Valentino Rossi says he won’t be lured from Yamaha to Ducati next year simply because of the temptation of forming an all-Italian alliance that would please the fans. Rossi has a big decision to make around June this year as his contract with Yamaha expires this year along with that of his teammate Jorge Lorenzo [...]
Marlboro Ducatis Casey Stoner put a halt to Valentino Rossi’s dominance in pre-season testing today as he posted the fastest time just 1/10th outside his 2009 pole time at the Losail, Qatar circuit which will host the opening round of the 2010 MotoGP Championship.
For those of us who remember crossply tires, the immense grip available from top of the line racing slicks is unbelievable. Check out this shot of Casey Stoner cranked waaaay over on his Ducati Desmosedici GP10 during yesterday’s night MotoGP testing at Losail, Qatar if you don’t believe me. Oh it helps to have talent [...]
MotoGP World Champion, Valentino Rossi, has acknowledged the overtaking prowess of his teammate, Jorge Lorenzo, in recent comments to MotoSprint. Rossi likes to dice and so he likes racing Lorenzo. When asked about Ducati title hope, Casey Stoner, Rossi say he must not underestimate his raw speed.
Ducati is as trendy as Apple these days and has become de rigeur in Hollywood. A (severely) modified Ducati Hypermotard feautured in Terminator Salvation and two Ducati will appear in Wall Street 2. Now Tron Legacy is the latest to have a taste of Bologna product placement. Given the retro appeal of Tron, it is [...]
Kawasaki is gone from the MotoGP paddock but Team Green still exists. Pramac Ducati has revealed its new team color for the 2010 MotoGP season ahead of the final test at Losail, Qatar and its green! Racing is hardly a green sport but Pramac seems determined to push the eco-friendly approach this year.
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 delectable 1955 Ducati Gran Sport (Marianna) as photographed by Phil Aynsley, author of Ducati: A Photographic Tribute. Phil was recently interviewed by Ducati [...]
Ducati North America has announced the “Ducati Fast Track” promotion, an opportunity to enjoy your New Ducati Superbike on the racetrack with some trick gear all care of Ducati! From March 15, 2010 to June 15, 2010 with the purchase of any new 2009 or 2010 Superbike you will receive a special track package that [...]
Phil Aynsley is a fellow Ducatista, professional photographer and someone so well regarded by the Ducati factory he attended famed Ing. Fabio Taglioni’s 80th birthday. His passion and talent overflows in his newly published work, Ducati, A Photographic Tribute. Ducati News Today interviews Phil and we hear his thoughts about Ducati, Photography, the Ducatisti he’s [...]
Bimota has revealed a new, light weight version of their 2-valve, Desmodue powered model coined the Bimota DB6 Superlight. The model continues the experiments with composite materials that began with the DB7 Oronero.
