Ducati sets new sales record
posted by Motorcycle.Com Staff on Thursday, July 03, 2008
Troy Bayliss' Ducati Xerox bike wasn't the only 1098 that was going fast last month
MotoGP testers assess Indy course
posted by Motorcycle.Com Staff on Wednesday, July 02, 2008
Ducati tester Niccolo Canepa recorded the fastest time in the first official MotoGP test at Indy
X marks the spot at Misano
posted by Motorcycle.Com Staff on Monday, June 30, 2008
Ruben Xaus and Max Biaggi picked up a surprising 1-2 finish for Sterilgarda Go Eleven Ducati
Stoner dominates Dutch TT
posted by Motorcycle.Com Staff on Monday, June 30, 2008
Casey Stoner won his second straight race while Dani Pedrosa took the lead in the MotoGP standings
Ducati Concorso deadlines near
posted by Motorcycle.Com Staff on Wednesday, June 25, 2008
The deadlines for entry in the next two rounds of the Ducati Superbike Concorso are fast approaching
Stoner regains his form at British GP
posted by Motorcycle.Com Staff on Monday, June 23, 2008
Casey Stoner returned to the top of the podium after an impressive outing at the British Grand Prix
Haga scores a double in rainy Germany
posted by Motorcycle.Com Staff on Monday, June 16, 2008
A broken collarbone couldn’t stop Noriyuki Haga from recording a pair of World Superbike wins
Stoner tests Desmosedici GP9
posted by Motorcycle.Com Staff on Tuesday, June 10, 2008
Casey Stoner got an early taste of Ducati’s Desmosedici GP9 at the Catalunya circuit in Spain
Suzuki storms onward
posted by Motorcycle.Com Staff on Monday, June 09, 2008
Ben Spies earned his record seventh victory in a row at Road America
Pedrosa dominates Catalunya
posted by Motorcycle.Com Staff on Monday, June 09, 2008
Dani Pedrosa put an end to Valentino Rossi’s MotoGP winning streak with a victory at the Catalan GP
Ducati names Online Concorso winners
posted by Motorcycle.Com Staff on Friday, June 06, 2008
Ducati North America has announced the winners of the online round of its Superbike Concorso
DMG releases 2009 Literbike rules
posted by Motorcycle.Com Staff on Thursday, June 05, 2008
After vocal resistance to abandoning the existing Superbike class, DMG has announced new class rules
Ducati 848 sets sales record
posted by Motorcycle.Com Staff on Thursday, June 05, 2008
Ducati North America announced that the 848 Superbike has become the marque’s fastest-selling model
Checa ends drought with pair of wins
posted by Motorcycle.Com Staff on Monday, June 02, 2008
Carlos Checa earned his first race win in 10 years at Miller Motorsports Park
Rossi is king in Mugello
posted by Motorcycle.Com Staff on Monday, June 02, 2008
Valentino Rossi continued his streak at Mugello, winning his seventh MotoGP race in a row
SBK is back in the USA
posted by Motorcycle.Com Staff on Thursday, May 29, 2008
The World Superbike series returns to America for the first time in four years
Milestone win for Rossi
posted by Motorcycle.Com Staff on Tuesday, May 20, 2008
Valentino Rossi earned his 90th career victory, tying him for second all-time in MotoGP wins
Neukirchner, Haga duel in Monza
posted by Motorcycle.Com Staff on Monday, May 12, 2008
Max Neukirchner made history by becoming the first German to win a World Superbike Championship race
World Superbike returns to Italy
posted by Motorcycle.Com Staff on Friday, May 09, 2008
Troy Bayliss will look to continue his winning ways as the World Superbike championship hits Monza
Rossi back on top
posted by Motorcycle.Com Staff on Monday, May 05, 2008
It took him seven races to do it, but Valentino Rossi regained his winning form for his 89th victory
Lower insurance rates for Desmo owners
