The recent release of ‘spy shots’ of the new Ducati Power cruiser that was previously dubbed ‘Vyper’ indicate that Ducati is once again confident to push its brand further into unfamiliar territory. The question is not only will motorcycle buyers consider a power cruiser from Ducati but what is the damage that could be done [...]
A post on a Ducati forum provides fresh evidence that the new Ducati Power Cruiser alternatively dubbed the Mega Monster or Vyper is powered by the same Testastretta 11ยบ V-twin as Ducati’s new Multistrada 1200.
Finally we have some news from the horses mouth! MotoGP World Champion, Valentino Rossi, says it is too early to announce his decision on whom he will race for in 2011 until after the racing at Brno.
With new spyshots appearing of the Ducati Power Cruiser that has been referred to variously as the Vyper or Mega-Monster, we can now speculate a few things about its specifications. Claims of 150bhp and the desire for a robust bottom-end and midrange power delivery probably mean the shove is going to come from the Multistrada [...]
It looks like Ducati are preparing to launch the perfect tool for posing outside of the coffee shop with the Ducati Vyper / Power Cruiser / Mega Monster (forgive me, I just threw up in my mouth a little). Here are the latest carefully orchestrated and controlled leaked ‘spy shots’ from Motorcyclenews. Photo gallery after [...]
With the interwebs all in a frenzy over the expected Valentino Rossi to Ducati announcement, an Italian paper now claims the deal is done and will be announced during the USA Laguna Seca round of the MotoGP championship scheduled for July 25th. In a twist they claim that Rossi crew chief Jeremy Burgess is staying [...]
Rumors are rife that MotoGP star Valentino Rossi will be joining Ducati next year. Ducati News Today has argued this position for some time and believes it is even more likely given Rossi’s current injury. Now the rumors have reached fever pitch claiming that the announcement could come as early this weekends Catalan GP at [...]
As a counterpoint to the Rossi to Ducati rumors, have been consistent and insistent rumors about Marlboro Ducati rider and 2007 MotoGP champion, Casey Stoner, following his former team manager Livio Suppo to Honda. The rumors began at Jerez with HRC reportedly speaking with Casey’s father Colin, but the latest says Stoner has signed, for [...]
There is no denying that the start of the 2010 MotoGP Championship has had its ups and downs. It started in Losail with Casey Stoner crashing out of the lead, Lorenzo winning 2 races on the trot for the first time and Valentino Rossi crashing in Mugello and ruling himself out of contention for this [...]
After a very successful test of the Ducati 1198R Factory Superbike at Mugello last week, Troy Bayliss himself has been quoted as itching to get back in the saddle and race for another championship to equal Carl Fogarty and surpass his total number of victories. Now it appears that Bayliss could be racing as early [...]
