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All these changes were the very reason I became interested in the bike after reading about it on the forum, and after riding it, I can tell you that the comparison to a standard 1100 Evo is striking (and I test rode several last year).
This bike is far more agile, and tips into corners with another level of precision. The bike often feels like a 250 in terms of weight transfer and the way you can manoeuvre it (a lot of this is likely down to decreased unsprung weight of the Oz wheels), and together with the Ohlins it’s unflappable through the corners, especially at the rear end.
Rick estimated that this bike weighs possibly 15kg less than a standard M1100, making everything feel that bit more responsive and ‘alive’. It goes better, with a little (but noticeable) extra punch of torque which the standard M1100’s I rode lacked. It stops better too - the Brembo M50’s feel fantastic, with a level of modulation which you simply don’t get on the standard brake setup. And to top it off, the one-off Akrapovic sounds glorious…
As you can probably tell, I love this bike. I truly hoped I wouldn’t ever have to write this advert, and had planned on keeping it indefinitely. But it’s come down to this or the house (i.e. not really a choice at all!), so here we are. The money which the previous owner put into the bike is frankly mind-boggling (the wheels alone are worth £1k+, and knocking on £2k when new), but he has created a fantastically balanced bike which has lost none of the character that makes the M1100 such a great bike in the first place.
I know it's something everyone says, but this bike is a bargain at the asking price, all things considered.
I have all the original books and a folder of paperwork relating to services over the years and it has had only 3 owners from new. It is MOT’d until mid-July, but is booked in next week so will come with a full years ticket.
It's a 2011 model, and has covered just over 17k miles. It has clearly been very well looked after its whole life – the bike was serviced by Rick every spring including oil and filter, or 2500 miles, which ever came first. The belts were changed in May 2018 with genuine Ducati items, so will not need doing until next year at the very earliest (although the new belts are apparently good for 4 years now). The bike is in fantastic condition, with only a couple of small marks on the frame at the very front and some minor stone-marking on the speedo cover – I know I’m biased, but it’s a damn fine looking machine and I am constantly complimented on it.
I have many of the original parts, including the headlight unit, mirrors, brake/clutch levers and the standard (very heavy!) exhaust, and these will all be included in the sale.
I am asking for £5450. I live near Boston, Lincolnshire and can arrange for delivery to anywhere in the UK, should it be needed. If you have any questions or want to come and see the bike, please contact me on 07543656685 (just to note, the plate has now been reverted to its original registration, and is not the one shown in the photos).
Edited to add: I have a genuine Ducati Performance front stand, and a well-built rear stand (that I can't recall the make of!) that I will also include with the sale if it goes for the asking price.