posted by Motorcycle.Com Staff on Tuesday, April 29, 2008
Just because you ride a Monster doesn’t mean your insurance rates have to be monstrous
Two more for Bayliss
posted by Motorcycle.Com Staff on Monday, April 28, 2008
Troy Bayliss pulled off another double, winning two races at Assen in the Netherlands
Ducati launches spring fashions
posted by Motorcycle.Com Staff on Monday, April 21, 2008
Springtime means time to put away your drab winter clothing and break out the bright spring colors
Bayliss stretches lead in Valencia
posted by Motorcycle.Com Staff on Monday, April 07, 2008
Lorenzo Lanzi and Noriyuka Haga earned their first victories of the World Superbike championship
Snow delays British Superbike start
posted by Motorcycle.Com Staff on Monday, April 07, 2008
Heavy snowfall forced the cancellation of the first round of the British Superbike championship
SBK: Valencia race preview
posted by Motorcycle.Com Staff on Friday, April 04, 2008
The Superbike World Championship series returns to Europe this weekend
Ohlins hosts suspension seminars
posted by Motorcycle.Com Staff on Friday, March 28, 2008
Top suspension technicians from the AMA Superbike series will be providing seminars
Thundersprint 2008 set for 11th annual
posted by Motorcycle.Com Staff on Wednesday, March 26, 2008
Hordes of British motorcycle enthusiasts are expected in Northwich, England
MotoGP gearing up for Jerez
posted by Motorcycle.Com Staff on Tuesday, March 25, 2008
Three weeks after racing under the lights at Qatar, the MotoGP returns to one of its most popular
Schumacher third in motorcycle race
posted by Motorcycle.Com Staff on Monday, March 24, 2008
It’s rare that an obscure Hungarian motorcycle race featuring a field of mostly amateur racers gets
Ducati Grandstand goes international
posted by Motorcycle.Com Staff on Thursday, March 20, 2008
An army of Ducati racing fans will be taking over an entire section at nine MotoGP races this year.
MotoGP stars help Bridgestone launch Battlax
posted by Motorcycle.Com Staff on Wednesday, March 19, 2008
Six MotoGP riders, including 2007 series champion Casey Stoner, helped launch Bridgestone’s latest
Ducati names showcase winners
posted by Motorcycle.Com Staff on Thursday, March 13, 2008
Ducati North America has announced the winners from the first round of the Ducati Superbike Concorso
Ducati and NCR reunite
posted by Motorcycle.Com Staff on Wednesday, March 12, 2008
Ducati is teaming up with an old partner to compete in the 2008 Parts Canada Superbike Championship
Documentary chronicles sportbike story
posted by Motorcycle.Com Staff on Tuesday, March 11, 2008
A new online documentary offers an inside look at eight top motorcycle manufacturers
Kawasaki 1-2 in Daytona
posted by Motorcycle.Com Staff on Monday, March 10, 2008
In a stunning turn of events, Kawasaki was awarded the top two spots on the podium at the Daytona
Ducati’s Stoner wins Doha night race
posted by Motorcycle.Com Staff on Monday, March 10, 2008
Casey Stoner began the 2008 MotoGP season the same way he did his championship 2007 campaign: with
Ducati 1098R hits North America
posted by Motorcycle.Com Staff on Thursday, March 06, 2008
The wait is over for North American Ducatisti, as the 2008 DucatiR is now available
Ducati considering buyout
posted by Motorcycle.Com Staff on Thursday, March 06, 2008
The board of directors of Ducati is considering a buyout offer from the Italian motorcycle maker’s
Suzuki preps for MotoGP
posted by Motorcycle.Com Staff on Tuesday, March 04, 2008
The 2008 MotoGP season kicks off March 9 with the CommercialBank Grand Prix of Qatar, and the Rizla
Tom Cruise To Receive First Desmo RR in U.S.
