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Ducati recalls Panigale V4 for fifth time

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Ducati has now recalled a variant of the Panigale V4 for the fifth time with four recalls in its first year of production.

On this occasion, it’s for a fuel leak in the 2018-19 Panigale V4 range and the 2019 Panigale V4 R, totalling 445 motorcycles in Australia.

Australian owners of the affected bikes will be sent a letter requesting them to contact their closest Ducati dealer or service agent “as soon as possible”.

Owners will be asked to make an appointment for an update of the motorcycle’s fuel tank ventilation system.

They will also receive a sticker with warning/instructions on how to correctly open the fuel cap.

Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) of all affected bikes are listed at the end of this article or click here.

Fifth recall notice

It is the fifth official notice has issued through the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission.

The notice says the fuel tank ventilation system “may be defective and cause pressure to build in the tank, resulting in fuel potentially spraying out of the tank when the fuel cap is opened”.

Even though manufacturers and importers contact owners when a recall is issued, the bike may have been sold privately to a rider unknown to the company.

Therefore, Motorbike Writer publishes all motorcycle recalls as a service to all riders.

If you believe there is an endemic problem with your bike that should be recalled, contact the ACCC on 1300 302 502.

To check whether your motorcycle has been recalled, click on these sites:

• Australia

• USA

• New Zealand

• Canada

VINs of affected Ducati V4 models

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Ducati Panigale V4 25°Anniversario 916 | Full Reveal

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Panigale V4 25° Anniversario 916 Engine Engine Desmosedici Stradale 90° V4, counter-rotating crankshaft, 4 Desmodromic timing, 4 valves per cylinder, liquid-cooled Displacement 1,103 cc Bore X stroke 81 x 53.5 mm Compression ratio 14.0:1 Power (EU homologation) 157.5 kW (214 hp) @ 13,000 rpm Torque (EU homologation) 124.0 Nm (91.5 lb-ft) @ 10,000 rpm Fuel injection Electronic fuel injection system. Twin injectors per cylinder. Full ride-by-wire elliptical throttle bodies. Variable length intake system Exhaust 4-2-1-2 system, with 2 catalytic converters and 2 lambda probes Transmission Gearbox 6 speed with Ducati Quick Shift (DQS) up/down EVO 2 Primary drive Straight cut gears; Ratio 1.80:1 Ratio 1=38/14 2=36/17 3=33/19 4=32/21 5=30/22 6=30/24 Final drive Chain; Front sprocket 16; Rear sprocket 41 Clutch Hydraulically controlled slipper dry clutch Chassis Frame Aluminum alloy “Front Frame” with optimized stiffnesses Front suspension Öhlins NIX30 43 mm fully adjustable fork with TiN treatment. Electronic compression and rebound damping adjustment with Öhlins Smart EC 2.0 event-based mode Front wheel 3-spokes forged magnesium alloy 3.50″ x 17″ Front tyre Pirelli Diablo Supercorsa SP 120/70 ZR17 Rear Suspension Fully adjustable Ohlins TTX36 unit. Electronic compression and rebound damping adjustment with Öhlins Smart EC 2.0 event-based mode. Aluminium single-sided
swingarm Rear Wheel 3-spokes forged magnesium alloy 6.00″ x 17″ Rear tyre Pirelli Diablo Supercorsa SP 200/60 ZR17 Wheel travel (front/rear) 120 mm (4.7 in) – 130 mm (5.1 in) Front brake 2 x 330 mm semi-floating discs, radially mounted Brembo Monobloc Stylema® (M4.30) 4-
piston callipers with Bosch Cornering ABS EVO Rear brake 245 mm disc, 2-piston calliper with Bosch Cornering ABS EVO Instrumentation Last generation digital unit with 5″ TFT colour display Dimensions and weights Dry weight * 173 kg (381 lb) Kerb weight ** 194 kg (428 lb) Seat height 830 mm (32.7 in) Wheelbase 1.469 mm (57,8 in) Rake 24,5° Front wheel trail 100 mm (3,94 in) Fuel tank capacity 16 l – 4.23 gallon (US) Number of seats Single seat Safety equipment Riding Modes, Power Modes, Bosch Cornering ABS EVO, Ducati Traction Control (DTC) EVO 2, Ducati Wheelie Control (DWC) EVO, Ducati Slide Control (DSC), Engine Brake Control (EBC) EVO,  Auto tyre calibration Standard equipment Ducati Power Launch (DPL), Ducati Quick Shift (DQS) up/down EVO 2, Full LED lighting with Daytime Running Light (DRL), Ducati Electronic Suspension (DES) EVO with Ohlins suspension and steering damper, Quick adjustment buttons, Lithium-ion battery, Auto-off indicators,
Akrapovic approved silencers in titanium, Marchesini Racing magnesium forged wheels, Racing windscreen, Carbon fibre front/rear mudguards, Machined-from-solid top yoke with identification number, Special rider seat, Racing style handle grips, Adjustable foot pegs, Carbon fiber heel guard, Carbon fiber cover swinging arm, Racing articulated levers Additional equipment Brake level protection, Open clutch cover in carbon fibre, Machined mirror block-off plates, License plate mount removal plug, Ducati Data Analyser+ (DDA+)  with GPS module, Racing fuel tank cap, Paddock bike special cover, Shell and Foggy decals Ready for Ducati Multimedia System (DMS) and anti-theft Warranty Warranty (months) 24 months unlimited mileage Maintenance (km/months) 12,000 km (7,500 mi) / 12 months Valve clearance adjustment (km) 24,000 km (15,000 mi) Consumption and Emissions (only for countries where Euro 4 standard applies) STANDARD Euro 4 CONSUMPTION/EMISSIONS 6,9 l/100km – CO2 165 g/km

