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Review: Ducati Sport 1000 lives up to its heritage

Ducati. It's a name full of racing heritage and tradition, but it hasn't always been that way. The company's roots are much more humble, first by selling radio equipment before moving into the world of two wheels with a quaint motorized bicycle dubbed the Cucciolo – meaning "puppy" in Italiano – because of its cuddly exhaust note. Needless to say, there was no way of knowing in the early 1950s that the brand would go on to become one of the most successful grand prix racing companies in the world. But we're sure glad it did. ... Read more →

Rumormill: Volkswagen interested in Ducati... still Jeremy Korzeniewski

Rumors of a possible motorcycle brand for Volkswagen aren't anything new. It's a well-known fact that Ferdinand Piëch, Chairman of Volkswagen's Board, wishes that the German automaker had ...

Ducati launches 2010 Hypermotard 796, prices it below $10K Jeremy Korzeniewski

There's no doubt that the Ducati Hypermotard is one of the most talked about new motorcycles in recent memory, but at $14,995, it is priced out of many buyer's budgets. If you're slightly shy of ...

Monterey 2009: Ducati debuts Martini Porsche tribute bike at Historics Frank Filipponio

While cars are definitely the conveyance of choice on the track at Laguna Seca during the Monterey Historics, there are enough motorcycles, scooters and mopeds zipping all over the paddock to ...

Ducati launches 848 Nicky Hayden Special Edition at U.S. Grand Prix Jeremy Korzeniewski

Ducati is using this weekend's Red Bull U.S. Grand Prix at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca in California as the backdrop to launch its new 848 Nicky Hayden Special Edition sportbike. The new machine, ...

Christian Audigier stikes again with special edition Ducati Monster 4 months ago on Autoblog

Christian Audigier won't leave us alone. The fashion designer responsible for decking out all the celebs in Ed Hardy and Von Dutch gear has made a killing off his overpriced wears, but apparently unsatisfied with infection of Hollywood, he's turned to motor vehicles as his unfortunate canvas. ...

Ducs Fly South event to feature Ferrari vs. Ducati showdown 4 months ago on Autoblog

While the age-old question of whether the fastest way 'round a race track is on two wheels or four isn't likely to get a definitive answer, on July 13th at the Ducs Fly South track day at New Jersey Motorsports Park we'll get another bit of evidence to consider. Three Ferrari Challenge cars ...

VIDEO: Ducati Hypermotard featured in Terminator Salvation 6 months ago on Autoblog

Imagine for a moment that you are an artificially intelligent computer system with plans to kill off all humanity in a post apocalyptic future. Got it? If you were to pattern your two-wheeled robotic progeny after an individual motorcycle design, what would you choose? The answer, at least ...

Paul Teutul Sr. from Orange County Choppers launches Ducati dealership 6 months ago on Autoblog

American Chopper fans were surely shocked as the latest season kicked off with the apparent firing of Paul Teutel Jr., but that's not the only surprise in store for the long-running reality television series this year. It seems the Teutuls have more on their cycling minds than just screaming ...

VIDEO: A.D. Maddox - World's first Ducati-riding, Catholic schoolgirl uniform-wearing, bug-splattering artist 9 months ago on Autoblog

Sometimes, you come across a hidden gem that not only makes you smile, it makes you glad that there are so many different types of people in this crazy little world of ours. People that sooner or later leave their unique thumbprints on the Internet. So it is with A.D. Maddox, a Jackson Hole, ...

Marlboro's Stars on Ice: Stoner beats Massa in winter kart race 9 months ago on Autoblog

What happens when you coop up a bunch of racers at a snow-capped ski resort for a few days? Well you can bet they'll be racing each other down the slopes. It's just in their blood. But snow or no snow, eventually they're going to find a way to race something motorized. And that's exactly what ...

CES 2009: The cars of CES Part II 9 months ago on Autoblog

While CES is and should be known for its unabashed display of geekery, it has also become a venue to display some top-notch custom automobiles. Take for instance the Ford Flex at Sony's XPlod display. Sony says it wears an "urban-themed custom paint job" on the outside and a long list of the ...

Ducati launches customization contest for new Monster 1100 S 11 months ago on Autoblog

Ducati's Monster range has always been fertile ground for owner customization. First introduced in 1993, the Monster kicked off the current naked bike craze, and modifications have managed to remain part of its basic appeal. To promote future Monsterization of its latest unclothed model, the ...

Moto lust, thy name is Desmosedici RR: Ducati NA finds a few more to sell 11 months ago on Autoblog

A street-legal MotoGP replica. Thanks, we'll take two. Not surprisingly, Ducati has managed to raise quite a stir by releasing its Desmosedici RR into the wild. Equally as predictable is the fact that lots of people want to channel their inner Casey Stoner and experience the thrill of throwing ...

Ducati unveils Streetfighter in Milan 1 year ago on Autoblog

Ducati is about to release a new naked performance bike, but it's not a Monster. The Italian motorcycle manufacturer has decided that all Monsters should be air-cooled, and so its liquid-cooled naked bikes will carry a new name. The 1099cc V-Twin engine comes from the firm's superbike range and ...

Officially Official: Ducati officially releases Monster 1100 and 1100 S 1 year ago on Autoblog

Whenever an icon like the original Ducati Monster is restyled, the results are sure to be controversial. That was the case last year when the Italian bike-maker launched the Monster 696, the only naked sportbike from Ducati using the new design for the model year. As expected, 2009 brings an ...

