Why I Ride: Ken Tam's Ducati Desmosedici RR

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  • Опубликовано: 31 янв 2025

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  • @tw1nair
    @tw1nair 6 лет назад +12

    This video made more fall even more in love with my Ducati.
    2012 848 EVO. Pearl white.

  • @jitterball
    @jitterball 7 лет назад +94

    Moral of the story: Rich people can buy multiple exotic Ducatis.

  • @Dsam04
    @Dsam04 8 лет назад +31

    I have two Ducati's and i will keep them forever

    • @IgorKolosha
      @IgorKolosha 8 лет назад +2

      I had two and sold them... and really regret it. Sigh. Hang onto yours.

    • @arrowinquire
      @arrowinquire 6 лет назад +1

      Started with a ‘13 848 and added a ‘17 Pani base. Can’t part with either one.

    • @infinitevoid5884
      @infinitevoid5884 5 лет назад

      Same

    • @marcosdecezare3412
      @marcosdecezare3412 5 лет назад

      I've got 2 too, a monster 1100s and 999r , you can see my video

    • @MountainMetal
      @MountainMetal 4 года назад +1

      @@marcosdecezare3412 I have that same Monster, which was my first Ducati, and just purchased my second and likely my last bike, being in my mid 60s, a 1098 Bayliss, and I could not be more happy.
      An easy daily driver, but still very spirited, and an other-worldly exotic when I want to really live.
      They bring me JOY.

  • @DesmoHugh
    @DesmoHugh 7 лет назад +3

    This was awesome to watch! I've got 4/9 - D16RR, 1098R, Pani Tri, and the Multi. Trading in Tricolore for Pani R and trying to get my hands on mint 999R! Love seeing someone as passionate about Ducati as I am! Continue to enjoy!

  • @ComputerGeekOnTwoWheels
    @ComputerGeekOnTwoWheels 3 года назад +1

    Wow, what a collection. You got the Ducati bug really bad but what a bug to get. I'm in awe...

  • @JoJoTakeOverTheWorld
    @JoJoTakeOverTheWorld 8 лет назад +4

    Great job Ramy, I am wowed on how amazing this video came out. Happy I could be there to witness it. You are very talented.

  • @cecilwilson5442
    @cecilwilson5442 4 года назад +1

    Good to hear your views on a beautiful motorbike and the love for the ducati brand health to enjoy it 😊 from Northern Ireland

  • @andrewbaker937
    @andrewbaker937 7 лет назад +1

    Wow man absolute beautiful collection you are very lucky lm happy for you. Im lucky enough to have only 1 Ducati 08 1098s in red mint condition with 10500 kms on the clock only just run in really. But it is an unreal bike it's hard to explain but I've had it for 6 years and every time i get on it it's like riding it for the first time . I will never sell it and i certainly wont ever get bored of riding it. Thanks for the video man and stay safe.

  • @olivermarkandmurphy
    @olivermarkandmurphy 5 лет назад +5

    “I don’t know how I got here” The best statement

  • @corejennings5724
    @corejennings5724 8 лет назад +3

    Awesome collection! I have #30 of 500 panigale anniversario. You will love everything about it.

    • @socalmotobrea
      @socalmotobrea  8 лет назад +1

      That's awesome! Hope you're enjoying your Anniversario and thanks for watching!

  • @ryanh5712
    @ryanh5712 7 лет назад

    this guys getting the top of the line v4 ducati rolling out in 2019 for sure.

  • @karmabrothercat
    @karmabrothercat 8 лет назад +3

    Hi Ken,
    I am a motorcycle collector, in particular Ducati's.
    I like all kinds of motorcycles.
    I can totally relate to your experiences. Good for you. Ride safe.
    Cheers,
    Peter

    • @iamkentam
      @iamkentam 8 лет назад +1

      that's awesome Peter... I'm not sure if you're interested, but I'm off loading a Paul Smart. :)

    • @karmabrothercat
      @karmabrothercat 8 лет назад

      Ken Tam hi Ken, thanks for asking. Unless it's the green frame Paul Smart, I have one already.
      I picked up my 1299s Aniversario a few weeks ago. Amazing ride.
      Did you pick yours up yet? How do you like it?

