[QUOTE="JC"] On Sun, 25 Jan 2004 15:38:03 +0000, Out of interest, have you ridden the newer 1000DS, 992cc twin spark one? Something odd is calling me to buy one.[/QUOTE] No, not yet. I would like to, but I can't help thinking Ducati are losing the plot with things like this and the Multistrada, in trying to keep an antique engine in production. Now, if they took the new 749 lump, re-tuned it for a bit more mid-range, and stuck it in a basic chassis styled like my old pre-injection SS, then I'd be heading for my Ducati dealer.