My Motorbikes
I have a passion for motorcycles so thought it only right to add some pictures and videos of mine as well as others that I like. Here are some of the bikes I have owned over the years.
2020 KTM 390 Duke
Living back in the UK and negotiating many country lanes I wanted something smaller to dash around on. Great fun bike with a punchy little engine and a beautiful LCD dash. It is such fun to ride
2012 Ducati 848 Streetfighter
My current Ducati is an 848 Streetfighter with of course a set of Termis. It is a great bike and have to say can't see it going anywhere for a while.
2014 Triumph 1200 Explorer
I do most of my miles (or kms) on this Triumph. It is such a capable bike and also very comfortable. So much so that I have done 1250 kms in a single day.
2016 KTM 690 Enduro R
In order to venture off the beaten path i went for an Enduro. Simple big single that goes rather well and is nice and light.
Listed below are the bikes I have owned previously
1993 Ducati 888SPO
My 1993 Ducati 888SPO in all its glory. This was one of 390 bikes produced over the 2 years of production. It was specifically to homologate the bikes for racing in the USA.
2007 Moto Guzzi 1200 Sport
Another Italian in the stable but this time a Guzzi. Low maintenance with the shaft drive is great for the country lanes in the UK.
2012 Triumph 800 Explorer
The Triumph 800 Explorer on the right was mine for a couple of years. Great bike but 2 up touring was a bit hard for it. Hence the move to the 1200 Explorer
BMW K1300GT
For decent touring while in the USA I treated myself to this BMW. It can only be described as an executive express. Bloody fast, very comfortable, electronic suspension and all the gadgets you need.
1973 Norton 850 Commando
This was my Commando that I was restoring. Here the bike is starting to go back together after a full engine rebuild.
Triumph 1050 Tiger
After the 1200 GS I wanted something that was more of a tourer for 2 up travel and this was my first Triumph. I guess this is where I fell in love with the triple engine and have owned one ever since!
2006 Ducati S4R Monster
My 2006 Ducati Monster S4R. This was a fabulous bike that I was sad to see go. It was one of 100 produced in the USA in black and red. I did nearly 20,000 miles on this and loved every one of them. 3 weeks in the Smokey Mountains on this was a blast!
1993 Ducati 900SS
Time for a track bike and an old Ducati 900SS was ideal. An air-cooled engine without overwhelming levels of power meant it was great for an inexperienced track rider. The one thing it did do well was handle.
2006 BMW R1200 GS
This is my first proper touring bike. I bought it specifically for a 1 month trip we did up the Eastern seaboard of the USA. A very capable bike but to me it didn't have the excitement that I felt with the Ducati.
2004 Ducati 620 Monster
My first motorcycle. I had always loved the Ducati Monster so I started with a 620 Monster. Fabulous bike and it sounded really good. It gave me the Ducati bug.