    • @iamkentam
      @iamkentam 8 лет назад

      karmabrothercat yes it's the green frame. My anniversario gets in in a couple weeks. I told them I wanted late oct/nov delivery.

  • @cnealmartin
    @cnealmartin 8 лет назад +1

    Brother, what ever your doing, keep on doing it ! That's awesome ! I have my 1st Ducati, the 1299 and I would not have purchased any other bike in the world.

  • @cooljess76
    @cooljess76 7 лет назад +5

    This is so funny. I see my collection taking the exact same route his has taken for the exact same reasons! Had several bikes since my childhood before I picked up my first Ducati, a red 2001 748S monoposto. I dumped so much money into that thing, essentially replicating an R had Ducati exported them to the United States. Full Ohlins everything, 4 pad Brembo's, oil cooler, carbon Termi's, asv levers, BMC filters, EVR clutch, aluminum subframe, 3 pairs of Marchesini's you name it, it's got it. At this point the bike is unsellable. Nobody in their right mind would ever pay what I've put into it. So now it's a living room ornament and a damn fine conversational piece. My second Ducati is a 2007 1098S Tricolore. Pristine and bone stock, which is how I plan on keeping it. Both of these bikes are so beautiful, I hardly ride them. Maybe once a month, if that. Next on my list is an S4RS, hopefully followed by a Paul Smart 1000LE. And if I'm going to dream big, may as well throw a Superlegerra in there somewhere. The problem is, I won't want to ride any of them! So I'm considering a cheap used monster, which I'll probably dump a fortune into and not want to get dirty. Ahh the struggle...

  • @Freddie206
    @Freddie206 8 лет назад +6

    Respect Man!!
    Watching this video was like lookin in to mirror where i saw myself
    I wish you all the best!
    Desmo is my favorite bike btw))taker her of her👍

  • @maseratilife1316
    @maseratilife1316 6 лет назад

    absolutely what you described is the fact why i Love motorcyles. bought my 12 Duc 848 Evo corse at 2 k in late 14 and just recently sold her 34k man what an experiance, it just freedom man and ducati gives you that freedom for free. Nice collection. Great Video. , Gorgeous bikes!

  • @Ali-ei3nk
    @Ali-ei3nk 6 лет назад

    I dont know Ducati, never rided one and still far from it. But I like this vidéo. You're looking very passionated when talking about this special one. Enjoy !

  • @elle8062
    @elle8062 7 лет назад +4

    Keep collecting and drive safe man
    I'm collecting some too
    Own RC390, R6, R1M, H2R, and just ordered my new 2018 Ducati Panigale V4 Speciale

    • @boxbag5422
      @boxbag5422 6 лет назад

      Who...cares....the video is about his collection, not yours. World must revolve around you.

    • @ruben8865
      @ruben8865 5 лет назад +2

      I have a cat

  • @nfareview
    @nfareview 7 лет назад +1

    Great video! Love my 899!

  • @richardjames26
    @richardjames26 8 лет назад +2

    Awesome!!! Love your collection and how much pride you take in looking after them

    • @socalmotobrea
      @socalmotobrea  8 лет назад +1

      Couldn't agree more, Richard. We'll pass this along to Ken; it really is a stunning collection!

  • @missqueena
    @missqueena 8 лет назад +11

    that front shock 😍😍

  • @Soliditude
    @Soliditude 8 лет назад +7

    More videos like this please!

    • @socalmotobrea
      @socalmotobrea  8 лет назад +8

      Glad you like this video! We're working on more content.

  • @johnwhitla9191
    @johnwhitla9191 5 лет назад

    Good on you mate. I have always loved Ducati and had many over the years. The only other bikes I ride is a laverda Jota which I have owned for over 30 years and a Moto Morini Corsaro veloce which I enjoy for the reasons you like the Desmodecci. No aids, its all up to you. Cheers John from Oz

  • @jamesbreen2700
    @jamesbreen2700 4 года назад

    wow what a collection!!! beauties all of them!

