Snells, the family owned Ducati Dealer for Sales / Service / Accessories & Clothing in Hampshire and the Surrey / Berkshire borders.
Station Road, Alton, Hampshire, GU34 2PZ. Tel: 01420 84480 Fax: 01420 89622

W M Snell at the Ducati UK VIP Day - Silverstone 2nd August 2010

What a line up

On the Grid

1098 Project Bike - 848 Evoluzione - Dave's D16

Nori Haga wants to hear it!

Shakey Byrne takes Dave's Desmo on track

Paul, Shakey,Dave,Roy

Ready...

Steady....

Go!

Were did they all go!

Roy on track

Paul on track

May 2010

Ducati launch the Monster 796 – The 'Urban Icon'

The Monster family introduces the 796, an exciting addition to the line-up that combines the user-friendliness of the 696 with the sports character of the 1100. Delivering 87hp (64kW), a dry weight of just 167kg (368lb) and optional ABS, the stylish new Monster 796 returns the magic of mid-range to the Monster family.

The Monster 796 is fitted with the micro-bikini fairing and single seat cover as standard and features a new seat designed with a comfort-enhancing shape, further accentuated with stylish red stitching. Additional new features also include a rear sub-frame constructed ready to accept new accessory grab-handles designed to provide a confidence-inspiring grip for the passenger, while blending into the natural line of the tail-end.

The riding position has also been revised by reducing the seat height by a full 10mm (compared to the Monster 1100) to 800mm, whilst the handlebars have been raised by 20mm. These changes, together with the redesigned seat shape have improved posture and increased comfort. With the brand new Desmodue 796 engine at the heart of the machine, a single-sided swingarm and revised ergonomics, the Monster 796 perfectly balances lifestyle performance with everyday functionality to enhance the original Monster spirit.

The new Monster 796 comes in traditional Ducati red, new arctic white silk or diamond black silk. All three colours are set against a red Trellis frame and black wheels, which feature a new short-style red flash around the rim side that creates a full red stripe at speed.

Commenting on the launch, Tim Maccabee, Ducati UK MD said “The new 796 Monster is a welcome addition to the family and will be a great bike for people upgrading from a first bike 600 or looking to switch from a Sports 600 whilst wanting to retain style with plenty of real-world performance”.

Launched as an early entry model year 2011, the Monster 796 will be available in the UK from May 2010 onwards and will be priced at £6,995, with the ABS version at £7,695.

January 2010

November 2009

DUCATI UK LAUNCH NEW 848 RACE SERIES

The 848 Challenge - fifteen races, eight rounds, four world championship circuits, two overseas rounds and two thousand pounds worth of Ducati Corse Riding Gear.

Ducati UK and New Era Motorcycle Club have joined forces to launch a prestigious ‘one-make series’ based on Ducati’s stunning 848 Superbike.

The race series to be known as the 848 Challenge will be run over eight rounds, six in the UK and two in Europe incorporating four world championship circuits. Each of the UK rounds will host two races. Misano will also hold two races with Assen being a single race.

The 848 Challenge will offer participants a unique opportunity racing at some of the best circuits in the UK and abroad with the intention to visit four World Championship circuits that would include Brands Hatch, Silverstone, Misano and Assen. The Misano round will be held during the weekend of the 12th and 13th June where the renowned World Ducati Week takes place - a Ducati festival that is attended by up to 50,000 fans. The Assen Circuit will welcome the 848 Challenge during the biggest amateur race meeting the ‘Ducati Club Races’. Other circuits on the calendar include Cadwell, Castle Coombe, Oulton and Snetterton.

There will be 8 rounds at the following venues:

25th April Silverstone
1-3rd May Oulton Park BSB round
30th May Assen – Ducati Club Races
12-13th June Misano – World Ducati Weekend
10/11th July Snetterton
7/8th August Brands Hatch BSB round
4th September Castle Combe
2/3rd October Cadwell Park

Both of the BSB rounds will include televised coverage. The Silverstone, Snetterton, Castle Combe and Cadwell Park rounds will also be attended by the Ducati Sporting Club's Desmo Due series.

All competitors will use the same model of bike (848/848 Dark) which with the exception of race fairings, tyres and exhausts will remain predominately standard. The 848 produces 134hp and 70.8lb-ft of torque and is regarded as one of the finest handling bikes in its class. The 848 and offers the same design and visual profile as the bike campaigned in World Superbikes by riders such as Troy Bayliss, Noriyuki Haga, Michel Fabrizio and Shane Byrne.

Competitors can purchase a new 848/848 Dark from any official Ducati dealer and included in the price will be a new Ducati Corse Riding Gear Set (Ducati Corse leather suit, Arai Chaser helmet, Ducati Corse gloves, Puma boots and Dainese-Ducati Back Protector) worth an estimated £2,000, alternatively second hand 848 are available from dealers.

For further information regarding the 848 Challenge please contact:

Chris Bushell
103 Willow Park
Otford
Sevenoaks
Kent
TN14 5NF

Tel/Fax 01959-522249
Mobile 07711-047748

Email: chris.bushell@sgrassociates.com

Notes:

• The Ducati Corse Riding gear offer is only available on new 848 registered by 31st March 2010.

