The first three shots are fascinatingly dynamic.

Rider OK?

As many of you know, I crashed on the ride Sunday.  As it turns out, both of us are in worse shape than I initially thought.

I have a comminuted distal radial fracture with some displacement (left wrist - will be set in about a week when the swelling diminishes).  I also broke my right thumb with the break going into the end joint.  I'm glad I was wearing good leathers, racing boots and gloves, etc.  The injuries would have been much more serious otherwise.

Much worse, my Ducati is almost positively totaled.   Gorgeous machine, perfectly sorted out, tuned by Doug Lofgren, etc,

So what should I get as a replacement?  I'm thinking a BMW S1000RR.  What else should I consider?

This is a good group to ask as there is a lot of experience here and lots of great bikes.

Final note: Lloyd's route was great!  Exactly what I want for one of these rides.  I'm going to ride it again - and finish it! - once I am healed. 

Also, the crash was no one's fault but my own.  I'm entitled to crash after 30 years or so of riding.   My plan is to go much longer before the next one however.  This one hurts like hell.

All replacement suggestions eagerly considered.

Ehrich

All the car drivers who saw me hit it, were really impressed that I didn't crash.

Me, too.

Passing a motorcycle on the right while splitting the lane when a bike is turning left.

I've had way too many cars pass at speed when I am in the middle of the lane, signaling to make a right turn.