  • @Lordaniel899
    @Lordaniel899 7 лет назад +1

    Bravo Ken. Sounds to me that you ride bikes for the same reason as me - coz I really love it. Like you I save for my bikes - lining up for an 899. For me, it's not balls to the wall blah blah - it's about enjoying the ride, refining technique and getting good and better at something.

    • @Bernievids
      @Bernievids 5 лет назад

      Stephen Evans : you need to buy some super male vitality from Alex Jones ha ha.

  • @maamacita8456
    @maamacita8456 7 лет назад

    Wow man, great video, my next collection bike for sure is desmosedici RR

  • @charlieryan1736
    @charlieryan1736 6 лет назад

    Thanks for sharing your experience

  • @lorenzobaldini5454
    @lorenzobaldini5454 4 года назад

    This man is very collectionist for the iconic Ducati

  • @utterlycutterly1
    @utterlycutterly1 8 лет назад +43

    Man you must be very wealthy cause that sure ain't no cheap collection

    • @cooljess76
      @cooljess76 7 лет назад +15

      You'd be surprised. I saved for each of my Ducati's and had funds set aside waiting for exactly the right one to come along. It's all about knowing what you want and setting a goal to achieve it. Totally unrelated, I'm also an audiophile. Look up JBL Everest Speakers. One day I asked myself, who would spend 160k on a pair of speakers? I thought they would probably be doctors, lawyers, celebrities or maybe professional athletes. To my surprise after watching a few RUclips videos, they usually look poor with empty apartments, no furniture and sheets hanging as curtains, lol! I guess it's worth mentioning that I have the world's largest JBL Studio Series collection. A title which I never set out for but accidentally achieved. For the record, I am not wealthy. However I do consider myself very lucky.

    • @ChristianC-gy1ym
      @ChristianC-gy1ym 5 лет назад +1

      @@cooljess76 Nice. But your comment is quite misleading and provides false hope to most people. Whether that is your intention or not... it sounded to me like you're just grateful and modest.
      But even if you don't label yourself a "wealthy" man due to the fact that perhaps you're not a billionaire like Warren Buffett, you still need to earn an income above 96th percentile to be able to set goals to own what you have.
      Someone who earns a meager income cannot even begin to "set goals" for these things.
      Just saying....
      I'm not wealthy either but I do make close to 300 grand a year.
      I'm a broke poor man by the standards of many.
      But blessed when you think about the vast majority others. So if I tell people to set goals and save up for a car collection, I would be leading them astray

    • @BrandonKent136
      @BrandonKent136 5 лет назад

      @@ChristianC-gy1ym everyone in the US does...

    • @BrandonKent136
      @BrandonKent136 5 лет назад

      @@cooljess76 that's just plain stupid of them then lol

    • @ChristianC-gy1ym
      @ChristianC-gy1ym 5 лет назад

      @@BrandonKent136 Everyone in the US cannot set goals to purchase a bike/car/boat that costs over 50 grand... the lucky few can yes

  • @scottlincoln6286
    @scottlincoln6286 7 лет назад

    Wow Ken, awesome video - beautiful collection. This video is couple years old, since then have you purchased more Ducati's, like the new V4 coming out shortly...

  • @cargonational
    @cargonational 3 года назад

    Yes they are very addictive to own! It just that feel when you ride.

  • @enemycombatsports5356
    @enemycombatsports5356 4 года назад

    Great stuff bro. Ride safe.

  • @muscleandimports
    @muscleandimports 8 лет назад +3

    Fast forward 8 years from the RR's release to today and we have the $80,000 1299SL ;)

  • @richardburns9772
    @richardburns9772 8 лет назад +3

    God I love that bike. My most fav on earf

  • @MoonBernie
    @MoonBernie 8 лет назад +33

    Peace and calm,... not hearing anything .. On a Desmosedici.. Lol.... Its F..... Heavy metal. Its Balls to the wall . Its Skittish, hard as a bone. Its an untamed mustang. It squeezes the epinephrine out of your adrenal gland....

    • @SuperIceman44
      @SuperIceman44 7 лет назад

      MoonBernie What shit are you even talking? There are always shitheads like you who have to hate on everything they see.