• Prizes for winners and runners up in the series are to be announced.

• Circuits and dates to be confirmed

Milan

      New Ducati Corse Logo is Launched                                          

Multistrada 1200

1198R Corse Edition

Ducati has released a new flagship Superbike the 1198R Corse Edition.
Changes include an aluminium tank and new graphics to match the new Corse Logo, plus it comes with a paddock stand and full Termignoni exhaust as well as a “certificate of authentication.”
 

1198S Corse

The 1198S Corse Special Edition weighs in at 1Kg less than thee 1198S thanks to a beautifully made lightweight fuel tank, which boosts the bike's fuel capacity by 2.5 litres to 18 litres. The tank is formed in 2mm thick aluminium, brush finished and clear-coated to maintain a factory race tank feel and proudley displays the new Ducati Corse logo on top.

Hypermotard 1100 EVO and EVO SP

The Hypermotard 1100 EVO and EVO SP are lighter and more powerful than the base model Hyper. Ducati claims a 15.5-lb weight reduction to a svelte 379-lb dry weight and a five-horsepower increase which puts it in the 95-hp ballpark if the claims pan out.
At the heart of the weight savings program is a lighter engine. The Desmodue Evoluzione (thus the EVO nomenclature) features the latest Vacural-cast cases, combined with a lighter crankshaft, flywheel and alternator to provide a substantial 11.5-lb weight savings compared to the original design. The original 98 x 71.5mm bore and stroke configuration returns with the EVO models. The additional power and increased torque, which is now claimed to be in the region of 76 lb-ft at 5700 rpm, comes about from advancements to the L-Twin’s new head design.
Improved lubrication channels keep things moving more-freely internally while improving cooling properties. An oil-cooler with 85% more cooling area should keep the air-cooled mill running strong despite the boost in performance output. A redesigned combustion chamber, a higher compression ratio and a change from dual to single spark plug configuration are said to be at the core of the performance upgrades. Service intervals are still set at 7500 miles.

Tricked up EVO sp

Hypermotard 796

HYPERMOTARD 796. The new way to ‘Go Hyper’ Ahead of the EICMA International Motorcycle Show in Milan, Ducati release images previewing its newest model – the fun and versatile Hypermotard 796. Just as aggressively striking as the 1100, the lightweight new Hypermotard 796 features a lower seat height and brand new smooth and flexible engine to make it the perfect urban assault vehicle. A dry weight of just 167kg (368lb) and seat height of 825mm (32.5in) makes the Hypermotard 796 a sure-footed 20mm (0.8in) lower than the 1100 and inspires confidence however and wherever it’s ridden.

The completely new Ducati 796 engine has a bore and stroke of 88mm x 66mm, conforms to Euro 3 regulations and produces 81hp (59.6kW) of power and 55.7lb-ft (7.7kgm) of torque with the smooth and very economical rideability enjoyed from all Desmodue L-Twins.

The new power unit is also equipped with an APTC ‘wet’ clutch to give a ‘slipper’ type action that prevents destabilization of the rear-end during aggressive down-shifting and also gives the extra benefit of a super-light feel at the adjustable lever, a great advantage in stop-start city traffic or during longer journeys.


 

The new Hypermotard 796 comes in an urban-style Dark finish with matte black tank and beak section, black frame and black wheels or, alternatively, matte white tank with contrasting matte black beak, black frame and black wheels. For the purists, an 1100 look-alike with Ducati red tank with matching beak section, red frame and black wheels gives the 796 a traditional livery. Whether it's working the daily commute or attacking the open roads, the 796 will ride the common ground between

manners and madness by mixing Ducati’s unrivalled twin-cylinder power and sportbike heredity with the lightweight and minimalist supermotard concept.

Available in Ducati dealership from November 2009, a brand new way to go Hyper: The Hypermotard 796.
 

Milan November 2008

Street Fighter 1098..................full details here

1198 & 1198s complete with traction control and available in Black.............full details here

Troy Bayliss Replica ................................full details here

Troy Bayliss Replica Limited Edition of 500  "R" Specification

Full Replica paintwork

70mm Termignoni racing Exhaust

Numbered top yoke

Authenticity plaque

Bayliss bike cover

February 2008

The all new 696 Monster due in May will now be available in two additional colours, WHITE & MATT BLACK.

Sunday 3rd February 2008

At the MCN London Motorcycle Show Excel. Having arranged to meet husband and wife Mark & Paula on a social basis at the show I was more than a little suprised and delighted when they then confirmed their order for a pair of 1098R's. Thank you to Mark and Paula and we look forward to delivering to you these very special machines.

November 2007

International Ducati Dealer Conference - Milan 2007 We at W.M.SNELL are very pleased to have been presented the "Top Overall Customer Service Award" for 2007. This resulted from the annual customer survey carried out by Ducati UK covering all aspects of our dealership. We would like to thank all our customers for their continued support.