posted by Motorcycle.Com Staff on Friday, February 01, 2008
According to the Associated Press, Tom Cruise is scheduled to take delivery of the first Ducati Desm
Ducati sales on the rise in North America
posted by Motorcycle.Com Staff on Monday, January 14, 2008
Ducati North America, Inc. of Cupertino, Calif. had its best ever year in 2007, surpassing the
LeoVince USA Introduces 2007 Ducati 1098 Systems
posted by Motorcycle.Com Staff on Wednesday, August 01, 2007
LeoVince’s SBK Factory racing exhaust system for the Ducati 1098/1098S provides substantial
Ducati Delivers 2008 1098 Superbikes
posted by Motorcycle.Com Staff on Tuesday, July 31, 2007
Ducati North America announces today the arrival of the Model Year 2008 1098 Superbike in North
Ducati Limited Sport 1000 Special Edition Released.
posted by Motorcycle.Com Staff on Tuesday, June 12, 2007
From Ducati:Cupertino, CA (June 11, 2007) – Ducati North America announces today the release of the 2007 Sport 1000 Mono Special Edition, which is being produced exclusively for the North American...
Ducati Set To Launch New Monster
posted by Motorcycle.Com Staff on Saturday, May 19, 2007
"Ducati insiders have revealed that the firm will launch a new generation of Monster at the Milan show this November."See more
Ruben Xaus has skillz
posted by George Obradovich on Tuesday, May 15, 2007
This is a great short video of Xaus riding a Hypermotard like a madman!
Still No V-Twin 1200cc Announcement In World Superbike
posted by Motorcycle.Com Staff on Sunday, May 13, 2007
"There has still been no official announcement on 1200cc machines in World Superbike. Ducati's wish is to have the larger displacement allowed in order to race a variant of their latest Superbike,...
Ducati Delivers Number 1,000 of the 1098.
posted by Motorcycle.Com Staff on Monday, April 30, 2007
From Ducati:Military Captain with Stints in Iraq Purchases Record-Setting Bike Cupertino, Calif. (April 29, 2007) - When Cpt. Yaqui Oselen of Atlanta purchased the 1,000th Ducati 1098 sold after...
Cool Video of the Hypermotard
posted by George Obradovich on Tuesday, April 24, 2007
Here's a video of the new Hypermotard in action. Looks like fun to me! What do you think MOfos?
Ductai Donates Record Setter to Barber Museum.
posted by Motorcycle.Com Staff on Saturday, April 21, 2007
From Ducati:Cupertino, CA (April 21, 2007) - Ducati North America announces today the official donation to the Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum of the “Iron Butt” ST4, ridden by Gary Eagan from...
Ducati NA Posts Record First Quarter Sales
posted by Motorcycle.Com Staff on Tuesday, April 03, 2007
From Ducati NA:Cupertino, CA (April 3, 2007) Ducati North America announces today record retail sales for the first quarter of 2007. The first three months of the year closed with retail sales up...
Ducati N.A. Announces Superbike Concorso Competition.
posted by Motorcycle.Com Staff on Friday, March 30, 2007
From Ducati:The Contest highlights Ducati Superbike history and performance; one Ducatisti will take home a 2007 1098 Superbike. Cupertino, California (March 30, 2007) – Ducati North America...
What Ducati Will Be Up To At Bike Week.
posted by Motorcycle.Com Staff on Monday, February 26, 2007
From Ducati:Cupertino, California (February 26, 2007) - Ducati North America announces an exciting series of events surrounding the 2007 edition of Daytona Bike Week.
