Category: Ducati

1. Adrien Brody on Ducati Monster Diesel

   Posted on 1:06pm Friday 5th Apr 2013

   Actor and Producer, Adrien Brody, was recently photographed on his Ducati Monster 1100 EVO in Los Angeles.

   The 40-year-old passionate motorcycling New Yorker, who won an “Oscar” Academy Award for his role in the 2002 film, The Pianist, was riding a version of the Ducati model styled in co-operation with fashion brand Diesel.

   The 2013 customised model is an ‘urban military chic’ interpretation of Ducati’s iconic naked motorcycle with an exclusive ‘Diesel Brave Green matte’ livery aligning with Diesel’s dedicated apparel collection.

2. Ducati adopts MASTER security system

   Posted on 8:45am Thursday 28th Mar 2013

   All new Ducati machines registered from April 1 onwards will now come with the added security of a MASTER Security System. 

    Ducati has joined an industry initiative developed by the Motorcycle Industry Association in adopting the MASTER Security system. The system is fitted free of charge during the pre-delivery inspection at authorised Ducati dealerships and involves a variety of engine, chassis and bodywork parts being marked using a ‘stealth’ UV security etching, glass transponders, ultra violet fluid, Datadots® as well as a discreet warning label to deter would-be thieves.

   It is the first and only official national scheme approved by the police authorities, the Home Office and powered by security market leaders, Datatag ID Ltd, and it is hoped it will go some way to reducing the 26,000 motorcycles stolen each year in the UK. These are often stripped and rebuilt around genuine frames and as such recovery rates are low, with the Police unable to prove ownership beyond doubt. With Ducati and other manufacturers united behind one scheme, the industry has a greater opportunity in combating this problem.

   Ducati Managing Director, Tim Maccabee, commented "Ducati are committed to ensuring that customers have a good level of security in place and the MASTER Systems will certainly add benefit to the security of their beloved Ducati. The issue of theft is a consideration for each and every customer and this added layer of prevention we feel is vital. We’re very pleased to be part of an industry initiative that helps combat theft in this way and with support from our dealers we are proud to be a part of this effort."

   Datatag’s Managing Director Kevin Howells said ‘To have Ducati join the growing list of brands backing the MASTER Scheme is fantastic. They have an incredibly desirable range and by fitting MASTER with our technology we are confident that owners will feel more secure and will have reduced their risk of theft considerably.’

   For more information on the Master Security System

   For more information on the Ducati range and accessories visit: www.ducatiuk.com

3. Museo Ducati - A new book

   Posted on 12:01am Wednesday 6th Mar 2013

   A new book provides a virtual tour of Ducati Museum, with 60 years of history illustrated with 25 of the greatest Ducati racing motorcycles.

   Borgo Panigale (Bologna, Italy) 5 March - For Ducati fans, visiting the Italian motorcycle manufacturer’s official Museum in Borgo Panigale, Bologna is like coming home and each year a steady stream of owners and enthusiasts arrive to soak up the spirit of competition that made Ducati a legendary name for more than 60 years. Now, the Museo Ducati book from David Bull Publishing offers readers the next best thing to visiting the famous Museum.

   Publication author, Chris Jonnum, and photographer, Peter Harholdt, profile 25 of the greatest racing motorcycles on display at the Museum. The tour begins with a 1947 Ducati Cucciolo motorised bicycle and concludes with the 2010 Ducati Desmosedici GP10 ridden by MotoGP champion Nicky Hayden. Other highlights include a Ducati 900 Super Sport prepared for Mike Hailwood’s legendary 1978 win at the Isle of Man TT and the 1990 Ducati 851 that Raymond Roche rode to the company’s first-ever World Superbike title.

   Harholdt captures the essence of each one of the unique machines in stunning detail with photographs taken in a specially prepared studio at Ducati's headquarters in Bologna, Italy. His carefully composed images reveal each model’s overall design as well as details of engines, frames, suspension and other components. Detailed text by Ducati Team Press Officer, Chris Jonnum, explains each motorcycle’s contribution to Ducati’s long and rich heritage of racing success.

   The book’s large 9” x 11” format and superior design add to the impact of the images, and for the benefit of readers in Ducati’s home market, the text is rendered in both English and Italian. The price of just $39.95 or €32.90 in Europe (£26.99 in the UK) makes Museo Ducati affordable to a wide range of enthusiasts. Available via Shop.Ducati.com, the new book can also be purchased through book stores, specialty motoring booksellers or directly from the publisher by visiting the David Bull Publishing website at www.Bullpublishing.com

   Book Details

   Title: Museo Ducati

   Subtitle: Six Decades of Classic Motorcycles of the Official Ducati Museum

   Author: Chris Jonnum

   Photographer: Peter Harholdt

   Format: Hardcover, 9” x 11”, 144 pages, text in English and Italian

   Photos: 107 colour images

   ISBN: 978-1-935007-16-6

   About the Author

   American, Chris Jonnum, edited specialty motorcycle magazines for two decades and was the author of The Haydens, the authorised biography of Nicky, Tommy, and Roger Hayden. He is now the Ducati Team Press Officer for Ducati Corse.

