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The Redline Magazine 1/2014

THE NEW MONSTER 1200
1199 SUPERLEGGERA The most exclusive Ducati
APPAREL A look for every Ducatista
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As the CEO of Ducati and an avid motorcycle enthusiast, it
is my pleasure to kick off this issue of the Ducati Redline
Magazine by introducing you to the stars of the show; three
incredible new motorcycles from Ducati. First up is the all-
new and ever so powerful Ducati Monster 1200. Next is the
highly anticipated and incredibly quick Ducati 899 Panigale.
Finally, the pinnacle of Italian beauty and performance; the
limited edition Ducati 1199 Superleggera.
Woven deep within the DNA of each of these new motorcycles
are the core values that have been present throughout the
storied history of the Ducati brand. They represent the pinnacle
of Italian design, performance, innovation, technology,
lightness and quality. Along with the rest of the Ducati lineup,
each one of these new models honors our commitment to
design and produce the most beautiful high performance
sport motorcycles in the world while delivering an experience
that intoxicates the senses. The design will seduce you, the
sound will enchant you and twist of the throttle will redene
the way you experience a motorcycle.
Throughout the pages of the magazine, you will have the
opportunity to explore each of these new models in detail
and alongside these pages are engaging stories that will
give you a glimpse into the life of a Ducatista, a world that
enthusiastically welcomes anyone who decides to discover
it. I wish you happy reading!
Claudio Domenicali
CEO of Ducati Motor Holding
EDITORIAL
WELCOME TO THE
WORLD OF DUCATI,
A WORLD MADE UP OF PASSION,
SKILL AND ITALIAN INGENUITY
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CONTENTS
History, engines and
excitement for Ducati
enthusiasts from
around the world
08 1199 Superleggera:
state of the art lightness
18 Accessories: beyond the
boundaries of the series
20 Electronic: the active suspension
on the Ducati bikes of today
and tomorrow
22 History of the company:
that red common thread
that makes us so unique
26 The new Monster
34 Design Story: how does a new
bike come into being?
40 Hyperstrada
48 Diavel Carbon
54 899 Panigale:
your road to the track
60 People Andrea Dovizioso
64 Movie Star: the Ducati spirit
is the soul of cinema
68 Ready for action
80 Fun & Passion
88 Metropolitan Style
96 Travel
104 T-Shirt Fun
106 City Story
116 Urban Garage
118 Historical Taste
130 Leather
132 Freetime
134 Australia roadtrip
142 World Ducati Week Preview
144 World President Meeting
148 News
150 Ducati Store: the world
coloured red
154 Ducati Riding Experience
156 Rimini Street Food
160 National championships
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STATE OF THE ART LIGHTNESS
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1199 SUPERLEGGERA
The 1199 Superleggera is the realisation of
a dream shared by many of Ducatis most
passionate employees - to offer the most
discerning enthusiasts a motorcycle that
breaks previous barriers of lightness and
performance, and is state-of-the-art in its
every detail.
The result is clear: this incredible motorcy-
cle has over 200 horsepower in its homolo-
gated version (including everything needed
to ride on the street, such as mirrors, head-
light, catalytic converter and licence plate
holder), and weighs only 166 kg ready-to-
ride without fuel, which is practically the
same as a WSBK lining up on the starting
grid of a race. The 1199 Superleggera has
the best power-to-weight ratio of any ho-
mologated bike by a large margin! It is an
absolute work of art, and a limited edition
of just 500 units. To offer an insight to the
methods used to achieve its unprecedented
light weight, I give you a gure that seems
almost trivial: 9 grams. This is the reduc-
tion in weight that was achieved by produc-
ing the radiator cap in aluminium rather than
steel (its usual material). By paying atten-
tion to this detail, we obtained a 33% weight
reduction for this single component. And it
was in precisely this way, by analysing each
component and asking ourselves how to
minimize its weight and maximize its perfor-
mance, that we created the 1199 Superleg-
gera. From this process emerged excep-
tional components such as its magnesium
monocoque frame, carbon rear subframe, ti-
tanium fasteners, two-ring race pistons, and
many other details. As a nal example of
this bikes special nature Id like to highlight
another wonderful detail that is less visible:
it features anti-wheelie control, which can
be adjusted on-the-y to maximize accel-
eration - a feature which will be most useful
on the track, obviously!
Claudio Domenicali
A BOLD
COMBINATION
OF TECHNOLOGY
AND LIGHTNESS
PHOTO BY
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ENRICO LONGHI
DAVIDE PIFERI
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1199 SUPERLEGGERA
THE PROJECT
The 1199 Superleggera was born to be Ducatis
technological agship, representing the maximum
expression of lightness and performance from the Borgo
Panigale-based manufacturer. There are numerous,
signicant innovations on this new single-seat version,
designed to be appreciated by enthusiasts, especially
during use on track. Starting with the layout of the 1199
Panigale, Ducatis designers and engineers got to work
with two simple, but far from banal, objectives: to reduce
the weight (of what was already the lightest production
Superbike in the world) and increase performance.
The rst component on which they worked is one of the
two pillars, along with the Superquadro engine, of the
Panigale project: the monocoque frame. Redesigned
and sand-cast in magnesium alloy, it weighs only 3 kg,
which is a 1.1 kg savings from the Panigales aluminium
version. This weight savings was achieved without
altering the rigidity or strength of the frame. Another
important contribution to the lightness of the bike derives
from the carbon rear frame, redesigned from scratch and
weighing in at just 800 grams, compared to the 2.1 kg of
the other versions. Also extremely important in this weight
reduction process is the role played the Marchesini
magnesium alloy forged wheels. The 1 kg weight savings
(total) of the wheels is especially important, and greatly
enhances the dynamic qualities and manageability
of the 1199 Superleggera in braking, handling, and
acceleration. Extensive use of carbon bre for the side
fairings, front cowl, tail, and other details also allowed
for a further weight reduction of about 1 kg while, more
importantly, the entire exhaust system was redesigned
to cope with the advanced engine performance and take
off further weight thanks to the use of titanium in both
the mufers and manifolds (-2.6 kg compared to the
steel system). Finally the suspension: Ohlins of course,
featuring an FL916 fork with fully machined bottoms,
Titanium Nitride coating, and stress-optimized outer
tubes that are asymmetrically lightened to maintain
rigidity during braking. Rear damping is provided by a
fully-adjustable TTX36 shock with a titanium spring.
Nothing has been left to chance. The 1199 Superleggera
uses a lithium-ion battery 2 kg lighter than the standard
one, titanium alloy for various components, a Brembo
MCS (multiple click system) adjustable brake master
cylinder with remote lever adjuster, a hard-anodized
Ergal rear sprocket, a MotoGP-derived chain, a
high-performance air lter, a carbon seat base, and
machined-from-billet footpegs and top triple clamp.
The electronic equipment is enriched by the DWC
(Ducati Wheelie Control) system, based on an inertial
platform with electronic gyroscopes that provide the
parameters to the ECU, with 8 settings. Furthermore,
through two dedicated buttons mounted on the
left handlebar its possible to modify the level of
intervention of several different parameters including
DWC, DTC and EBC, while riding. Another standout
feature of this very exclusive Ducati, contributing
further to its identity as the closest streetbike to those
competing in the Superbike Championship, is a system
which automatically calibrates the electronic control
systems and nal transmission ratio, to adapt to the
rolling circumferences of different tyres. Finally the
DDA+ system (Ducati Data Analysis), that allows you
to acquire and download data regarding the main
functional parameters of the bike, is now enriched with
lean angle acquisition.
The bike is completed with a host of details including
a titanium racing exhaust which increases maximum
power by 5hp, a larger windscreen, front and rear
paddock stands, a bike cover, and kits to remove the
mirrors, license plate holder, and sidestand.
A fan would have trouble dreaming of anything more.
MAGNESIUM, CARBON FIBRE, ALUMINIUM AND
TITANIUM FORM THE 1199 SUPERLEGGERA.
MORE THAN 200 HP IN 166 KG: THE BEST
POWER-WEIGHT RATIO OF ANY PRODUCTION BIKE
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Dry weight 155 kg (342 lb)
Kerb weight without fuel 166 kg (366 lb)
Kerb weight 177 kg (390 lb)
Fuel tank capacity 17 l (4.5 US gallons)
Engine Superquadro: L-Twin cylinder,
Desmodromic valve actuation, 4 valves
per cylinder, liquid cooled
Displacement 1,198 cc
Bore X stroke 112 x 60.8 mm
Compression ratio 13.2:1
Power exceeds 200 hp (149Kw) @ 11,500 rpm
Torque 134 Nm (99 ft-lbs) @ 10,200 rpm
Gearbox 6 speed
Number of seats Single seat
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ALL THE SECRETS OF THE NEW ENGINE OF THE 1199
SUPERLEGGERA, MAXIMUM EXPRESSION IN TERMS
OF PERFORMANCE DERIVED FROM THE SUPERQUADRO,
BORGO PANIGALES LEGENDARY TWIN-CYLINDER
Another innovation is the use of tungsten inserts to
balance the crankshaft. Tungsten is a material with
greater density than steel, about 18 gr/dm3 versus
7.85 gr/7dm3, that allows for the concentration of
signicant mass in a small space, better balancing
the alternating masses of the rod and piston and
allowing the engine to be lighter and accelerate more
quickly. The use of tungsten has allowed us to reduce
the weight of the crankshaft by about 400 gr. The
engine also uses titanium exhaust valves (in addition
to its titanium intake valves), further reducing weight
and inertia to benet its eagerness in making power.
The combination of all these modications brings
the maximum power to more than 200 hp and results
in a higher power and torque curve at all speeds. We
add to this a new sensor, derived exclusively from
Superbike and applied to the Quick Shift gearbox,
which serves to determine the position of the drum
and makes for a quicker gear change.
This Quick Shift means that the rider barely ever has
to come off the throttle (the system acts on ignition
and injection), and the sensor controls the position
of the gears to reapply torque when the gear is
effectively engaged. All of this reinforces the pure
and focused spirit of the 1199 Superleggera, which
is essentially a World Superbike with a license plate.
The new engine is lighter, with less inertia and friction
and the ability to rev to higher speeds.
A new lighter piston, new camshafts and
valves in titanium: the Superleggera is a
product of Ducati Corses experience.
The power reaches
more than 200 hp,
creating a better
torque and power
curve at all speeds.
The pistons, valves and crankshaft
are all derived from the Superbike.
1199 SUPERLEGGERA
THE NEW ENGINE
The engine of the 1199 Superleggera is derived from
that of the 1199 Panigale, the now famous L-shaped
twin-cylinder Superquadro with 112x60.8 mm of
bore and stroke, with solutions that descend directly
from Ducati Corses experience on track. The
principle areas of evolution regard the heart of the
engine itself: or, above all, the use of a piston with
impressive geometry that modies the combustion
chamber, raising compression from 12.5:1 (as on the
1199 Panigale) up to 13.2:1.
Another innovation derived from Superbike is the
use of a two ring piston instead of the usual three.