Ducati's Tardozzi: 999 is dead in World Superbike
posted by Motorcycle.Com Staff on Monday, January 29, 2007
"Xerox Ducati team boss Davide Tardozzi has warned that WSB will suffer in 2008 if Ducati aren’t allowed to race their new flagship 1098 sports bike." Read More
Michael Lock, Ducati CEO, Interview
posted by Motorcycle.Com Staff on Saturday, January 20, 2007
"An exclusive interview with Michael Lock, Ducati CEO, delves into the chic motorcycle's development and brand." Read More
Ducati Demosedici GP7 Unveiled at Madonna Di Campiglio
posted by Motorcycle.Com Staff on Thursday, January 18, 2007
"The Dolomite mountain scenery of Madonna di Campiglio formed the spectacular backdrop for the official launch of the new Ducati Desmosedici GP7 today. The wraps were pulled off the all-new Italian...
Scheduled Maintenance Costs - Follow-Up to ST3 Post
posted by Motorcycle.Com Staff on Tuesday, January 16, 2007
Thanks to all of you who responded to my original question about bikes similar to the Ducati ST3. I now have a follow-up question that pertains to the costs of a bike if serviced at the recommended...
Bike Suggestions - Similar to Ducati ST3
posted by Motorcycle.Com Staff on Monday, January 15, 2007
I've been riding motorcycles for the past year and a half. My second bike was a 2005 Ducati ST3, which I feel was a perfect bike for my needs. I live in San Francisco, and thus ride in town...
Ducati Reports Record Year in '06.
posted by Motorcycle.Com Staff on Wednesday, January 10, 2007
From Ducati:Cupertino, CA (January 10, 2007) – 2006 was another record setting year for sales of Ducati Motorcycles in North America. At year end, over 8100 motorcycles had been retail registered,...
Ducati to Hold NYC Unveiling Party for 'New Blue.'
posted by Motorcycle.Com Staff on Tuesday, January 09, 2007
From Ducati:Cupertino, CA (January 8, 2007) – Ducati North America announces today the exclusive North American unveiling party for “New Blue,” a highly modified and customized racing motorcycle that...
Tired of Being Serious, Suffering Cabin Fever Already
posted by Motorcycle.Com Staff on Saturday, January 06, 2007
Read the drama. Bayliss Blocks Hodgeson! Jessica has Martian Baby! Tom to Run for White House. So this Ducati thing, is there a conspiracy?
More Colors for the 1098.
posted by Motorcycle.Com Staff on Saturday, December 23, 2006
From Ducati:Cupertino, CA (December 22, 2006) – Ducati North America announces today that the 1098 Superbike will be made available in two additional colors.
1098S On The Dyno
posted by Motorcycle.Com Staff on Saturday, December 23, 2006
Does the new 1098 really live up to the hype? It appears so in the engine department according to this clip on the dyno.See it.
Ducati to Race in Formula Extreme in '07.
posted by Motorcycle.Com Staff on Wednesday, December 20, 2006
From Ducati:Cupertino, CA (December 20, 2006) - Ducati North America and Pegram Racing jointly announce the formation of a racing team for the 2007 AMA Lockhart Phillips USA Formula Xtreme Series.
New 1098 S Tricolore Makes N.A. Debut at Long Beach, CA IMS.
posted by Motorcycle.Com Staff on Thursday, December 07, 2006
From Ducati:Cupertino, CA (December 7, 2006) – The highly anticipated North American introduction of Ducati’s new 1098 S Tricolore motorcycle will take place this weekend at the Long Beach Cycle...
Make Mine Red.
posted by Motorcycle.Com Staff on Tuesday, November 14, 2006
The full photo spread is now available for the new Ducati Superbike here. I think this will really bring the "buzz" back to the Ducati dealerships (no pun intended, hardy har).
Ducati Announces 2007 1098 Superbike Family.
posted by Motorcycle.Com Staff on Wednesday, November 08, 2006
From DucatiCupertino, CA (November 8, 2006) - Ducati North America announces the international launch and North American pricing for the new 1098 Superbike.
New Ducati 1098 V-Twin Spy Photos and Video.
posted by Motorcycle.Com Staff on Wednesday, November 08, 2006
Yes, are favorite rumor mill site in the U.K. has spy photos and video of the alleged 1098 V-Twin. Looks like the classic 916.. You can see more...
