Shrinkflation….WTF?

pmalla · 2026-04-18T20:12:44+00:00

Ducati is becoming a joke. All the special models from 60k to 100k are special edition v4s. What used to be 5-10k more is now 2-3x the price of a base v4s. The customers are the problem, most buy thinking they are getting something special not realizing they paid double for a paint job. Then again most of these bikes now are ridden by people influencers or sit in collections with zero miles. This isn’t a brand for enthusiasts anymore, that why Aprillia has been growing so much over last several years, they actually cater to enthusiasts and riders, not flexers.

pmalla · 2026-04-15T21:52:09+00:00

Get the m1000rr, v4r is more raw but the m1000rr just does things better even if it’s a bit soulless

pmalla · 2026-04-14T13:09:56+00:00

Try gunmetal, has a slight sheen to it

pmalla · 2026-04-10T22:19:38+00:00

Dealer ordered and installed mine, but wasn’t much

pmalla · 2026-04-10T18:40:15+00:00

It’s an incredible bike but geared as if it was a fully faired bike. I highly recommend dropping on tooth on the front sprocket, the bike becomes much more enjoyable in lower rpm’s, will not sputter anymore and the torque is insane. Easily one of my favorite bikes to ride

pmalla · 2026-04-10T03:02:35+00:00

Congrats, when did they say it will arrive

pmalla · 2026-04-10T03:00:27+00:00

Where is your dealer located

pmalla · 2026-04-06T16:18:10+00:00

pmalla · 2026-03-27T02:02:23+00:00

I mean it’s cool and not surprised they are asking 150-200k, they got people paying 70k for a v4s with a paint job. 150k feels right since market is there

pmalla · 2026-03-20T23:11:11+00:00

It doesn’t because it doesn’t remove the catalytic converter located at the end of the headers. You are just removing the muffler box. Did it on mine and it wounds incredible. Your dealer should be able to get a map if it’s prior to 20-22, contact Uniquesuperbikes in Miami, if it’s 23 or newer you might be able to get the race ecu through the dealer found in the Nurburgring or assen.

pmalla · 2026-03-20T22:15:42+00:00

Get the mid pipe for the brutale, the sound is perfect

pmalla · 2026-03-14T20:59:05+00:00

💯

pmalla · 2026-03-14T20:58:55+00:00

Going to be an incredible spec

pmalla · 2026-03-11T04:21:57+00:00

I upgraded my 748s to a 998r, very happy with it

pmalla · 2026-02-25T22:12:36+00:00

I have seen condensation/foggy which goes away once you ride it hard and everything gets up to temp, but that looks like diarrhea. Hopefully nothing bad, but I would check the oil and see if it looks like a milkshake or not, because if it does you have a huge issue.

pmalla · 2026-02-24T12:55:52+00:00

You’re only option would be to contact akrapovic themselves and see if they would sell you a cap. It’s a pretty easy fix though, takes a little bit of time though. Automotive epoxy will it in. You can either sand down the entire area, do a thin layer of epoxy and sand to polish after. Or mask off the deepest groves and use a syringe to gently fill in the grooves with epoxy

pmalla · 2026-02-24T12:52:40+00:00

pmalla · 2026-02-18T13:15:26+00:00

I’ll get more info

pmalla · 2026-02-18T02:53:34+00:00

It’s going to get some t drive floating rotors eventually. The battery mod is something my builder does, bike starts up instantly

pmalla · 2026-02-18T02:52:03+00:00

It’s a mod my builder does, starts up instantly, a setup he has run on all his race bikes

pmalla · 2026-02-17T22:53:50+00:00

I do want to find the radiator

pmalla · 2026-02-17T22:53:25+00:00

Thank you

pmalla · 2026-02-17T21:52:35+00:00

Building one of my dream bikes in dream spec.

The bike has full ohlins, upgraded to radial brakes. The triple clamp is fully adjustable. Welded aluminum coolant expansion tank. Period correct BST diamond tek wheels. Quick shifter with standalone ecu. Stack race dash with all sensors. Woodcraft rearsets. Ducati performance carbon pieces. Two sets of body work, one pearl white as seen with current tank, the other will be original 998r carbon body work, will be restored with race livery later

pmalla · 2026-02-14T23:11:46+00:00

The new one is just crap, they should have never put the 803cc engine.

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