Its main advantage is the weight reduction, which
comes down by 10-15% from the approx. 600 gr of
the original piston on the 1199 Panigale explains
Vincenzo De Silvio, Engine Design Manager. The
second advantage is the reduction in friction as well
as, of course, less inertia that allows the engine to
accelerate more quickly.
The prole of the camshafts changes of course, with
a new distribution diagram where intake is delayed
in order to maximise the use of ow at high speed.
A choice that, as with racing engines, allows for a
greater replenishment of the cylinder and better
combustion.
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THE INGREDIENTS OF LIGHTNESS? THE REDUCTION
IN NUMBER OF COMPONENTS, THE INTEGRATION
OF FUNCTIONS AND THE OPTIMISATION OF SHAPES
The 1199 Superleggera was born to be the closest
road bike, in terms of weight and power, to the bikes
competing in the Superbike World Championship:
166 kg in its riding conguration without fuel and
more than 200 hp.
In this project the intense research into lightness
took every single component of the bike into
consideration and also led the complete redesign
of some key elements of its suspension set-up: the
monocoque frame is one such stand-out.
The idea of a monocoque frame - explains Simone
Di Piazza, R&D Vehicle Design Manager was born
in Ducati Corse and they patented the concept;
originally it was produced in carbon and mounted
on the MotoGP bike. The innovation of this concept
of frame lies in its ability to integrate numerous
functions, something that inevitably led to a signicant
reduction in weight. The frame is xed directly to
the two cylinder heads and also acts as an airbox,
housing the throttle bodies and air lter; this allows
us to have a narrower front section, advantageous
in terms of aerodynamics. It integrates perfectly with
the other components of the bike including the front
air lter and the engine, ensuring better closure of the
airbox. It also guarantees the possibility of regulating
the steering head angle, a vital element to indulge the
needs of more expert riders, derived directly from our
experience in the Superbike Championship.
The 1199 Panigale is equipped with an industrialised
version of the original monocoque frame, produced
in aluminium alloy using the shell fusion process.
With the 1199 Superleggera we needed to take
another step forward in terms of lightness and this
is why we turned to a light and strong material like
magnesium.
This is a unique application among production
motorcycles in all the world.
With a careful redesign of the frames lines,
wall thicknesses and its internal bracing using
sophisticated techniques of nite element analysis,
we were able to achieve the extraordinary result of
a 25% weight reduction compared to the aluminium
version; it went from 4.1 to just 3 kg, while its
characteristics of rigidity and strength, necessary
for a machine with such extreme performance as
the 1199 Superleggera, remain unaltered.
Another design difculty was having to retain the
interfaces with those components adjacent to
the frame. Due to the particular characteristics
of magnesium, we had to carefully evaluate the
galvanic compatibility of the various materials and,
as a result, redesign all the connection systems of
the components that are attached to the frame.
Finally, in order to produce such a complex component,
we had to combine thorough knowledge of the product
and its nal use, one of Ducatis areas of expertise, with
the specic product and production knowledge of the
worlds best specialist suppliers, who have essentially
become Ducatis partners in co-design.
The frame is produced using a process of sand
casting, technology typically used for those
components destined for competition and
suitable for the limited number of units - with only
500 examples of the 1199 Superleggera being
produced.
1199 SUPERLEGGERA
THE SUSPENSION SET-UP
magnesium aluminium carbon
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Every Ducatista, right from the moment of
purchase, has dozens of different possible ways
in which to transform his bike into a Ducati that
is unique in the world. Whether browsing the
catalog or using the virtual congurator on the
Ducati website, the only challenge is in choosing
what suits you. All Ducati accessories are
contextually designed for the bikes themselves.
The development process is divided into
phases: in the rst, the various personalizations
for that model are analyzed. In the next phase,
the ideas and types of accessories are shared
with marketing, the Design Center, the technical
designers and others all the way to the production
department. We even ask for feedback from
international branches. Among the accessories,
the exhaust is surely the must have for every
Ducatista. A large number of our clients try to
improve the aesthetics, sound and performance
of the exhaust, Lorenzo Uliani, Accessories
Project Manager, tells us. The exhaust is the
perfect example of an accessory that takes a
long time to develop and create because it must
satisfy very different needs. In this particular
case, the designers idea, fundamental in the
redesign of the tubes volumes and dimensions,
is then passed on for evaluation by the technical
design team which contributes to the nal
result by choosing the optimal materials, which
in turn inuence weight and performance.
All these factors are closely linked. The
aesthetics, weight, and sound of an exhaust are
all determined by the materials used. But each
has different characteristics. Carbon is more
attractive and lighter than steel. Titanium is even
more rened than carbon. Materials are selected
for each part of the exhaust down to the last
detail so that their combination produces the best
nal product.
First and foremost, Ducati means performance,
sportsmanship, and design; values that, for
us here in Borgo Panigale, are always the
center of attention, says Uliani. However,
the Ducati accessories catalogs are aimed at
all types of clients, not only those who enjoy
track riding but touring and urban riders, as
well. Usage between traditional categories is
also considered, often resulting in accessories
that improve the usability and appreciation of
a model. One example is the tank bag for the
Panigale, designed for those who want a sports
bike but also want to use it on weekends. The
accessories catalog therefore ranges from
carbon parts (mud guards, radiator covers),
to technical details that improve performance,
to more touring-related products that include
windscreens, power outlets, panniers, comfort
seats, navigation kits, and heated handlebars.
Our client is always at the center of the
accessories department, states Damiano
Pavanello, Commercial and Marketing Manager
for accessories, It is for him that we work with
our ofcial dealers so that he can feel unique
and special. So that, perhaps during dedicated
events like the Ducati Garage Contest at World
Ducati Week hell receive a prize for having
created the best customized bike of the year!
ACCESSORIES
FREEDOM
OF CHANGE:
AMENDMENTS
ALL YOUR OWN
ACCESSORIES ARE ONE OF THE
FUNDAMENTAL ELEMENTS OF
THE DUCATI WORLD. WHETHER
AESTHETIC, TECHNICAL OR
FUNCTIONAL, THEY ARE ALWAYS
DESIGNED FOR THE PASSION
THAT DRIVES EVERY DUCATISTA
IN HIS CHOICES: TO BE
UNMISTAKABLY UNIQUE AND
TO ALWAYS GET THE MOST
OUT OF THE BIKE
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The rst motorcycle suspension was
simply the robust hands of the brave
motorcyclists of the day. Thankfully,
suspension technology has progressed
greatly to include systems, regulations
and functions unimaginable just twenty
years ago. Initially developed absorb
impact to ensure comfort and safety,
todays suspensions include functions
and capabilities that involve and affect the
entire set-up and dynamics of the bike. So,
when we talk about suspension, its natural
to deal with several themes all at once,
such as comfort, safety, stability, road grip,
weight distribution and every aspect that
affects the ride quality of the bike.
The rider can choose between four Riding
Modes that modify various elements of set-
up including ABS, traction control, engine
and of course suspension, ensuring optimum
dynamic behavior in any riding situation.
The DSS system uses sensors that read
both the position of the wheel on the road
and the oscillations of the bikes chassis,
enabling the suspension to react and
modify its set-up in just 20 milliseconds
basically in real timeby activating an
electronic valve inside the shock. The
Skyhook algorithm, using data from the
bike-mounted sensors, regulates the
shock valves in the most effective way,
continuously offering the rider maximum
comfort and maximum safety. The most
extraordinary aspect of the Skyhook system
is its ability to combine various advantages,
considerably widening the range of use of
the suspension and therefore the bike. With
everyday riding, for example, it adjusts to
respond as a rm sport suspension or a
softer touring one, depending on the type
of bumps encountered, offering the rider
a never-before-seen range of response for
all-around use.
With everyday riding, for example, it adjusts
to respond as a rm sport suspension or a
softer touring one, depending on the type
of bump encountered, offering the rider a
wide range of response for all-around use,
as has never before been seen.
In the last decade we have a seen a host
of increasingly sophisticated solutions
to improve suspensions ability to do
its job, in the form of different springs,
shocks and lever arrangements. On top-
of-the-line bikes it is now common to
nd adjustments for spring preload and
calibration of the shock in compression
and extension, as well as progressive
springs and increasingly efcient hydraulic
systems. These advancements culminate
in the semi-active suspension of the
Ducati Multistrada 1200 S. This bike has
USD forks and a Sachs progressive single
shock managed with the innovative DSS.
This radically new technology has
created a monumental shift in the riding
experience because the semi-active
dynamic suspension is able able to modify
its behavior to adapt automatically and
continuously to the riding conditions.
ELETTRONICA
SUSPENSION
THE ACTIVE SUSPENSION
ON DUCATI BIKES OF
TODAY AND TOMORROW
THE DUCATI SKYHOOK SUSPENSION (DSS) SYSTEM IS AVANT-GARDE TECHNOLOGY AT
DUCATI. ENGINEER EMANUELE BORSETTO, ELECTRIC/ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS MANAGER,
TELLS US HOW THIS LATEST GENERATION OF ULTIMATE-TECHNOLOGY ACTIVE
SUSPENSION WAS CREATED, AND HOW IT AFFECTS COMFORT AND SAFETY.
The ECU manages the information coming
from the accelerometers, throttle and ABS
(via CAN), to constantly regulate the shock
valves in the most appropriate way based
on the Riding Mode and road inputs like
potholes, bumps, braking, acceleration, etc.
1- Accelerometer for the unsuspended
front masses
2- Accelerometer for the suspended
front masses
3- ECU and accelerometer for the
suspended rear masses
4- Accelerometer for the unsuspended
rear masses
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HISTORY OF THE COMPANY
D
ucati has had a long life.
Founded in 1926 to manufacture
electro-mechanical products, from
radios to razors, only after the Second
World War did it begin to manufacture
motorbikes. Initially it made mopeds,
with the famous Cucciolo, then
gradually began to produce bikes
with small cc engines, eventually
leading up to the maxi twin cylinders
of the 70s. But its over the last thirty
years that Ducati has become a true
protagonist in the sports bike sector
and in competition.
Claudio Domenicali, Ducatis CEO,
has experienced this all from the
inside. We asked him to run through
this incredible history made up of
passion, technology and design.
And he, a keen motorcyclist, tells it
through the story of Borgo Panigales
Superbikes.
I think that history can teach us
something for the future, begins
Domenicali. To remind us of those
strong values that make Ducati
inimitable, and to provide an idea of
which direction to take.
At the beginning of the 80s Ducati
had become a state-owned company.
It was part of the IRI (Institute for
Industrial Reconstruction, a public
body) and its owners certainly had
no great passion for bikes. Luckily,
in 1983 continues Domenicali,
Ducati was acquired by Claudio and
Gianfranco Castiglioni and became
part of the Cagiva Group.
