Two things:
You'll find buying one a lot easier if you disengage your brain. If you try to employ normal purchasing principles, you'll probably find yourself at the doors of the Japanese Motorcycle Emporium.
When I was intent on getting the 'S', Ducati UK told me that they were expecting to see them in the country some time after the end of April 2005. I couldn't wait that long - my 'R' will be run in (and probably rusted away) by then!
I think you ought to phase in your name change:
DucSoon;
DucI'mComin';
DucThereInAMinute;
DucJustHandingOverTheCash;
DucOHMYGOD!!!!;
DucI'mHavingACigarette;
DucNow!
Then obviously on to:
DucICan'tAffordTheServicing;
DucThey'veRepossessedMyHouse;
DucI'mLivingInTheGutter;
DucI'mGonnaEndItAll.
Get the 'R'.