The new Ducati Booth
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Nicky answers the questions from Michael
Nicky & Michael share a moment
The booth stayed hopping as Nicky graciously signed all manner of cards, posters and people (yes, body parts) for his adoring fans. With Nicky in the booth at the Javits’ center you could really see that Ducati is the most exciting brand in motorcycling today. Heck, the Harley booth, directly across from Ducati was empty and it did not even seem like anyone was manning it.
Nicky Graciously signs autographs
As the show closed, Ducati was not done with New York City yet on Friday, and moved the party down to the night club and restaurant area know as the meat packing district. Trendy hot spots abound in the meat packing district some of which do not even have signs indicating they exist. This is one of the coolest areas to party in New York City, and Ducati hosted a VIP party in the nightclub on the roof top at the Hotel Gansevoort. The Hotel Gansevoort is on 9th Avenue in the center of the meatpacking district and is credited with helping to “turn the neighborhood from gritty to chic.”
Revelers at the Ducati VIP Party
The bar in the hotel lobby was a cool scene, with upscale urban dwellers dressed for a late night on the town. Just before 10 pm an announcement was made that anyone wearing a Ducati VIP lanyard was invited to take the elevator to the top floor for the Ducati party. Free Red Bull and Peroni Beer were served while the DJ spun tunes for the crowd. The view of the city from this roof top night club was fabulous. Soon up onto the stage came Nicky Hayden. He thanked Ducati, Ducati owners, and his fans for all of their support and told the admiring crowd how much he appreciated their enthusiasm.
Ducati Sales & Marketing Director - Jason Chinnock at the Hotel Gansevoort Night Club
The party went on with Nicky taking his time to speak with fans. A typical New York City Friday night is not your typical New England Friday night. Many places don’t even start to get hopping until after midnight, and many bars simply lock their doors at 4 am, but keep on pouring for those still inside. This was definitely one of those nights, but that is another story…..
On Saturday & Sunday the IMS show had outstanding attendance which is very positive for motorcycling in general. And it is particularly positive for Ducati , because both days saw the Ducati booth jammed with motorcyclists. If you were at the show you could feel the excitement in the Ducati booth, and it was unmatched throughout the rest of the show. Ducati had the new Multistrada, the new Streetfighter, the new 796 Hypermotard, and the gorgeous 1198 S Corse all on display, plus virtually every model in their line up.
The All new Multistrada
The New 1198S Corse - check out the tank! (below)
A "real" Desmo
Looking out over the show floor you could not miss the red Ducati booth and all of the people surrounding it. Plenty of dealers were in attendance helping to work the booth, and it was a great time for connecting with fellow enthusiasts. The Red Bull DJ kept the music pulsing and the fashion show took place every hour or so, keeping the Ducati booth the single most exciting thing at this years show. 
Ducati CEO Michael Lock with Don
Jesse from SSC
Ducati Regional Business Manager - Jason Routhier
Ducati NY's Steve Radt
Jason Chinnock at the Booth
Tom Fournier
If you have not ever visited the NYC IMS show, we certainly encourage you to attend next year.
Black and chrome is so cool!
Want to run it up to red line. No problemo, winds right up to 6500 RPM without missing a beat. Rumors have it that a tire or two may have produced a puff of smoke here or there!
“OK” they said, it is time for you to switch bikes. So, I bid goodbye to black beauty and said hello to a silver and black Thunderbird with a couple of surprises. The headlight cowl and the short pipes gave a hint as to what this really was. A big bore! 1700cc’s, 104 cubic inches, 100 hp and 118 foot pound’s of torque! Now we’re talking.
Big bore! Oh boy!!!!!!!!!!!
I’m telling you, this thing sound’s awesome! The amazing thing is that the big bore is just as smooth as the standard engine. At idle you can hear the difference in the two engines but you cannot feel it. That is until you put it in gear and crack open the throttle. WOW! Here we go, you can feel the difference right away. Good thing this bike has some great brakes. Over the years I have had the opportunity to ride many different bikes. Some leave a lasting impression, some not so much. This is one that will leave a smile on your face for many years to come. In comparison to a recent test ride that I took on a friend’s Dyna glide, this new Thunderbird is clearly a superior machine. It out powers and out handles the Harley hands down! And, you can actually see what’s behind you through the mirrors at idle. Try doing that on a Dyna. Triumph has redefined what a cruiser should be. Tons of smooth power, impressive handling, great look’s and a bike that is comfortable to ride all day long. I’m looking forward to getting this years demo on the lot and can’t wait until our riding season is back. I wonder if the boss will let me add a big bore kit and pipes. Hmmmmmm. It can’t hurt to ask! Good luck trying to get the keys away from me!