In this way the rm passed into
the hands of two great bike and
racing enthusiasts. Their passion
immediately bore fruit and allowed
Massimo Bordi, A talented engineer,
to put into concrete practice two
essential sparks of intuition: to make
red the companys trademark colour
(hence the motto the Reds of Borgo
Panigale) and to bring about the
technological innovation that was
required.
These were the years of the 851, and
of Marco Lucchinelli, who gave Ducati
its rst Superbike victory at Donington
in April 1988.
THAT RED COMMON
THREAD THAT MAKES
US SO UNIQUE
CLAUDIO DOMENICALI RETRACES THE LAST 30 YEARS OF THE COMPANY
TO REMIND US OF THE VALUES THAT MAKE THE BORGO PANIGALE BIKES UNIQUE
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HISTORY OF THE COMPANY
THE ESSENTIAL FACTORS FOR SUCCESS
ARE A LOVE OF THE PRODUCT AND
OBSESSION WITH PERFECTION
The break with the past is represented
by the superb 851, enthuses
Domenicali, monochrome red,
with its extraordinary Desmoquattro
engine: liquid-cooled, four-valve
and with fuel-injection. Marco was
the rst of an extraordinary series of
champions who have made Ducati a
legend: Fogarty, Bayliss, Capirossi,
Stoner, Checa; just to name a few of
the greatest and best-loved.
Ducati became synonymous with
technology, racing and red. In those
years Ducati wrote some of the most
beautiful, intense pages of its history.
Based on the experiences gained in
competition, the 851 and 888 became
the rst production Superbikes
available to the large community of
fans. And in 1994, the 916 was born
- the bike that rewrote the history of
road bikes in the 90s, and that is still
today considered one of the most
beautiful motorbikes ever created.
Beautiful, sexy and extreme,
designed by Massimo Tamburini, the
916 is one of the most fascinating
bikes in the history of motorcycling,
Domenicali tells us. However, the
successes achieved in SBK and the
great reception for Ducati branded
production bikes were unable to
prevent a new crisis, caused by the
not so careful management of the
company by the Cagiva Group.
In September 1996 they were forced
to hand over ownership of Ducati to
the American investment fund, Texas
Pacic Group.
The new management initiated
some serious commercial and
marketing changes: Ducati began
to be transformed from a purely
manufacturing company, to a Brand
touching many aspects of the
motorcycling world.
These were the years of the rst World
Ducati Week that saw the community
of Ducatisti meet up for the rst time
at Misano.
They were also the years of corporate
nance, with Ducatis listing on
the Stock Exchange in 1999; and
of maximum production capacity,
with more than 40 thousand bikes
manufactured in 2000. Very intense
years, also in racing. Ducati won
11 SBK world titles (including Troy
Baylisss triple in the World Superbike
Championship - 2001, 2006, and
2008 - which left an indelible mark
on Ducatisti hearts). It also made a
triumphant start in MotoGP, with Loris
Capirossi reaching the podium in the
rst race, achieving pole position in
the third, and winning the sixth.
In 2006, the Italian group
Investindustrial became Ducatis
majority shareholder and in 2007
the 1098 was born. It took the place
of the 999, and was quickly voted
Best Design and Best Supersport
Bike from the Motorcycle Design
Association. These were the years
in which the centrality of the product
was reafrmed and the foundations
were laid for the new philosophy for
development of Ducati bikes, which
has lightness and performance as
its cornerstones. The 1199 Panigale,
launched in Autumn 2011, is a very
good example of this. With the arrival
of Audi, a new chapter in Ducatis
history began. We share many things
with our new shareholder, Audi,
states Domenicali. I would like to
highlight one: the essential factor for
success is a love for the product and
obsession with perfection.
So what lies in Ducatis future? We
want our bikes to be excellent. Their
performance must be a benchmark
but also always completely available
to the rider. In a nutshell, we want our
bikes to be lightweight, beautiful and
for them to make an ever-growing
number of fans continue to dream!
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MONSTER
PHOTO BY ALESSIO BARBANTI
T
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E

N
E
W
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THE NEW MONSTER
Y
ou see it from a distance, maybe
even just a glance, but you have
no doubt, its a Monster! As you
draw closer you start to notice that
something important has changed:
it is more imposing, bigger, more
aggressive than its predecessor, but
maintains that family feel which these
models offer.
Then, nally, you see it up close but,
though its unmistakably a Monster,
compared to the models you are
familiar with everything is new right
down to the last bolt. If you then have
the chance to sit on it, you notice
that this model is narrower, that your
feet can easily touch the ground
(thanks also to the adjustable-height
seat), that the riding position is more
comfortable and ergonomic, and that
it has a wide handlebar that enables
a slightly forward-leaning set-up to
combat wind resistance when riding.
However, it is in technical terms that
this Monster is really completely
new and different. For the rst time
it adopts the solution of a load-
bearing engine connected to the front
frame and rear subframe, which is a
concept that was rst introduced on
the top-of-the-range 1199 Panigale.
In this case, however, in place of the
aluminium casting the classic Ducati
trellis frame has been used, albeit
shorter, lighter and much more rigid
than that used previously. The braking
system has also been borrowed
from the Panigale, and is certainly
the highest performing and most
advanced system currently available.
The engine is also new: it is derived
from that of the Multistrada 1200 of
which it maintains the engine size,
but it has been signicantly revised
in order to provide a perfect t for
this new model: the cylinder heads
have been redesigned to enable the
solution of the load-bearing engine
to be adopted, but also the power
and torque have been optimised
by changing the compression ratio,
using new exhaust pipes, new intake
manifolds and throttle bodies, and
remapping the control units which
manage the engine and the various
riding modes available.
The result is a bike which exaggerates
and unites opposing elements:
boasting an extra 100cc and 45 hp
compared to the 1100 EVO which it
replaces, and consequently higher
performance, while at the same time
being a more comfortable and easier
ride for the city.
THE KING OF NAKEDS MAKES
ITS DEBUT IN A NEW VERSION
WITH THE BIGGEST ENGINE SIZE
AND POWER IN ITS HISTORY:
A MONSTER EMOTION TAKEN
TO THE EXTREME
TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS
The new Monster has the 1200 cc Testastretta 11 DS engine which has already
been used on the Multistrada but has been signicantly revised for this new
application. In this version the twin-cylinder Desmo can supply fully 106.6 kW
(145 HP) @ 8,750 rpm with a torque of 124.5 Nm (12.7 kgm) @ 7,250 rpm in the S
version, but has an extremely smooth power delivery. Moreover, it is connected
to the new front piece in steel tubing which is a load-bearing element of the
bike, as in the 1199 Panigale: this solution guarantees an excellent weight/power
ratio which enhances the speed and manoeuvrability of the bike also thanks to
a dry weight of just 182 kg. Finally, the Riding Mode technology (which includes
Ride-by-Wire, three-level ABS, and Ducati Traction Control (DTC) the latter
two of which can be switched off) once again guarantees outstanding dynamic
performance and the highest possible level of safety.
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This new Monster is also suitable
for out of town use or touring,
and if you are really looking for
adrenaline, perfectly at ease with
sport rides and even on the track.
In practice the new model has
been designed so that it can be
used by any rider in any situation
at any time, always putting the
rider at ease and in harmony
with their bike, whether they
are sporting lightweight urban
clothing, touring gear or leathers.
The Monsters visual impact is
striking, with lines that cause love
at rst sight, and which are there
not only for aesthetics but also to
help improve performance.
This is the result of the new design
philosophy adopted by Ducati for
all its models, but which, for the
rst time in the case of the new
Monster, has been pursued right
from the start of the project. This
philosophy seeks the creation of
sports bikes that are also capable
for everyday riding; are simple,
increasingly safe, and still provide
a thrill and excite you. In short,
bikes that are ultimately and
always true Ducatis!
THE NEW MONSTER
HAS BEEN DESIGNED
SO THAT IT CAN BE
USED BY ANY RIDER
AND MAKE THEM
FEEL AT EASE AND
IN HARMONY WITH
THEIR BIKE
THE NEW MONSTER
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THE NEW MONSTER
There are emotions that time
cannot diminish and, certainly for
all enthusiasts, the Monster has
been a full-on emotional experience
right from the presentation of the
rst 900cc model in the autumn of
1992. On sale from spring of the
following year, it represented the
birth and start of a new category
of bike, which had never existed
before and was a great success.
This category is that of the nakeds,
of which the Monster has been the
symbol and reference point for over
20 years (and still is today). With its
exclusive and stark styling available
in endless versions and with a
range of engines, it made its debut
with a liquid cooled 4-valve per
cylinder engine in 2001 with the S4
version, which borrowed its engine
from the celebrated Superbikes in
the 916 range. In 2008 a completely
new second-generation model
arrived (still available today), which
is manufactured in the aircooled
696 and 796 cc versions.
Over these decades the Monster
has changed radically under the
hood, to the extent that in the
versions currently on sale there
is not even one screw remaining
from those previous versions,
while the general ride quality,
performance and characteristics
have taken giant strides. But the
one thing that has not changed
is the emotion: just one look is
enough and your heart starts to
thump, it is still the Monster!
TIMELESS
EMOTIONS
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DESIGN
STORY
PHOTO BY PIETRO BIANCHI
HOW DOES A NEW BIKE COME
INTO BEING? HOW DO YOU GO
FROM THE INITIAL DRAWINGS
TO THE FINAL MODEL? WHAT
ARE THE STAGES IN DEFINING
THE STYLE OF ALL THE DETAILS?
On these pages, an example of preparatory
designs of the Ducati 1199 Panigale.
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DESIGN STORY
Above, Andrea
Ferraresi (Head
of Ducati Design
Center), Gianandrea
Fabbro (Chief
Designer), and the
model of the Ducati
1199 Panigale.
Right, the skilled
hands of an artisan
working a clay
model of the tank.
INTERVIEW WITH ANDREA FERRARESI
The question that everyone always asks:
how does a new bike come into being?
How do you go from the initial drawings to
the nal model? What are the steps which
lead to the denition of the overall style and
the details? Andrea Ferraresi, Head of the
Ducati Design Center, tells us how they
work in Borgo Panigale.

Question: when we think of a creative
process, we imagine the designer as the
freest man in the world, a sheet of paper
in hand, a pencil and lots of ideas. In
reality, we too have restrictions, certain
limits that must be taken into account
and used as a starting point...
Answer: Compared to other products, we
have a much freer hand. However, we too
have some restrictions. The main ones for
a designer are that on a bike everything
is in plain sight, you cant hide anything,
that everything is there in order to work
well and, on a Ducati, everything must be
lightweight. That is quite a challenge, but
in some ways it is also one of the most
fascinating aspects of our work.
The most intriguing challenge: you can deal
with everything.
We say that designers go just as far as
engineers let them.
A.: In reality the bike really is designed
together with the technical staff, I can
guarantee you that as an engineer. It
might be difcult to believe, but even the
rst sketches, jotted down here and there,
are the result of a lot of pre-study agreed
between the designer and the engineer.
The most important thing is to decide, given
equally effective technical solutions, which
is the most convincing in terms of style.
