99: New Ducati V-4 and Flat Track Stats




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Summary: <p>We are one show away from hitting another major milestone, 100 episodes and 3 years doing the LoudPipes Podcast.  Rich and Jon talk a little about plans for episode 100, some Yamaha news, and flat tracking racing.</p><h3>New Topics:</h3><ul> <li>Ducati's New V-4 Engine:<ul> <li>Ducati unveils a new V-4 <a target="_blank" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8bxMyt4tIIA">Desmosedici Stradale</a> engine. <a target="_blank" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xRNq5YT_r38">Sound from Ducati's video</a> and <a target="_blank" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6hXnaq8PFZI">sound of outgoing Panigale</a> </li> <li>Ducati has been running the V-4 engine in MotoGP for the last 10 years</li> <li>There was a very limited street bike in 2007 that was V-4, but this is officially Ducati's first street bike with a V-4</li> </ul> </li> <li>How good has Indian been in American Flat Track racing:<ul><li>From the club house chat, Rich did some quick research that may surprise you</li></ul> </li> </ul><h3>U-Turn:</h3><ul><li><p>Anymore on 2018 Harley Models - Everyone is loving the Fat Bob, except for Rich and we say farewell officially to the V-Rod</p></li></ul><h3>Spend my Money:</h3><ul><li>I want the ultimate long distance touring bike.  The more creature comforts the better and have $30K to spend.</li></ul><h3>New Roundup:</h3><ul> <li>Yamaha releases a new model - <a target="_blank" href="https://www.yamahamotorsports.com/transcontinental-touring/models/2018/star-eluder">Star Eluder</a> </li> <li>Yamaha <a target="_blank" href="http://blog.motorcycle.com/2017/09/01/motorcycle-news/production-delay-2018-star-venture/">press release</a> states that the Star Venture is delayed until the latter half of December 2017</li> <li><a target="_blank" href="http://cyrilhuzeblog.com/2017/09/05/attention-to-all-custom-bike-builders-team-america-seeks-a-new-member/comment-page-1/">Team America seeks a new member</a></li> </ul><h3><strong>EVENTS:</strong></h3><ul> <li> <a target="_blank" href="http://www.capitalcitybikefest.com/">Ray Price Capital City Bikefest</a> - September 22-24 - Raleigh, North Carolina</li> <li> <a target="_blank" href="http://aminoapps.com/page/motorcycle-amino/9484050/bucket-list-ride-mini-iron-butt">Bucket List Ride (Mini Iron Butt)</a> - October 14th-15th 2017 (Ride from Manteo, NC to Murphy, NC)</li> </ul><p><strong>Support the show and receive rewards for your contribution by visiting <a target="_blank" href="http://www.rdubstudios.com/donate">loudpipes.net/donate</a>.  <a target="_blank" href="http://patreon.com/rdubstudios">Patreon</a> is our focus and is an ongoing support model.  There is also a link for one time donations and support of any size is greatly appreciated</strong></p><p>Running time:  01 hour 03 minutes</p><p>Questions or comments: feedback@rdubstudios.com or the <strong><a href="https://rdubstudios.squarespace.com/feedback2">Feedback page</a></strong></p><p><a href="https://www.loudpipes.net/donate" rel="payment">Support Loud Pipes!</a></p>