2002 Ducati 998: The Boomerang | Petrolicious
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- Is it practical to ride an Italian sportbike from Amsterdam to Cape Town? Hardly. But if you have the mechanical know-how to improvise repairs on a Ducati 998 in the middle of the desert, the only thing holding you back from a continent-crossing adventure is the will to start one-at least according to Peter Muurman. He has some solid supporting evidence though, seeing as he’s taken his 998 through 54 countries and racked up nearly 100,000km in the process. It takes a certain outlook on life to take on journeys of this scale, and if you complete them, you’ll never see the world the same way again.
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Ducati should honour him with a new bike!!! Best Advertisement for Ducati ever...
Sven Klaas - they should take this bike in and retro-fix it all up (not adding electronics or complexity, just rebuilding used parts etc.) and then finance more adventures.
Now that would be an ad campaign!
I agree
I know right?! Ducati really should give him a bike.
I don’t think he’d want a new bike. Ducati should make him Chief Engineer.
@Trystelune what models have you got?
We need more bike content in Petrolicious!
Especially Petrol Bikes .
Yep, I agree
yes more motorcycle content please!
Amen!
I’ll second that.
"Dont buy the bike because it reliability, buy it because your heart in it.".. great quote....
"Life begins at the end of your comfort zone". Remember that
"I think life really starts at the end of your comfort zone." 13:23
Well said and good to remember, I agree.
Comfort zone, the hole folks crawl into to just exist...yuck.
RE Totally agree - be brave, expand your boundaries and see what you can achieve....
@@goodfest007 Exactly. You're not gonna learn how to swim in two feet of water. Takes courage to make that first jump into the deep.
My comfort zone is having enough cash to buy more bikes. Don't want to step out of it yet. (grin)
Absolute mad lad and legend, period.
The Ducati 998 is a modern classic
It has aged so well
Imagine seeing the world with that incredible sound track the entire way
I am a seasoned 54 year old worldly man, but this young man is my hero. Bravo, outstanding effort. 😉
Most genius peak at a young age. We, as I am 54 now too have some of my best adventure in my past.
He is 40
I like his attitude. "People told me not to go there, it's very hot......... For me it's doable, I took a bottle of water." !
Now this is so much more interesting than the Porsche money men.
Yes. I like Matt Hummel and his funky ole Porsche 356.
It's the hard core, DIY version of "Long Way Around"....without the doctor, translators, chase truck, etc. Very, very cool.
Ducati gave the 916 its beauty. You gave this one a unique soul.
998 rider here. I love that bike!
You're a real inspiration Peter! I wish you safe and wonderful travels ... always!
A modern hero. Ducati should employ him like international brand ambassador.
I agree 100%.
Normally, the should. Probably not going to happen though, as Ducati management nowadays are busy trying to attract mostly hipsters and wealthy middle-aged men to buy their motorcycles. Somehow, I doubt this guy's lifestyle would appeal to them.
Hieronymus Bosch Agree... sigh.
I love trips with inappropriate vehicles. These are the real challenges.
I crossed Rome by byke and I'm still alive. I can assure you that is a real challenge :-)
With my shitbox every day turns into a challenge. Few days ago the inner cover of my headlight came loose, fell down and melted over my shift lever. Took me ages to find it and when I did the plastic already cooled down and hardened. Life never gets boring with old vehicles.
@@sergiocovelli what bike do you ride?
Kind of the basis of the original Top Gear I used to love their crazy road trips
@@mohandasghandi3441 He dosen't ride a bike I'm guessing
I love that Jacket! Man, I just bought a 2006 Kawasaki Z1000, I was riding it this evening around Broome Western Australia, loving life and thinking "I think I'll ride this to Melbourne" (that's 5000km's, right across the continent), then I get on TH-cam and see this! Now I KNOW I'm going to ride it to Melbourne!
Say hi when you hit Geelong 🍻
The 916 series is the best looking bike ever made. Tamburini's finest. It's a bit like the bike version of the Ferrari F40. The F40 being a car that all car-people can agree on. Loving the bike content guys.
Those Ducatis will never get old in my mind
Neither the bike looks almost 20 y.o., nor this guy looks 40.
times have changed
Even the 916 hasn't aged.
This guy looks 24 and his bike 2
He is a man suspended in time at the turn of the century. When humanity reached its peak.
My total respect and congrats for the real Riders like this guy. Real riders that don’t buy bike for the price or shape, but buy and live with the bikes for the passion and will power.
I'm not a bike guy but that's a beautiful Ducati. It's not for me but what a great way to see the world.
As a motorcyclist and Ducatisti, that has ridden in below freezing temperatures and over 40 c... this was an awe inspiring video. Thank you for the continued passion Petrolicious!
