Exploring Tuscany on the 2019 Ducati Scrambler 1100 - Episode 1: The Ducati Experience
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- I'm delighted to say it's time for another TMF tour series - this time in Italy. In this first episode I take a brand new Ducati 1100 Scrambler from the beautiful city of Florence to Borgo Panigale in Bologna to visit the Ducati Museum and Factory, courtesy of the lovely people at Tuscany Motorcycle Tours. Stay tuned for more soon! Episode 1 of 4.
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Thank you so much for the visit Mr Flyer, look forward to see the second video full of surprises!! Regarding the comments about the pannier, no worries guys, I plan to buy another one at the end of the season if economy runs well 😜😂 Cheers, Adrian
When is your Birthday Adrian? Perhaps we can club together ;0)
As a Monster 1200s owner this tour looks great and I'll have to check out your website.
'Don, a man of few words' classic haha !
My husband and I just rode 2 days with Adrian and Tuscany Motorcycle Tours 2 weeks ago in April on a BMW RT1200. We had an absolute blast! Adrian took us on incredible roads with curves we have never experienced before! I am still reliving it over and over again in my mind. There is nothing like Tuscan roads in America and to experience them on a bike was exhilarating. Curves for days and days. The lunch spots Adrian picked were fantastic too! We did the seaside/Volterra tour and the Chianti tour. So. Much. Fun. If you are American and ride...you MUST go! Awesome video! Can't wait to see the roads you took back from Bologna!
Stay tuned Jen, you may recognise some of the spots we visit in Parts 3 & 4.......
Nice tour. I remember riding my Guzzi to the factory. Something about riding an Italian bike in Italy. Like riding a Triumph in England, love their 1200 Scrambler.
These are so great TMF! I can pretend I'm riding in places I will never get to see. Thanks!
"Eyes up your backside". I'm a child so that made me giggle quite a bit. Great series TMF, cannot wait to watch the rest!
Good stuff - stay tuned!
Lovely video! Thank you for sharing this with us! Very cool! Brings a smile to my face. How fortunate you are :) Keep 'em coming! Cheers!
Thank you - stay tuned!
Absolutely love my scrambler 1100. Would love to ride it around Tuscany.
You should!
I truly enjoy these vids. Gives me a serious case of the "I've-gotta-get-back-to-Europe!"s
New trip, great fun. Looking forward to the next vids!
Currently on a channel catch up/binging session and this has been in my watch later list for a while. Nice to see such a clear motorway! Fantastic 😁 Right, let the binging continue haha!
Hi TMF, greetings from sunny Thailand. Thanks for this, I'm really looking forward to this series..........
Hi Robert!
Another awesome tour series, looking forward to the rest of this one TMF!
Stay tuned Sir - more to come!
I love your tour videos! Keep on traveling Mr. Flyer, for our benefit ;)
Thanks Rutger, will do my best!
Beautiful part of the world, spent a week driving around that part of Italy and couple of years ago.
Florence was a crazy place to drive around.
Yes I love Italy, one of my favourite countries.....but as you say driving/riding in the cities can be an experience!
Great to see a new touring series really enjoy these. The Toro videos initiated my recent tour in Spain. Perhaps I will consider Italy as well. Norway is still on my list 👍
Enjoyed that and looking forward to part 2.
Cheers Brian....
Top video TMF, I' am looking forward to see the next video.
Stay tuned Erwin!
Another tour series for me to watch. Very nice Andy.
Glad to help Bob! I just wish I’d been able to do more tours this year!
Great start to what looks like an awesome tour series, looking forward to seeing more of Italy.
Stay tuned.....much more to come!
So many good roads around there.. really must finish my Guzzi tour videos.. great vid loved it
Cheers mate! ....I love Italy....
Excellent, looking forward to part two.
Cheers Peter - stay tuned!
Ah lovely. Another great tour in prospect.
Cheers Tucker - stay tuned!
I’m planning to do exactly the same tour next year, so this video is a great preview for me, thanks.
You'll have a great time Mark - fabulous place to ride on a motorcycle...
Very nice! I had a chance to ride with Adrian too early this year and was on the very same scrambler! Enjoyed it very much
Great bike and great tour eh?
Great stuff, looking forward to rest of it.
Stay tuned Don, more coming soon!
Very good TMF, how exciting getting to "The" factory! Looking forward to the next one. Hope you kept an eye on Don though, he seemed a little depressed.....I'm sure he will perk- up.
