How Long do Ducati Engines Last?

Started by Bstiles, April 02, 2009, 05:43:44 AM

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ghosthound

the dealer said one of the dudes at the shop has well over 100k miles on the same motor/tranny.  If you take care of it, it will take care of you.

I think it also helps that the engine isnt as high strung as a inline 4 like most 600 sportbikes... thats without even mentioning the squids that ride them.

Loyalizer

In a year and seven months I racked up 39,864 miles. Only had 2 miles on the odometer  when I bought it. The only thing that stopped it so far is the Mercedes that hit it while I was on the FWY. I bought it back from the insurance company and plan to rebuilt it just to see how many more miles it can get. It still starts up fine.
Look! up on the Highway! My word! It's insane! No! It's a Monster....

krista

Sometimes I think that we are our own bikes worst enemy... Mine have always been the happiest when I leave them the F alone.  [laugh]
Krista Kelley ... autist formerly known as chris
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DucHead

Quote from: chris on April 04, 2009, 04:00:39 AM
Sometimes I think that we are our own bikes worst enemy... Mine have always been the happiest when I leave them the F alone.  [laugh]

+1   [laugh]
'05 S4R (>47k mi); '04 Bandit 1200 (>92k mi; sold); '02 Bandit 1200 (>11k mi); '97 Bandit 1200 (2k mi); '13 FJR1300 (1k mi); IBA #28454 "45"