Proud Ducati owner since June 2012 after acquiring a splendid '06 Paul Smart from previous owner in Germany. Previous motorbike riding experience was 10 yrs ago and lasted 4 yrs with a decent Suzuki SV650S till a side collision with a car (with worse consequences for the motorbike than for myself) ended it. I do fancy Italian food most but also half faired sports bikes and retro styled cafe racers as well as other types of motorcycles. Impatiently looking forward at next spring when the weather conditions allow for joyful rides and pleasant conversations with other riders and sisters that one might meet on the road. Stay safe /Gilles