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@vanduc9962 жыл бұрын
I gotta say, I'm kinda surprised you managed to shoot this whole video without getting pulled over for crimes against Italian sportbikes.., riding a 916 behind an SUV for that length of time, barely ever exceeding mid range rpm..?!! Absolutely criminal !
@soundzrinmygarden38332 жыл бұрын
Probably because it was so uncomfortable and the suspension was too stiff. He should have been ordered off that motorbike and sent to the naughty corner.
@FredOliff2 жыл бұрын
“Driving” 🤦♂️
@carlmayer69111 ай бұрын
Yeah, but wrecking a 3K MINT 916 is even more "criminal" .. well done FYI on the 916 ...
@Poorlybobsdad4 ай бұрын
The one with the camera in it?
@beer302912 күн бұрын
When I was 22 I rented a 998 and rode around Switzerland, it was the best week of riding in my life. This was before all the electronic policing tech, man It was absolutely incredible.
@shaunbainbridge158422 күн бұрын
The Nine One Six is as iconic as they come. The headlights are everything, you know what it is as soon as you see it. Foggy is not everyone’s cup of tea but he ragged it senseless to great success and don’t forget he raced on the island as well. Foggy=legend, 916=legend. 916+Foggy= a legendary generational period of WSBK even to this day
@TheFransVenter2 жыл бұрын
Still have mine from new! Very good for tall blokes, I am 1,93. Custom made WP rear shock made in '96, Biggelaar tuned heads with 129 hp on the rear wheel, as good as you could get in the late 90's.
@Anthony-lw7qf2 жыл бұрын
You just love to see Antonio returning to the channel in front of the camera on 2 wheels, grazie!!
@amcrchannel60452 жыл бұрын
Thank you Anthony! 🤌🙏
@FanOWater2 жыл бұрын
I bought a 996 Monoposto new in 1999. No test ride allowed. My wrists were dying by the time I got home. But all was forgiven when I got to my favorite twisty road. I ended up club racing it for three years. So fun! Cheers
@Edison731002 жыл бұрын
I bought my 97 916 new in 97, and still own it. Really enjoyed this video, wish you could have been somehwere where you could have really enjoyed the riding experience to its fullest, and the orginal intake noise is just as beautiful as the exhaust noise at WOT by the way.
@RENIELTUBE2 жыл бұрын
-97 916 with 72000 on the odometer.. Abs is where it's at.. carry your weight with your abs + speed and not your wrists..
@edwinthompson1592 жыл бұрын
Having to ride that Ducati at that speed(s) is like bringing a kid to a candy store and then telling them they can't have any. . .
@patryk996 Жыл бұрын
If your wrists hurt, you're not hugging the bike with your legs properly. The rider's knees are pointed outward. These L twins are very narrow. They let you hug the bike easily (unlike wider inline 4's) to keep yourself propped up with your core. This is an ideal way to ride for a number of reasons -but fatigue and comfort is are two large ones.
@lrowlands534 ай бұрын
You're so right with this. When I learned to hug my 748 it was gorgeously engaging and even comfortable. Sore wrists are just a sign that you don't know what you're doing.
@stuffhappens56812 жыл бұрын
I bought a brand new ‘93 900SS. When the 916 showed up it was so beautiful and radical it set lap records everywhere. Later a buddy bought a new 996. Super to ride. Loved the Castiglioni era so much I bought a used ‘95 900SS SP and a ‘97 CR. Nothing sounds as good as an uncorked Duc!
@captainamerica93532 жыл бұрын
Back around 2002 or so, a friend bought a brand new 996S. Which cost like $19,000 way back then. He had every problem from the Suicide Stand, to flaking cams to rear wheel bearings and didn't own it long. But I was able to get a short ride on it, and yes they are small bikes but if you think your suspension is stiff, ride a 996S sometime! I thought I was gonna lose all my fillings. But my friend was able to get it around BIR pretty fast on some track days.
@shrevewaxter48762 жыл бұрын
Well done! Two other random facts: original 916 was exhibited at the Guggenheim Museum Art of the Motorcycle show, and Tamburini also designed for MVAgusta and another iconic bike: MVA F4. And how you stayed behind that camera crew for so long took a lot of patience!! 👍👍
@martinsaye6869 Жыл бұрын
Ive owned 2 of these a Yellow 916 an now i have a red 916 , had now for 10 years , makes me smile for hrs after a quick blast once in the cockpit its pure Bliss !
@stevenmoore40782 жыл бұрын
Donald, I was expecting you to be in the helmet and leathers to give us a first-hand review of the Ducati 916. As a Ducati 996 owner, I enjoyed the video.
@onazram12 жыл бұрын
I love it! I'm new to Ducati with a 2021 X Diavel Dark, the motorcycle absolutely blows my mind coming from Harley-Davidson's...
@alexanderpatterson6316 Жыл бұрын
I think you articulated the emotions well, I’ve had a 916 for 20’years and ride it regularly.