Chris Hafner
Sales
The weather was just perfect!
Snow in southern California?????
MOTORCYCLIST RIDE FOR FREE AT
GREAT BAY DUCATI
Ducati provides free test rides
at Fall Open House
North Hampton, NH September 18th & 19th
2009- Area motorcyclists will get the
full red carpet treatment when Ducati Motorcycles’ Demo Truck (the Duc Truck)
rolls into Great Bay Motorcycles on Friday, September 18th and Saturday,
September 19th.
More than 15 new 2009 motorcycles, at least one from each of
Ducati’s model lines, will be available for motorcyclists to ride in organized
demo rides. Customized and specialty motorcycles will also be on display, as
well as the latest trends in apparel and accessories.
Ducati and Great Bay Motorcycles have teamed up to offer an action
packed weekend with demo rides from 10:00 am-6:00 pm on Friday, followed by a
ride into Portsmouth for the first ever Portsmouth Bike Night. Riders from
throughout the area, especially those riding Ducatis, European motorcycles, and
sport bikes in general, are encourage to make the scene in Market Square and
then stroll over to The Portsmouth Gaslight Company on Market Street for some
outdoor fun on the deck. Riders can party with other enthusiasts, listen to live
music, dance and sample tasty beverages. Plus, there will be plenty of beautiful
bikes to look at and talk about. This is a night to bring your date and be a
part of something unique and fun. All riders and all bikes are welcome.
On Saturday Great Bay Motorcycles hosts its annual Fall Open House
Party which will feature live music by Lost Identity, a barbecue, a store wide
sale on all parts clothing and accessories and new and used bike specials.
Ducati factory demo rides will run from 10:00 am until 4:00 pm with sign ups
beginning at 9:30 am.
Ducati is the iconic Italian motorcycle manufacturer, and is the
most successful name in motorcycle racing worldwide. Ducati produces racing
inspired motorcycles with unique engine features, innovative designs, advanced
engineering and overall technical excellence. Ducati offers a range of the
most highly sophisticated
and sought-after bikes ever created for the road. Currently, Ducati produces
motorcycles in distinct market segments which vary in their technical and design
features and intended customers: Superbike, Monster, Streetfighter, Hypermotard,
Multistrada, SportClassic and Desmosedici RR. The Company's motorcycles are sold
in more than 60 countries worldwide, with a primary focus in the Western
European and North American markets. From the fastest sport bikes to the
meanest Monsters, Ducati turns dreams into reality for even the most demanding
riders and fanatical enthusiasts.
“Ducati makes some of
the finest motorcycles in the world, and they have some of the most passionate
riders,” stated Don Jeka, proprietor of Great Bay Motorcycles. “This weekend
riders will be able to experience first hand the Ducati experience with the
Ducati demo fleet.”
“Ducati and Great Bay
Motorcycles have been partners since 2002 and we are excited to bring our
motorcycles to Great Bay and share our passion for motorcycling with enthusiasts
in the northeastern New England area,” said Jason Routhier, Eastern Regional
Business Manager for Ducati. “Riding a Ducati is an experience unlike any other
and it is one of the best ways for a customer to get a truly meaningful
impression of our motorcycles, so we highly encourage everyone who is a licensed
rider to stop by the dealership and take a demo ride.”
The Duc Truck is currently in the parking lot at
Great Bay Motorcycles and is one impressive billboard. The truck has just
returned from Indianapolis where it was part of the Indy Moto GP event and races
when American Nicky Hayden road his Ducati to his first podium finish.
For more information on the event contact Great
Bay Motorcycles, 90 Lafayette Road (Rte 1) North Hampton, NH 03862 Phone 603
964-4450
www.greatbaymotorcycles.com email:
inquire@greatbaymotorcycles.com
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Contact:
Don Jeka, Great Bay Motorcycles, (603) 964- 4450
A word on rain suits.
Generally, Murphy’s Law dictates that if you have a rain
suit with you it will not rain. It also states that if you pull over and put a
rain suit on at the first sign of rain the rain will stop shortly after you are
ensconced in your rain suit. I have learned to pull over early, wiggle into my
rain suit and look for the skies to clear as I remount my bike. Just like we
wear crash protection to prepare for the remote possibility of a crash. In a way
the thinking is if you wear crash protection you will never need it.
