Ducati Motorcycle Reviews: Ducati Motorcycle Tests and Comparisons

Ducati motorcycle reviews and comprehensive testing. We take the latest bikes through their paces and evaluate them on the street and on the track.

Ducati Motorcycles

Based in Bologna, Italy, Ducati was a radio manufacturer before entering motorcycle production after the end of the Second World War. Known at first for its sporty line of lightweight single-cylinder bikes, Ducati hit its stride in the early 1970s with its V-Twin sportbikes that were the pinnacle in their era. Following some financial instability in the 1990s, Ducati currently produces several desirable racing-inspired motorcycles. All current Ducatis are built with signature steel trellis frames and 90-degree V-Twin motors. It also has a rich racing history with particular dominance in World Superbike competition. Ducati offers sophisticated bikes in various distinct market segments: Superbike, Supersport, Monster, Multistrada, SportClassic and Hypermotard.

story by Pete Brissette
photograph by Pete Brissette, Team Milagro

2009 Ducati Monster 696 Review

Monster Espresso

The glory-grabbing superbikes from Ducati owe much to the sustainability of the Monster line, now entering its 17th year. Ducati knows this. So they've created a very stylish and updated Monster, the 696. We rode it, in Spain!...