Spotless 2005 BMW K1200S added to our pre-owned inventory. 22K miles, just broken in as they say. Absolute enthusiast owned, the bike is spotless and loaded with cool things to make you go and stop in comfort and with alacrity. This bike has been owned by a retired fella and although it looks great and rides perfectly, it has not been babied. It can take it.

BMW Options? ABS, heated grips, centerstand, panniers, BMW touring tank bag, bag liners.

List of other stuff? Remus Exhaust, BMW HP rear sets, Verholen GPS mount, Pirates Lair (Aargh) Radar Detector mount, MRA tinted windscreen, Throttlemeister cuise lock, Carbon Fiber front mudguard, (loud) air horns to wake the sleepy cagers, Verholen mini tank bag for when you _don’t_ want to take it all with you, additional accessory outlet wired for Gerbing heated clothing. Blingy LED light as well, and some nice touches like black powder coating on the peg hangars, CF heel guards.

The bike has new rear shock and fresh Michelin Pilot Pure tires. It passes the Vic Fasola “Is my bike clean enough?” test by a country mile. Come check it out!out. 

No spoiler since it’s still fresh this beautiful Sunday morning, but if you like racing, DO NOT MISS the MotoGP from Silverstone UK, on TV today at 5 pm on Speed. You will be on the edge of your seat. Faithful companion wondered what all the yelling and spilled coffee was about. Don’t miss it.

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Ducati North America is pleased to unveil the Pikes Peak Race Blog, an internet resource where fans can follow the Pikes Peak Ducati Team from the building of the bikes through the Race to the Clouds on June 27th. Check out the link below for more information;

http://pikespeak.ducatiusa.com/?page_id=2

Now who says a Multistrada isn’t a race bike? Check out this video for evidence to the contrary;

2010 PPIHC – Ducati Multistrada Test Run

UNLEASH THE RED WITHIN/NPR Special Offer!

Summer is here and it’s time to Unleash the Red Within. Whether it’s the Monster or Fighter inside you or the Hyper, Super or Classic persona you struggle to contain, your moment is here. Don’t let it pass you by.

From now until August 31, 2010,  NPR Ducati presents you with these exceptional offers on new 2009 and 2010 Ducati models:*

Remarkable Finance Offers: 3.99% APR for 48 months or 4.5% APR for 60 months*

or

Up to $1500 In-store Credit* at your friendly local authorized Ducati dealership

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The 1198S is so awesome even Prince Willie had to have one!

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To kick off this special offer NPR Ducati has made a special purchase of a 2009 1198S in the ever so sinister; Metallic Black colour scheme. Until it goes we will double the showroom accessories cash to $2500 or offer special financing at just .99% APR for 48 months!

That’s right, you can use this offer to deck out your 1198S with all the goodies you know you want or use the low APR offer to make this ultimate twin Superbike as affordable as some of those “other” bikes out there.  Act fast though, this offer only good on in-stock model, cannot be combined with any other offer. Contact NPR Ducati for details.

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Special Launch Event!

NPR Ducati entrains to RPM bar (235 Washington St Athens GA 30601) for the launch of the new 796 Monster! Follow the awesome Stephanie McKay off of two wheels and into Happy Hour and the Monster Party. The newest Ducati Monster is an amazing synthesis of daily riding pleasure and sports performance with the kickass styling of the Nouvo Monsters. The new motor makes all the sounds and power Ducati is known for and the details don’t disappoint. RPM’s owner and local Ducatisti Shawn will be there to help with the party and all Georgia Ducati enthusiasts are invited to come and partake of the atmosphere!

Where: RPM Bar Downtown Athens 235 Washington St Athens GA 30601

When: 7-9pm 25 June 2010

Why: New Bike Launch Party and General NPR Celebration

Parking is available across the street.

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PLEASE MARK YOUR CALENDARS!

We will now ride on Wednesday nights for the foreseeable future due to schedule conflict. As usual, we be zooming around Northeast Georgia’s hiways and byways, and usually ending up somewhere in Athens for a bite to eat. The rides leave NPR at 6pm sharp, and most often go for an hour or two at most. You may discover some roads relatively close to home that are twisty, fun and scenic. You might see a giant rocking chair, or an awesome sunset, or a location of historical significance, or really great food and drink. But the main idea is to take a ride. We will be done by 8.00 normally.

Couple things to keep in mind: All riding levels welcome-this is a mental health break for the midweek, not a knee-scraping event. We will wait for the less speedy to catch up. And you can ride something other than a Ducati, but Ride Lieutenants Margie and Brian have sharp wit. Consult weather-if Auntie Em says there’s a twister, you might be solo rider par excellence.

Leaving From: NPR Ducati 6pm every Wednesday. 

Absolutely perfect pre-owned 2010 Streetfighter. This is the bare-knuckled dream bike everyone has been talking about! Just 400 miles, all stock but Termi FULL system. The Streetfighter features a full spec 1098 Superbike engine rated at 157HP, radial mount Brembo billet brakes, amooth shifting 6 speed transmission, and comfortable sit up riding position for all day street riding.

This S version features Carbon fiber front fender and belt covers, premium Ohlins forks and shock, lightweight Marchesini forged wheels, and best of all DTC, Ducati’s active traction control for precise control on street and track. The Streetfighter S is the baddest naked bike money can buy and you get the benefit of saving a lot of green in the deal!