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Watch Aussie rider’s Pikes Peak record run

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Australian motorcycle journalist Rennie Scaysbrook has posted a video of his record run at the recent Pikes Peak International Hillclimb in Colorado.

The event was marred by the death of four-time winner Carlin Dunne on the last turn while riding the Ducati Streetfighter V4 prototype. He was on his way to victory and a record run.

Carlin Dunne rides Ducati V4 Streetfighter prototype at Pikes peak Multistrada V4 record run
Carlin Dunne on the Streetfighter V4 prototype

The Pikes Peak International Hillclimb organising committee is now considering the future of the motorcycle category in the event in the wake of two other motorcycle fatalities in 2014-15 and the fourth rider death in the event’s history.

The event has run since 1916, but motorcycles did not race for 10 years from 1977-79 and 1983-90.

Organisers are investigating whether a series of bumps in the last corner caused Carlin’s bike to high-side.

Rennie’s record run

Australian motorcycle journalist Rennie Scaysbrook has posted a video of his record run at the recent Pikes Peak International Hillclimb in Colorado.
Images from Rennie’s Facebook page

Carlin’s sad fatality does not take away from Rennie’s victory and record run in the heavy motorcycle class.

The Australian, who is now working in America at Cycle News, set a record time of 9:44.963 riding a 2018 Aprilia Tuono V4 1100. He smashed the record by five seconds.

The Tuono was in “nearly showroom stock” condition.

Rennie says he would like to dedicate his record-run video to the memory of the late Carlin Dunne. 

“This was a man who helped me to no end as a mentor in my rookie year, went head-to-head with me and came out on top in 2018, and was on course to smash the lap record again this year until fate struck,” Rennie says.

“I’m honoured to have shared this race with him, and thanks to Aprilia for such an amazing team.”

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Ducati Panigale marks 916 25th anniversary

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You better get in quick with your orders, because Ducati is producing only 500 Panigale V4 25° Anniversario 916 motorbikes to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the legendary 916.

The 25th anniversary edition will be unveiled at this weekend’s American round of the Superbike championship at Laguna Seca by four-time World Superbike champion Carl “Foggy” Fogarty (above).

Ducati team riders Álvaro Bautista and Chaz Davies will compete at the event on bikes with a special livery inspired by the Panigale V4 25° Anniversario 916.

Ducati Australia and New Zealand Marketing and Sales Operations Manager Simon Leplaw says he has no further information yet on how many Australia will be allocated or the price.Ducati Panigale V4 25th Anniversario 916 Carl Fogarty

25th anniversary edition

Apart from graphics and limited-edition numbering, it doesn’t appear that the bike has any other extras.

The ground-breaking 916cc Ducati was a masterpiece by famous designer Massimo Tamburini with its iconic twin underseat exhausts, twin-eyed headlights, gold trellis frame, single-sided swingarm and elegantly simple lines.