@halomiya77302 жыл бұрын
I am a 916 owner as well. And, I love your presentation.
@robertarthur37112 жыл бұрын
I’ve still got a very early 1994 S1 Strada, its cost a whopping £13,200.00 in 1994, it’s an amazing thing to ride and fabulous to simply look at. Prices are steadily rising every year, eventually the 916 will be out of most peoples reach. Don’t be fooled it’s still a fast bike.
@JohnG-gu5wo2 жыл бұрын
I have a 1995 sp , amazing bikes.
@lowbaritonewwj2 жыл бұрын
I had a 1993 888 SPO from 1999-2009, and it was a pretty special bike. The 916 replaced it, and was even more special.
@spscorse9 ай бұрын
I replaced my 888 with the SPS although I love my SPS and it’s a better bike the 888 is a beautiful looking and running bike it’s own way so when one came up for sale I bought one should’ve never have sold it in the first place
@salvatorecacciato9352 жыл бұрын
I’m italian i’m looking for a 996… I have 748, 916, in red color and yellow 998 😜💪
@TheDucpilot2 жыл бұрын
Great video! Thanks for sharing. I own a 996 as well as a 999s and praise myself happy being 1.91m (6ft3i) tall. Having longer arms makes it easier to sit upright now and then o:)
@bmpbmp94462 жыл бұрын
Fantastic video Antonio!!! See you at the next Cars & Coffee on my Streetfighter V4 S!!!!!
@joeyd45932 жыл бұрын
was hoping to see Donald riding the 916! great video thanks guys
@veteq1012 жыл бұрын
This was an excellent review of the 916, really enjoyed the video. Well done.
@L3Trip2 жыл бұрын
Well done Antonio! Enjoyed the video, keep em coming.
@DailyDrivenBikes_12 жыл бұрын
Besides the 1098 evo and f4 mv Agusta it's possibly one of the most beautiful bikes ever made.
@Omeeds_need_for_speed2 жыл бұрын
Nicely done love the video very detailed, great camera & editing work
@steveluria83412 жыл бұрын
In 1994 I bought a CBR900RR and loved it, but I always dreamed of having a 916. It made my CBR feel like a turd... :) I come to Newport often, I hope to see this and the 1098 when I'm there.
@ronwhite85032 жыл бұрын
The Ducati for the looks but the Fireblade would get my money.....and did.
@chronodriver9 ай бұрын
I also went from a 900rr to a 916, it took me two weeks to adapt to the slower steering of the 916 but have never looked back since and still have and love my 916 over 20 years later. Had an 1198s as well but sold it because it did't have the stunning front end feel the 916 has. Still keeps up with anything on a back road
@rollingchilling Жыл бұрын
sweetest bike ever 🤩
@Westside7be2 жыл бұрын
I don't know if my 916 is better than the Pani V4S. I rode the latter approx 35 miles and didn't find it more fun. It burned my inner thigh 2nd degree (left side), was "blistering fast" (quite litterally, I still have the scar after 1,5 year of putting daily cream on my thigh) and of course did put a smile on, but wasn't that nice even at slightly illegal speeds (instead of the jailtime speeds it achieves all the time without any efforts). And it's so expensive. For price/pleasure, i'd gladly keep my 916, and that lady already sure ain't cheap guys. You can never, ever scratch the V4S' capacities on road. You can on an 916 and you'll get a big smile, even a good scare from time to time. Also, what I can vouch for, the 916 really doesn't develop its power like the R ninety! (which is so much more souple at lower revs tough)
@trex8693 Жыл бұрын
Lucky to have one in my garage.
@GaliciaInTheFlesh Жыл бұрын
Best sports bike ever produced. What I would give to just take it for a ride, my dream bike!
@spirobouloukos5114 ай бұрын
Timeless classic!
@ciofinma2 жыл бұрын
How can you try a ducati 916 all the time at 20mph!
@chrisdrye2600 Жыл бұрын
Be great if you could ride it outside of a 30mph limit set of roads!!! Was hoping to have some sound and commentary at higher speeds.....
@AudrainMuseumNetwork Жыл бұрын
For sure, but we have very low speed limits in Newport so we have to be respectful! Thanks for watching the video
@troygalbraith6252 жыл бұрын
Excellent video, more please
@Vonslik69 Жыл бұрын
Since the Ducati 916 was first introduced back in 1994, the 916 was and still my favorite Ducati. PURE ITALIAN SEXINESS. We used to call them the " two-wheeled Ferarri"😎. Poetry in Motion....and standing still***👍
@carlmayer69111 ай бұрын
The Ducati "testastretta' " was designed by an EX Ferrari F1 engineer.. Ducati once used the "Prancing Horse" logo before Ferrari IIRC
@herbb68132 жыл бұрын
Was that Donald pulling a wheelie in the intro????
