Archive for May, 2010

Ducati Multistrada 1200S Review Part 2

The Ducati Multistrada 1200 has been subject to so much hype we almost feel we know what to expect before slinging a leg over the saddle. However just as with similarly overly promoted movies, no matter how good it is, it could easily disappoint when you get to see for yourself. Ducati News Today took [...]

Ducati Multistrada 1200S Review Part 1

The Ducati Multistrada 1200 has been subject to so much hype we almost feel we know what to expect before slinging a leg over the saddle. However just as with similarly overly promoted movies, no matter how good it is, it could easily disappoint when you get to see for yourself. Ducati News Today took [...]

Listen to the Sound of the Ducati Multistrada 1200

I have just returned from the National Premiere of the Ducati Multistrada 1200 at Ducati of Altanta and thought you’d like to hear what the new bike sounds like. The sound is pretty good for a stock and legal exhaust system. Look for a full Ride Report next week. The sound clip is after the [...]

Classic Roundcase Ducati Flat Tracker

This round case bevel drive flat tracker was displayed at a 1970′s motorcycle show by Berliner, the official US Ducati importer at the time. The bike was campaigned in the late 1970′s GNC Dirt Track circuit by Kenny McDonald and Steve Freeman.

Factory NCR Ducati 900 F1 Racer For Sale

Older Ducatis are especially beautiful to my eye and racing ones even more so. It also turns out that many of the rarest Ducatis are also the easiest on the eye (think Ducati Supermono). Trawling around the web, I came across this mid 1970′s Factory NCR Ducat 900 Formula 1 racer. The same basic bike [...]

Bayliss Replica Ducati Multistrada 1200S

Troy Bayliss is a Ducati Superstar. The likeable Australian is so polite and friendly to the media it belies his status as a 3 times World Superbike Champion. Ducati created a 1098R Bayliss Limited Edition to celebrate his achievements but now it appears a Swiss Ducati dealer has presented Troy with his own Ducati Multistrada [...]

Bayliss to the Ducati Superbike Rescue?

Troy Bayliss returns to the track today at Monza, on board the factory Xerox Ducati 1198R World Superbike as he adds his expertise and efforts to the struggling team that sees Noriyuki Haga languishing in 6th in the World Superbike Championship standings after last weekends Monza round.

NCR Ducati Hypermotard Shaves Off 120 Pounds

The Ducati Hypermotard is a great bike with a punchy power delivery, relatively light weight and just plain smile inducing when you ride it. Hattar Motorsports in collaboration with NCR of Bologna took the Hyper and added power whilst shaving off 120 pounds.

Ducati Multistrada 1200 in Dealers Next Week

Just in time for the prime riding season, the highly anticipated Ducati Multistrada 1200 S will make its debut in a showroom premiere at participating dealerships across the U.S. on May 14-15. Amongst the Multistrada 1200 S’ technological advancements are the New Ducati-Ohlins electronic suspension, traction control, ABS and ride-by-wire-throttle control. All of this allows [...]

Hayden Finally Beats Stoner Fair and Square

Marlboro Ducati’s Nicky Hayden became the first team-mate to defeat Australian sensation and 2007 MotoGP World Champion, Casey Stoner, since his championship victory season. Casey had seemed to be the only rider able to master the mercurial Ducati Desmosedici but changes for the 2010 season has seen the machine easier to ride for other Ducati [...]