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1994 Ducati 916

The 25th anniversary edition follows the recent news that Ducati will produce a Streetfighter V4 and rumours that there will also be a Multistrada V4.

Maybe there will also be Hypermotard and Monster versions powered by the V4 Desmosedici Stradale engine.

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Ducati to unveil 25th Anniversary of the 916 special at Laguna Seca

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Ducati Panigale V4 25° Anniversario 916

This weekend at the Laguna Seca World Superbike round Ducati will unveil a ‘Panigale V4 25° Anniversario 916’ limited edition of which only 500 will be built.

The model celebrates 25 years of the iconic Ducati 916 and this limited edition will sport an original livery and exclusive racing components.

The motorcycle will be presented on 12 July at Pebble Beach, California, at 8 p.m. (PDT).

Ducati Panigale V ° Anniversario Fogarty
The Panigale V4 25° Anniversario 916 will be unveiled in the presence of ‘King’ Carl Fogarty, four-times winner of the World Superbike Championship with Ducati in the 1990s.

During the World SBK race at Laguna Seca, to be held on Saturday 13 and Sunday 14 July, the Aruba.it Racing – Ducati team will pay a further tribute to the 916 when Alvaro Bautista and Chaz Davies’ bikes take to the track with a special livery inspired by the graphics of the Panigale V4 25° Anniversario 916.

Source: MCNews.com.au

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Is Ducati planning a Multistrada V4?

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Hot on the heels of Ducati announcing a naked Streetfighter version of its Panigale V4, rumours have surfaced that the Italian company is planning a Multistrada V4.

The Streetfighter V4 production version will be unveiled this year as a 2020 model and a prototype was recently raced at the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb in Colorado.

Sadly, four-time winner Carlin Dunne crashed and died on the final corner on his way to victory and a record time.

Carlin Dunne rides Ducati V4 Streetfighter prototype at Pikes peak Multistrada V4
Carlin Dunn e on the Streetfighter V4 prototype

Multistrada V4

Now it seems the Streetfighter V4 street version may be accompanied by a Multistrada V4, according to German motorcycle magazine Motorrad.

The magazine claims it has seen the bike out testing in Borgo Panigale, home of the Ducati factory in north-east Italy.

There are no images available to prove their sighting, but it makes a lot of sense for Ducati to use the engine in other model variants.

Who knows, they could also be planning a Monster version!

Streetfighter V4 is expected to have similar power to the Panigale V4’s 158kW (213hp).

It had been suggested the street production version may be a little tamer. However, it is likely to still be more than the Aprilia Tuono’s 173hp (129kW).

The Multistrada is likely to be tuned for less top end and more low-down power and torque.

The current Multistrada 1260 has 117kW (158hp) output. 

Ducati Multistrada V4 coming?
Ducati Multistrada 1260

A Multistrada V4 could make its debut alongside the Streetfighter V4 at the EICMA motorcycle show in Milan in November.

If it does, the bike is likely to have front and rear radar for blind spot alerts and cornering ABS as Ducati has previously said it would add these features to its entire range in 2020.

The tech is part of the company’s joint development with Audi of safety technology to fit into an automated driving future.

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Ducati V4 rider dies at Pikes Peak hillclimb

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Veteran American racer Carlin Dunne has died in a crash only metres from the finish of the Pikes Peak International Hillclimb, riding the Ducati V4 Streetfighter prototype.

There have only been six deaths in the event’s history, but organisers seriously considered dropping motorcycles after the two crashes in 2014-15.

Instead, they restricted the field to bikes with single handlebars which excludes super bikes with clip-ons and tightened the vetting process for riders who have to show they can compete safely.

Carlin, aged 36, was the title defender, a four-time winner, the top qualifier and was on target for a record time.

Our condolences to his family, friends and fans.

The victory in the heavy motorcycle class went to Australian Rennie Scaysbrook who set a record time of 9:44.963 riding a 2018 Aprilia Tuono V4 1100. He smashed the record by five seconds.

