Archive for October, 2009

Video: Ducati Teases the 2010 Multistrada 1200

Ducati today launched a new website teasing the impending launch of the 2010 Ducati Multistrada 1200. At various times thought to be called Strada Aperta, it appears Ducati has now decided on the Multistrada name for the new adventure touring model.

Ducati Gets All Spooky

From now until October 31, Ducati is providing low financing on the entire model lineup. Any new Ducati is now available with rates as low as 6.75%* for 4 years. Forza Ducati is more than financing. For the first time ever, you can combine your low rate with additional promotions.

Ducati Getting Ready for Rossi?

One of John “Hannibal” Smith’s favorite sayings in the eighties TV series, The A-Team was “I love it when a plan comes together”. I don’t know if Ducati were a fan of the show but slowly, but surely it looks as if the plan to have 9-time World Champion Valentino Rossi ride for the Italian [...]

Wallpaper Wednesday: Christian Audigier Ducati Monster

Welcome to Wallpaper Wednesday. Every week I will post up something beautiful from the world of Ducati that you just might like to have grace your desktop. This week we have the Christian Audigier Ducati Monster.

The Moment Haga Lost the World Championship

Noriyuki Haga struggled all weekend at Portimao to get his Xerox Ducati setup and never quite got it right. Add too hard tires in the first race. Then add needing to push hard to keep a rapidly disappearing Ben Spies in sight after he bolted from pole position and Haga started 10th. Some said Nitro [...]

Ducati Promises New Model Surprises for 2010

As we approach the EICMA Motorcycle show next month in Milan, the rumor mill is stepping up as to what models Ducati will unveil for the 2010 model year. The Ducati Multistrada / Strada Aperta have been well uncovered and the Ducati Hypermotard 796 has already been formally announced but Ducati claim they have some [...]

Tardozzi Defends Lack of Ducati Team Orders in Superbike Defeat

Xerox Ducati Team Manager, Davide Tardozzi, has defended a lack of team orders in the World Superbike squad that saw Michel Fabrizio take valuable points away from his teammate Noriyuki Haga in the title chase.

No Italians on a Ducati in MotoGP Next Year

After two impressive substitute rides on the Pramac Ducati MotoGP machine, former 125 and 250 rider Aleix Espargaro will ride fulltime for the satellite Ducati squad in 2010. With that seat tied up there will be no Italians racing for Ducati for the first time in the company’s MotoGP history.

Rossi Claims 7th MotoGP Crown

Stoner Wins Battle Whilst Rossi Wins War Valentino Rossi made yet another case for the claim that he is the Greatest Roadracer of all time (GOAT) by taking his 9th World Champion title and 7th Premier class crown today after finishing 3rd at the penultimate round of the 2009 MotoGP Championship in Sepang, Malaysia. Marlboro [...]

Ducati Strategy May Have Cost Haga Title

Texan Ben Spies capped off his spectacular rookie World Superbike season by taking the 2009 World Superbike championship during the final round today at Portimao, Portugal after finishing first and 5th in the two races. Noriyuki Haga who was struggling with setup all weekend crashed out early in the first race before finishing second in [...]