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Ducati unveils its updated Monster 821 for 2018
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The Monster 821 features many touches from the Monster 1200 including a completely redesigned tank and tail end which Ducati says is inspired by the 1992 machine. A new silencer and headlight are also part of the new design. For a clear, immediately readable view of all necessary information, on the mid-size Monster a…
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MotoGP: All the stats ahead of this weekend’s racing at Misano
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The MotoGP world championship is heading back to Misano – and in preparation for the action kicking off, here’s a bunch of facts and figures about this weekend’s racing at the iconic Italian circuit. Heading into this weekend’s action, Andrea Dovizioso (Ducati) leads the championship – 4 points ahead of Marc Márquez (Repsol Honda), 13…
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Ducati’s Desmosedici Stradale V4 engine unveiled!
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Ducati has unveiled its new Desmosedici Stradale V4 engine, the road-going version of its MotoGP power plant – in preparation for Ducati’s soon-to-be-unveiled superbike, the Ducati Panigale V4. Shown today in Misano, ahead of this weekend’s San Marino GP, we finally know a little bit more about the hotly anticipated Desmosedici Stradale engine. The stats…
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Official unveiling of Ducati’s Desmosedici Stradale engine confirmed
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The sound of a new era is coming, as Ducati prepares to unveil its new Desmosedici Stradale V4 engine – ahead of the Misano GP. Ducati has been in the news a lot recently. There’s been talk of everyone from Harley-Davidson to KTM making a bid for ownership of the iconic Italian brand – but…
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Should WSBK look to BSB for inspiration?
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The World Superbike needs a stimulus – and even its most fervent of fans would struggle to deny it. In the vast majority of races, there are only three riders with a real chance at victory. Jonathan Rea, Tom Sykes and Chaz Davies monopolise the WSBK championship, with the occasional appearance from Marco Melandri. Without…
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It’s a Passion Cavalry Freedom 125 – definitely NOT a Ducati Scrambler clone. OK?
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What do you reckon to this then? This is one of the best lookalikes we’ve seen from China so far – although Ducati probably won’t be happy with this one… This isn’t a Ducati Scrambler, it’s a 125 Chinese made copycat. And here’s a proper Ducati Scrambler picture, just so that you can compare the…
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This 1980 Ducati 900 SS could be yours for £30,000!
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One of the most important two-cylinder machines in the history of Ducati, a first generation 900 SuperSport is up for sale for £30,000. In the late 70’s, Ducati’s management reckoned its line-up lacked a super sport bike capable of competing with the Japanese superbikes – and the Ducati 900 Super Sport was developed to fill…
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Ducati 1299 Superleggera Mugello WSBK Experience
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Ducati knows how to look after its customers – inviting the 500 owners of the 1299 Superleggera to a four-day event at the Mugello Circuit. 193 attendees from 32 countries accepted the invitation of the iconic Italian bike manufacturer – taking the chance to test three spectacular machines around one of the most legendary circuits…
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VW union leaders resist Ducati sale
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Since the start of the year, a swirl of speculation has surrounded the Ducati brand, as VW look to offload the iconic Italian motorcycle manufacturer – and release funds to deal with the ongoing Dieselgate scandal. In the intertim, we’ve reported that a bunch of big names have expressed an interest in taking ownership of…
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Ducati to announce ‘the sound of a new era’
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Ducati has sent out a cryptic press release, telling us to prepare for the arrival of ‘the sound of a new era’ from the Italian brand on September 7th. The statement gives very little away, but reveals that the event will coincide with the Grand Prix of San Marino and the Rivera de Rimini in…