Carlin Dunne rides Ducati V4 Streetfighter prototype at Pikes peak
Rennie Scaysbrook

Official statements

The hillclimb officials issued this statement:

Throughout the 97 years that this unique race has been conducted on America’s Mountain, we have experienced the ultimate joy in victory, the disappointment of failure and now, the unexpected heartbreak of the loss of a competitor, whose love of the race brought him to Pikes Peak. We mourn the tragic death of Carlin and he will remain in our hearts forever as part of the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb family. Carlin will be remembered as a warm hearted mentor with a competitive spirit. He was a gentle and thoughtful man who touched everyone who met him. We will always remember his contagious smile and genuine love for sport.

Ducati North America CEO Jason Chinnock issued this statement:

There are no words to describe our shock and sadness. Carlin was part of our family and one of the most genuine and kind men we have ever known. His spirit for this event and love of motorcycling will be remembered forever as his passing leaves a hole in our hearts.

Hillclimb course

The 20km Pikes Peak course has 156 turns, starts at 2860m above sea level and climbs to an altitude of 4300m which is halfway to the summit of Everest.

Ducati recently released this video of Carlin training on the Streetfighter V4 prototype.

Ducati has confirmed it will produce a naked production version of the Panigale V4 from March 2020.

The Italian manufacturer said the Pikes Peak event was identified as an important part in the development process of the new model.

The company has won the Colorado hillclimb three times in 2011 and 2011 with the Multistrada 1200 and last year with the Multistrada 1260.

Carlin rode to victory on each of those occasions and the company celebrated with Pikes Peak versions of those models.

Ducati Multistrada 1200 Pikes Peak 1262cc
Ducati Multistrada 1200 Pikes Peak

Ducati says the Streetfighter V4 “derives directly from the sporty Panigale V4 stripped of its fairings, and fitted with high and wide handlebars”.

Streetfighter V4Ducati confirms 2020 Streetfighter V4

The Ducati V4 Streetfghter  prototype carlin raced was expected to have even more power than the Panigale V4’s 213 horsepower (158kW).

“The high performance of the 1100cm³ Desmosedici Stradale is kept in hand by aerodynamic profiles specifically designed for this model,” Ducati says.

However, the street production version may be a little tamer, although probably still more than the Aprilia Tuono’s 173hp (129kW).

2019 Ducati range Panigale V4 R fourth recall
Panigale V4 R

“The prototype will race with a ‘pixelated’ livery, designed by the Centro Stile Ducati; unlike the normal practice with prototypes, the livery does not hide the lines, but exalts them by deliberately revealing how the bike will finally look, “Ducati said.

There is not a lot of difference from the Panigale V4.

Gone is the windscreen and full fairing, although there is still a fair amount of aero bodywork for a naked bike. The rear of the bike looks very similar.Ducati confirms 2020 Streetfighter V4

The biggest difference is in the short nose cone with very discrete “eyes” as LED headlights. Ducati confirms 2020 Streetfighter V4

Ducati boss Claudio Domenicali said the Streetfighter V4 will be “one of the stars of the Ducati World Premiere 2020”.

“Streetfighter V4 is the Panigale for road riding; so there was no better stage than the Broadmoor Pikes Peak International Hill Climb for what will be the highest performance Streetfighter ever put into production,” he says.

The bike will be presented to the public at the EICMA motorcycle show in Milan in November and will be available in Ducati dealerships from mid-March 2020.

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Watch Ducati Streetfighter V4 in action

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Ducati has released this video of the new Streetfighter V4 in action before it competes in the Pikes Peak International Hillclimb on June 30.

Carlin Dunne will pilot the prototype up Pikes Peak with the production model to follow next year.

Ducati last week confirmed it will produce the naked version of the Panigale V4 from March 2020.

The Italian manufacturer says that “as part of the development process of the new model, the ‘Race to the Clouds’ has been identified as an ideal proving ground for testing the high performance of the Streetfighter V4”.

Carlin and Ducatisti will be hoping they have this model sorted out as the Panigale V4 was recalled four times in its first year of production.

It has now been recalled a fifth time in the US, again for fuel leaks.

In one incident, it was recalled for a possible fire from a fuel leak after a Canadian rider’s V4 caught fire.

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V4 catches fire in Canada

The company has won the Colorado hillclimb three times in 2011 and 2011 with the Multistrada 1200 and last year with the Multistrada 1260.

They celebrated with Pikes Peak versions of these models.

