Archive for July, 2010

Ducati Reveals Brooding Black Ducati 848EVO at Laguna Seca

Ducati has revealed the new Ducati 848EVO for the first time at Laguna Seca, the site for this weekend’s US MotoGP. The all black Dark model has a black frame, swingarm and engine cases and is the bargain of the Superbike range.

Stoner to Rossi: It’s Just a Broken Leg

Honda bound Marlboro Ducati rider Casey Stoner who has been cementing his reputation as a whiner with his difficult season so far this year has jabbed at Valentino Rossi in the media after their close battle for the podium at last weekend’s German MotoGP. Stoner says injuries are common place in racing and Rossi’s return [...]

Lost in Translation: Hayden Claims No Dissing of his Team mate

Marlboro Ducati rider Nicky Hayden managed to get himself in a minor MotoGP scandal when Gazzetta dello Sport claimed he said “it was a bit shameful” for Casey Stoner to leave Ducati after it had done so much for his career.

Ducati 848EVO Video – We Want One!

Sometimes progress is a beautiful thing. In 2006, it cost $17,995 to buy the 140bhp Ducati 999 that weighed 410lb dry. Next month, you will be able to buy the New Ducati 848EVO, which delivers that same 140bhp in a package with 41 less pounds to lumber around for a much superior experience. And the [...]

Ducati Lightens Up in World Superbikes

Following more lackluster performances of the Ducati 1198R in recent World Superbike competition, the FIM has called for a further weight reduction for the twins of 3kg to bring them into weight parity with the four cylinder competition led so far this year by Max Biaggi’s Aprilia RSV4.

Tom Cruise on a Ducati or is He?

Ducati seems to be in just about every movie these days, and we know Tom Cruise is a Ducati fan so what’s the big deal? Cruise and the Ducati Hypermotard feature in the recently released Knight and Day but take a close look at the photo above and you’ll notice it isn’t really a Ducati [...]

Best Ducati Power Cruiser Spy Photo

Italy’s MotoSprint has snagged the best shot yet of the new Ducati Power Cruiser AKA Mega Monster AKA Vyper.

What will Ducati Reveal this Weekend?

Ducati have announced that a new model will be revealed at this weekend’s US MotoGP at Laguna Seca and this naturally led to speculation as to what it will be. The suggestions range from a new Desmosedici to a Pikes Peak Multistrada 1200. Let’s take a look at the possibilities.

The Ducati 848 is Dead. Long live the New 848EVO

Later next month Ducati will begin selling the 848 EVO, a revised and enhanced version of its middleweight Superbike with a number of improvements for the 2011 model year with more power and better brakes, all at the same price.

Can Water Put Out a Ducati Fire?

Can water put out a fuel fire? Turns out, actually No. Don’t pour water on a fuel fire kids. This guy did on his 1984 Ducati 900 Mike Hailwood replica after a rubber line touched a hot pipe and caught fire and, well, it didn’t have a happy ending. Makes you want a chemical fire [...]