Ducati
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Launch ride: 2018 Ducati Multistrada 1260 S
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Ducati Multistrada gets bigger, cleverer and more powerful for 2018 – and it’s more rideable too. For 2018 Ducati has updated its Multistrada range with four new models: the standard 1260, the 1260 S (the one we tested), 1260 D|Air which connects with the Dainese airbag system, and the top of the range Pikes Peak…
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Troy Bayliss returns to racing for 2018
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Three times World Superbike Champion, Troy Bayliss is set to return to competitive racing after three years away from the action. The 48 year old Australian rider will be competing in the Australian Superbike Championship riding a Ducati 1299 Panigale R Final Edition for the DesmoSport Ducati Team. Speaking to Australian press, Bayliss said: “After…
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Audi CEO confirms commitment to Ducati (for now)
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Earlier this year, we brought you the news that Audi was poised to sell Ducati – but Audi’s chief executive Rupert Stadler has finally confirmed its commitment to the iconic Italian brand. Stadler explained that, Audi is working to reduce costs by €10 billion, cut red tape and deepen ties with fellow Volkswagen-owned brand Porsche,…
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Video: The Ducati Panigale V4 in a wind tunnel. Goodness… it’s beautiful…
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So, by now, you’re probably more than a little bit aware that there’s a Ducati Panigale V4. And you’re probably aware that it’s a heady blend of MotoGP goodness and road going missile. And if you’ve seen it in the flesh at one of the recent shows then you’re tripley aware of just how…
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Lover of Italian metal? How about some free delivery over the festive period from Italian spares and accessories specialist Stein-Dinse…
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Claiming to be the world’s greatest spare part and accessory e-commerce store, with over 39,000 different parts for Moto Guzzi, Ducati, and Aprilia motorcycles (to name just a few) – if you’re a lover of exotic Italian metal, you need to check out the Stein-Dinse website. But most importantly, through the festive period (between 22nd…
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Ducati World: Rollercoasters, simulators and virtual reality at Italy’s second largest theme park
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Ducati has joined forces with one of the world’s leading leisure park operators to develop Ducati World at Italy’s second largest theme park. Thanks to the new agreement between Parques Reunidos and Ducati, visitors to Mirabilandia in the Emilia-Romagna region of Italy will be able to enjoy an exclusive Ducati experience. Expected to open to the…
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Bennetts announces ladies-only California Superbike School events
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Are you a female motorcyclist? Fancy getting out on track? Then check this out. Motorcycle insurance specialist, Bennetts, has announced two exclusive ladies-only, Level One California Superbike School events being offered in partnership with Ducati. There are two ladies only-dates to choose from in 2018: Tuesday 7 August at Brands Hatch Indy, Kent Wednesday 15 August…
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Ducati starts V4 production and the first one’s ready to go. Yeah, the most gorgeous bike so far is here!
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The first Ducati V4 has rolled off the production line with factory workers marking the occasion with a ceremony for the MotoGP-machine-on-the-road. Joining the workers were Claudio Domenicali (CEO Ducati Motor Holding – pouring the Prosecco) and Silvano Fini (Plant Director). The 210bhp superbike is the Italian factory’s pinnacle of road-going tech right now with a…
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Benelli unveils its Diavel-inspired 402S for 2018
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At EICMA 2017, Benelli unveiled a huge range of new models that are set to make it to market in 2018 – and our favourite is the Ducati Diavel-inspired 402 S urban cruiser. Underpinned by an exposed trellis frame which drops down towards the saddle, the Benelli 402 S gets a short sub-frame which almost…
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Here’s what you can see of the 2018 motorcycles at Motorcycle Live from November 18
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The annual EICMA show took place in Milan, Italy this week, with the world’s leading motorcycle manufacturers taking the opportunity to unveil their brand-new new 2018 models – many of which will be heading straight to Motorcycle Live at The NEC next week to make their UK debut. Ducati was the first manufacturer to announce new…