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Ducati Multistrada 1200 Pikes Peak

Ducati says the Streetfighter V4 “derives directly from the sporty Panigale V4 stripped of its fairings, and fitted with high and wide handlebars”.

One of the prerequisites for motorcycles in the hillclimb is that they do not have clip-on handlebars.

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It’s been no secret that Ducati has been working on a Streetfighter V4, but they still have some secrets.

While Ducati has not released any tech specs on the prototype, the race-trim engine is expected to have more power than the Panigale V4’s 213 horsepower (158kW).

“The high performance of the 1100cm³ Desmosedici Stradale is kept in hand by aerodynamic profiles specifically designed for this model,” Ducati says.

However, the street production version may be a little tamer, although probably still more than the Aprilia Tuono’s 173hp (129kW).

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Panigale V4 R

“The prototype will race with a ‘pixelated’ livery, designed by the Centro Stile Ducati; unlike the normal practice with prototypes, the livery does not hide the lines, but exalts them by deliberately revealing how the bike will finally look, “Ducati says.

There is not a lot of difference to the Panigale V4.

Gone is the windscreen and full fairing, although there is still a fair amount of aero bodywork for a naked bike. The rear of the bike looks very similar.Ducati confirms 2020 Streetfighter V4

The biggest difference is in the short nose cone with very discrete “eyes” as LED headlights. Ducati confirms 2020 Streetfighter V4

Ducati boss Claudio Domenicali confirms that the Streetfighter V4 will be “one of the stars of the Ducati World Premiere 2020”.

“Streetfighter V4 is the Panigale for road riding; so there was no better stage than the Broadmoor Pikes Peak International Hill Climb for what will be the highest performance Streetfighter ever put into production,” he says.

The bike will be presented to the public at the EICMA motorcycle show in Milan in November and will be available in Ducati dealerships from mid-March 2020.

Source: MotorbikeWriter.com

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Ducati 916 Strada | 25th Anniversay

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Phil Aynsley’s last column featured the ultimate Ducati V-twin superbike – the 1299 Panigale Superleggera (Link), while this week our resident Ducati expert thought it would be fitting to have a look at its spiritual precursor – the 916, especially as this year marks its 25th anniversary!

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Ducati’s 916

While an argument could well be made that the 851 (Ducati’s first four-valve V-twin production bike) was the company’s original “modern” superbike, I think that the impact of the 916 on the motorcycling world was such that it can truly be regarded as the first really “modern” Ducati superbike.

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Ducati 916

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With the introduction of the 916 Strada in 1994 Ducati took the two-wheeled fraternity by storm. No doubt it is Massimo Tamburini’s most acclaimed (and copied) design. While Tamburini himself acknowledged that he took inspiration from the 1992 Honda NR750 (Link) – particularly the underseat exhausts, his design was an even more attractive one!

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The iconic underseat exhausts would become prevalent in motorcycling

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The motor was a development of the 851/888, with the stroke increased from 64 to 66mm, keeping the bore at 94mm. A new engine management system was used.

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The rest of the bike was new and resulted in a considerably smaller bike than the 851, both physically and visually. The design certainly had a great impact on not only the public but also other manufacturers, as evidenced by the proliferation of underseat exhausts and ‘styled’ headlights.

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Ducati 916

In combination with its 996, 998 and 748 derivatives, over 63,000 were built until it was eventually replaced by the 999/749 in 2002.

Power of the original 916 was 114 hp at 9000rpm, with a weight of 198 kg, and the 916 was good for a top speed of 260 km/h.

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Ducati 916

The bike in all but one of the images seen here is the first to arrive in Australia. As a committed Ducati fan I thought it appropriate to commission an Italian village themed backdrop for the shoot I did for REVS magazine.

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Ducati 916

The addition of a suitably Latin looking model was a bonus! The overhead shot of a 1996 bike is included purely because it is a particular favourite of mine!

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A personal favourite shot of Phil’s of the 916 

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Ducati 916

Source: MCNews.com.au

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Back Track with Jack Miller

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If you’re a fan of motorsports, you know the name Jack Miller. He’s making waves on the MotoGP circuit in 2019 and continues to impress us on his Ducati. In Argentina and Qatar he took out 4th place and 3rd in America, not too shabby from the Aussie from far North Queensland.In 2005 Jack took out his first dirt track title at the age of only 10. In 2008 he then moved to road racing. Although he moved to Europe in 2010, Australians were still keeping an eye on his progress and he picked up a personal sponsorship through Australian based Insurer, Swann Insurance.