    • @MoonBernie
      @MoonBernie 7 лет назад

      Hate ... Lol.. OMG I worship my Ducati.... I adore her. I already have 15.000 km this year... And Marius, what rusty chains ?... I maintain my GF's myself, for 99% at least.

  • @ipanzerschrecku4732
    @ipanzerschrecku4732 6 лет назад

    Being not able to hear anything other than the wind noise...calm and peace...LOL

  • @iamkentam
    @iamkentam 8 лет назад

    Looks great, thanks Ramy

  • @normanabdullah6090
    @normanabdullah6090 7 лет назад +2

    I love my car and also my 2000 Ducati 999R

  • @nealefrazer4247
    @nealefrazer4247 4 года назад

    Said it once and I'll say it again..."there is nothing quite like the sound of a Desmo on Song!!"

  • @gmac9841
    @gmac9841 7 лет назад

    Nice collection what does he do for a job

  • @TheMacki95
    @TheMacki95 8 лет назад +1

    legendary bike man!!

  • @samhsu7966
    @samhsu7966 3 года назад

    What a hero👍

  • @malkhulk7804
    @malkhulk7804 4 года назад

    This is Life!

  • @martinsowerby7922
    @martinsowerby7922 4 года назад

    good on him, I am jealous but in the nice way, great line up of bikes.

  • @SnowiLuxi
    @SnowiLuxi 4 года назад +2

    "Small Ducati collection..." I wish would have the money to buy one of these...

  • @smokey9063
    @smokey9063 3 года назад

    Would love to see a 999 video guessing it's an R

  • @pitbullman2012
    @pitbullman2012 7 лет назад

    That garage is unreal that's like the playboy mansion to me

  • @boxbag5422
    @boxbag5422 6 лет назад

    Very envious

  • @ericmoore3174
    @ericmoore3174 5 лет назад

    Need to have that many Ducati's around so you can actually ride one while maintenance is being performed on the balance of them. Ducati problems. :) Nice video!

  • @auomauom
    @auomauom 7 лет назад

    that bikes a beauty

  • @muscleandimports
    @muscleandimports 8 лет назад

    I've been really looking into getting a Ducati over the past year or so and I'm having a hard time choosing between the 2011 1198sp and the 2014 1199r. (two totally different bikes, I know)
    ..I've also noticed that you've had a 2014 1199r in your 'pre-owned inventory' at SoCal Motorcycles for sometime now and it seems like test rides are somewhat encouraged there....Are there any stipulations to test ride a twenty-five thousand dollar bike llike that? Especially one that I very potentially might not purchase.

    • @socalmotobrea
      @socalmotobrea  8 лет назад

      Hi! Thanks for reaching out to us. Please give us a call at (714) 256-6700 and ask for Robert in pre-owned. He would be more than happy to assist you with any questions you have regarding the 1199r as well as test rides. We look forward to hearing from you soon.

  • @MrDmiracle82
    @MrDmiracle82 5 лет назад

    I have the bst on mine, know anywhere to get tires? It was hard enough to find stock tires for my stock rims but I want to put my bst back on

    • @element7us
      @element7us 4 года назад

      How do you like the BST wheels? I’m on the fence about getting a set of these or buying the replacement 17” rim from Marchesini which is almost the same price as a set of BST.

  • @ssjcesar
    @ssjcesar 7 лет назад

    Great video!
    How old were you when you started riding?

  • @user-zx1ir7jt4c
    @user-zx1ir7jt4c 3 года назад

    Didn't realize that these bikes came before all that electronic wizardry that have ruined modern bikes, which makes the D16rr even more desirable... at least in my eyes!

  • @presstodelete1165
    @presstodelete1165 Год назад

    In the modern world it is so hard to be 'in the moment' - that problem is just impossable with the demands riding, 'you are here right now' or bad things will happen bike.

  • @minatormyth
    @minatormyth 2 года назад

    Ducatisti right there 🤗

  • @dodetailu
    @dodetailu 2 года назад

    I know ♥️

  • @alanssnackbardailyrelaxati8155
    @alanssnackbardailyrelaxati8155 6 лет назад

    Lucky boy is Ken.