In other words: we are not looking for a
compromise between opposing needs, we
are looking for the solution which satises
both.
And size? How does that complicate the
search for style?
A.: Designing small, compact, aggressive
and attractive bikes is a challenge but
is relatively easy (if I can put it like
that). What is more complicated is
ensuring the products have Ducati DNA
as well as offering comfort and ease of daily
use as key selling points. The new Monster
1200 is a very successful experiment in
this sense.
THE GREAT THING ABOUT OUR WORK IS THAT WITH A
BIKE EVERYTHING IS VISIBLE. NOTHING CAN BE HIDDEN.
SO WE MUST STYLIZE EVEN THE SMALLEST DETAIL.
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DESIGN STORY
On 1 July in Essen, Germany, the 1199 Panigale S, an icon of style, innovation
and technology among Ducati Superbikes, obtained the title of best of the best
according to the expert eyes of the 37 jury members of the Red Dot Award, one of the
biggest and most prestigious international design competitions. The Panigale was
chosen out of 4,662 products nominated for the 2013 edition. A well deserved prize,
thanks to the creativity and innovation of the project and the strong emotional impact
that the Panigale had on the jury. For the whole of next year the 1199 Panigale S will
be on display at the Red Dot Design Museum in Singapore.
DUCATI PANIGALE BEST OF THE BEST IN
THE 2013 PRODUCT DESIGN CATEGORY
Can we summarise the stages in the
creation and birth of a Ducati?
A.: The starting-point is what we call the
Product Mini Brief, which sets out a design
brief and from here the creative process
can begin. Starting from a rough layout in
which there are few basic parameters (axle
spacing, seat height, handlebar position,
etc.), we start a kind of competition among
the teams designers usually three of them
to end up with three draft proposals. We
choose two of them and from these, after
moving onto the virtual stage, we mill two
models on a 1:1 scale. They are to all effects
and purposes 3D sketches. On the basis of
these, we make the nal choice of the most
convincing proposal.
There is also competition in design
A.: Yes, the winning proposal is virtually
remodelled and milled, again on a 1:1
scale, in clay. The manual modelling, which
is done with the help of highly qualied
professionals real sculptors is the most
important stage for a designer, since it is
that of creating the surfaces.
Here, more than in other stages in the
process, there is physical contact with the
bike that is being created. At the end of
this stage, and after formal approval of the
style, we then reverse engineer the model
and there are two other approval stages:
one technical, in the Design Center in
front of the Master Model, and a nal one
before the company management, with the
Clinic Model.
And it no longer has that brownish look
like plasticine?
A.: No, it must look like a real bike. So the
Master Model is painted in the colours which
have been chosen previously, in order to
achieve the most realistic result possible.
Some elements may already exist, if they
are available or used on other bikes. For
example the engine, suspension, wheels.
Then its the turn of the technical ofce?
A.: Absolutely not! If the technical ofce
only got started now that would be a major
problem! Remember what I said earlier:
the interaction between the Design Center
and the Technical Ofce starts right from
the earliest conceptual stages. The Master
Model already represents the engineered
version of the product. There would be
no point with us all being happy with the
style aspects if the bike then cannot be
manufactured and does not guarantee
the necessary performance, in the sense
of global performance. Returning to the
process, if the key players are convinced,
we nally move on to the renement stage,
in which we make the choice of materials,
colours, and surface treatments.
And for you the work starts again.
A.: In reality we work on parallel projects,
some are just getting off the ground, others
are at the midway point, and others are
coming to an end. You never have time to
catch your breath and take a break. Thats
life I guess, its certainly ours.
Andrea Ferraresi on the 1199
Panigale S and the Panigale
Clinic Model
HYPER
STRADA
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HYPER PERFORMANCE,
EXTREME VERSATILITY
PHOTO BY MILAGRO
42 43
HYPERSTRADA
The sound of the engine is heavenly, conjuring
the sensation of speed. The Hyperstrada uses the
new 821 cc 4-valve liquid-cooled 11 Testastretta,
which supplies maximum power of 110 hp.
A NEW RIDING
EXPERIENCE FOR
ALL THOSE WHO
LOVE TWISTS
AND TURNS, EVEN
WHEN FAR
FROM HOME
T
ake a very agile devourer of turns like the Hypermotard,
an extreme bike that combines the agility, precision and
lightness of a Supermotard with the rened features of an
L-twin powered Ducati. Then add a series of touring extras,
such as a windscreen, side panniers to guarantee high
carrying capacity, more relaxed ergonomics, and safety
guaranteed by ABS and DTC (combined in the Ducati
Safety Pack with three available Riding Modes: Sport,
Touring, and Urban). The Hyperstrada was created out of
this mixture and opens up a new and fascinating horizon,
offering a new riding experience for all those whole love
taking on the twists and turns, even when they are far from
home.
The Hyperstrada is therefore a unique and innovative bike,
which represents a kind of crossover between the worlds
of Motard and Touring. Moreover, this new model is offered
with a latest generation design, to provide a bike with a
breathtaking look designed to maximise your enjoyment.
To this end, the original dirt bike inspired look has been
made even more daring, thanks to increased clearance
as well as a high and sleek rear and narrow sides. While
keeping the hand guards that are typical of off-road models,
the new Hyperstrada offers redesigned rear-view mirrors
that integrate perfectly with its clean design and are more
functional during everyday city use. Great attention has
also been paid to the ow of the lines, in order to maintain
an essential and minimalist look despite the complexity of
adopting the new Testastretta engine.
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HYPERSTRADA
SAFETY IS
GUARANTEED BY ABS
AND DTC, COMBINED
IN THE DUCATI SAFETY
PACK WITH THREE
AVAILABLE RIDING
MODES: SPORT,
TOURING AND URBAN
In fact for the Hyperstrada, the 2-valve conguration and
air-cooling have been abandoned for the engine, in order
to adopt a new 4-valve per cylinder liquid-cooled system,
characterised by a racing cylinder bore of 88 mm x 67.5
mm and designed to obtain a perfect balance between
use and performance: it is the new 821 cc 11 Testastretta
engine which supplies maximum power of 110 hp @ 9,250
rpm and torque of 89 Nm @ 7,500 rpm.
The new 11 Testastretta adopts the most advanced
technical solutions, the result of Ducatis engineering
know-how, solutions which have led to the creation of an
extremely high performance engine that is also uid and
regular and can be enjoyed in all conditions, and that can,
among other things, greatly limit the emissions of unburnt
hydrocarbons.
As a result, the new Hyperstrada range stands out in terms
of its proportions, ergonomics and practicality, as well as
for the application of the latest Ducati technology. And so,
if the Hypermotard and Hypermotard SP versions faithfully
recreate a Supermotards sprit and bare appearance, the
Hyperstrada model seems less extreme, with specic
characteristics which make it t for more varied use,
including touring.
9
DIAVEL
CARBON
THE POWER OF
PHOTO BY DANIELE TESTA
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Highly charged and focused on its goal: this is the impression that the Diavel
Carbon gives when stationary. Ready and waiting to unleash its full potential.
YOURE IN FOR A DIFFERENT NIGHT, ASTRIDE THE DIAVEL
CARBON. ITS 162 HP ARE READY TO RAGE
FORTH AND LIGHT UP THE SILENCE OF THE DARK
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T
he night in its deafening silence envelops the city.
Boulevards and buildings are as if covered by a black veil.
Somewhere, a rider prepares to take to the streets.
His is not just any mount; it is the Diavel Carbon, a powerful and
elegant beast whose dominant nature is apparent simply from
its appearance. Wide shoulders, broadened by the lateral
radiators, narrow to a tapered waist that draws the eye to the
engine at its heart. Together with a bright red trellis frame
and lightweight forged Marchesini wheels, this unmistakably
communicates the performance within. The imposing and
dynamic rear tyre encourages lean angles of up to 41 degrees,
while a substantial headlight illuminates even the darkest night.
Uniquely for a Ducati, the overall look is not one derived from
competition but rather is solely to arouse the desire of riders
who demand power and sophistication, together with brutal
street style.
The night
accentuates the
details. Above, from
left, Dark Armour
jacket, Dark Rider
helmet, Company
leather pants and
Sport boots.
POWER ALWAYS
HAS A DARK
SIDE, THAT CAN
WIN OVER EVEN
THE MOST TIMID
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Moving among the
shadows, as daylight rapidly
approaches the Diavel
Carbon returns home, to
wait for the next incredible
night at full throttle.
TECHNICAL DATA
Engine
Testastretta 11, L-twin cylinder
Fuel injection
Electronic fuel injection system,
elliptical throttle bodies with
Ride-by-Wire
Distribution
Desmodromic, 4 valve
per cylinder, liquid-cooled
Displacement
1198,4 cc
Power
119 kW(162 CV) @ 9.500 rpm
Torque
127,5 Nm (13 kgm) @ 8.000 rpm
Chassis
Tubular steel Trellis frame
Front suspension
Marzocchi DLC
coated 50mm
fully adjustable forks
Rear suspension
Progressive linkage
with fully adjustable
monoshock, aluminium
single-sided swingarm
Wheels
Forged alloy wheels: 3,50x17
front, 8x17 rear
Brakes
320 mm front disks,
single 265 mm rear disk.
ABS as standard
Dry weight
205 kg
A ick of a switch, a push of a button, and the night comes
alive: the 1198cc, 162 hp Testastretta 11 engine lets loose
a deep, aggressive rumble.
The Diavel Carbon manages its power with 3 different Riding
Mode maps, making it as tame or erce as the rider desires.
Urban mode is the most reserved, with 100 hp controlled by
DTC (Ducati Traction Control) on level 5, the highest setting.
This is the mode used when a rider wants the Diavel at
its most tame, for instance when the pavement is wet.
If he desires the next level of performance, the Touring
mode gives the bike its full 162 hp, but with a softened
power delivery that still keeps something in reserve.
And for the erce unadulterated Diavel experience, there
is Sport mode, which unleashes all its performance in the
most aggressive way - creating scorching acceleration
and a sense of inexhaustible power so addicting that when
the dawn nally breaks, the only desire will be for the next
night to fall.
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899 PANIGALE
YOUR
ROAD
TO THE
TRACK
AN EVERYDAY
SUPERBIKE. THE NEW
899 PANIGALE IS AT HOME
ON THE TRACK, BUT IS
EQUALLY SOPHISTICATED
AND COMFORTABLE ON
THE STREETS
PHOTO BY MILAGRO
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899 PANIGALE
SAFE,
VERSATILE,
ALWAYS FUN
D
own to the last bolt, it is an authentic Ducati
superbike: beautiful and aggressive, with
inimitable style, incredible performance, and state-
of-the-art technology. The 899s unique engine size
is perfect to create a broadly capable motorcycle
that offers dominant performance whether at the
track or on the road.
In fact, the new 898cc Superquadro engine -
designed specically for this model - offers a blend
of power and exibility unmatched by anything else.
