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Ah you would need deep pockets for a genuine original Slater Brothers Laverda Jota here in the UK.

 

With the Bikini fairing

 

I know what it is

 

Sounds like you've had quite the Monday rollercoaster Red and Italian, huh? I’m guessing it’s a Ducati or maybe a Ferrari-branded bike? Can’t wait to see what it is when you post those pics! Congrats on the new ride

 

Benelli Tornado Tre.

 

This is easy.
The only ducati worth buying (ahem ) : the MH 900e Evoluzione.
With the dry clutch. Sounds a bit like the early 90's triples.

 

Very nice. Whilst the photo shows rear view mirrors I thought they had a rear facing camera with a small screen on the top yoke/dash.

 

Blimey, looks like some AI created rubbish. Just sayin'.

 

I would really like a "disagree" and "funny" button. I'll use the disagree for now...

Clearly you are not a designer sir.
The bike was the Terreblache hommage to Mike Hailwoods 1978 racer.
It looks a bit front-heavy on the photograph (and in that case: really contemporary), but in real life it really is a gorgeous bike.


Not sure if any of the MHE's get much mileage though.

 

No, I'm not a designer but I know what I like. A friend of mine had an original MHR some years ago but I can't recall it looking much like this one. He sold it to fund a house move which he bitterly regretted shortly after.
The best looking bike I've ever owned was a Ducati 1198SP, followed closely by an '04 R1. I fell out with the Ducati quickly and sold out.after 3 months. Fabulous looks but not so satisfying to live with and ride.

 

So @Markus and @03_triple thought it funny?

https://iconicmotorbikeauctions.com/auction/2002-ducati-mh900e-with-1-miles/

They built 2,000, half in 2000 and the rest in 2001. The first 1,000 sold out in 31 minutes.

A couple of interesting features did not make the jump from concept to production, including exhaust-integrated rear turn signals and a rearview camera/display.

So the old memory is still working ok.

 

I feel a bit guilty for fueling the hijacking of this topic. Maybe the discussion could be continued here:

https://www.thetriumphforum.com/threads/ugliest-and-best-looking-motorcycles.43368/

Still curious what bike TS has purchased!

 

The 1198SP I bought in 2011 was one of 1254 produced and only 64 registered in the UK. It was the end of line model before the Panigale came out and I was told some SP's were bought and never registered but just squirrelled away as "investments". Didn't stop me selling it after living with it for 3 months. Not up to SOTA Jap stuff IMO but each to his own of course.

 

Wow. That is absolutely BEAUTIFUL . Congratulations!!

 

Luvverly @johne Happy New Bike Day

 

Very nice indeed - you’ll be getting miles of smiles out of that. However, can’t agree about a pillion enjoying it. My pillion loves going out on my fireblade and it must be one of the most contortionist bias seating positions going. Mind you, she used to be very much in to gymnastics and is still very bendy

 

Lovely machine. I refer you to post #13!