  • @nicensleazy1892
    @nicensleazy1892 3 года назад

    it's a great feeling alright , but a bike like that cannot be fully appreciated on the road , it needs a tack. Beautiful bike even on 2021. After many years as a road traffic cop riding Police motorcycles , I have seen a lot of fatalities where people buy very expensive bikes and completely total themselves . good luck

  • @yardblah5161
    @yardblah5161 7 лет назад

    the monthly insurance would give me a heart attack

  • @fabriziodorazio7967
    @fabriziodorazio7967 2 года назад

    Wow
    I thought I was alone.

  • @CarlosRodriguez-qr3yq
    @CarlosRodriguez-qr3yq 8 лет назад +1

    what's up with the music bro. at the very end I was waiting to see you on the screen that he had died. you know kind of one of those soundtrack that let you know someone died

    • @socalmotobrea
      @socalmotobrea  8 лет назад

      We just checked in with Ken and can confirm he's alive & well. In fact, he's going to be at our Spring Open House on April 1st with his Ducati Owners Club! You should drop by Carlos; it'll be tons of fun.

  • @captainamerica9353
    @captainamerica9353 2 года назад

    If this thing came with 16" or 16.5" race wheels and tires, what was Ducati thinking?? It's hard enough to find and have any selection of 18" rears and 16" fronts on the 1980's Sportbikes, and almost as bad to have a 17" rear and 16" front. Since these are street bikes, and not all in museums, shouldn't it have a 17" wheels from the factory?

  • @robertburks2126
    @robertburks2126 7 лет назад

    My man!!

  • @carloscastillom.866
    @carloscastillom.866 7 лет назад

    Espero que la nueva v4 sbk tenga el mismo sonido.

  • @gri7245
    @gri7245 3 года назад

    same, I could't go anywhere else

  • @TheThailand101
    @TheThailand101 6 лет назад

    🤤

  • @RideandGlide99
    @RideandGlide99 7 лет назад

    that paul smart .......

  • @shev1970
    @shev1970 6 лет назад +1

    Why buy a Desmo? Because you can!

  • @Hi-Viz-Ricky
    @Hi-Viz-Ricky 3 года назад

    what's really interesting to me is that I just seen a video with this same bike.. #899 out of 1500 burnt to a crisp. so either this is the owner of the bike that was damaged, or someone is being fraudulent . check it for yourself. it has the same collector plate / 899 of 1500. ruclips.net/video/yYyKLimooZE/видео.html you can jump to the spot on the video 1:39

  • @hadescorp1475
    @hadescorp1475 7 лет назад

    Too many haters all over the world... LOL
    Sick bike man, maybe make your own channel
    $50,000 cheapest

  • @kawicyclez9903
    @kawicyclez9903 7 лет назад

    hey SoCal Motorcycles.... any employment opportunities available?...lolol. in all seriousness though...

    • @socalmotobrea
      @socalmotobrea  7 лет назад +1

      Absolutely! You can find us on Indeed or check out the employment opportunities on our website: socalmotorcycles.com/Extras/Employment

  • @Trickey2413
    @Trickey2413 7 лет назад

    ken tam = tahm kench?

  • @snippidippi
    @snippidippi 4 года назад +1

    Is it passion then a rich man just goes out buying a 100k bike just because a friend drove a bike?

  • @brenttrading2363
    @brenttrading2363 3 года назад +1

    Some people collect stamps ..others collect Ducati's..

  • @fuzedj5442
    @fuzedj5442 7 лет назад

    yo

  • @lyrasimo
    @lyrasimo 7 лет назад +1

    Nobody say desmosedici correct LOL

  • @Baltimoreborn
    @Baltimoreborn 2 года назад

    Cagers will say it’s not true 🤦‍♂️

  • @maxmartin-merrells3723
    @maxmartin-merrells3723 4 года назад

    There is know way that bike gets the spanking it deserves

  • @evanhartshorne
    @evanhartshorne 5 лет назад

    Dry

  • @schmirgldecks
    @schmirgldecks 4 года назад

    all ducatis are ugly except panigales, panigale is just a masterpiece

  • @Pillokun
    @Pillokun 8 лет назад +1

    I dont wanna be like that but this dude did not know that it already had 17" rear wheel. It was the front rim that was 16.1/2" size. Feels like this dude among others rich dudes especially those that buys hyper cars nowadays only buys expensive stuff and just reads the specs real fast and do not care about the machine at all. If Desmosedici RR was not a limited/expensive bike I doubt he would buy it. Not true enthusiasts in my book, if you are an enthusiast then buy some bike/car that is cheap yet considered good.