Speculative Quotes on Hypermotard Pricing and Details
posted by Motorcycle.Com Staff on Saturday, November 04, 2006
Visited a Ducati dealer today while on a business trip and asked about the Hypermotard. There will be two models for the US market - a base edition with Marzocchi suspension for $10,500 and a S-model...
Ducat Sport Classic Family Expands for '07.
posted by Motorcycle.Com Staff on Tuesday, October 10, 2006
From Ducati: New Sport 1000 S model highlights improved line up of classic motorcycles Cupertino, CA (October 10, 2006) – The 2007 Ducati SportClassic Family was unveiled today at the Intermot...
Ducati Hypermotard Spy Shots?
posted by Motorcycle.Com Staff on Sunday, September 24, 2006
As far as I can tell these are spy shots of the Ducati Hypermotard and the Ducati test riders weren't happy being photographed! Ducati Hypermotard spy shots?
New Multistrada 1100 Covers 3,800 Miles in 51 Hours
posted by Motorcycle.Com Staff on Tuesday, September 19, 2006
From Ducati:Long distance riding phenomenon Gary Eagan puts the new Multistrada 1100 through a coast to coast torture test.Cupertino, CA (September 19, 2006) – On Monday, September 11th, Gary Eagan...
'07 Multistrada 1100 AND 1100 S Announced for U.S.
posted by Motorcycle.Com Staff on Monday, September 18, 2006
From Ducati:Multistrada 1100 gains horsepower and smoother power delivery.Cupertino, CA (September 18, 2006) – The introduction of the Multistrada family in 2003 created a new generation of modern...
Air-cooled Ducs Grow in Size.
posted by Motorcycle.Com Staff on Wednesday, September 13, 2006
The DS 1000 is now the DS 1100. Read about it here
Ducati's 800cc MotoGP bike to be a screamer
posted by Motorcycle.Com Staff on Friday, August 25, 2006
Ducati's 990cc GP machine went to a "twin pulse" firing order to keep the tires from melting. The reduced capacity of the 800cc machine may mean the return of the "screamer" to MotoGP. Read about...
Ducati North America to Offer Limited Edition Superbikes.
posted by Motorcycle.Com Staff on Thursday, July 27, 2006
From Ducati:Cupertino, CA - July 26, 2006 - Ducati North America celebrates competition in the AMA Superbike series with the announcement of a limited edition 2007 Ducati 999s Team USA edition.
What is the Real Deal with Ducati Reliability?
posted by Motorcycle.Com Staff on Monday, July 10, 2006
No doubt Ducatis are sexy. I love the thought of buying Monster S-2R or S-4Rs, but the one unknown factor to me is the documented reliability, and actual maintenance costs involved. So I'm coming...
Improved Parking at Ducati Island for U.S. GP.
posted by Motorcycle.Com Staff on Wednesday, June 07, 2006
In addition to the good news below for Ducati peeps, the super-expensive-super-cool Desmosedici RR will be displayed at Laguna during the 2006 U.S. GP. --MOAccording to Ducati, "The exotic motorcycle...
The Desmosedici RR is Here!
posted by Motorcycle.Com Staff on Thursday, June 01, 2006
Well, as the Muggelo GP gets under way Ducati has taken the wraps off of it's new Super Exotic. www.ducati.comThanks to all who submitted on this latest Ducati news.--Pete
Cool Video of Vintage Ducs
posted by George Obradovich on Thursday, May 18, 2006
Vintage Ducatis are featured in this video from Corbin's Ride On and Speed. You can view it here
Snap Shot of Ducati's 800cc Machine.
posted by Motorcycle.Com Staff on Wednesday, May 03, 2006
If you haven't seen it yet, Ducati has released testing pics of their new 800cc MOtoGP bike. FIM GP rules require a maximum of 800cc starting with the 2007 season.FIM Rule Change (pdf)FIM
Ducati Inspires Fiat
posted by Motorcycle.Com Staff on Friday, April 21, 2006
NOTE: The links in the press release are functioning but Fiat's webpage may not be. Try www.fiat.com to check it out.--PeteFrom Ducati:The exclusive Panda Monster can only be discovered on the Net ...
