A hybrid concept shown by Kawasaki more than a year ago with a small electric motor placed above the clutch/transmission housing, and a battery under the rider’s seat. Regulations mandating fuel economy for auto manufacturers have generally ignored motorcyclists.
If one were a slightly more casual Ducati fan, who wanted a classic to blip around in the post-pandemic on more than one to tear up the track with, one could do much worse than this 20-year old 2003 Ducati Monster 1000.
What I was looking for was a lighter-weight perforated leather jacket for use during the hotter parts of the year, when MO is most active, to share duties with my beautiful but aging Dainese Street Rider.