   About the Photographer

   In a career that has spanned 30 years, Peter Harholdt has photographed precious objects for clients like the Smithsonian Institution, the White House, the Louvre, and the Museum of Modern Art. He has been a racecar constructor, has raced in SCCA and IMSA and has taught in racing and high-performance driving schools.

   About the Publisher

   David Bull Publishing is dedicated to producing the best books in motorsports. Founded in 1995, the company has consistently won praise from readers and the media for the editorial quality and presentation of its titles.

   Ordering

   Museo Ducati is available via Shop.Ducati.com, through book stores, specialty motoring booksellers and directly from the publisher at www.Bullpublishing.com

4. Preparations underway for Ducati Grandstands MotoGP 2013

   Posted on 12:01am Tuesday 5th Mar 2013

   As the 2013 MotoGP season warms-up for the opening race of the year, preparations for Ducati Grandstands move into full swing ready for fans to support full-factory Ducati Team riders, Andrea Dovizioso and Nicky Hayden and factory-supported Pramac Racing Team riders, Andrea Iannone and Ben Spies.

   Helping to inject Ducati passion into the series since 2003, Ducati Grandstands 2013 will roar into action under the floodlights of Qatar on 7 April, the highly-anticipated season opener. The brand-new Circuit of the Americas in Austin, Texas, USA will host the next Ducati Grandstand on 21 April, an event sure to be buzzing with local support for Ben Spies aboard his Pramac Racing Team Ducati Desmosedici GP13.

   These first events will set the standard for Ducatisti to arrive en masse for the “home” Italian races of Mugello and Misano, before continuing around the world to tracks such as Le Mans, Assen, Laguna Seca, Silverstone, Valencia and the Sachsenring in Germany.

   Silverstone will be host to the British MotoGP race on September 1, where Ducati fans will be able to see the action from a reserved Grandstand at Luffield B. The covered Luffield B Grandstand provides fans with a spectacular view of the bikes arriving down the Wellington Straight into Brooklands Corner before negotiating Luffield. The Luffield complex provides the spectators with not only a fantastic view but also an amazing atmosphere.

   Weekend ticket prices for a reserved seat in the Luffield B stand are £110 and £95 for Sunday only. Included in the price of the Grandstand ticket will be a 'goody bag' which will include a Ducati T-shirt, lanyard and flag.

   All Ducati Grandstand information, including details on how to purchase tickets is available in the “Experience” section of the official Ducati.com website or the national Ducati websites of participating countries.

   The 2013 British MotoGP takes place from Fri 30 August - Sunday 01 September and tickets are available from Silverstone. 

    Or call: 08443 750 740

5. Duati preview the release of their 2013 Multistrada models

   Posted on 12:01am Tuesday 18th Sep 2012

   Ducati has given a preview of its highly-anticipated 2013 range by revealing exciting new Multistrada models that introduce new features such as enhanced aesthetics, a second generation Testastretta 11° engine, the very latest ABS and, on the “S” versions, the innovative semi-active suspension system, Ducati Skyhook Suspension (DSS).

   The brand new range, full of owner-inspired improvements, signals the next stage of the Multistrada journey with a long list of fascinating and high-tech features. It includes the Multistrada 1200 with the associated Riding Mode technologies of Ride-by-Wire (R-b-W) and Ducati Traction Control (DTC) in addition to the very latest in ABS, while the Multistrada 1200 S Touring is now equipped with Ducati Skyhook Suspension (DSS), R-b-W, DTC and ABS with additional side luggage, heated grips and centre stand. The new touring flagship of the range for 2013 is the Multistrada 1200 S Granturismo with increased side luggage capacity, top case, additional LED illumination, enhanced wind protection and long-distance tyres, while the latest Multistrada 1200 S Pikes Peak celebrates the sporting side of the model’s character with a replica of the famous 2012 mountain race bike in its stunning new race-winning livery.

   The Multistrada’s award-winning Sport, Touring, Urban and Enduro electronic Riding Modes enable a truly enjoyable and customisable riding experience separated by just one click of a button. The four-bikes-in-one concept makes instant adjustment to power and torque delivery in addition to electronic adjustment of suspension settings, traction control, and now ABS and Ducati Skyhook Suspension, instantly transforming the Multistrada 1200 to suit its rider and environment with even more precision.

   Hailed as a true ‘game-changing’ motorcycle, Ducati’s Multistrada 1200 has attracted all types of riders to the Italian brand by removing the borders between different motorcycle categories and creating a model that is not only powerful and playful, but also a comfortable and versatile adventure on two wheels. The eight-level DTC and new three-level ABS introduce the Ducati Safety Pack (DSP) concept to the Multistrada family, further underlining Ducati's focus on performance safety.

   Ducati’s Multistrada 1200 International Press Test is set to take place in Bilbao, Spain from 20-27 September, while the first public showing of the 2013 Multistrada range will be at the INTERMOT motorcycle show in Cologne, Germany from 3-7 October. The brand new Multistrada 1200 models will be available via the official Ducati dealer network from January 2013.

   www.ducatiuk.com