So, having a quality rain suit with you when you travel a
field is a key component of preparedness. Generally, I don’t like to leave in
the rain. Meaning that if it is raining out, I prefer not to start a long ride
unless I am already someplace and home is the return destination. But, riding
and encountering rain will happen sometimes and being prepared with gear makes
it much more comfortable and actually, safer. If you commute any distance to
work having a rain suit is nearly mandatory. We don’t live in the tropics so a
rainstorm can make you pretty cold in your riding gear very quickly. As we get
cold we lose mental acuity and it becomes harder to concentrate. When this
happens we may not be not riding at the level we should be, and that is not
safe.
We recommend and sell rain suits from Triumph. Our
experience is that when comparing value to price point these suits can’t be
beat. I own a 2001 vintage Triumph Chevron Oversuit and it still works
fabulously. I have logged over 1000 miles in the rain in that suit this summer
and it still does not leak a bit. Considering it has been worn probably 50 times
over the years, I can truly testify to its quality. The Chevron is a one piece
suit that has an innovative and award winning design that allows the rider to
put it on without doing a dance on the side of the road as they try to get their
legs into the pants portion. All of this is done with two zippers that run from
your chest to your feet. After removing the Chevron Oversuit from its supplied
bumbag you put your arms through the sleeves and immediately your upper body is
out of the rain. Then using two zippers and some Velcro you seal yourself into
the suit, remount your bike and you are off. Total time to do this is about a
minute after you get accustomed to the procedure.
Some riders want a two-piece rain suit, and there are some
good reasons for this. If you have a quality all weather riding jacket, you will
stay dry, for a while, in the rain. In this case a set of rain pants can help
you keep your bottom half dry. It should be noted though, that rain, especially
hard driving rain, has an uncanny ability to eventually penetrate most all
weather riding garments. A rain suit is essentially a big plastic bag and since
it doesn’t breath it doesn’t let water in even at speed.
So if you want it not to rain for the next three months get
yourself a rain suit!
Thank you for being on our mailing list and have a great
rest of the summer from all of us at Great Bay!
Wow, Great Bay Motorcycles continues to be the number one
Triumph dealer in New England, further cementing our decade long leadership
position. Just as Triumph continues to bring outstanding motorcycles,
accessories and riding gear to the market, Great Bay Motorcycles continues to
offer these great products and outstanding service.
What’s the word--- THUNDERBIRD! Deposits are the rule with
the new Triumph Thunderbird, which is the best darn cruiser on the market.
Cycleworld magazine named the Thunderbird the Cruiser of the Year and for good
reason. It offers power and performance that exceeds anything manufactured in
the typical cruiser format. Imagine legendary Triumph handling, engine
performance pumped out of a signature Triumph parallel twin, and styling that is
totally unique. The Thunderbird is definitely a cruiser, yet it is distinctively
a Truimph, a truly beautiful Triumph.
We expect to have a demo soon, call us to get on the list
and we will call you when the bike arrives to schedule you for a ride on the all
new Thunderbird.
In other Triumph news we have a couple of early release
2010 models on the floor. The extremely limited Speed Triple SE, repleat with
John Bloor’s signature, hand red pinstriped wheels, color matched belly pan and
fly screen, special paint, and one serious special watch created to commemorate
15 years of the legendary Speed Triple. 225 of these units were shipped to the
U.S., so you won’t run into one of these parked next to every super common
Roadking or Softail! Stop in to check this beauty out.
The 2010 Tiger ABS on our floor is also a limited edition
model with a great two tone matte paint scheme, two box pannier system, hand
guards, and gel seat. This bike takes the Tiger and gives it a rough and ready
look with the accessories you need to conquer the world.
For 2009 all Triumph classic models were updated with fuel
injection and it has added extra smoothness and performance to the range.
Consequently, we have been sold out of T100’s and Thruxton’s for much of the
season and are happy to report we now have a couple of 2010 models in stock. The
new Bonneville and Bonneville SE for 2009 have become our top Triumph sellers,
with the awesome Street Triple and Street Triple R models a close second.
In the way of promotions, Triumph is offering 5.9%
financing for 72 months on many of their 2009 models, or accessory credits to
help you outfit yourself or your new Triumph the way you want it.
We are also selling our demo units. Stop in ride one and
take home a new Triumph that you got a smoking deal on.