@danieljoseph25510 ай бұрын
Can fit a set of golf clubs in the rear cowl storage
@TRUE-WORSHIPPER9522 жыл бұрын
Always a great review, Antonio!!! Greetings from Dan and Gayle !
@theant98214 ай бұрын
never heard anyone call it a nine sixteen before, ive only ever heard it called the nine one six.
@montelatici2 жыл бұрын
Great video. Only one correction. Italians are taller than Americans statistically. Southern Italians are relatively short, but Northern and Central Italians are relatively tall bringing the average up. "Jan 30, 2017 · According to the latest statistics, the Average height of Italian men is now 176.4 versus that of American men which is 176.2."
@ninjarooneil78662 жыл бұрын
There will never be a better bike than this, ever.. whenever I see a guy on one of these old 916s I have to go and talk to him.
@AudrainMuseumNetwork2 жыл бұрын
I was followed to our b-roll filming spot by a guy who had one back in the day. He said it made his week to see one on the road! - Antonio
@DetroitMicroSound2 жыл бұрын
What it means to control everything on the machine yourself.... A real racers machine.
@MrBigal4512 жыл бұрын
antonio how tall and how much do you weigh. trying to see how i would fit on it, im 6' 200lbs
@AudrainMuseumNetwork2 жыл бұрын
5ft 7in 150 pounds
@MrBigal4512 жыл бұрын
@@AudrainMuseumNetwork I still want one. It took lil bit to build up specific muscles to ride my 848. I guess I will do the same for the 916. Thank you and Have awesome holidays!
@scotyount62264 ай бұрын
GP Shift?
@danielluthi75062 ай бұрын
YES, DUCATI . . . . .there is no subsitute ! ( riding the 996 Bi-Posto in Germany )
@metalted61282 жыл бұрын
Damn film crew!!! Always in the way!! Great video!!
@AudrainMuseumNetwork2 жыл бұрын
No film crew no video!! Thank you for watching!
@Steverinomeister2 жыл бұрын
Driving? Driving? Is this guy even a motorcyclist?
@AudrainMuseumNetwork2 жыл бұрын
Antonio is an avid motorcyclist who has been on two wheels since he was 5! He just misspoke
@Ducatirati7 ай бұрын
Then a 996 by extension must be better again , wanna buy a good condition 996 20ks , yes build up core strength in stomach muscles, coz it's a 200kg dry weight bike that kills the wrists with that weight
@rayroberts58322 жыл бұрын
You ride a motor cycle not drive it
@donc-m49002 жыл бұрын
Small? I had a buddy buy a shorter seat so his feet could reach the ground. 2010 ish models
@shineyboots10 ай бұрын
The 916 is 9--1--6, not nine sixteen. Just so you know when talking to a Ducati guy.😄🤣
@gdfggggg9 ай бұрын
I have a crusty old ZZR1100; the acceleration is violently insane. I reckon I’d smoke you in a straight line. Corners would be a different matter..🥒
@Jason.cbr1000rr2 жыл бұрын
Cmon man.. a 200$ or 150$ helmet?
@amcrchannel60452 жыл бұрын
AGV K3 SV is DOT certified, perfectly safe and adequate for street use
@metalted61282 жыл бұрын
He clearly said he’s in 1-2nd gear. Also clearly not a track. Perfectly safe for this video.
@Steverinomeister2 жыл бұрын
A modern sport bike is better in every way.
@Steverinomeister2 жыл бұрын
Heh heh check the title.
@Edison731002 жыл бұрын
Yes, if you want to ride a computer.
@overbuiltlimited2 жыл бұрын
Have to define “better.” By the numbers, safety and nanny features, yes modern bikes are better. For an analog experience that you can’t get anymore the 916 is one of the best.
@metalted61282 жыл бұрын
Not true! It’s a classic, superbike. Not a modern super bike. Of course it’s different.
@Iamjustsebas Жыл бұрын
This is the F40 of motorcycles it’s like saying that a Tesla is better than an F40 😂
@carlmayer69111 ай бұрын
Greatest "half-hour" superbike you'll ever ride...cause the longest you can ride it is 1/2 hour. After time in the seat dealing w/ it's ergos is no biggie.. ..base 916 .. nothing too special aside from the mileage.. 996 S, R, 998R , special livery packages are just stunning.. 999S, R testastretta .. 999 is thee best handling Ducati superbike of it's contemporaries..bar none, even bests many of todays superbikes..IMO. The Ducati proprietary Ohlins are stinkers, along w/ base SHOWA , Sachs suspension.. the aftermarket Ohlins is the way to go.. Funny you mention the dry clutch rattle.. just about everytime I pull into a gas station somebody says.. 'you hear that ?, I think you have a engine problem'
@Ducatirati7 ай бұрын
Then a 996 by extension must be better again , wanna buy a good condition 996 20ks , yes build up core strength in stomach muscles, coz it's a 200kg dry weight bike that kills the wrists with that weight