I, too, owned a 907i.e. and loved it. I disagree about the poor handling with the 17" wheels, but I know there was an issue with carrying passengers - they blocked the mirrors! On Friday, May 22, 2020, 12:01:12 PM EDT, <ducati-request@list.ducati.net> wrote: Send Ducati mailing list submissions to     ducati@list.ducati.net To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit     http://list.ducati.net/mailman/listinfo/ducati_list.ducati.net or, via email, send a message with subject or body 'help' to     ducati-request@list.ducati.net You can reach the person managing the list at     ducati-owner@list.ducati.net When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific than "Re: Contents of Ducati digest..." Today's Topics:   1. A bit of Ducati history in Cycle World. (Vicki Smith)   2. Re: A bit of Ducati history in Cycle World. (Gene Hunt)   3. Re: A bit of Ducati history in Cycle World. (James Calandro)   4. Re: A bit of Ducati history in Cycle World. (Brian Conner)   5. Re: A bit of Ducati history in Cycle World. (sam@pappals.com) ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Message: 1 Date: Thu, 21 May 2020 15:46:17 -0400 From: Vicki Smith <vicki@ducati.net> To: "ducati@ducati.net" <ducati@ducati.net> Subject: [Ducati] A bit of Ducati history in Cycle World. Message-ID: <B821957C-90D3-498D-9C16-E0AAC813A3EA@ducati.net> Content-Type: text/plain;    charset=utf-8 Also the handbuilt Tamburini prototype they show in the photos is in my garage :-) Interesting piece of trivia - this bike?s paint was the first application of what became ?Ducati Red?. https://www.cycleworld.com/story/bikes/what-was-so-special-about-the-ducati-paso/ Vicki ------------------------------ Message: 2 Date: Thu, 21 May 2020 19:52:51 +0000 From: Gene Hunt <Twolanefun@outlook.com> To: Ducati Owners Group <ducati@list.ducati.net> Subject: Re: [Ducati] A bit of Ducati history in Cycle World. Message-ID:     <DM6PR10MB401178D8E4D4F0E63C7A305FCBB70@DM6PR10MB4011.namprd10.prod.outlook.com>     Content-Type: text/plain; charset="Windows-1252" I enjoyed the 907ie I owned for awhile. - Gene "I Know a Few Roads" Patriot Guard Rider AMA Charter Life Member #598925 Charter Member #166 of the Victory Motorcycle Club DUCATI.net Member USDESMO Member #1263 EX-MSF Instructor EX-President Mid Atlantic Ducati Owners Club Victory's - 01' V92SC, 04' Kingpin, 16' XC Tour Ducati's -  02' M900, 13' Diavel HD - 09' XR1200 ________________________________ From: Ducati <ducati-bounces@list.ducati.net> on behalf of Vicki Smith <vicki@ducati.net> Sent: Thursday, May 21, 2020 3:46 PM To: ducati@ducati.net <ducati@ducati.net> Subject: [Ducati] A bit of Ducati history in Cycle World. Also the handbuilt Tamburini prototype they show in the photos is in my garage :-) Interesting piece of trivia - this bike?s paint was the first application of what became ?Ducati Red?. https://www.cycleworld.com/story/bikes/what-was-so-special-about-the-ducati-paso/ Vicki To get the links and updates on all today's Ducati news: http://www.ductalk.com/ and https://www.facebook.com/ducnet _____________________ Ducati mailing list Ducati@list.ducati.net http://list.ducati.net/mailman/listinfo/ducati_list.ducati.net Mailto: twolanefun@outlook.com ------------------------------ Message: 3 Date: Thu, 21 May 2020 16:06:34 -0400 From: James Calandro <capod2t@gmail.com> To: Ducati Owners Group <ducati@list.ducati.net> Subject: Re: [Ducati] A bit of Ducati history in Cycle World. Message-ID:     <CAP_=Ax5G2SAuBfB7F+w=uqVG0h52YJJc6TMr849Qj+rPniytHg@mail.gmail.com> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="UTF-8" Very interesting bike.  I rode the 750 and was uncomfortable but that was most likely because it was the first modern Ducati I had ever ridden and I was not prepared for the lack of steering lock.  Almost dumped my friend's new bike.  I later rode a 907ie and thought it was wonderful.  Very torque motor and a comfortable bike too.  