Thanks to this, the 899 Panigale offers riders of a
broader range the ability to enjoy the same appeal
of its older sister, the benchmark superbike 1199
Panigale (which pioneered the brilliant technological
innovation and style of the 899, and is the next step
for riders who are ready for something even more
thrilling). It was in order to achieve this sophisticated
objective - broadening the range of use of bikes
whose DNA is clearly sporty - that this completely
new Supermid version has been introduced,
using the advanced technology that has always
characterised Ducati bikes.
Following this direction, the 899s technology and
innovation makes it safer and more versatile, while
continuing to provide the adrenalin rush and soul-
stirring feeling that mark it as one of the true Reds
of Borgo Panigale.
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899 PANIGALE
The heart of the 899 Panigale is its brand-new
898cc Superquadro engine, which features a
bore and stroke ideal for producing an optimal
distribution of power, and makes 148 hp (109 kW)
with 10.1 kg-m of torque.
This engine gives the bike an extremely uid
acceleration, and is also a structural element of
the innovative monocoque frame that enables
enhanced speed and agility due to its light weight
of just 169 kg (dry). The unmistakable lines, shared
with the 1199 Panigale, leave no doubt about the
family DNA.
Cutting-edge technology is obvious in the 899s
electronics package, which includes Riding Modes,
Ride-by-Wire, 3-level ABS, Ducati Traction Control
(DTC), Engine Braking Control (EBC), and the
Ducati Quick Shift.
THE BIKES
LINES LEAVE
NO DOUBTS
ABOUT ITS
DUCATI DNA
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!!"#$ LUNCH
Usually at this time I have already racked
up a fair few kms on the track. Finally
its time for lunch, which I have no op-
tion but to eat in the break between the
morning session and the afternoon one.
Just a few simple things, which I need
to recharge my batteries: a bit of ham,
pasta, fruit juice and a banana.
!#"$$ TRAINING
Before going out onto the track, every
rider spends 10-15 minutes warming
up his body. This is essential to avoid
any painful and unpleasant muscle
problems: riding a bike means using
muscles that its hard to train, which
must be well warmed up before you
get on the bike.
ANDREA
DOVIZIOSO
WE WERE AT THE SAN MARINO GRAND PRIX
TO SPEND A DAY AT THE TRACK WITH THE
DUCATI MOTOGP RIDER FROM FORL
With eighteen races in twelve countries on four continents, its clear that
participating in the MotoGP championship is a travel-intensive job. Still, no
matter how far-ung a particular round may be to some, its intimately familiar
to someone else, and for Andrea Dovizioso, you cant get more homey than
Misano World Circuit Marco Simoncelli.
Less than an hour from Andreas birthplace of Forlimpopoli, the track is where
he took part in his rst race aboard a full-size motorcycle. Since then, Dovizioso
has raced there in the Italian championship andsince 2008in MotoGP, for
the GP di San Marino e Riviera di Rimini.
Misano is certainly my home track, as its close to my house, Andrea says.
Honestly, I havent raced there as much as you might think, but my best
memory of it is when I won my rst race on a full-size 125 there when I was 14.
For 2013, Misano was even more signicant for Dovizioso due to his having
signed with the Ducati Team. The factory squad counts the circuit among its
three ofcial test tracks (the others being Mugello and Jerez). The circuit is
also host to World Ducati Week, and as such, is a semi-annual destination for
Ducatisti from all over the world.
Despite his full agenda at Misano, Andrea was kind enough to let us tag along
with him for a rst-hand experience of a very special race weekend.
After all, theres no place like home.
PHOTO BY MILAGRO
PEOPLE
62 63
PEOPLE
!#"#& GETTING DRESSED
I dont spend much time getting
dressed: normally I get my leathers
on in a minute or two. But I am much
more careful with the knee sliders. I
put new ones on for each session, so
that they are always the same height
and therefore feel the same on my
knees. Unfortunately you pretty much
need a screwdriver to get them off: the
velcro seems almost glued together!
!'"#$ PIT-STOP
The garage is my real ofce! During
the breaks I keep my helmet on, so
Im always ready to go out again.
First of all I talk to the technicians:
here you see me in a meeting with my
chief mechanic, track engineer and
suspension engineer, from hlins. The
track map helps to identify the turns,
marked with a number. For example,
if I say I have a problem at turn 3, they
can go and look at the telemetry to
understand whats not right. Then,
before going back out, I also make a
pit stop in the toilet: thats why I only
take off my gloves!
!("$$ INTERVIEWS
After the two sessions on the bike,
at the end of the day, there are
interviews: we tell reporters how
the day went and what we intend
to improve. Then its the television
stations turn. Normally, we have one
meeting a day.
!)"$$ SPONSOR
Every race weekend there are
supplementary events, organised by
our sponsors, like the one organised
by Shell. Usually this is one of the
best moments for you fans, because
we riders answer your questions,
sign autographs, let you take
photos... Unfortunately our sports
commitments take up a lot of time
and we cant stay to chat with you
for long. Its a real shame!
!*"$$ FANS
In the VIP Village, I usually answer
questions from fans together with
Julian Thomas (Press Manager) and
FOR EACH SESSION I PUT ON NEW KNEE SLIDERS,
SO THEY ARE ALWAYS THE SAME HEIGHT AND
THEREFORE FEEL THE SAME ON MY KNEES
Vittoriano Guareschi (Team Manager).
Although he has a professional role,
Vitto is always close by and we
have an excellent relationship. Also
because, having been a rider in the
past, he always has the right advice.
So much so that they often ask him a
lot of questions too!
!+"$$ PHYSIOTHERAPY
This is the time I devote to my
physiotherapist, Francesco. Ive
known him since 2002: he was
working in the Clinica Mobile and I
was just starting out on my adventure
in MotoGP. Usually he gives me
a quick warm-up massage in the
morning (before the riding session)
and then one to warm down in the
evening, to relax the muscles. Not all
the riders have somebody in this role
in their team but in MotoGP its very
important. And then Im even luckier
because Francesco, as well as being
very good at his job, is also a friend
and he helps me a lot throughout the
race weekend.
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STAR MOVIE
1971 Ducati Scrambler 250 2004 Ducati Monster 620 Dark
2001 Ducati Monster 2010 Ducati Sport 1000
1996 Ducati Superbike 748 2005 Ducati Superbike 748
2002 Ducati ST2 2010 Ducati Streeghter 1098
1997 Ducati 916 2007 Ducati Superbike 999
2002 Ducati Monster 620
1997 Ducati SuperSport 900 2009 Ducati Hypermotard
2002 Ducati ST2
1998 Ducati Monster 900 2009 Ducati Hypermotard 1100
2003 Ducati Superbike 996 2011 Ducati Streeghter 1098s 2011 Ducati Superbike 848 2012 Ducati Monster 696
1998 Ducati 748 2009 Ducati Desmosedici RR
2003 Ducati Superbike 748 2010 Ducati Superbike 848
2001 Ducati Monster 900 2010 Ducati Streeghter e Desmosedici RR
2003 Ducati SuperSport 900 2010 Ducati Superbike 848
2001 Ducati SuperSport 900 2010 Ducati Hypermotard 1100
2004 Ducati Superbike 748 2013 Ducati Diavel Cromo
BE THEY CLASSIC SPORT OR NAKED: DUCATI MOTORCYCLES ARE THE LEADING ACTORS AT THE MOVIES
D
ucati is the ultimate scene-stealer: on the road
each day, on the track each weekend and even
more so on the big screen.
A triumph of excitement unleashedpure passion and
speedit cannot be caught but is always at the center
of attention. The list of Hollywood appearances for the
bikes of Borgo Panigale continues to grow. Since the
1960s the number of Ducati motorcycles in Hollywood
lms has continued to increase. It seems that cinema
cannot ignore the fatal attraction that surrounds every
Ducati, whether it is a sportsbike or naked, modern and
technological or classic and retro. All are primordial and
able to play the part of a real bike better than any other
two-wheeler. Pure, wild, free, Ducati is the maximum
expression of motorcycling even on the big screen,
where, more than anywhere else, character and style
are fundamental. From the Scramblers of Italian cinema
of the 60s and 70s to the superbikes of Armageddon,
Cat Woman, Taxxi, Blade, Matrix and more. And dont
forget about the Diavel in the latest Wolverine or the
cartoon Ducati in the Simpsons.
AN OSCAR WORTHY
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READY FOR
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Safety and
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Ducati Corse
leather jacket,
Speed trousers,
Performance
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face helmet and
Sport boots.
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TRACK
EXCELLENCE WITHOUT COMPROMIZE
AND AVANT-GARDE TECHNOLOGY
TO GUARANTEE MAXIMUM SAFETY
AND PERFORMANCE ON THE TRACK
For track riding in total
safety. Ducati offers
the latest technology
with its Ducati Corse
leather suits: the
one-piece version in
classic racing colors
and the two-piece
version in total black.
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FOR LOVERS OF SPORTS
RIDING, ERGONOMIC LINES AND
TECHNOLOGICAL MATERIALS COMBINE
TO OFFER PERFORMANCE WITH
MAXIMUM SAFETY
Left, Ducati Corse leather jacket
in its two versions, black and racing.
Below, the full kit par excellence:
Ducati Corse one-piece leathers, full
face helmet, gloves and boots. For
maximum performance and safety.
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THE ROAD, THE DUCATI
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SKIN, FOR SPORTS
RIDING IN TOTAL SAFETY
Above: Dark Armour leather jacket, Logo helmet, and
Company trousers offer elegance and safety, on the track
or off. Right: Hi-Tech leather jacket, Shield helmet, and
Company trousers provide a sporty look suitable for the
road.
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ROAD
Left: Ducati Corse jacket has
a short, sporty cut,while the
fabric jacket is longer and more
comfortable. Above, Company
leather jacket, available in two
colors. Protection with the
utmost simplicity.
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Live every moment of your day with Ducati passion. Our comfortable and sporty active wear and
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04. Ducati Corse 14 microbre bathrobe. 05. Ducati Corse 14. Iphone 5 cover. 06. Ducati 1199 Panigale toy model scale
1:18 by Maisto. 07. Ducati Fight For Me perfume. 08. Ducati Corse 14 microbre beach towel. 09. Ducati Corse 14 T-shirt.
10. Ducati Corse 12 30x60x30 cm gym bag. 11. Ducati Corse 14 neoprene iPad case.
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DYNAMIC. REFINED. ICONICALLY ITALIAN.
FASHIONS CREATED IN THE SPIRIT OF
DUCATI MOTORCYCLES.
Metropolitan quilted jacket: sporty, in water-resistant nylon, heat taped zip, goose down padding and pull out hood.
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Top: Metropolitan shirt; a winter garment
produced with merino wool, enhanced with
alcantara detailing. Above: Metropolitan
Stripe T-shirt. Right: Metropolitan sweatshirt
with metallic detailing combined with slim-t
Metropolitan trousers with metallic detailing,
make for a fashionable urban street look.
