Archive for October, 2010

Production Ready Ducati Diavel Spotted in the Wild

As we edge ever closer to the official unveiling of the Ducati Diavel Power Cruiser next month at the EICMA show in Milan, we have our first taste of a production ready Diavel thanks to the Motoblog.it (English translation). It looks a whole lot better than the camouflaged mules we have previously seen but the [...]

Free ABS on 2011 Ducati Monster 796 and 1100

ABS is now standard on much of the USA’s 2011 Ducati Monster range and for little or even no price premium. Ducati revealed details of the otherwise mostly unchanged Monster range yesterday at the Intermot Show in Cologne, Germany.

2011 Ducati 848EVO Arctic White: Am I Hot or Not?

Since the Ducati 848EVO was just recently introduced as a 2010 model, it stands to reason that there aren’t any mechanical changes to the 140bhp middleweight for 2011. There is a new color option however – arctic white with red wheels and frame. We think it looks pretty hot, but already others have said they [...]

Ducati Refines 2011 Multistrada 1200

Ducati appears to have acted on customer feedback for the 2011 Ducati Multistrada 1200 just announced at the Intermot show in Cologne, Germany. The changes are small but likely to be well received with some of them being offered to 2010 model year owners as a retrofit.

Ducati Reveals 2011 Superbikes – 1198 and 1198SP

Pretty much as we predicted on Monday, Ducati today unveiled its 2011 Superbike range which includes the 1198SP that was leaked yesterday and an upgraded 1198 spec designed to get the aging model through one more season before the radical new 2012 bike lands.

Ducati Elenore Sedici V8 Lives!

Last year we told you about the aircooled Ducati V8 that talented German Diter Hartmann Wirthwein was working on. It seems that now he has finished and will be unveiling the final product at the Intermot show this week in Germany.

2011 Ducati 1198SP Video from Intermot

Following the leaked photo of the new 2011 Ducati 1198SP from the Intermot show, there is now video available of the new bike. The video shows the black bike with a silver stripe down the aluminum tank. The spec, in addition to the tank, reportedly includes a slipper clutch, Ohlins TTX shock and quick shifter.

2011 Ducati 1198SP Leak from Intermot Show

A photo of the 2011 Ducati 1198SP was snapped and released just a day before the 2010 Intermot show kicks off for the press. Reportedly the bike will be priced close to the current 1198S but adds the aluminum tank from the Corse SE model (not so relevant with Ducati pulling its factory World Superbike [...]

Ducati 2011 Model Lineup Predictions [UPDATED]

What to expect from Ducati in 2011 With the annual EICMA Milan show in November fast approaching and the Intermot show beginning this week, we will soon all be in the loop with regards to Ducati’s product plans for the 2011 model year. What better time than now for Ducati News Today to give you [...]

Turn your Kids into Ducatisti with Kiddimoto Bikes

Our formative years are the best times to expose us to a passion that could become life long. With that in mind, why not help your child to learn to ride by getting them a very special balance bike. The Kiddimoto range includes Nicky Hayden, Carl Fogarty and Mike the Bike himself race replicas!