Love the European tour videos - nice vlog TMF looking forwrd to the next episode !!!....
Re the faff with tolls, the MP3 has a handy glove box under the screen where you can keep things like passports, wallets, coins and tickets - found that handy when I was in Netherlands.
Mugello & Chalet raticosa's just round the corner! Lovely country!
What a video cant wait for the next one
Glad you liked it Matt - thanks...
Looking forward to the twisty ride back. Don looked a blast, for someone on holiday he seemed less than pleased to be there.
I couldn't possibly comment..!
Lovely part of the world and your bit of Italian at the toll booth was spoken like a native. well done..! Looking forward to episode two. Ciao..!
Thank you - I pride myself with my grasp of foreign tongues!
My OCD going crazy with that bmw odd panias! Haha surprised he wasn’t riding in circles 😜😄🤣
Nice trip, I love Italy, and the language just makes everything sound exotic. "White van" becomes "Furgone Bianco" -sounds so much nicer.
Suddenly I like them!
Nice one...but don't go in August like I did...the whole of Italy is CLOSED...!!! Excellent Roads in Emilia Romagna and down in Tuscany around Sienna...REAL Biking Country and can't wait to go back and will defo try TMT for Bike Hire... :-) Bring on Episode 2...
I visited Hinckley on my Tiger Explorer last year, not quite the same romanticism as Bologna though. 😎
Great place to go - although my experiences with driving (a car) in and around Firenze was not so great. Looking forward to episode 2.
TMF, Andy, Mr Flyer , lol, looking forward to this tour series
Stay tuned Andy!
Really fascinating to contrast - even on main roadways - the different countries.
Yes - we are spoiled for variety in Europe aren't we...
Living the dream! 😎
Sort of - don’t forget you only see the fun bits!
Rode from Lugano via Milan to Riva del Garda last year with her ladyship and we both loved it. If ever a country was made for motorcyclists...
Nice.....
Great stuff! Really looking forward to the rest of this. Love this part of the world, though never been there on a bike. We also have tolled motorways out here in Japan, but drivers and riders can get a card called an ETC, which is linked to your credit card and allows you to sweep through the gates without all the faffing about.
Yes you can do similar on the European ones - good if you are a regular or a local....
Cheers, TMF. Good to see a new tour! Sudden end of Episode 1 though... ;) Looking forward to the next one.
Did you fly to FLR? I am flying there quite often. Nice to land there with the mountain in the overshoot and a narrow, relatively short runway. :)
No I went in to Pisa.....
I'm heading down there in September! Can not wait!
Enjoy!
Oh I intend to! Thanks 👍🏼
Superb that’s all I can say ..
Thank you Allan - stay tuned for part 2 soon!
Very pleasant so far, can't wait to see what's in store next. Most unusual American.
:o)
I look forward to the touring Tuscany part of this set of touring videos. 🙊😁
I've only been to the usual tourist cities and beaches of Italy and I've reluctantly put Italy on the bottom of my visiting list as I'm fed up with Italy being on the top of the the "rip off the tourist" list. Hopefully this tour will prove to be different. 👍
...also depends when you go of course - doing this outside of the main tourist season was a master stroke i reckon....
Nice ride!
Thank you....
Really nice interesting vid. In my "old age" these sorts of trips appeal more & more. Although I've never ridden abroad so somewhat apprehensive but it looked pretty sensible & well organised. I also enjoyed your devious chuckle when the BMW was band lol. As for the life & soul Don, bless him, I suspect isn't keen on limeys lol.
Rage Rider do it mate✌️✌️✌️
Yes these trips are what having a motorcycle is all about isn't it, I love the machines themselves for sure but for me it's actually getting out there and riding that counts....thanks for watching and for stopping by - TMF
Riding abroad (western Europe) is far easier than riding in the UK and more rewarding. Just get full breakdown insurance, like you would in the UK, and go for it! 👍
Great video. I rode around Tuscany a few years back on my Yamaha Diversion 900. It’s just awesome, great food, great people. I loved it. Looking forward to part 2, but shame you can’t film or take photos in the factory.
Yes that was a shame - great visit to visit though....
I was in Florence that week too! Wish I had known, I'd have tried to join you on your ride... :)
I have to say that the Italian roads look in a lot better state than ours! Mind you, that wouldn't take a lot of doing. Interesting video as always TMF.
Thanks for watching Kenny!
