Even the highest performing motorcycle can miss a gear occasionally it seems.

Ducati USA issued a recall for 3,614 of it's 1098 model motorcycles over concerns of a faulty rear drive sprocket.

The importers wish to trace: 2007-2008 1098, 1098S, and 1098 Tricolore motorcycles over a fear that the rear drive sprocket could fail. Reportedly, 'if the sprocket were to fail while the motorcycle is being driven, it is possible that the motorcycle will experience a sudden loss of power and/or the chain may become entangled with the chassis.'

Ducati dealers will replace the rear drive sprocket free of charge.

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