I was disappointed when my friend sold it without telling me it was for sale. Jim Jim Calandro il Capo US DESMO www.usdesmo.com 704-843-0429 O > Also the handbuilt Tamburini prototype they show in the photos is in my > garage :-) > > Interesting piece of trivia - this bike?s paint was the first application > of what became ?Ducati Red?. > > > https://www.cycleworld.com/story/bikes/what-was-so-special-about-the-ducati-paso/ > > Vicki > > > > ------------------------------ Message: 4 Date: Thu, 21 May 2020 21:10:49 +0000 From: Brian Conner <bscco@hotmail.com> To: Ducati Owners Group <ducati@list.ducati.net> Subject: Re: [Ducati] A bit of Ducati history in Cycle World. Message-ID:     <CY4PR05MB2872414BA167AC2C222E391EB1B70@CY4PR05MB2872.namprd05.prod.outlook.com>     Content-Type: text/plain; charset="Windows-1252" Bought my 907 new, 1st one in CO & my 1st Fucsti, never getting rid of it. HC pistons, Ferracci/Muzzy pipes, euro taillight. Great 2 up bike for my wife & I. Brian ________________________________ From: Ducati <ducati-bounces@list.ducati.net> on behalf of James Calandro <capod2t@gmail.com> Sent: Thursday, May 21, 2020 2:06:34 PM To: Ducati Owners Group <ducati@list.ducati.net> Subject: Re: [Ducati] A bit of Ducati history in Cycle World. Very interesting bike.  I rode the 750 and was uncomfortable but that was most likely because it was the first modern Ducati I had ever ridden and I was not prepared for the lack of steering lock.  Almost dumped my friend's new bike.  I later rode a 907ie and thought it was wonderful.  Very torque motor and a comfortable bike too.  I was disappointed when my friend sold it without telling me it was for sale. Jim Jim Calandro il Capo US DESMO www.usdesmo.com<http://www.usdesmo.com> 704-843-0429 O > Also the handbuilt Tamburini prototype they show in the photos is in my > garage :-) > > Interesting piece of trivia - this bike?s paint was the first application > of what became ?Ducati Red?. > > > https://www.cycleworld.com/story/bikes/what-was-so-special-about-the-ducati-paso/ > > Vicki > > > > To get the links and updates on all today's Ducati news: http://www.ductalk.com/ and https://www.facebook.com/ducnet _____________________ Ducati mailing list Ducati@list.ducati.net http://list.ducati.net/mailman/listinfo/ducati_list.ducati.net Mailto: bscco@hotmail.com ------------------------------ Message: 5 Date: Thu, 21 May 2020 21:08:41 -0400 From: sam@pappals.com To: Ducati Owners Group <ducati@list.ducati.net> Subject: Re: [Ducati] A bit of Ducati history in Cycle World. Message-ID: <52078828-C4E7-4FF7-B3C9-0E929C9D2A91@pappals.com> Content-Type: text/plain;    charset=utf-8 I loved the workmanship of my 907ie, the sound, the effortless power delivery, a very nice bike. I have to agree about the height making it a bit top heavy to maneuver in the city and a bit of a challenge for my shorter legs in emergencies?  but then, after a three year relationship, I fell in love with the 916. The perfect bike for me.  I still have the 916, in near stock condition. Its more eye candy now days as I just can?t get comfortably into that fetal position. A couple times I?ve thought about selling it, but that red?..  Sam > On May 21, 2020, at 3:46 PM, Vicki Smith <vicki@ducati.net> wrote: > > Also the handbuilt Tamburini prototype they show in the photos is in my garage :-) > > Interesting piece of trivia - this bike?s paint was the first application of what became ?Ducati Red?. > > https://www.cycleworld.com/story/bikes/what-was-so-special-about-the-ducati-paso/ > > Vicki > > > > > To get the links and updates on all today's Ducati news: > http://www.ductalk.com/ > and > https://www.facebook.com/ducnet > _____________________ > Ducati mailing list > Ducati@list.ducati.net > http://list.ducati.net/mailman/listinfo/ducati_list.ducati.net > Mailto: sam@pappals.com ------------------------------ Subject: Digest Footer Check out Ductalk.com for an addictive mix of the best Ducati news items. 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