Ducati to update Monster range with 1100 DS engine 1 year ago on Autoblog

Click above for more spy shots of the Ducati Monster 1100 You knew that Ducati wouldn't go too long without upgrading its modern-classic Monster line. Last year, the only option available for fans of the original naked bike was the entry-level 696 engine. While that machine, with its throaty V-Twin ...

Breil throttles up the Ducati watch collection 1 year ago on Autoblog

Any casual Autoblog reader will know about our love for automotive-inspired watches, like the ones that made our Top 10 list back in December '06. But while our coverage of motorcycles remains occasional, when it comes to timepieces, what works for four wheels works just as well on two. Take the ...

VIDEO: Autocar pits the Caterham R500 against a Ducati 1 year ago on Autoblog

There's no arguing that the Caterham R500 is an amazing piece of four-wheeled machinery. In fact, it may just be the quickest way around a race track short of a Formula 1 car. We're equally as certain that the Ducati Hypermotard is an awesome motorcycle, so putting both of these performers on the ...

VW Chairman Piech wants to buy motorcycle manufacturer 1 year ago on Autoblog

click on the above image to view a high-res gallery of the VW GX3 Ferdinand Peich, the Chairman of Volkswagen, wishes that the German automaker had purchased Ducati all the way back in 1985 when the iconic Italian motorcycle marque was experiencing financial troubles and was for sale. "I would ...

"Twist the Throttle" motorcycle documentary series launches online 1 year ago on Autoblog

Over the weekend, Dylan Weiss from Cry Havoc Productions, Inc. let us know that his latest motorcycle-specific documentary went live at Discovery's Turbo online site. We've spent some time watching the footage, and we think it's awesome. Focusing in on Honda, Yamaha, Kawasaki, Suzuki, BMW, Ducati, ...

Ducati 1098 named the 2008 International Bike of the Year 1 year ago on Autoblog

Ducati and its awe-inspiring 1098 has delivered a knockout blow to its competitors with the 2008 International Bike of the Year trophy, winning the coveted award with 22 total votes, 13 higher than the next closest motorcycle, the Triumph Street Triple. This award goes to the best motorcycle of the ...

Ducati 1098 R: 180 horsepower, 364 pounds, traction control... il pi bello 1 year ago on Autoblog

click above for a full gallery of Ducati 1098 R images This is truly the best Ducati bike that you are likely to get your hands on, considering that the Desmosedici RR MotoGP replica is probably out of reach and certainly sold out. Don't feel bad, though, 'cause the 1098 R is a most excellent ...

Bimota releases the new DB7, awesomeness ensues 1 year ago on Autoblog

Love the idea of an Italian twin but worried you'll see yourself coming and going a little too often? Consider the Bimota DB7, which uses Ducati's 1098 Testastretta Evoluzione engine. The price (if you need to ask...) will likely keep this one from getting into the hands of your riding buddies, so ...

Bono auctioning his Ducati for charity 2 years ago on Autoblog

Yes, but does it come with the trademark wraparound glasses? And will your hair support the appropriate windblown mane of wavy locks? These are the questions you must ask yourself before entertaining a bid on Bono's Ducati 916. This particular 916 is even more special than your run of the mill ...

Officially Official: Ducati unveils the new 2008 Monster 696 2 years ago on Autoblog

click above image to view high-res gallery of the Ducati Monster 696 Let the speculation end! Ducati has officially unveiled the 2008 Monster 696. Now that we know exactly what the new air-cooled Ducati Monster will look like, we're honestly a bit disappointed. It's not at all that the bike is bad ...

Stonermobile: Alfa Romeo 147 Ducati 2 years ago on Autoblog

If you're expecting an Italian take on a VW bus, you're thinking of the wrong kind of stoner, hippie. That's Stoner with a capital S, as in Casey Stoner, Ducati's star rider who's riding this year to the MotoGP title. To commemorate the victory, Alfa Romeo teamed up with Ducati Corse to produce ...

Your daily dose of Ducati news, featuring the Desmosedici RR 2 years ago on Autoblog

We've received official word from Ducati that it's extending the planned production run of Desmosedici RR bikes from 1,250 to 1,500 in an effort to meet demand. If you've already got an order in, you are all set, and Ducati promises that all of the 1,500 bikes will be delivered to owners by the end ...

A redesigned Ducati Monster on the way for '08 2 years ago on Autoblog

It's rare that we cover motorcycles on Autoblog, but a new Ducati Monster is too big to pass up. Ducati has rattled off a string of successful new model launches as of late, including the SportClassic range, the 1098 and the Hypermotard. But its true bread-and-butter model remains the Monster. ...

Fast Files: Ducati flash drive 2 years ago on Autoblog

Ducati is positioning itself as the Ferrari of motorbikes. They may not say it, but that's what it comes down to. Like Ferrari, they make some of the fastest and most desirable Italian road-rockets around. Like Ferrari, they been 'round the GP circuit. And like Ferrari, they've been ramping up ...

Audi plans to raise prices, brand perception 3 years ago on Autoblog

Audi is getting set to hike its prices up as it makes an attempt to move the brand more upscale and on par with other German luxury marques. In additon to an increase in status, the move should also make some more money for Audi, which has had profitability issues in the past, not the least of ...

Gas prices are driving more towards motorcycles - or at least providing a great excuse 3 years ago on Autoblog

With yet another summer of record gas prices looming just over the horizon, more and more Americans are turning in their wheels... or at least a couple of them. Sales of motorcycles and scooters are up 8 percent over 2005, and according to the American Motorcycle Association, 35 percent of its ...






Autoblog Podcast #151: With Car and Driver's Eddie Alterman

Eddie Alterman wades in with Sam, Chris, Dan, and Jonny to talk about SEMA and other recent events.

 
 

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