Could the bike be fixed

[El Matador]

It's a rather bit odd of what has happened here.

I can see the stem bending, but it would have to be a complete catastrophic shear failure of the stem for the forks to come off like this in the picture. 

More pictures are required to determine exactly what happened -- specifically a picture of the steering stem itself on the backside of the triple clamps.

It just doesn't make sense!  I've seen enough wrecked bikes and this is the first time I've ever since this.

+1 Something fishy is going on.

The wheel isn't even bent, but the steering stem broke? Seems to me that there was a manufacturing defect in the part.

[greenmonster]

you know getting DUcati to evaluate your broken parts wouldn't be a bad thing. might save a life if there is a problem with them.

+1, DNA/authorized dealer rep should definitely see this!
Never seen anything like this neither, more pics appreciated.

[causeofkaos]

if you had frame sliders the bike would not have received so much damage god im a dick

[Porsche Monkey]

+1, DNA/authorized dealer rep should definitely see this!
Never seen anything like this neither, more pics appreciated.

You know he did ride into a wall right?  Something usually will break if you ride into a wall.

[Dave R]

You know he did ride into a wall right?  Something usually will break if you ride into a wall.

  that is the bottom line, he should call his insurance agent not Ducati. 
something had to give, he hit a wall hard by the looks of it     

There is quite a bit of damage on the visible left side of the bike... 

[Howie]

When you hit something while on the throttle the force is higher than when braking even if the speed is the same.  Even though, Ducati may want to see the part since the stem should not be the weakest part.  I'm not saying anything was wrong with the bike, more a "what if".   

[greenmonster]

You know he did ride into a wall right?  Something usually will break if you ride into a wall.

Even though, Ducati may want to see the part since the stem should not be the weakest part.  I'm not saying anything was wrong with the bike, more a "what if".   

Just better safe than sorry if something is wrong material/constructionwise.

[Triple J]

if you had frame sliders the bike would not have received so much damage

Check out the pic...he did.

That'll buff right out.    Glad you're OK.

[BellissiMoto]

I think you could fix it.

I know I would want too.

That is after the insurance money comes in of course!

Anyways, sorry you had some bad luck and if there is anything I or I'm sure anyone else on this board can do for you, I know we will help out to get ya riding again.

[Buckethead]

Check out the pic...he did.

That'll buff right out.    Glad you're OK.

Can't believe it took 4 pages for that to be said.

[Triple J]

Can't believe it took 4 pages for that to be said.

I know...that's usually in the first 3 responses! 

[patroldawg]

eh, I'm with you guys. This is mind boggling! I was at stand still, opened throttle and bang. Distance covered is at most 6 yards and i couldn't have reached more than 20 miles/hour if I am doing the math correctly.

Whether it is a wall or a car, same thing would have happened! May be the joint is designed to provide some sort of a crumbling zone for safety or there is an issue with the welding!

hmm, coming to think of it again, I should sue Ducati, not my neighbor 

so, you were sitting on the bike facing a wall 6 yards in front of you, pinned the throttle/dumped clutch enough to throw you off, the bike then proceeds to go into the wall? 

but, to answer the question, and for insurance purposes, I believe the bike is totaled.  Repair cost is going to be damn close to its value. that thing is f'd

[herm]

i think its done...
most insurance companies will total a bike out for waaaaaaay less damage.

[MonsterMI]

Glad you are ok. Please get some more practice before getting on that next bike. 

I had a rough time with the clutch on my 696 at first too. Takes lots of practice and patience. The space between not engaged and completely let out is tiny, and there is a lot of play there considering they are not adjustable. Better at it now, but still have a slight tendency to stall when cold in the morning.

May I suggest some aftermarket levers? Will help a bit with reach and stalling issues.

[Porsche Monkey]

Glad you are ok. Please get some more practice before getting on that next bike. 

I had a rough time with the clutch on my 696 at first too. Takes lots of practice and patience. The space between not engaged and completely let out is tiny, and there is a lot of play there considering they are not adjustable. Better at it now, but still have a slight tendency to stall when cold in the morning.

May I suggest some aftermarket levers? Will help a bit with reach and stalling issues.

I think he needs some other stuff before he gets levers.   Good suggestion though.