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Trevitt’s blog: Ducati’s MotoGP wings

Andrew Trevitt — Sat, 27 Feb 2016 03:21:31 +0000

Over the past several seasons of MotoGP, Ducati has occasionally experimented with wings on the side of the Desmosedici to influence its aerodynamic characteristics. Yamaha also used wings in the latter part of last season on the M1, and wings have sporadically appeared on other bikes in the past. Until late last year the wings in use have been quite small, but during testing this year the Ducatis have sprouted two very large wings on each side.

Ducati unveils wild new DraXter Diavel!!

Graeme Jones — Sat, 23 Jan 2016 00:20:10 +0000

Borgo Panigale (Bologna, Italy), 22 January 2016 – At the Motor Bike Expo of Verona (22-24 January) Ducati is exhibiting a further addition to its XDiavel cruiser world, the all-new draXter. This “concept bike” interprets the XDiavel world from a Drag-racing viewpoint. The project was developed by the Ducati Design Center's Advanced Design area, a section dedicated to exploring the future style and design concepts of Ducati motorcycles.

Your chance to ride Italy including Mugello is here!

Graeme Jones — Thu, 09 Apr 2015 17:37:43 +0000

The Leod Escapes 'Italian Backroads to Mugello' tour runs June 12 to June 19. The Ducati Rider Experience at Mugello is sold out but Leod has had a riding couple cancel. So it’s time to grab the opportunity.

Breaking news! Ducati Scrambler gets private introduction at factory in Borgo Panigale, Bolonga

Graeme Jones — Mon, 09 Jun 2014 23:18:55 +0000

Borgo Panigale, Bologna (Italy) 9 June, 2014 – Ducati gave its Bologna factory employees a surprise treat as they arrived for work on Monday, 9 June, with a private viewing of the prototype Scrambler intended for launch in 2015. Setting a characteristic ambience for the new model, workers arrived to discover music and a beach atmosphere with surfboards, street food and a big yellow container in which they were able view the new model undercover.