Ducatista *
Great short film. 998 still looks outstanding today....even with high bars!
More bike stuff please Petrolicious. 🙏
I totally get what you are doing. Was doing the same thing when I was a kid on my Pantah.
"Life starts at the end of our comfort zone" - you are taking it to the next level. You are good !
What is life if not the pursuit of such enlivening experiences. I felt joy just watching his journey, can't even begin to comprehend his state of mind. Delightful.
Most guys his age dreamt of doing this during teenage life, he just did it! Hats of to this gentleman and his beautiful bike. The bike is a legend, he’s on his way to becoming the same. Good luck 🍀
So much wisdom in a single video. Amazing!
Standing applause for this man in making lengthy trips on a Ducati 998. Courage and balls.
Yes, I bet he can do belt changes and valve adjustments blindfolded.
Ducati has been and always be on a whole another level. I’m proud I have one!
I've loved Petrolicious mini-docs for years but this by far is my favorite film yet!! What a story, what a subject! Super inspiring!!
This dude is amazing. My dad rides bikes and I can only imagine taking a bike through many sketchy countries you have never been to. Having to deal with rain and crazy heat In the deserts. Not knowing where the next fuel station will be. This man is a true inspiration to all gear heads. Keep on doing what you love man!! Amazing
Reminded me of a book Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance. I like his passion, determination and free spirit.
virtualyme beat me to the post!
Did anybody else think he was the man with many faces from GOT ?
Thank youuuuu it was killing me I couldn't figure out who he looked like
what an incredible machine and journey. impressive.
Tamburini knew what he was doing when improved upon the design cues of the NR750- gorgeous bike.
This absolute *LEGEND* going around the world on a Ducati...
Im nervous taking my KLR650 out of state.
What a champion bloke and a life well lived so far.
This guy is 41? He looks better and younger than me, and I'm 23, I guess living your passion shows. Big props to him, seems like a fantastic guy.
So many inspirational quotes. In fact the whole thing is inspirational. Not just for a Ducatista (+ 998) fan, but for everything in life.
“Zen and the art of motorcycle maintenance” was surely his aspiration. It’s the book come to life. If you haven’t read it, I highly recommend it! Thanks for making/ sharing this beautiful video!
I wondered what Michael hutchence was up to. Seriously though much respect for this guy and I love the attitude of this fellow ducati rider. I hesitate to think what he would do with a Multistrada!
Such an Humble man by far, a true legend.
Drove across Western Canada from Niagara Falls to Vancouver island on a 2010 Kawasaki ninja 250R in 6 days. Only aftermarket gear I bought was two gel seats, one on top the other.
Props to you Michael. I flew many times from Toronto to Frankfurt and I once calculated that it takes less time to fly Tor-Fra than Tor-Vanc. Just to put your trip-distance into another perspective :))
Good for you, Rung what you brung. Congrats
Was Saskatchewan as boring as I've heard (like Kansas in the US)? That sounds like a cool trip, and doable since Niagara is only 1.5 hours away from my home. What route did you take?
Jason Offord if you want a great ride to take you out and then back home then do the Great Lakes ring, which takes 4 days.
Going west, I left niagara and went north to Tobermory and crossed on the ferry. I slept my first night at a campground on the other side, using a #HennessyHammock.
Up through Manitoulin islands to the Trans Canada. I rode the TCH all the way to Lethbridge Alberta.
Through northern Ontario, I would suggest not riding after dark due to wildlife and the distance between fuel stations. I never let the tank get below 1/4 and always google mapped where my next few chances for fuel would be. With the hammock it is easy to sleep anywhere with trees.
When I got to Alberta I went south through Crowsnest Pass, which is hwy 4 I believe. Took that straight across to the coast.
It’s actually a pretty straightforward ride. The scariest ride was through Manitoba and Saskatchewan because it is flat and there were a lot of trucks. I also had three days of bad weather across the prairies, so my visibility was not great.
If I was to do it again I would probably allow 8 days and cut the two 1000km days in half. I had to get to BC to meet up with some friends flying in. When I got home, by the time my stuff was inside and I had a drink, they were walking in my front door. The exhaust on the bike was still hot.
Enjoy the ride if you try it. The prairie sky is huge and alive. If you appreciate it for what it is you won’t be bored.
For reference, it cost me less then 200$ in fuel. I spent more on food than anything else. I stayed in a cheap hotel one night in Lethbridge to go to a rodeo, get a good nights rest and wash my clothes. The whole trip was under 500$.
I see a Ducati 998 thumbnail on the Petrolicious Made to Drive Tuesday film...life is good.
Finally a motorcycle show from Petrolicious.
Great story featuring a classic, timeless and gorgeous piece of motorcycle art from the inimitable Massimo Tamburini - may he Rest In Peace. 👍
This young man is the epitome of a what the human spirit is capable of achieving if we are able to have the courage to step out of our own heads and reach for the dream !
