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Not a Ducati Commercial

9 April, 2020
While this looks like a new commercial for the Ducati Monster 696 which also features Dainese leathers and helmets, officially its the video clip accompanying the song Tutto l’Universo Obbedisce all’Amore (All the Universe Obeys to Love) by Italian songwriter…

Vitto Guareschi talks about his new role in Ducati

9 April, 2020
We revealed two weeks ago in another post that Ducati’s official test rider Vittoriano Guareschi had been promoted to play liaison between Filippo Preziosi and the Ducati riders and you saw Guareschi on the podium at Sepang next to Stoner.The…

Rumours on Ducati 2009 models

9 April, 2020
New rumours on the Hellforleathermagazine site have revealed some juicy news on the Monster 1100, the Superbike 1198 and the highly anticipated Street Fighter 1098. While 2009 Ducati models will likely be shown at EICMA in Milan in November, some…

Livio Suppo confirms that Stoner will be at Estoril

9 April, 2020
With Mattia Pasini testing the Ducati Desmosedici at the Mugello, rumors started up again that Casey Stoner would not be back for his programmed return for the Estoril GP in October and that Ducati was looking for another substitute, however…

Carlos Checa debuted new helmet graphics in Aragon

9 April, 2020
At the recent Grand Prix of Aragon, second round of the World Superbike Championship 2013, Spanish rider Carlos Checa debuted a new graphic scheme for his famous X-Lite X-802R helmet. The 2011 SBK World Champion has in fact decided to…

Troy Bayliss gives Mark Webber a spin on his Ducati

9 April, 2020
Three-time World Superbike champion Troy Bayliss gave F1 star Mark Webber a ride on his two seat Ducati 1109S Superbike around the Queensland Raceways in Australia yesterday.Webber wrote on his Twitter page, “Some things need doing. Thanks to @TroyBaylisstic. Great…

Brett McCormick talks from hospital bed

9 April, 2020
Injured Effenbert Superbike rider Brett McCormick following his horrific Race 2 accident and is still currently hospitalized at Groningen in Holland and was contacted by The Morning Edition of Saskatchewan’s CBC Radio to find out how he is.McCormick who seems…

WSBK Imola Test Day 2 – Jonathan Rea tops at Imola

9 April, 2020
In the final day of testing at the Imola circuit, it was Jonathan Rea who pipped Michel Fabrizio out of the top spot with a best lap of 1:48.670 at the end of the session. Michel Fabrizio was second, the…

Ducati Live @ the Verona Motor Bike Expo 2012

9 April, 2020
Surely Ducati could not miss out on the 2012 Motor Bike Expo, but the Italian manufacturer did not bring any significant new model to the event, that is currently taking place in Verona. That’s pretty understandable though, as they’ve just…

WSBK Race 2 – Spies does it Again

9 April, 2020
Race 2 was again a Ben Spies affair. The Texas Terror took the lead with a Michel Fabrizio hot on his tail and after four laps both riders had gapped the field, but Fabrizio could not make close contact with…

Randy de Puniet to undergo surgery before Estoril

9 April, 2020
With almost a month off between the Spanish GP and the upcoming Estoril round, several MotoGP riders have gone into the health maintence mode.Dani Pedrosa is recovering from his shoulder operation, Cal Crutchlow from arm pump surgery, Loris Capirossi is…

Rain in Jerez, MotoGP and SBK teams forced in the pits

9 April, 2020
On the final day of the MotoGP and SBK tests at Jerez de la Frontera, the rain unfortunately prevented teams and riders from continuing with the development of the bikes in view of the 2013 season. The riders of the…

Confirmed: Canepa ruled out of Sepang

9 April, 2020
Pramac Ducati’s Niccolò Canepa has now officially been ruled out of the upcoming Malaysian Gran Prix at Sepang,The young Italian rider suffered a massive crash during the first free practice at Phillip had to undergo a skin graft operation at…

MotoGP Sachsenring: Jorge Lorenzo Takes a Fiery Qualifying Session

9 April, 2020
Fire and flames characterized this afternoon’s MotoGP qualifying session at the Sachsenring circuit with Jorge Lorenzo snatching his fourth consecutive pole position of the season. The Spaniard grabbed the top spot despite his Yamaha M1 blowing up on the front…

WSBK: Michel Fabrizio Finds Solution to his Problems

9 April, 2020
With only two podiums and 46 points after three rounds and Michel Fabrizio who continues to complain of front end and brake problems, the Xerox Ducati technical team and Fabrizio headed to Mugello and spent the last two days testing…

Haga to participate at Brno after successful surgery

9 April, 2020
After his crash at WSBK Donington, Noriyuki Haga has undergone successful surgery to his right arm and will return to Italy today. A plate and screws were inserted to set the bone and no complications arose during the procedure.Haga is…

Ducati Monster Turbo, Street Fighter at 112 hp

9 April, 2020
A two-wheel turbo - a modification seen much more on a Hayabusa than on a Ducati Monster. From 2002 however, and when he bought it from a close friend, Bill Johnson will dedicate to his Ducati the best of attention.Launched…

MotoGP test Valencia: Kawasaki and Alice Team reviews

9 April, 2020
The Ducati Marlboro MotoGP team went for testing at Valencia, as did the two newcomers to the Ducati Alice team, getting out for their first experiences. Mika Kallio was impressed by the power of the GP9 and set a good…

Effenbert Liberty Team's last WSBK race to be at Donington?

9 April, 2020
Following Effenbert Liberty’s controversial press release regarding the way that today’s World Superbike round at Monza was handled, several disturbing rumors from Italy are now picking up steam.Apparently team owner Mario Bertuccio had some other choice words for Infront’s management…