Still only 24,  his passion for riding was sparked years ago: it was on the family farm in Townsville, Queensland, that his love affair with the bikes began. “I was two and a half years old, nearly three, when my dad taught me how to ride…  even though, once I learnt the base, I was kind of self-taught.” Jack Miller was an independent  and – with nobody in his family racing motorbikes – he had to “learn a lot of things on my own. That’s why I have so many broken bones!”

Ironically enough, his first wheels were actually not intended for him: “my first bike was a (Honda) QR 50 from my brother. He got it on his birthday and that was the day I went to ride it.” Luckily for the young Jack Miller – not to mention Australia’s representation in the MotoGP – his brother was already, “a bit too big for it at that time, so eventually I kept the QR and he got another one to replace it.”

Freedom and adventure were the forces that drew Jack to the bike when he was a youngster, “when I was a kid riding brought me a lot of freedom, I got to explore a lot.” Jack and his brothers rode from dawn until dusk around the back of Townsville, “we rode all day, every day. We just put more petrol in the bike and kept going.” As he grew older though, and began to race more and more competitively, he became part of the biking community, “for sure the friends you make while racing and riding are one of my top reasons (for riding and loving the sport), apart from winning”.Jack Miller Ducati MotoGP

But  what has his favourite race has been? “that’s a hard one… it would probably have to be Phillip Island 2017 and 2018, when leading there for the home Grand Prix. Or also back in 2014, winning there with a massive fight up to the finishing line. That was definitely pretty cool.”

Like any true Aussie country boy – Jack loves the outdoors when he has some time off the bike, “my hobbies definitely have to include fishing! I enjoy fishing and camping, this type of outdoor activity. And I don’t mind bike riding.”

He’s still extremely close to his family and friends back in Townsville, who have given him tremendous support and kept him grounded through every up and down of his career. Jack lives by their advice, “I still get told everyday by my friends that you should not get too big-headed, that you need to keep your feet on the ground and people will help you out along the way. I think this is one of the biggest points to keep in mind.”

So far so good for Jack on that. Whether on Ducati or Honda or KTM, jetting to Texas or Spain, Jack’s feet have remained planted firm on the ground. Our huge thanks to Jack for his time, it was a pleasure chatting.

Jack Miller is an ambassador for Swann Insurance, a motorcycle insurance company in Australia, and currently riding in the 2019 Moto GP for Pramac Racing.

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Q: Who taught you to ride and how old were you?

A: I was two and a half years old, nearly three. I guess my dad told me how to ride in the beginning, even though, once I learnt the base, I was kind of self-taught. Nobody in my family raced motorbikes, so I had to learn a lot of things on my own and that’s also why I have so many broken bones.

Q: What was your first bike?

A: My first bike was a (Honda) QR 50 from my brother. He got it on his birthday and that was the day I went to ride it. My brother was a bit too big for it at that time, so eventually I kept the QR and he got another one to replace it.

Q: What brings you most joy when riding? What’s your favourite part?

A:  It depends, when I was a kid riding brought me a lot of freedom, I got to explore a lot. Living in the back of Townsville we could ride all day, every day. We just put more petrol in the bike and kept going. That’s probably one of my favourite parts, but for sure the friends you make while racing and riding are one of my top reasons, too, apart from winning.Jack Miller Ducati MotoGP

Q: What has been your favourite race and why?

A: That’s a hard one… My favourite race would probably have to be Phillip Island 2017 and 2018, when leading there for the home Grand Prix. Or also back in 2014, winning there with a massive fight up to the finishing line. That was definitely pretty cool.

Q: What are your hobbies outside of motor racing?

A: Hobbies outside motor racing would definitely have to include fishing. I enjoy fishing and camping, this type of outdoor activities. Apart from that, I don’t mind bicycle riding.

Q: What is some advice that you’ve received that you still live by?

A: I still get told everyday by my friends that you should not to get too big-headed, that you need keep your feet on the ground and people will help you out along the way. I think this is one of the biggest points to keep in mind.

Source: MotorbikeWriter.com