He sums it up beautifully, “Life begins at the end of your comfort zone”
A note to Peter.....keep riding and keep following your dreams and goals, us mere mortals will live the journey through your eyes!
"The reliability in this bike is how good you are in repairing it."
those horizons in Sudan bring back memories...i was there on a bike trip (belgium-tanzania) 15 years ago...still carry the positivity from that trip every day. Awesome for doing it on an interesting bike and not a GS. :) (we did it on 15yr. old africa twins)
"Set the Goal and Aim for It!" ~ a true inspiration!
Cool bike, cool guy , cool story. Bike journo's are always complaining about the comfort of all sorts of bikes and stating they are only suitable for a ride to the pub acting like you are only able to travel on a big BMW tourer or GS. This goes to show that if you want something bad enough , and/or love a certain bike a lot, you can find ways to make it work. This guy is a real inspiration.
And here I was thinking I was being adventurous riding my $2500 M750 all over New England and NY state. LoL. Huge balls man. Amazing.
You are adventurous ! if you're out of your comfort zone and just exploring places out
'Life really starts at the end of your comfort zone' 🙏
Precisely my dear.
Wait did he say he was born in 79? That would make his 40 and he looks like he is max 25 haha
That's what 40 year old men in the Netherlands look like.
@@willemkaret1568 I'm not saying a word 😁
He did day he was a teenager in the early 90s.
Oh my heart. Respect to this guy, amazing achievements. Especially choosing a 998. Thanks for upload guy's, appreciated.
I’m a founding member of petrolicious. This nice guy remember me all I have done 40 years ago. It’s really nice to see that there are still great guys coming up. On of the best Stories.
"I was as Happy as a baby"...
Love it, never heard that term, think he made it up, but I like it.
Most babies are renowned for screaming a lot and being unhappy with their existence a lot of the time.
But when they're finally content and calm , there's nobody more happy! 😃🙏
It's a normal saying in the Netherlands ;)
The Dutch saying is "happy as a child".
You know, the last few days before your birthday, or christmas. How happy children are with their presents. Feeling things couldn't get better at the moment they first hold their gifts.
I think that's what he meant. That gratitude, that sensation.
This video makes me so happy. Pure passion right here. Bravo
How can someone dislike this? Incredible journey! Stay safe man.
One of the best action scenes in the Matrix Reloaded involved this bike. Long live the 998!
I met this incredible guy once on Passo Stelvio, riding then a few miles with him. He's really living his dreams. Since then I follow him on every social media channel. He's actually living my dream.
i had a really huge respect for people who really use their cars/bikes, its something abt a faired supersport with full luggage that makes it really charming, i once saw a s1000rr with full panier and a givi box on it, absolutely mental
Oh man!he's living the dream!
Amazing history!!!!
This guy is the perfect example which explains that the perfect bike to travel is ourselves’ bike. You Don’t need to change, just go.
My first ducati was a 900ss i bought new 1991 , I loved it so much that I put 196.000 miles on it !!!! Rode from Pennsylvania to California in 1993 ! Soft bags and a tank bag ! Bingo !!! Touring bike !!😄😄😄🍺🍺🍺
Art Mchugh what went wrong with it?
Thanks for asking !!! At 195.000 it lost a crank bearing , took the engine apart and rebuilt it , including a gearset from ebay .only put 1500 miles on it when I found a 2001 ST2 , great bike !! Great deal!!! Even gave me 1700 bucks for the 900 !!!! I put 205.000 miles on the St. I loved it! !! Shot a video of my new bike , check it out !!! th-cam.com/video/r2p9mr19-QQ/w-d-xo.html cheers😄😄🍺🍺
I have a 998 2002! And love this bike!
One of the best stories that petrolicious have showed so far! amazing!
This Is Amazing. He's Living.
simply beautifully told.. I was touched.
I am a Ducati owner also, but yours 998 it’s my dream bike and I will have one someday.
Take care Peter
Absolutely beautiful stories for days and equally amazing sceneries. Very inspiring
Prachtig om te zien... heerlijke vrijheid elke dag tegemoet rijden en lekker sleutelen... 👌🏻👍🏻 meer films graag....
This dude is one of the coolest people I have ever seen.
I clicked just to watch 1 minute... but reached the end unnoticed. Great video, great dude, great histories and gorgeous bike!
You are a true inspiration not only to us motorcyclists but in an attitude to living life to the max in your own way. Thanks
this man is solid! this man really makes the brand! i for one will only go around the world with the most minimal bike and that is a yamaha xt250, but this guy has the brassiest balls!!! shine them until it lights up sir, i salute you!!!!
Hahaha so cool to see my homecountry in a Petrolicious video!
