree 150- 200hp isn’t needed and you can’t really wring the necks of them on the road but my 1290 can be rode like Miss Daisy all day long.

Thanks I appreciate it. Hopefully I didn’t get your reg plates in. I did try to edit most out. The place was full of two wheel eye candy. 😁

@@Robbiemoto no man, it’s fine was just a pleasure to see them 👍🏻

Cool. You now put stickers on them saying as seen on TV 🤣.

Ive never ridden one but would sure like to.

Thanks. I think I just liked the idea of a different bike. For me there’s not much difference in riding between the 1290 and 1390 to warrant a move. I hadn’t planned at looking at a different bike. It was just by chance that I was filming the panagale and saw the V4s sitting there. I then just started talking to the sales team about prices.

@Robbiemoto Hopefully, soon you'll be the owner of that beast, my friend... Stay safe.👍🤙🚀

@@Panzerlang 🤣

Thanks. Exactly right. And I unfortunately fell into the lair regarding the excess claim. I knew they wouldn’t show me any sympathy but you have to ask. As the old saying goes, you live and learn.

Haha. Never looked at the exhaust like that. It does sound damn good though for a standard can. They offered me exactly £10k. Both bikes have their plus’s and minus’s. I’d need to ride the V4 for longer than an hr really to properly get to know it. But after just an hr yes I would have swapped. But as said a longer time on it may have changed my mind.

We have a couple of Ducati V4’s in our rider group and one thing that is very evident is that they are really thirsty. I would say they are 25% less fuel efficient than the SDR, but I guess that’s the price of the extra HP. I’m sure that when you get the Duke back you will remember that awesome character which sets the SDR apart from the other super nakeds. 👍

I recall watching a review video on the V4 and yes they are very thirsty. I think it was said when you get playful with the throttle it’s around 100 miles to the tank. That was a factor on my mind too. And you’re totally right when the 1290 comes back it’ll be like riding another bike. I’ve become quite used to the 690.

Go team super duke! 👍 all we really need now is some bloody decent weather to be able to ride them 😂

For me a fixed pelvis so I can ride for longer than an hr without stopping lol.

These were from MCN Grafix but I’ve seen they’ve changed ownership so not sure what’s happening with them.

Nice one and fair play to you. I have to say I’ve had the opposite with my SDR, especially when I first got it as it was one of the early gen 3’s around. Proper head turner at bike meets. Amazing having the SP. Proper jealous lol. I think my sub count needs to go up a little along with some extra views to enter that League. 😁. Enjoy.

I did and loved it. The down side is my wallet didn’t 🤣

@@Robbiemoto 🤣🤣 I rode my SF V2 to work on Monday … due in at DC for a service … dropped my key … straight through engine bay and onto red hot exhaust …. Plastic transponder started smoking so threw a cup of water on it ! DC were brilliant as ever and sent their van out to collect it for the service and check it over ! No damage done apart from melting a key/transponder ! Loved the V4 bug too much for me on the road now … my V2 is superb 👌

Oh mate that’s a bummer. Most bikes are too much For most people. My 1290 for sure is. No one needs a bike that’s 180-200bhp. It’s just a Willie waving thing to have a big CC bike 😁

@@Robbiemoto Bummer indeed ! Could have been worse … I have a pal who had the v4 off DC at same time as I had mine and he loves it … I’ve just fallen for the V2 version that’s all 👍🏻 be safe mate

Exactly mate. I don’t knock anyone for the bike they ride. We are all different and two wheels is two wheels. Unless it’s a Harley 🤣.

I was proper shocked when it was first fired up. I did ask is that a standard can ?

@@markellison4875 huge saving mate nice one. I was pushing to get £10k for the SDR against one. Maybe I’ll look again next year lol.

@@Robbiemoto Wishful thinking to get 10k maybe 8.5k if you are lucky

@@markellison4875 They offered £10k for mine.

@@Robbiemoto Fairplay, is that against new?

@@markellison4875 Yes at £23,495 😩. A lot of money for a bike. I thought I was nuts paying just shy of £15k for the SDR lol.

What’s OFT ?

Exactly mate. I was just happy enough to film the bikes and shop but as I was leaving John the owner( unknown to me at the time ) asked if I wanted a tour of the workshop. Bonus footage lol. And yes everyone was so very friendly.

Hi and thank you. Great question. I never really noticed that you couldn’t see them at the front, and I was looking over the bike for quite a while lol. I’ve just zoomed in on a couple of photos and it does seem that way. Right into the top corner of the headlight. I may be wrong but does look that way.

I don’t recall the make I’m afraid but it is one of those ones that is shaped to the helmet. I bought quite a while ago.

That’s interesting to know. What differences do you feel when riding. So many people have said the SF’s power is more top end unlike the SDR when it’s lower down. I really like the look of the SF.

@@Robbiemoto I find it easier to ride to be honest. The power is just phenomenal especially when you get past about 8000 RPM its blurry fast. Roll on in any gear and it will leave the SDR standing and the best bit they do a lowered seat for it which is 20mm lower, happy days.

Lowered seat ….I’m sold lol. I was looking at them online earlier. V4 and V4s. Wasn’t sure what the difference is between them. Two downsides for me are no fuel gauge and no cruise. Which is a little surprising. Not sure if that’s a common thing with Ducati. Must admit to not knowing much about them. Also saw a new finance thing. 50% down and nothing to pay for two years. Mmmm 🤔

@@Robbiemoto V4s has got Ohlins electronic suspension. The fuel gauge issue is apparently the design of the tank because it goes under the seat and cruise control is a big faux pas.

@@markellison4875 Thanks. I guess you can live with just a fuel light. As I do with the 690. Cruise control though is something I used alot on longer rides on the 1290. I think I may take another trip to the dealer and at least sit on one.

Very cool shop. Everything you need.