    • @iamkentam
      @iamkentam 6 лет назад +2

      Yeah, I'm gonna have to correct you on this one. The front is already a 17, the rear is 16. When tire manufacturer stopped making the 16 rear, desmo owners were forced to either stock pile the 16" rear tires or do what I did, go with 17" rear. Marchesini made a matching rear that's 17" but I elected to go with carbon fiber instead. Also, 16.5 is only on MotoGP bikes, and also the rear. I bought the bike because it's a bad as bike and still is. In all honesty, the bike sucks on the streets; only place you can have fun on this bike is the track and yes I've tracked this bike. But as parts is become more rare, breaking anything on it requires months of hunting down the part, if at all available. So I have have my original 746 and a clapped out 916 that I cherish... doesn't make me more or less of an enthusiast. Just a boy that loves beautiful motorcycles.

  • @RandomVideos11100
    @RandomVideos11100 7 лет назад

    You know your rich when you have to buy carbon wheels for your bike

    • @greyhound3561
      @greyhound3561 4 года назад

      Liam - the reason for changing to carbon fibre wheels is when this bike was released it came with a 16`` rear, no-one makes tires that size anymore so most owners have moved up to a 17`` rear by replacing both front and rear with the carbon fibre aftermarket sets, I bought 3 rears in the original 16`` size when I bought my desmosedici, - one track day will wear a set of tires out, so it`s a good idea to have a few spares..

  • @joaoloureiro9280
    @joaoloureiro9280 6 лет назад

    carbon wheels. wow.!!

  • @Bernievids
    @Bernievids 5 лет назад

    A little cheesy. Desmosedici is the only bike you have. The rest are less than terrific examples of Ducati. Keep the Desmosedici and sell the rest to buy the new V4. The. You will have a chance to explore other brands. Ducati is not the be all and end all. Believe me. I like Ducati too but I’m not afflicted by OCD or only a red set of leathers. The new BMW would I’m sure make a good daily slider, errr rider. An R1 would make a nice Yamaha. That trick Honda racy V4 750 would be a nice and cool juxtaposition for the dukes. Seriously. Get out there man. Learn to ride and beat some of those bikes like the bitches they are...wheel up a bit more next time, peace brother.

  • @bishop6136
    @bishop6136 7 лет назад

    just dont remove your helmet while on board the ducati coz you look better with the helmet on hahahaha

  • @HemantSomnathe
    @HemantSomnathe 8 лет назад +2

    Why do people love Ducati's so much? I know, I love to hear "Ducati" its like an image you represent which sets you onto another level from the others. Tbh, I think they are overrated...

    • @akamikeg
      @akamikeg 7 лет назад +6

      Hemant Somnathe have you ever ridden one? If not, there's your answer haha

    • @1barnet1
      @1barnet1 7 лет назад

      Hemant Somnathe because they are made by passionate feisty Italians. And you hear and feel that whenever you ride one or even see one.
      This one is probably the best race bike for the street ever made. Considering it's a full-blown street legal Moto-gp bike.
      Unless Honda decides to make a V5 streetbike it will stay that way.

    • @rdsimmonds
      @rdsimmonds 6 лет назад

      I've been around Japanese bikes and Harleys most of my life, but always had a fascination with Ducati motorcycles. The first time I rode one, I decided I had to have one.

    • @SpoolinVR
      @SpoolinVR 6 лет назад

      Ride a Ducati and you'll see why.

    • @greyhound3561
      @greyhound3561 Год назад

      Over 45 years on two wheels has shown me there is no "best bike" brand - just a bit of brand loyalty showing, I've owned Ducati and Kawasaki and Laverda bikes at the same time and have others in the shed, so- it`s just a brand thing and the way a v-twin feels in a sport frame