Hi TMF have you seen the new Ducati Monster 821 stealth 2019. I think it looks great would be great if you could do a test ride as always great video. 👍🏻👍🏻
Hi Amazing riding through Florence and country side! Australia
Cheers Andrew....
Last time my Ducati had a service they lent me one of these bikes, I was told to be very easy when adjusting the mirrors as they can fall apart !
Whaaat????
Great seeing the Italian freeways Sir. Thank you. Do you know if there is a small windscreen available for the 1100 scrambler? Looking forward to episode 2. Thanks again........Sal : )
I don't I'm afraid Sal no....stay tuned for episode 2 soon!
Great video, my highlight was the man of few words Lol
More to come soon - stay tuned!
Dunno why, but I sort of prefer when you tour on your own!!! Great video again as always
Cheers Mario - I am planning another solo tour later in the summer - stay tuned!
TheMissendenFlyer I always am to your channel
Riding around Tuscany on a Ducati. It's a tough job, but somebody's gotta do it...
the bit when the other guy had the ticket in his mouth and the comment you made 😆... i think ive been watching too much of The Crumble lol!!
I need to recheck that (I'm a huge Crumble fan)....
@@TheMissendenFlyer yes i noticed youve commented on a few of his videos ☺
I presume that was kilometres per hour on the speedo!!! Traffic gets a bit thick but at least everyone is reasonably courteous and keeps to the right unless overtaking which allows for smooth flow. Here in Aus you will get some numpties that will sit in the outside lane right on or just under the limit and will not move. Bloody frustrating. Florence & the Tuscany region is a beautiful part of Italy and a joy to drive or ride in. Beats sitting behind a desk in a stale office. Enjoy
Yes Gary - all in Kmh in Europe (bar Blighty!). We have those outside lane sitters here too...
First comment :) I'm doing a tour of Tuscany in September, can't wait!
You'll love it Magpie Morris - you should get better weather than I had too which makes a difference...
Nice one. €8 is a lot if you use the road twice a day. We charge buggerall in UK. Grump over, lol. Nice bike that scrambler, shame about the clocks, lol.
Fun Info on italian Autostrada, Motorcycle pay the same as car, because there isn't a class specifically for Motorcycle. The only way to avoid the full price is to get a Telepass (is a selfpaying-nonstop method like the american EZPAY), and only register one bike per apparatus (you can have 2 veicle for device, but not in this case, unless you whant to pay the full price) and then go (as in phisically go) to a Autostrada service center and make a declaration thet the numberplate is indeed one from a Motorcyle. After you do all that... you get a 30% discount. And this is still a realtively new thing, it's been introduced a couple years back, and is still on a temporary basis will be terminated in July this year, unless it's extended. And is it woth it? yes, you just do one long ride on the autostrada, like 300 km, and it pays for it self!
Wonderful tour! My question as to why Adrian does not have a left pannier was answered at the first toll booth.
...does look a little unbalanced though doesn't it :0)
Great video sir. I’m doing this in September. What Florence hotel did you use? Grazie Mille!
it was the ""AC hotel by Marriott" - very good it was too!
How much space did you have for luggage and what is the make of the saddlebags you were using? Great video by the way :) How were the ergonomics of the bike and seat for a full day in the saddle thanks.
Nice vid as always! But daaamn my OCD is pinging like crazy seeing the bike in front only having one side pannier! :0)
So glad I'm not the only one! 🤣
I'm with you there folks!
lol yes
Good start, hope the roads get better though.
They do indeed!
Well.....right away without seeing the entire video...the Africa Twin is the best of the bunch. Now to continue....
Oh the joys of riding in Florence, scary😬
Actually it was very cool!
Riding a Ducati in Italy, way to go TMF :-)
Cool eh!
As cool as riding a Triumph in England.
Lack of 2nd saddle bag on the BMW in front of you is driving me crazy.
Me too! It's just as bad as a forgotten indicator!
@@johnDukemaster if was me,I would put some heavy staff in my left pocket,just for balance
@@mistery00t29 or wear a lead deep-sea diver's boot on the left foot... :)
You lucky so and so ! 😎 What a great trip.
Hopefully the American opened up a bit after a few drinks ? Looked a bit guilty...maybe he did something to the Multiple Strada...
I think Don was just a quiet fella - nice chap though, he did open up later in the trip....