Available in either anthracite grey or military
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polo in cotton with
metallic detailing. Total
vintage effect thanks
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Top right: Metropolitan
Logo sweatshirt with
full zip is soft and
warm. Bottom right:
Metropolitan shirt in
denim with metallic
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Left: Metropolitan
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vintage urban look.
Pashmina and
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statement. Top right:
Metropolitan Shield
T-shirt with total
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Metropolitan Logo shirt.
The vanis process
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Above, Summer jacket: for cool, comfortable travel without giving up the
safety of technical protection. Full face Tour helmet, for use with or without
visor. Left, Flow jacket for both him and her: an essential piece in the
Ducatistas wardrobe, shown with Peak full face helmet.
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2-layer Tour kit for him
and for her. Maximum
comfort and maximum
protection for travel in
total safety. Tour gloves
and Strada touring boots
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Above, 2-layer Tour kit for him and for her.
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Graphics and logos reproduced on extremely colorful T-shirts. Theyre part of
the Ducati clothing collection. Choose the one that best suits you!
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THE PERFECT STYLE
FOR CITY LIVING:
24-HOUR COMFORT
This fully perforated leather jacket with 3D
bubble lining and soft protectors is the essence
of urban style. Helmet: Total dark Logo
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80s leather jacket with soft protectors, for both him and her.
A timeless classic. Dark Rider helmet, Company jeans and
Urban technical trainers complete the city look.
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THE PERFECT
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Diavel Tech textile jacket for both him and
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Above: Urban jacket in black leather, full face Logo helmet and Diavel leather gloves: the perfect
look for an urban warrior. Left: Logo textile bomber jacket with protectors, Jet-set helmet and Urban
gloves help you get around the city with ease and style.
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THE PERFECT COMBO TO
CONQUER THE CITY
WITHOUT COMPROMISING
STYLE OR COMFORT
Long cut textile jacket, Dark Rider helmet, and
textile Urban gloves: a perfect city look.
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THE GARAGE, MY FAVORITE PLACE. IT IS PRACTICALLY A SACRED PLACE. THIS IS WHERE I CHOOSE MY TRAVEL COMPANIONS AND WHERE I KEEP THE THINGS THAT I WILL NEVER THROW AWAY.
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HISTORICAL
TASTE
PHOTO BY STEFANO GILERA
SYMBOLS OF THE PAST INSPIRE
THIS COLLECTION CELEBRATING
DUCATIS HISTORY
80s T-shirt, cap and shoulder bag with contrasting grey stripe and logo.
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Top left: Soft blue sweatshirt with contrasting white stripe and
logo, worn with its matching T-shirt. Bottom left: Off-white polo
with blue stripe and logo for her and blue full zip sweatshirt with
grey stripe and logo for him. Right: piqu polo in grey melange
with contrasting blue stripe and detail.
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Left: Retr full zip sweatshirt.
Below: For him and her, piqu polo with logos
recalling Ducatis history. Complete the look for him
with a Retr cap.
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Above: Historical leather jacket for him, the most
iconic piece in the line. For her, black Retr
sweatshirt with rhinestone detailing. Right: 80s
shirt in jersey for glamour with a sporty feel.
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06. Historical pashmina.
01. Retr leather belt. 02. Heritage T-shirt. 03. Retr shirt. 04. Xelerate AW13: Puma trainers for Ducati. 05. Ducati Fight For Me
Extreme perfume. 06. Puma T-shirt for Ducati Vintage AW13. 07. Historical cap. 08. Retr watch: analogue quartz watch with
leather strap. 09. Ducati leather wallet by Mazzuoli. 10. Retr sweatshirt with hood. 11. Metropolitan shoulder bag: 40x30x12cm.
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SIX DECADES OF CLASSIC MOTORCYCLES
OF THE OFFICIAL DUCATI MUSEUM
BY CHRIS JONNUM
PHOTOGRAPHY BY PETER HARHOLDT
Ducatis ofcial museum celebrates the racing heritage thats driven the company for more than half a century. In Museo
Ducati, Chris Jonnum and Peter Harholdt prole the greatest motorcycles displayed there. The tour begins with a 1947
Cucciolo motorized bicycle and ends with the 2010 Desmosedici GP10 ridden by 2006 MotoGP champion Nicky Hayden.
Other highlights include the 900 Super Sport prepared for Mike Hailwoods 1978 win at the Isle of Man TT, and the 1990
851 that Raymond Roche rode to Ducatis rst World Superbike championship. The bikes are shown in stunning detail
through photographs that reveal their overall design as well as details of engines and other components. And the vivid text
explains each models technical features along with its performance on the track.
This book is presented in both English and Italian throughout.
Museo Ducati
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www.bullpublishing.com
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Monster leather jacket: to celebrate 20 years of the Monster. 05. Multiwriting pen by Mazzuoli. 06. Style Zone Historical Fluo
T-shirt. 07. Ducati leather wallet by Mazzuoli. 08. Ducati: the story DVD. 09. Museo Ducati book, David Bull Publishing.
10. Ducati Bike T-shirt. 11. Ducati Evolution International carry-on by Tumi.
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The Company jacket has a sporty cut but is still feminine in its lines, emphasised with Nubuk leather
on the chest and arms. A total black look with protectors on the shoulders and elbows.
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sporty look and bright colors,
also includes rucksacks, pencil
cases, diaries and exercise
books, so you can take your
Ducati colors to school too.
Below, Maisto 1:18 scale
models of the Monster
and 1199 Panigale.
2 The pieces that make up the
Historical collection play with
Ducatis historic logos and the
colours of blue, white and grey
melange. For ages 2 to 10.
3 Cultivate that racing spirit right
from the start with our line for
infants, with colors and graphics
that recall the racing world. Toys
and plush toys also available.
Mini Ducati Peg Perego
Chicco Ducati track
PHOTO BY ALBERTO FAVARA
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AUSTRALIA
AUSTRALIA
TEXT AND PHOTOS SUNDEEP GAJJAR / MOTOGRAPHER.
THE GRAND AUSTRALIAN ROADTRIP. MISSION: 23.456 Km
THE STORY OF ONE RIDERS EPIC JOURNEY ACROSS AUSTRALIA
ON A DUCATI MULTISTRADA 1200.
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Left: Moonrise in the Pinnacles desert, Western Australia. Below, left: Kangaroo
Island, South Australia. Below, Right: Animals are the biggest danger in Australia.
Multistrada 1200
23,456 Km in 45 days
Start: April 22, 2013 from Sidney
Finish: June 24, 2013 in Sidney
Rockhampton
Brisbane
Sidnay
Canberra Melburne
Adelaide
Norseman
Augusta
Perth
Darwn
Uluru
Alice
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Tasmania
Riding the country continent of Australia on one of
the best motorcycles in the world is something which
dreams are made of. Doing it the second time around
on two wheels, especially when it is a Ducati, makes it
even more special. Here is the proof that dreams can
come true, twice over! The Grand Australian Roadtrip
saw me ride 23.456 km in 45 riding days resulting in
an abundance of photos, videos, insane distances and
once (oops, twice!) in a lifetime experience.
I was back home again. On the saddle of a Ducati
Multistrada. All my important worldly possessions on one
single motorcycle, ready to take on almost 24.000 km of
tarmac and off road. This was it. Previous to this I had
done Japan (8.000 km: www.theGreatJapanRoadtrip.
com) and the most important ride of my life (covered in
Ducati Redline Magazine 2013) Mission: Red Planet,
the ride from Dubai to Italy for World Ducati Week (www.
missionRedPla.net), both on Multistradas.
The ride started from Sydney on 22nd April 2013 with me
going in an anti-clockwise direction. The planned route
was Sydney Brisbane Rockhampton Mt.Isa Alice
Springs Uluru Darwin Perth Augusta Norseman
Adelaide Kangaroo Island The Great Ocean Road
Melbourne Tasmania Canberra Sydney.
The aim of this ride was to stretch my limits in covering
distances and producing high quality photos and videos
and doing maximum possible updates right from the
road. It was the perfect convergence of man, machine
and technology tied with the red passion that Ducati
exudes and inspires in all those who own or aspire to
own one. I was taking a lot of camera equipment as
well. For me the Multistrada is one of the perfect bikes
to do this. I had also a Strada Performance tank bag and
a rear tail bag installed in which I had kept all my camera
equipment.
April is the onset of winters in Australia, so it was a good
time to do the ride. However in June monsoon hits the
continent and it starts to rain, especially from the west
to east. The rst 13.000 km or so were almost devoid
of any rain, however the remaining ~10.000 km were in
torrential rain dotted with beautiful days of sunshine and
blue skies.
Australia is a developed country with an excellent road
network and sparse trafc, this makes motorcycling a
pure delight. However this can also be a negative if you
run into problems on super isolated stretches of the
Northern Territory and Western Australia.
As with all big cities, Sydney is overcrowded and I heaved
a sigh of relief leaving it and heading north. Toward
Brisbane the weather started getting warmer and I had to
shed the liner off from my Ducati Rev-It! Strada suit.
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Australia is a big country. A very big country. It is,
though, pleasantly surprising that it doesnt have too
many states, in fact just ve to be precise. I started
from Sydney, which is in New South Wales (NSW) and
entered into my second one Queensland, which is also
called the Sunshine State. Airlie Beach is a beautiful
place on the coast to stay overnight. This was the last
town before things started to get really isolated and far
apart. A board which I saw on the highway summed
it up appropriately It is still a long way to go kids!
A series of boards installed several kilometers apart
presented trivia to drivers to help them stay awake.
However this was far from the real deal, the Northern
Territory and Western Australia, where staying awake
is the most difcult part of the ride.
Central Australia or Centralia is one of the main
reasons why I wanted to ride pan-Australia again. This
is a magical place, unlike anything else on the planet.
The supervast empty landscape and the butter smooth
highways are practically empty and setup just for you.
In many stretches you wont encounter even a single
red light for hundreds of kilometers. Give yourself
some time, stand in the middle of the highway and
close your eyes. I did this for a good couple of minutes
without worrying anyone would run me over it was a
divine feeling. Lots of people have the idea that there
is nothing in the Australian outback, however this
could not be further from the truth. It would take a lot
of brainpower to list other places on Earth where you
can engage cruise control for hundreds of kilometers
without stopping, and also go off road on trails into
some of the most beautiful places you can imagine, as
and when you wish. Centralia has a huge network of
trails crisscrossed by beautiful tarmac to cater to any
kind of motorcyclist.
As I circumnavigated the continent and went to its
red center, I started treasuring the freedom imparted
by a motorcycle. Wherever I went I was greeted by
passionate Ducatisti who made me feel like a family
member. They rode with me, guided me, took me out
to show off their cities, and shared their experiences
over coffee.
After starting from Sydney and going to the center
of Australia (Uluru), then touching the northern tip
of Australia at Darwin and then (phew!) doing the
never ending western coast of the country, and then
doing the great Nullarbor plains in South Australia
I entered back into civilization. I was actually
feeling sad leaving the sense of isolation behind.
