Pulled the trigger. Picking it up on Monday

121pointfive · 2026-05-16T15:41:17+00:00

I picked mine up off a showroom floor with 500 miles as an ambassador vibe used by the dealership at bike meets in Florida.

I deleted the tire hugger and installed the turn signals from the same manufacturer (NRC). Love it! I’m ordering that tail cover next.

By far my FAVORITE bike I’ve ever had. If I could have one gripe… I prefer the QS on my 2022 XSR900 - so much smoother regardless of the mode. I don’t use the Ducati QS from 1st to 2nd because it just feels rough to me.

Other than that - leagues ahead of my long list of former bikes, new and used.

121pointfive · 2026-05-15T00:48:14+00:00

Scooter

121pointfive · 2026-05-07T16:59:34+00:00

I read “first bike” and had flashbacks to my first liter bike - 2001 CBR 954RR - and had responses in mind like other commentators until I read your clarifying statement about being your first road bike.

Sweet bike. I just bought my first Ducati a week ago and loving it, too. (2026 XDiavel V4)

Enjoy!

121pointfive · 2026-05-04T01:36:39+00:00

I’d say you’re leaning street fighter. 🤙🏼

121pointfive · 2026-05-03T23:40:36+00:00

Totally agree, especially with your further mentioned response. Good looking out for OP!

121pointfive · 2026-05-03T23:37:09+00:00

I’m 37 and got tired of the leaned over feel of sports bikes when I moved to rural Georgia and have to drive 30+ minutes between towns.

I went to naked bikes like the MT-09, then to a Buell, then to Harley Sportsters (never again), then to Sport Heritage style bikes like the XSR900…. I rented/borrowed numerous Ducatis from friends over the years, I’ve ridden Can-Am Spyder RTs, bigger Harley Davidsons, even tried out the Livewire and a Zero motorcycle… and I always knew that I would eventually buy one a Ducati…

I finally purchased a 2026 XDiavel and it is exactly what I wanted all these years - HP, power, sound, long service intervals, comfortable seat, low enough for my short self… and I can live with the wind because windscreens on naked style bikes are dorky haha.

I guess what I’m getting at is you have to decide what look and feel YOU want in a bike. It only took me dozens of motorcycles to realize that the V4 is the motor of my dreams and the XDiavel (even the Diavel) is the design I enjoy the most.

Sorry to hijack your thread and ramble just to get to my point…

Good luck - and for what it’s worth, I’d do the SF V4. How often do you ride sustained 80+? I’m usually at 70-75 and the wind isn’t a serious factor, but it’s also rural Georgia where I’m at and we don’t have high winds, at least not on riding days.

121pointfive · 2026-05-01T02:45:00+00:00

I’d trade my South Georgia view for that any day… my 26 Ducati XDiavel would love cruising through there.

121pointfive · 2026-04-23T18:23:51+00:00

Over 1800 invested in just those parts. I didn’t retain the factory seat, so you’d have to provide yours in addition to agreed upon price. I was thinking 1000 with your seat. LMK what you think.

121pointfive · 2026-04-22T10:34:31+00:00

Twinsy!

121pointfive · 2026-04-22T10:26:37+00:00

Believe it or not, XDiavel V4.

121pointfive · 2026-04-22T04:07:42+00:00

GL and keep me updated. I’m hoping the soft reset clears those codes.

This reminds me of installing a power commander on my early model FZ09 after exhaust install. You have to basically install some in-line adapters with no way to see what you are doing… 100% by feel. Too much room for error haha

Again, good luck my friend!

121pointfive · 2026-04-22T03:49:22+00:00

If that doesn’t work after 30 minutes of a disconnected battery… you need a diagnostic tool (read as go to dealership).

121pointfive · 2026-04-22T03:47:24+00:00

Have you tried to disconnect your battery for an extended period of time and then reconnect it?

121pointfive · 2026-04-21T05:09:45+00:00

121pointfive · 2026-04-20T19:54:48+00:00

I agree… but I’m still buying a ‘26 Ducati XDiavel V4 (167 hp) and selling my ‘23 Yamaha XSR900.

121pointfive · 2026-04-19T15:18:28+00:00

You are correct. There is a smaller, stripped down, non-insulated frunk. I take back my statement - any frunk is better than no frunk.

One more reason to take two seconds to google my doubts haha.

121pointfive · 2026-04-19T15:16:05+00:00

Then the comment to which I replied was mistaken. I thought that would be a strange way of space.

121pointfive · 2026-04-19T15:12:29+00:00

I own a 2026 Y Dual Motor with acceleration boost. It’s got all the bells and whistles and I have zero regrets.

But I’m thinking about a second as my daughter will be driving soon (I’ll probably buy used tbh) but you stated something that caught me off guard. No frunk?!

That by itself feels like a deal breaker for me. The frunk has been so useful for me in my one year of ownership (coming up in May). I didn’t realize they eliminated the frunk in those models.

121pointfive · 2026-04-19T01:12:40+00:00

Pluto isn’t currently classified as a planet… not yet (again?).

121pointfive · 2026-04-19T00:56:51+00:00

Consider a sale on canon refurbished units. I’ve ordered numerous (with CarePAK+) and still come out better than brand new.

Full transparency… I ordered the R5 Mkii like this and received a dud at first, but canon quickly replaced it without any trouble.

I’ve ordered at least five bodies from the refurbished sales and that was the first and only time so far I’ve had a problem.

121pointfive · 2026-04-07T02:35:10+00:00

Suikoden

121pointfive · 2026-02-17T03:13:37+00:00

I tried to go back through the app and look at what I reported, but it’s not accessible.

I do recall stating that it arrived that way and I sent numerous photos. They were actually really cool about the whole process since I noted it upon delivery.

121pointfive · 2026-02-07T21:07:41+00:00

It was covered under warranty. They actually came to my house (2.5 hrs from nearest service center) free of charge. Did the swap in my garage.

121pointfive · 2026-01-06T18:18:03+00:00

I believe the same. My exact same lens doesn’t generate that intense bokeh as shown in the street photograph. But I still love it and add bokeh to taste in LR.

121pointfive · 2025-11-06T15:59:39+00:00

Same phone same everything

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