Archive for February, 2009

Fast, Light and Beautiful: The Ducati Supermono

The Ducati Supermono is the rarest of all modern Ducatis with only around 70 examples of this exotic racer being made. Extremely light at just 122kg (269lb), the bike ultimately produced 81 bhp at 10,000 rpm.

Italy 1, USA 0: Ducati Monster 1100 shows Harley XR1200 what Sportster means

Most beautiful things look even better naked, which is why it is no surprise the naked segment is so popular in Europe. Harley Davidson initially released its sportiest bike yet (everything’s relative), the XR1200, only in Europe but now a limited number are available in the USA. It has the looks, it even has a [...]

YouTube Gems: Ducati 999 vs. Lamborghini Gallardo

Fifth Gear is the poor relation to the Top Gear car show sensation, but ex-racer Tiff Needell sure can drive. Here he pitches the Lamborghini Gallardo around the track vs. Kevin Smith on a black Ducati 999. Who will win?

Troy Bayliss promotes new 1198 in official Ducati video

If you have been so embarrassed that you ride Ducati’s passé 1098 superbike, then you can make yourself feel a little better by taking a look at Troy Bayliss man handle the new 1198S around a circuit in this official promotional video.

Ducati Executives Not immune from Global Economic Realities

Ducati executives have had their salaries reduced and will need to forego bonuses at the global economic crisis effects the motorcycle market

Ducati Reveals New Apparel Range for 2009

Just like with Ferarri (and um… Harley Davidson), Ducati owners love to profess their adoration for their favorite motorcycle brand. A great way to do this is with Ducati official accessories that are of a high quality and usually have a price to match. You can find the latest and greatest below by following the [...]

Ducati Leads the way at the Sepang MotoGP Test

Ducati’s Casey Stoner ended up top of the time sheets at the Sepang MotoGP test. Stoner went 4/10ths faster than the previous day to narrowly beat Yamaha’s Valentino Rossi who is suffering from an injury that occurred in his house! Loris Capirossi showed that he still has pace finishing in 3rd on the Suzuki whilst [...]

Riders like the New Superpole format

World Superbike racers seemed to enjoy their first try at the revised Superpole system for World Superbike racing in 2009 during official testing in Portugal. The system is based on 3 sessions of 12 minutes each. The top 20 riders are first cut down to 16 and then to a final 8 where their lap [...]

Spy Shots of Ducati’s 2010 Multistrada Replacement

Spy shots of a new 1098 powered Ducati adventure tourer are making their rounds on the net. Whether this is yet another motorcycle segment entry for Ducati or simply a Multistrada replacement isn’t clear.