Greetings from snowy Bosnia!
I love Ducati
Their bikes are in their own class
BASITH PH I agree !!! I. Am on my third ducati. 196.000 miles on the 900ss, 205.000 on the ST2. And now the multistrada!!! Here is my new unit !!!th-cam.com/video/r2p9mr19-QQ/w-d-xo.html 😄😄😄
Art Mchugh that’s amazing!
BASITH PH did the video show up for you ?
Living his dream at the edge of his comfort zone....love it!
When you focus in the words of this guy you understand traveling is in the same importance of food
93,000+km on a Ducati 998...you are the man!
This lad lived the last period in human History where one could roam the face of the Earth truly free, driven by his passion, making guenuine connexions along the way. Hat off Mr Muurman.
Hey - Michael Hutchence is an Aussie! (Some idiot had to say it - may he rest in peace). What a great spirit (both Peter and Michael). As a bike tourer and a dad, now I am lucky to be able to take my 9yo son and next year my 8yo daughter on long bike trips here in Australia. Peter's outlook is refreshing indeed and I can't wait to show this to my kids when they get home from school today! We also love "On Her Bike" - another like minded and free spirited adventurer, this time wrapped up in a beautiful woman. Cheers and thank you from Sydney - Dave
'Itchy Boots' may get your interest as well. Good luck on your passion.
@@gomongoose Fantastic and thank you. More inspirational two-wheeled adventures to delight the missus and kids with over dinner... :-) Looking forward to indulging. Cheers!
This bike is beautiful, I had a Cagiva Mito over 20 years ago and it was a teenagers dream, not quite a Ducati but it had the looks and ergonomics similar, which meant a lot to a new biker learning to ride, one day I hope to own this bike or one of the variants from that era. You can literally hear the joy of ownership in this video.
The best video I’ve ever seen on this channel, and the quality is so high - always.
At a bigger scale it remember my sv 650s bike trip. Did 5000km from paris to south spain 6 years ago at 23 years old. I just regret to just have taken pictures but not video, but i wanted to be with myself. It was a blown away experience and since i didn’t stop visiting one country Per year, close to my homeland with small trips and a big one in new zealand, 7 month. The one need years to get back to your life. The more difficult is to came back , to sit again in a day to day job but planning the next trip is the way. It make also some people jealous because they are trap in relationships / day to day job so it’s a good radar to spot bad energy people like that. So inspiring man, i wish i were good at mecanics but for the moment i just enjoy riding and maintaining good. Doing trip open your mind about culture people and getting out of your comfort zone make you feel the true libery but also, i learned that is not only the places you visited, it’s the people you meet that make your trip. Then i realized you can have also that feeling near you with a different approach. Exploring your environnement, make connections with people. don’t need to go other side of the world, just be youself and it will make your life a rich journey and the good people will come naturally. Do not wait the trips only to live.
Thank you for reminding me why Petrolicious is the best automotive channel on TH-cam.
I loved my 998. Best bike ever in my opinion. So beautiful, such great sound and a real character to ride.
Wow this is amazing. My dream bike and it’s so refreshing to see it been ridden and toured on and enjoyed. Beautiful bike and beautiful scenery. I own a 1993 Ducati Monster M900. It’s immaculate in fantastic condition but I ride it every chance I can. It has 41,000 on the clock and these engines are solid if well maintained and serviced. Ride safe and keep on riding 😎
What an incredible, deeply insightful and passionate story and on a Ducati!
Holy shit... thinking of all the Ducati bikes in the garage that are barley used. I love my 1299, my dream come true.
Ive traveled the world but very little of it was done on my motorcycles. With this video, you drive a spirit in those of us who crave the world beyond our homes. I hope one day I can take on adventures like this. Thanks for your spirit and inspiration! More bikes on Petrolicious please!
I like that he works on his own bike, instead of the usual people featured here who talk about who they paid to maintain their car.
honestly shows what’s possible, on a 998! a 998 of all bikes. Truly amazing
cannot put in words what this video did mind right now and the message that this video delivered is priceless.
I had one of these (996) and what you have done is incredible. I only took mine on a few 5000k rides but I know the feeling of being lost in transit on these rides, it's the best feeling.
Man that was inspirational!! ... I rode my ZZR 1100 up the Birdsville track 🇦🇺 in 1996 be cause just like you “ I had a bike “!! But the sound of that open clutch always make me feel at home so it must be wonderful to travel with that sound ... glad I found this on YT Thanks
everyone safe travels !!!
OMG this is so awesome! Thanks you for sharing this adventure with us!
Wow what a story Ducatti owe you a debt of gratitude for this
Easily my favourite piece of motorcycling youtube work, its incredible every time i watch it!
Wonderfull to see this man living the live of his dreames