This particular Streetfight is finished in the always popular, very sinister, metallic black, it can be seen at NPR Ducati in Watkinsville, GA. The bike comes with the remaining factory warranty, qualifies for financing and both extended service and maintenance programs. We can ship anywhere, have award winning service and all the right bits to make your Ducati perform like a dream. Mr Vader, your Streetfighter is waiting!

Just $17995 OBO

Call 706.310.0002 or email; paul@nprducati.com for more details!

Busy week here at NPR Ducati. We’re hosting the Ducati Ductruck all week, showing the flag and indoctrinating the available. Stuff for you to do:

•  Wednesday night, we will be heading down for our second foray into Atlanta’s East Side. We will arrive at The Glenwood Bistro at 7pm and hit the ground running. Great Jazz band, great food, great beer and wine selection, and of course our Ducatis. The Ductruck will be in attendance with a cool display of all the 2010 Models on hand and lots of red! Come and check it out. The Glenwood is at 1266 Glenwood Ave SE Atlanta GA 30306. Plenty of free parking and enuthusiasts is lined up. From 7-11pm. See you there! There will be prizes given for the most unusual Ducati, most expressive Ducati costume (tattoos only count if I haven’t seen them before) and an audience’s choice. Get an armband and raffle ticket from me when you get there.
•  Thursday night, we’ll be doing our regular bike night, leaving Athens at 5.30 sharp! for a little ride over to Athens’ own Terrapin Brewery where the Ductruck will again be headlining the night’s events. This craft brewery is our local highlight and is a major sponsor of cool events in our area (Such as the Twilight Criterium) as well as a great place for gathering. We will take the brewery tour at 6.30 and maybe a tasting too if we behave!
• Friday we will be doing Demo rides by appointment only with the assistance of the Ductruck at the shop. 10-4pm. Come find me Thursday night and we’ll get you set up. Maybe you’ll fall in love. Spring is that kind of season.
• Saturday evening is the 30th Annual Twilight Criterium bicycle race in Downtown Athens. Look for the Ductruck and NPR Ducatis all over the place. Our display will be on Washington St , in front of First American bank, right on the course. We’ll have food and beverages, a great place to watch the festivities, and lots of special stuff going on. There will be a drawing for a Ducati Performance Jacket as well! Bike parking on the outside of the course is, naturally, provided so as to avoid that nightmare. For those of you that haven’t been, this is a great great event, very exciting and staged right in front of you. Look for yours truly leading the pack on a desmo with no pedals  We will also have a small dedicated group doing the 5k run/walk at 08.30 on Saturday. Come join us if you’re man or woman enough!

That’s a full week, by anyone’s reckoning. I’m sure we have something worth your while-can’t wait to see all Ducati fans there, wherever it may be!

PB

NPR Ducati is happy to bring the DucTruck for another exclusive Atlanta appearance. Last year’s foray into the city from the wilds of Watkinsville was a smashing success and this year promises to be even better. We will be at The Glenwood, a very cool gasto pub and wine bar for our night of show and tell. There  will be the new 2010 lineup of Ducatis in case you haven’t had a look at the most exciting lineup of Ducatis ever beheld, live jazz from the Glenwood All-Stars, and familiar and new faces of the most enthusiastic Ducati riders in the Queen City of the south. Come join us for a repast and a beverage and you might even win something cool! Completely arbitrarily, I will have three awards for most unsual Ducati, Best Ducati outfit, and audience’s choice, so look sharp and bring a cool bike for the crowd to enjoy. The main thing is to come out and celebrate your passion for the Ducati life with likeminded riders!

The Glenwood is in the heart of East Atlanta and a short ride from virtually everywhere in the city. Parking is easy and free.

http://www.theglenwoodatlanta.com/

1266 Glenwood Ave SE, Atlanta, GA, 30316

404.622.6066

We’re on the road invading Atlanta as we explore a new venue in Atlanta. It’s a classic envelopment strategy, as forces from the East, North, and West converge on the holding force in Decatur to fix the enemy in East Atlanta. This is the only thing to do on a Tuesday night motorcycly-speaking. This is a new place for us, they have a pretty kickass restaurant, beer selection, and wine bar, and have gotten great reviews. Eschew the normal weekday routine and come check it out. Ed Milich will be our guest and will be reading from his book of moto-poetry and we will be getting together with y’all trapped in the urban jungle for pretty much the first time this season actually on our bikes now that the snow and rain have receded. All brands welcome, bring your partner for a break from the usual crappy biker grub and cheap beer!
Wrenched! AHRMA Racer and Bon Vivant Ed Milich brings his west coast attitude tinged with midwestern sensibilities to Atlanta as a special favor to us on the long haul back from Daytona. He’s fresh from winning a bunch of races on his vintage Ducatis and a book tour on the West Coast. “Wrenched, Man and Machine” is his first book of free verse documenting his experiences racing, wrenching, and riding and explores our motorcycle culture. Ed will read several selections and sign copies of his book. Don’t miss this if you are jaded Copies of the book will, of course, be available. Questions, email me at paul@nprducati.com or call me at the shop 706.310.0002.
The Glenwood is at: 1263 Glenwood Ave Atlanta GA 30316 404.622.6066. Check out their website www.theglenwoodatlanta.com/