Not into motorway riding on a motorcycle but got to be worth it to arrive at the Ducati factory on a Ducati. At €2600 for a week on that Scrambler with these guys it's not cheap, interested to see what the riding is like on the rural roads.
Yes quite different to Gran Canaria I must say! I love Italy, fabulous country....
Good to see you back on tour TMF! I’m wondering if you plan to test drive the new Ducati Diavel 1260? The dealer in Ireland does not have a test model, just a model for the showroom. Not something I’d normally look at but the reviews have been excellent and I’m curious. Thanks
Sadly no plans at present, but if I can, I will!
TheMissendenFlyer 👍🏻
Thanks !
You're welcome!
Great video as always. I particularly liked the interview with Don. How was the "character" at motorway speeds? Were the handle bar vibrations ok or annoying? I think this could be my next bike. I didn't like the R9T as it gave me pins and needles after an hour. I'm hoping this isn't as bad? Thanks, Lee
Yes Don was a card wasn't he! I love the R9T's but I have to say I liked riding this Ducati better - a really lovely bike, no issues with vibes that I noticed.....
The last time I was in Rome, I rented a bike and got lost and then found myself @ The Colloseum =)
Sure beats the M1 on a Friday night! Looks like it’s going to be a great tour! Always best to take a bum-bag to keep your change & cards in for the toll roads. Toll charges aren’t bad actually.....way better value for money than the M6 toll! And g to see that you brushed up on your Italian before going! 😂
I think it's a good idea to at least some of the basics in the language of the country you are visiting - hello, goodbye, please, thank you... and of course "2 beers, please" :)
Even when I popped across the border to Wales a few years back. It's surprising how pleased folks are when you at least try to use some of their language. Just saying 'diolch am fawr' (thank you very much) when in a tea room got a surprised but happy smile...
I 100% agree....basic politeness I think...
Excellent. I’ve driven down to and around Italy a quite few times, but never ridden a m’bike there. It is on my wish list, your video reminds me. I’m going to have to take a leaf out of your book and fly over and hire a m’bike, as riding down through France will be too much for me and my partner. I’m wondering which make and model of m’bike you think would be best to hire for taking two up with light luggage, taking cost into consideration? 1250 Beemers are nice, but may be too expensive...
...well that would be my choice :0)
Number one bike left his pannier in the hotel!
Hi TMF - one big difference between Bologna and Northampton and that’s the food (not to mention one of the oldest universities in the world!!)!! It’s a very difficult one way system in Bologna - did you go in? We ended up getting a ticket sent in the mail back to the UK as we conveniently drove all the way through a pedestrian area and parked in a cafe for afternoon coffee etc. Very funny now but tough at the time!! I blame Rick Stein! Great run along that motorway though - really beautiful scenery. Know a lot of the areas you’re planning to visit so can’t wait for this series to unfold! The villages and towns around Sienna are always well worth a visit. Anyway, how was the bike - even with the cable loop framing the speedo? I guess we’ll hear about the joy of visiting Ducati in the next vid? Great. Yours aye, Alan
Hi Alan - yes my Northamptonshire reference was somewhat tongue in cheek!
Yes I got that - so was mine!!! Looking forward to the rest of the series. As ever, Alan
Old Dons a bundle of laughs (-:
Lucky you. Never been there; I only know northern Italy and Venice.
Better weather than here. Still wet and still too cold for the time of the year.
IDeal bike for Italy. I love mountains. Must be because the Netherlands are very flat except the south east which is hilly.
An American who isn't talking your ears of 😳. Most tourists I met were very noisy.
You are uniquely perfect to answer a question. I'm considering the Scrambler 1100 or the Speed Twin as my next purchase. You have spent time on both?
Both lovely bikes - Speed Twin wins for me on looks and fact it’s a Triumph. Both feel light, handle well, sound and go great....
Love Italy but the south is something else🇫🇷🏴
Yes I've never been further South in Italy than Rome ....must put that right!
TMF has finally lost the plot riding in Italy 🇮🇹 a crazy place where you take your life in your hands even by European standards. Loving the fluent Italian TMF 🤣🤣🤣 man than brake cable does my nut in. Why oh why have they put a 90 degree elbow on out of the brake res? Top vid 👍🏻
So many people commented on my review of the Scrambler 1100 about that cable, but I never saw it then and I never spotted it throughout this tour (I'm glad to say, as it would have driven me nuts too...). Thanks for watching - TMF.
What was you experience with wind shear above 60mph for long periods of riding? Would you recommend a small windscreen?