HyperMOtard Pre-Orders.
posted by Motorcycle.Com Staff on Wednesday, April 12, 2006
Hypermotard pre-orders. The Ducati Hypermotard rocked the motorcycling world when it debuted last fall in Milan. Now just 5 months later Ducati has announced that it will be producing the...
Ducati 1200 cc V-Twin '916' for 07
posted by Motorcycle.Com Staff on Thursday, April 06, 2006
According to MCN of the UK, Ducati will launch a new 1200 cc V-Twin sportbike MCN is famous for computer generated images of bikes that never get produced. However, I think it will be a V-4...
Ducati to Produce the Hypermotard!
posted by Motorcycle.Com Staff on Friday, March 31, 2006
Schweeeet! Three cheers for Ducati! DUCATI TO PRODUCE THE HYPERMOTARD Award winning concept bike will be in showrooms Spring 2007 Bologna, 31 March 2006: After the success of the...
Ducati Announces New Monster 695
posted by Motorcycle.Com Staff on Wednesday, February 22, 2006
The 2007 Monster 695 ups the ante in terms of power, handling and performance. Cupertino, CA February 22nd, 2006 Ducati announces the new Monster 695, the latest iteration of the entry...
Ducati Sales up 80% in Jan. '06.
posted by Motorcycle.Com Staff on Thursday, February 16, 2006
From a Ducati Press Release:DUCATI NORTH AMERICA STARTS NEW YEAR POSTING LANDMARK 80 PERCENT SALES INCREASE FOR JANUARY 2006 Cupertino, CA - February 15, 2006 - Ducati, the Italian motorcycle...
Pro Italia Motorcycles unveils 2006 MotoGP contest.
posted by Motorcycle.Com Staff on Monday, January 30, 2006
Glendale, CA (PRWEB) January 30, 2006 – Pro Italia, the nation's top seller of Italian motorcycles from Ducati and MV Agusta is proud to announce a contest for 2006 with the winner receiving a trip...
Ducati Sets the Pace on the Final Day at Sepang.
posted by Motorcycle.Com Staff on Wednesday, January 25, 2006
Ducati Marlboro continued from where they left off in the third and final day of the Official Test in Sepang. Today it was again Sete Gibernau´s turn to head the leaderboard. The Spaniard, with a lap...
Two valves or four?
posted by Motorcycle.Com Staff on Thursday, December 29, 2005
I'm pretty set on getting a Ducati ST in the next few weeks. As I look across the ads, I'm seeing that the ST4's aren't that much more than the ST2's. Newer and more HP is always nice but I've heard...
Ducati history for sale? Hurry and read fast!
posted by Motorcycle.Com Staff on Friday, December 23, 2005
1981 Ducati SL500 Pantah - $4000 Now here's one you won't find on CL every day. The innovator - the engine that saved Ducati - here's the first belt-driven OHC Desmo bike, and a rare one at that!...
Ducati returns to Italian hands.
posted by Motorcycle.Com Staff on Monday, December 05, 2005
DUCATI ITALIAN AGAIN, SATISFACTION IN BOLOGNA. Read the rest. TPG bought Ducati in 96' to save it from bankruptcy and tried to unload it ever since. Well, they did it.
Ducati Hypermoto Breaks Cover
posted by Motorcycle.Com Staff on Wednesday, November 16, 2005
Ducati has just released photos of a concept bike based on the 1000DS motor and Multistrada frame, the "Hypermotard". No word on production chances, but it looks to be a fairly finished item...