Top: A days ride with a Diavel in the middle of Australia. Below: Kangaroo Island.
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Watching the sunset at the center of Australia at
Uluru, it was a spiritual experience
Sitting in the middle of the highway at night, in
outback Australia, under a moonlit sky full of stars
Meeting with a lone cyclist in the middle of nowhere
on a highway in Northern Territory
Each time I started off from a stop, 0-100 km/h
was so exciting on the Multistrada!
Dressing up as Batman with a Panigale and the
Perth skyline in the background
Riding with the Ducati Owners Club of Western
Australia
Dining with the Ducati Owners Club of New South
Wales
Seeing the number 23.456 ash on the Multistrada
odometer
Total Kms: 23.456 km
Longest Day: 1.750 km in 16.5 hours
Longest Distance Without Stopping: 343 km
Riding Days: 45
Average / Day: 520 km
Second Longest: 1.234,5 km
Max Temperature: 35 C
Min Temperature: 2 C
Photos Clicked: 14.000
Video: 20 hours
FINAL STATS
TOP EXPERIENCES
Left: The Multistrada.
Below: ice in Tasmania.
The Great Ocean Road is perhaps one of the most famous
roads in the world purpose-built for touring. Even though
it is heavily publicized and known it still remains relatively
devoid of too much trafc on weekdays.
The road has lush green forests, spectacular cliffs, amazing
rock formations and coastal scenery. Approximately 245
km long, it stretches between the Victorian towns of
Torquay and Warnambool. In fact this road is the worlds
largest war memorial, dedicated to the casualties of World
War I. Unlike some overhyped places around the world,
this road actually is great to ride on at least once, if you
are in Australia. Just try and pick a weekday with blue
skies. Surprisingly you can nd some isolated beaches
even on this road if you are ready to trek a little bit.
Mission Complete: From the time we are born to our
death - everything is measured in numbers. These ten
digits represent everything in this universe continuum.
And sometimes, when the stars align, you come across
a magical constellation of numbers which is otherwise a
rare, probably once in a lifetime occurrence and needs
meticulous planning, dedication and will to make possible,
let alone to replicate.
As a motorcyclist I have been fortunate to create mile-
by-mile one of these very special nexuses of numbers,
while surging forward with my bike as a single entity both
physically and mentally.
Each mile covered has taught me something, given me
quality meditation time, allowed me to listen to the pitter-
patter of the rain over my helmet, introduced me to people
who might be my friends for life, taken me to sights no
other medium could, given my lens views I could capture
nowhere else and last but not least, tangibly dened this
roadtrip - a special sequence of events, numbers and
planned serendipity. 23.456 km done on The Grand
Australian Roadtrip!
DOING 1.750 KM IN 16.5 HOURS FROM ALICE SPRINGS
TO DARWIN VIA KAKADU NATIONAL PARK. THE BIKE MADE IT
SUPER EASY AND COMFORTABLE!
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The World Ducati Week is coming back for 2014. Ducatisti around the world, get ready to
meet up once again for the eighth edition of the WDW. For 2014, the WDW will surely beat all
previous records; a party designed to unite and excite motorcyclists from all over the world,
brought together by their passion for the legendary red bikes from Borgo Panigale.
2012 saw the participation of more than 65,000 Ducatistas, hailing from ve continents and
52 countries, including USA, Europe, Australia, Russia, and India, as well as Brazil, China,
Malaysia, and even Gabon, Iceland and Nepal. All passionately united by the red common
denominator that beats in the heart of every Ducatista.
The story of past editions and all updates can be found at wdw.ducati.com WDW 2014 preview
WDW 2014 PREVIEW
THE WORLDS BIGGEST DUCATI RALLY IS BACK FOR 2014.
AFTER THE SUCCESS OF THE 2012 EDITION AT THE TRACK IN MISANO
ADRIATICO, EVERYTHING IS ALMOST READY FOR A GREAT REPEAT
PERFORMANCE. THE MAXIMUM EXPRESSION OF DESMODROMIC PASSION
AND LOVE FOR BORGO PANIGALES LEGENDARY BIKES
Over 65,000
visitors
across 4 days
65.000
laps of the
track
11.520
photos taken
66.000
52 different
nationalities
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WPM WPM WPM
WORLD PRESIDENT MEETING
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t only happens once a year, but what an
experience! Were talking about the international
meeting of the Desmo Owners Club Presidents.
Men and women, young and less so, who come
together from all over the world to share their
unconditional love for Ducati.
The World Presidents Meeting is a special and
unique moment, organized by Ducati and reserved
solely for the presidents of its ofcial Clubs. This
is a concrete and tangible way in which to say
thanks to those who spend all year, in every
corner of the planet, striving to share his or her
Ducati passion, with enthusiasm and without any
economic return says Diego Sgorbati, Ducatis
Marketing Manager. There are 166 DOCs across
the world and the same number of presidents
invited to this annual event that almost always
takes place in Italy, Ducatis homeland.
In 2013 the presidents voyage took place from
September 14-22 in Sicily, with Catania as its
starting point.
THE WORLD PRESIDENTS MEETING IS AN UNFORGETTABLE MOTORCYCLING EXPERIENCE.
THE TWISTING ROADS, THE COUNTRYSIDE, THE PLACES, THE PEOPLE, THE FOOD AND THE
HOSPITALITY ARE THE SPECIAL INGREDIENTS IN THIS MIX OF EMOTIONS. AN EXPERIENCE THAT
DUCATI RESERVES FOR THE HEADS OF ITS DOCS, THE WORLDWIDE DESMO OWNERS CLUBS.
BECAUSE THEY ARE THE ENGINE THAT FUELS DUCATI PASSION
ONE BIG FAMILY
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Over the following days our heroes travelled
together all over Sicily: Modica, Caltagirone,
Palermo, Bosco della Ficuzza, Monreale,
Piana degli Albanesi, Enna, Trapani, Segesta
and more, eventually reaching the legendary
locations of the Targa Florio and the slopes
of Etna. Often with the help, companionship
and extraordinary welcome provided by
the members of Desmo Owners Clubs in
Catania, Palermo and other areas of Sicily.
Over 2000 km of passion and friendship,
but above all Ducati! This year the company
offered its presidents the chance to enjoy
Sicilys roads on the brand new Hyperstrada;
a great way for the company to thank the
participants but also the most authentic way
to test Borgo Panigales new sports bike,
whose mix of sports riding and levels of
comfort has surprised one and all.
The WPM is an amazing and unforgettable
experience that provides all of the
presidentsand consequently the 20,000+
members of the 166 clubs across the
globethe opportunity to experience the
Ducati world in a totally unique way. Each of
the presidents has an active role in Ducatis
success. By participating in the WPM they
can share their experiences with the other
presidents and with Ducati. The travelling
time affords ample opportunityespecially
during lunch breaks and in the evenings over
dinnerto get to know each other, spend
time together and share their views about the
company, products and Ducatis history.
The next annual WPM will be in 2014 and
will coincide with World Ducati Week, during
which Ducati will again provide its invited
presidents with a test bike. Combining the
event with World Ducati Week will make for
an even richer and more exciting program,
with events, rides and shows of every kind,
all of which will make a lasting impression.
It is yet another chance to enjoy yourselves
all together in the name of Ducati passion.
WORLD
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place to support Ducati. A live motorcycle
race is an almost mandatory trip for any
fan, and the best way to see it is in the
middle of the fun at the Ducati Grandstand.
In 2014 Ducati will once again organize
grandstands for the main MotoGP and
SBK races: an original formula that Ducati
created several years ago.
Watching a race from a Ducati Grandstand
doesnt just mean seeing it from a
privileged position. It also gives you
access to a series of exclusive services
such as the maxi screen on which to
see the entire track, secure parking, a
wardrobe service, refreshment area and
exclusive gadgets ( services subject to
change).
For more information and a calendar of
Ducati grandstands, visit the Ducati site
where you can already buy tickets for
selected dates.
Ducati Grandstands.
What are they?
RED PASSION
Ducati live - life as
seen by Ducatistas
LIVE.DUCATI.COM
Whats a typical day for a Ducatista? How does
he/she spend her free time? Ducati Live was
born to collect moments in the life of Ducatisti,
who choose to send their contributions daily via
Twitter, Instagram, Youtube, Vimeo or Vine.
Just use the hashtag #Ducatilife in your
published contribution and that same
contribution will appear on the platform within
Ducatis site. A true picture of passion from the
point of view of the Ducatisti.
Sumit Pannalall, a 32 year old Indian Ducatista
from Bangalore, travelled with his wife on a
Monster 796 across the Himalayan region
of Ladakh. His was the rst bike to have
travelled along the Khardung La, one of
the highest roads in the world that can be
travelled by bike, at 5569 m. The captivating
beauty of the Indian Himalayan region of
Leh, Ladakh is crude and pure. It was an
extreme adventure, with summits above
5000 metres and with an average altitude of
3000 metres, and I experienced it with one
of the fans most wanted road bikes. I would
like to offer my sincere congratulations to
Ducati for having created such a beautiful bike
that is also able to deal with the worlds most
difcult weather and road conditions. Wherever
we went, everyone looked at the bike with a sort
of reverential fear: a Ducati is always able to
amaze. It was a fantastic journey.
A Monster in
the Himalayas
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TRAVELS AROUND
THE WORLD
FREE DOWNLOAD
Ducati Reader is now
available for Ipad and
Iphone. The app allows
you to turn the pages
of Ducati publications
digitally. Available are
this magazine, the
Ducati 2014 product
brochure and many
other constantly
updated Ducati-focused
publications.
Ducati in the
new Monopoly
empire
Ducati
Air Bike
PLAY
AND WIN
ENTER THE
PADDOCK
Instead of houses and hotels,
the worlds top brands,
Ducati among them, are
included in the new version
of the historic game. Play it
yourself or give as a gift.
A fun online challenge
involving video and irony.
Just imagine yourself on
a Ducati, on the road or
at home, alone or with
friends, commenting on
every turn or using your
vocal chords to simulate
the rumble of the red
bike, and enter your
video on airbike.ducati.
com. Exclusive paddock
passes for MotoGP
races can be won.
PHYSICS
ON BIKES
Fisica in Moto (physics on bikes) is the
interactive teaching laboratory for middle/
high school students, created inside the
historic Ducati factory in Borgo Panigale and
developed with the support of professors at
the Bologna High School, Malpighi. The aim of
the laboratory, unique in its eld, is to create
a bridge between school and factory, using
the experience of science and technology
museums. Inside the laboratorythanks to
several specially designed machinesyou
can experiment with the physical principles
studied at school and understand the link
between these and the production of a Ducati
motorcycle. For information and bookings:
sicainmoto.com
The
interactive
teaching
laboratory
Zerbo wins in
Brazil with the 1199
SEBASTIANO ZERBO
Born in 1971, Zerbo has had a
long sporting career and, from
2013, is the shop manager for
the new Ducati Store Cidade
Jardim. Sebastiano Zerbo,
who cant keep away from
the tracks, achieved two
wins with the 1199 Panigale
R while competing in the
Interlagos races during his
debut in the 2013 Brazilian
Superbike championship.