I had no issues....
Mate give us a shout next time, quite fancy that.
(you lucky bar steward)
What are you local? ...or you mean you would have come along???
Italy is beautiful I'll be back
Thanks for your videos. 3 questions if you have the time: How was the pizza? How many bikes of burden did you see? How many white vans?
Pizza was great, white vans were minimal....what's a "bike of burden"??
TheMissendenFlyer It is really funny/crazy ways that people are using their motorcycles and scooters as delivery vehicles to taxis. www.motorcyclistonline.com/bikes-burden
13:09 exactly what I was thinking.lol
Found it. When in Rome, or rather Tuscany riding a Ducati cool, Scrambler, more my style, how do you like it compared to your Triumph. I picked a Triumph, the Scrambler was on my radar. I stopped at the Triumph Dealer first.
Very similar bike to ride to be honest - Triumph nudges it on patriotic grounds! Both brilliant bikes...
Hi Mr Flyer, I am a long term GS(A) rider - owned three generations - and considering a second bike. Doubt between the 2021 Speed Twin and the Scrambler 1100 pro sport. I like the looks of both. Share dome thoughts? I want to use it for travelling too, although I realise it would be 'challenging', since I'm so used to the mighty GS. I just take it easy then.
Well I rode both and bought the Speed twin - 'nuff said?
Haha the American who doesn’t speak much ,never heard of that before lol
Yes an unusual concept I agree!! (joke!!)
@@pascoe42 I'd wear my MAGA hat. Our economy is doing really well and our unemployment rate is at a 70 year low, both of which means it's a possibility that I might fly over and take one of these tours. The U.S. is currently doing better than it has in decades.
Yeah, a unusual concept. But I guess they all are intrested in doing what their president suggests and go back where they came from and grab em´by the p***y?
Buzzed by Gamma Rays at around 8min 40 😁
Really?? I need to go back and check...
@@TheMissendenFlyer yup, when you rode under the power lines, your voice breaks up into a spooky wobbly sound lol.
So it did!!
how much does the autostrada cost approximately and do you like the scrambler ?
Loved the scrambler - did you see my review? th-cam.com/video/3vTISlP29qM/w-d-xo.html ...and the autostrada was very reasonable, something like 4 euros IIRC...thanks for watching - TMF
Next time get a pre paid toll card, that way you save the transaction charge on a credit/debit card for every toll you pay. Oddly coincidental that only a month or so back that I came across a €75 card in one of my old work bags.
bren106. Suggest you get a credit card that doesn't take these charges, such as the post office MasterCard. There are quite a few others - look on the comparison sites. I have one of these credit card that I only use when abroad. The exchange rate is invariably better and certainly better than cash. 👍
Your channel becomes better and better,always something to see,for everyone a little bit,rides,reviews,jokes...nice staf...I didn't like it at the beginning but now is very very interesting watching it.
You really look after this channel and paying attention on details,to make every subscriber happy...always reply with polite answer even on rude comments...never seen on channel 'apologise folks' ....' no video this week'...never ever swear....and that staf,like Bruce tea pot who doesn't care,but always saying 'subscribe folks '
On what I need to subscribe,on changing angles on camera milion times during the video,riding like crazy,uploading bullshit!After his video I need to go and visit GP for advice...
I wish I can be organized like you TMF,and make everyone happy! 😎
One thing in my opinion was better before is that intro which you use to have...you just need to make it somewhere in nature,during the summer,as you always go to different places,Im sure you can manage that and make it look professional,good music and you are done!
You than Richy Vida,that's it from English TH-cam!
No pork chops rides,no chicken drumsticks,no workshops and so on...
Glad you are enjoying my channel Aleks, I used to like that intro too but alas my TH-cam analytics showed that I used to lose 33% of my viewers as it ran! - appreciate you stopping by. All the best - TMF
Agree :)
I don't like to listen to much swearing :)
@@MotoMichelle Me neither!
That front brake line sticking up like that...doesn't bother you?!
So many people commented on my review of the Scrambler 1100 (did you see that? >> th-cam.com/video/3vTISlP29qM/w-d-xo.html) about that cable, but I never saw it then and I never spotted it throughout this tour (I'm glad to say, as it would have driven me nuts...). Thanks for watching - TMF.
Yeah what's with that cable it looks weird. It'd bug the crap out of me.
Spad562 Yep. Love these bikes but don’t know if I could put up with that...