Passion
races online
DUCATI ON THE WEB
The Ducati world also
lives online. Translated
into 7 languages and
available via 18 national
sites, Ducati.com is the
ideal place in which to
keep updated about
the Ducati world. Bikes,
racing, accessories,
clothing but also
events, riding courses,
dealers, test rides,
services and everything
there is to know about
the company and its
history. And thats
not all: on Facebook,
Twitter, YouTube and
Instagram, we share
photos, videos and
the most interesting
behind the scenes
views.
By registering at Ducati.
com and subscribing to
the newsletters you will
always be up to date
on new products and
the Ducati worlds most
passionate events.
Post-war Italy
and the Cucciolo
As a result of bombings, the Borgo Panigale
factory was razed to the ground in 1944. The
Ducati brothers didnt give up, however. In the
years to follow, the Cucciolo was designed, and
presented in 1946 at the Milan trade show. Sold
initially in a box for assembly, it became the
worlds most famous auxiliary engine for bicycles.
It would soon have a real frame and would
become Ducatis rst real motorcycle.
DUCATI HISTORY
NEWS
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D
ucati passion knows no borders: the Italian le-
gend is recognized across the world and wel-
comed with great enthusiasm by everyone.
2013 saw new Ducati Stores open in Bangkok,
Thailand, in Almaty, Kazakhstan, as well as the
grand opening of the Cidade Jardim Store in San
Paolo, Brazil.
And thats not all: In 2013 Ducati opened Ducati
Rome, the rst directly managed store, where An-
drea Dovizioso cut the grand opening ribbon.
The opening of new Ducati Stores is a way to con-
centrate our efforts toward our fans across the
world, to be close to them by offering mor com-
mercial opportunities and quality services.
DUCATI STORES CONTINUE TO
SPREAD ACROSS THE WORLD.
FROM BANGKOK TO BRAZIL, FROM
KAZAKHSTAN TO ROME, DUCATI
PASSIONS CROSSES EVERY BORDER
Bangkok, October 2013.
Il new Ducati Store was welcomed
with enthusiasm by fans in Thailand.
THE WORLD
COLOURED RED
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Emotion, in every sense
Ducati Caff, for those who have passion and taste for the best things in life.
ducaticaffe.com
DUCATI STORE
Top: Ducati opened its Brazil branch in
October 2012, and the rst Ducati Store in
San Paolo in June 2013.
Above: Almaty, September 2013, grand
opening of the rst Ducati Store in
Kazakhstan.
Right, the opening of the Ducati Store in
Rome on October 5 was presided over
by Andrea Dovizioso, who, to mark the
occasion, appeared on his Ducati GP13.
WHERE THERE IS PASSION, THERE
IS A DUCATI. AND DUCATI PASSION KNOWS
NO BORDERS: THE ITALIAN LEGEND
IS RECOGNISED ACROSS
THE WORLD AND WELCOMED
WITH GREAT ENTHUSIASM BY ALL
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Ducati Riding Experience, Ducatis prestigious
global riding school, celebrates its tenth
anniversary this year and is broadening its horizons
DRE offers theory and practical riding courses
at all levels: from basic courses for beginners
to master classes for aspiring racers that have
made the track their lifestyle. So whether youve
never ridden a Ducati in your life or simply want
to improve your riding style, DRE offers courses
to suit every level of experience. All with the best
instructors at the most prestigious racetracks,
and with the chance to test the latest generation
of Ducati motorcycles.
In 2013, the program travelled from Borgo Panigale
to China. This initial venture was welcomed with
great enthusiasm by the many Ducati fans and
the courses were sold out in a matter of days.
While nearly half of the participants were riding
a motorcycle for the rst time, other more expert
riders were able to improve their riding capabilities
out on track.
The Monster was the ideal companion during this
initial venture: exciting for expert riders yet perfect
for two-wheel neophytes thanks to its incredible
maneuverability.
The Ducati Riding Experience in China is an
effective tool to increase riding condence
with particular emphasis on road safety, one of
Ducatis primary objectives. The 2014 plan will
continue to present riding courses to let Chinese
fans experience the unique Ducati adrenaline,
offering several locations and solutions to best
suit their needs.
DUCATI RIDING
EXPERIENCE
SAFETY AND ENJOYMENT
DUCATI IS INCREASINGLY INTERNATIONAL, WITH AN EVER-GROWING WORLDWIDE PRESENCE. AS
OF THIS YEAR, EVEN THE DUCATI RIDING EXPERIENCE IS GOING INTERNATIONAL. TO CELEBRATE
ITS TENTH ANNIVERSARY, THE DUCATI RIDING EXPERIENCE (DRE) IS NOW OFFERED IN CHINA.
DUCATI RIDING EXPERIENCE
SHANGHAI, CHINA
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RIMINI
STREET
FOOD
RIMINI STREET
FOOD HAS
PARTNERED WITH
DUCATI. SO WE
CREATED THIS
GUIDE TO HELP
YOU DISCOVER
THE MANY
DELICIOUS FOODS
OFFERED ON THE
STREET CORNERS
OF THE FAMOUS
VACATION SPOT
Left: Massimo Bottura, one of the most
famous chefs in the world. Right, from top:
the Monster 20th Anniversary on the Rimini
Street Foods special boat; Saturnino,
Jovanottis bass guitarist; and once again
Massimo Bottura with his daughter on a
Monster 20th Anniversary.
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RIMINI STREET FOOD
F
or those who love to live life on the
road, all the ingredients are here:
The bikes, the streets, the food, and
the inimitable avor of the Romagna
region. But the riders are the real stars
of this journey to discover the values
and passions that characterize Rimini,
its products, and its people.
Given the seal of approval by Rolling
Stone magazine, and shared through
Instagram, Rimini Street Food
exemplies this areas passion for
engines, the aming red of Ducati, and
its dedication to street food.
Through the discovery of some utterly
fascinating places that are off the
beaten path and best visited by
motorcycle, the journey highlights the
genuineness and culture of the regions
people, their traditions, and their food.
This unusual projects creativity gives
Ducati fans the chance to discover
places otherwise overlooked. Must-
see places like the food stalls dotting
the landscape between the hills of
Romagna and the sea. Must-see places
to taste real Piada as well as other
local delights such as cassoni alle herbe
(unleavened bread with herbs), sh
skewers, hamburgers, and American-
style hot dogs. This gastronomic journey
will not only ll your stomach, but these
highlights of Made-in-Italy roadside
cuisine will ll your soul, as well.
Here above, Filippo Polidori,
Mayor Andrea Gnassi, at
Lassassino and Massimo
Bottura. Lassassino a local
fruit bar, is one of the symbols
of Rimini street food. On
the left, once again the chef
Massimo Bottura with the
Hyperstrada and Mayor
Andrea Gnassi visiting the
Piadina del porto grill.
Below, riding over the Tiberio bridge in Rimini are Mayor Andrea Gnassi on a Monster 20th
Anniversary, together with Massimo Bottura on a Streetghter Dark and Filippo Polidori, the
creator of the Rimini Street Food project, on a Diavel Carbon.
Rimini Street Food is a project by Filippo
Polidori in collaboration with Rolling
Stone, Ducati, the Municipality of Rimini,
the Chamber of Commerce and Tourism
Ofce of Rimini.
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THE 1199 PANIGALE R TRIUMPHS ON THE TRACK
IN THE NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS OF ITALY, SPAIN
AND GERMANY; RESPECTIVELY WITH NEWLY CROWNED
ITALIAN SUPERBIKE CHAMPION EDDY LA MARRA,
SPANISH EXTREME STAR/EUROPEAN SUPERSTOCK
CHAMPION XAVIER FORES, AND WINNING GERMAN
SUPERBIKE RIDER MARTIN BAUER
Eddy La Marra and the Ducati 1199 Panigale
R were crowned Italian Superbike champions
thanks to six straight wins out a total of 10 races,
the last two of which he did not compete in due to
a serious injury. Thanks to a long series of positive
results which started in Vallelunga last May and
continued until 28 July, the date of his last race
at Imola, La Marra became Italian Superbike
champion, the most important category in the
CIV, the Italian speed championships, despite
being unable to be on track to celebrate. The
Lazio born rider, representing the Barni Racing
team on his 1199 Panigale R, earned 182 points
over 8 rounds, opening up a 48-point gap over
his nearest challenger, the Argentine rider Leandro
Mercado who could not make up the difference
even in the last two races in which La Marra did
not compete. We send him and his team all our
best wishes for a quick return to winning ways on
the national and international Superbike scene.
THE DUCATI
THAT WINS IN
PRODUCTION SERIES
COMPETITION
IN ITALY WITH EDDY LA MARRA IN THE SUPERBIKE
NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS
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The Ducati 1199 Panigale R also reigns in
Spain. The top championship for modied
production in Spain is called Formula
Extreme and is part of the prestigious
Spanish CEV, a championship full of
talented and world famous riders across
all categories. And from this year there
is an Italian wind blowing through the
CEV too, seeing that the Ducati bikes are
currently leading the eld in the Formula
Extreme table with rider Xavier Fors on
the Ducati 1199 Panigale R managed by
the Pompone team. Xavier Fors and
his Panigale R have also just won the
prestigious European Superstock 1000
title that was at stake in the single race
on the Albacete circuit in Spain on 6
October. The chase for the Extreme title
is, however, still open, though there are
good reasons to believe in a nal victory.
Moreover, Xavier Fors, with his 1199
Panigale R, debuted on 20 October in
World Superbikes, participating in the
nal round of the championship in Jerez.
IN SPAIN WITH XAVIER FORS IN THE EXTREME
CATEGORY AND IN THE EUROPEAN SUPERSTOCK
IN GERMANY IN THE SUPERBIKE
CATEGORY WITH MARTIN BAUER
In 2013 the Ducati 1199 Panigale R also
made its debut in the German Superbike
championship, which in recent times
has always been dominated by German
rivals in the category. The 1199 Panigale
R managed by the 3C-Racing team was
initially entrusted to the Italo-German
rider Dario Giuseppetti, who was then
replaced during tests by the experienced
Martin Bauer. The Panigales German
adventure immediately bore fruit: after
some encouraging tests, it debuted at the
Sachsenring on 7 and 8 September, when
Martin Bauer, in his rst appearance on
the Ducati bike, literally dominated both
races.
NATIONAL
CHAMPIONSHIPS
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Taste the Italian Passion
An exclusive example of Italian excellence, Ducati Caff is the concept restaurant and lounge bar
where passion and style reign supreme. Here, outstanding food and wine, coffee, merchandise
and apparel all come together to provide a unique, exclusive, exciting atmosphere. A stunningly
modern venue, Ducati Caff also offers its own-brand wine and confectionary together with a
multi-sensorial experience that is unforgettable.
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