Personalization is one of the fundamental elements of the Ducati Scrambler brand, which has always made available to lovers of the “Land of Joy” a wide selection of accessories to make their motorbike unique.
All original Ducati Scrambler parts are studied in detail and guarantee the right balance between practicality, comfort and appearance, offering the opportunity to be expressed through special finishes and materials, and a universe of different colours and styles.
Thanks to the configurator on Scramblerducati.com, customers can view all the accessories available for the entire range and customize the motorcycles according to their style. A true virtual garage where every motorcyclist can be inspired by the vast selection of seats made with captivating colours and tailored finishes, top quality exhaust systems, spacious bags in technical fabrics and much more.
Directly from the configurator, the customer can send his configuration to his dealer for a personalized quote.
All original Ducati Scrambler accessories can be purchased from Ducati dealers and Scrambler Camps, below a selection of those available in the wide range.
Waterproof side panniers – Resistant and versatile, they are ideal for daily use. Their capacity and waterproof materials also make them the ideal companion for medium-distance trips.
Spoke rims – Derived from the Special version, its retro lines add vintage influences to the contemporary shapes of the Scrambler. The measurements are the same as those of standard rims.
X-shaped headlight protection – An element belonging to the Off-Road world, the X revives its natural meaning on the protective trim made of steel, a Scrambler reinterpretation inspired by the world of Café Racers.
Café Racer twin-seater seat – Made with technical materials and high quality finishes. Its captivating colour, tailored finishes and Ducati customisation create a perfect combination of performance and style.
Sport-line racing silencer – Thrilling sound with removable db-killer and full power delivery thanks to the dedicated mapping. This steel silencer by Termignoni with up-map key makes for an exciting ride right from the word go, not to mention a touch of style thanks to the chance to choose the sleeve that suits your bike best.
Handlebar rear-view mirrors – Made in anodised aluminium, they are mounted at the ends of the handlebar, in typical 1960s “racing” style.
Billet aluminium tank cap – Developed in partnership with Rizoma and made from billet aluminium with fine visible workmanship to enhance its design. Equipped with dedicated and customised key with Ducati logo which can be used as elegant key-ring too.
Pair of LED turn indicators – Ensure optimum visibility thanks to their high intensity mono-LED. In billet aluminium.
Billet aluminium footpegs – Developed in partnership with Rizoma and made with fine visible workmanship to enhance their design. They guarantee maximum feeling, grip and riding comfort.
Aluminium tank panels – The lightness of aluminium and the elegance of the black anodisation treatment reawaken the dark soul of the Scrambler.
Rear plastic fibre mudguard – It protects from mud and debris and enhances the aesthetics of the bike.
Front brake fluid reservoir cover & Clutch fluid reservoir cover – Both developed in partnership with Rizoma. These accessories are made of billet anodised aluminium with high quality and innovative visible workmanship to enhance their design in pure Scrambler style and adds an incomparable aesthetic look.
Number plate holder – Made of billet aluminium with fine visible workmanship, it adds lightness and movement, giving an aggressive style to the rear end of the bike. It is approved for road use.
Racing manifolds – Created for Scrambler 1100 version and made of high-quality steel, they consist of a central body and 2 in 1. Combined with racing silencers, they improve engine power and output. A stylish detail for an iconic bike.
The number 001/500 model of the Ducati Superleggera V4 – the only motorcycle in the world homologated for road use with carbon fibre frame, swingarm and rims and produced by the Italian motorcycle manufacturer in a limited run of just 500 units – has been officially delivered to its new owner, the Belgian Ducatista Filip Van Schil, who already possesses nine other Ducati bikes.
For the occasion Ducati invited Van Schil to the Borgo Panigale factory for a special tour, in which he was able to see up close the line where his motorbike was built and meet the specialized worker who made its engine. The day then continued with a visit to the company Museum, the Centro Stile Ducati and the Racing Department. In addition, as with all the other Superleggera V4 owners, Filip will have an incredible opportunity to test the Panigale V4 R, which competes in the SBK World Championship, on the track at Mugello as part of the “Superbike Experience”.
“When I received the call and the official invitation to come to Borgo Panigale to collect my Superleggera V4, the number 001 of 500, although I have always been a Ducatista, my legs trembled with emotion,” said Filip Van Schil. “A welcome like this, even though I was the first to call and order the bike, is something unimaginable. Receiving it directly in the company and touching the passion of the people who work in Borgo Panigale is an experience that I will always remember. Days like this are what make Ducati unique and different from all the other motorcycle manufacturers.”
It was Claudio Domenicali, CEO of Ducati Motor Holding, who unveiled the Superleggera V4 001, and then handed it over to its new owner. The ceremony took place inside the Centro Stile Ducati.
“Today is a special day. Experiencing on the track in the morning the incredible emotions that a Superleggera V4 can give at Mugello, and then handing over the keys of the 001/500 motorcycle to the first customer in the afternoon makes this day truly magical! Being able to meet and see the passion of our customers in person is always very exciting, and even more so is making them proud and allowing their dreams to come true,” said Claudio Domenicali. “The Superleggera V4 is the only motorcycle in the world approved for road use with a carbon fibre frame, subframe, swingarm and rims. It is a mix of mechanical engineering, technique and “made in Italy” design that amazes for its performance, style and attention to detail. I am really proud of the work done by all the technicians and engineers of Borgo Panigale, they have created an engineering masterpiece that fully embodies the fundamental values of our brand: Style, Sophistication, Performance and Trust. Today another star of the Ducati firmament was born, dedicated to our most passionate customers, and to collectors and connoisseurs.”
The attention that Ducati wished to reserve for the Ducatista does not stop with an invitation to the company and the delivery of a copy of the book Stile Ducati bearing the date of this unforgettable day and a special dedication from Claudio Domenicali. As will all those who have bought or will buy a Superleggera V4, Van Schil also received a sculptural reproduction of the Superleggera V4 personalized with the number of the bike it accompanies. The Superleggera V4 will be delivered to owners accompanied by a certificate of authenticity and inside a wooden crate with dedicated graphics, specially created for the transport of this masterpiece of motor engineering.
“Each one of our daily decisions is dictated by the goal of making our fans happier and prouder. I am very happy to be here with Mr. Van Schil because this ceremony testifies the passion, professionalism and attention to detail that we reserve for our customers and fans in Borgo Panigale today, as in all our dealers around the world,” said Francesco Milicia, VP Global Sales and After Sales. “Ducati dealers allow fans to get hold of our bikes, our clothing and the entire range of accessories, but also to experience a meeting place where, with competent people dedicated to them, they can share their passion and great emotions. Today’s ceremony represents all of this and is a symbolic delivery for Ducati enthusiasts all over the world.”
The package that Ducati has provided for this unique project includes, in addition to what has already been mentioned, a racing kit, the possibility of customizing the Superleggera V4 leathers with air-bag and part of the “SuMisura Ducati” line and the opportunity to complete the look with a carbon helmet.
Even more incredible and exclusive is the opportunity, limited to only 30 owners of the Superleggera V4, to purchase access to the “MotoGP Experience”. For the first time, in fact, it will be possible to ride the Desmosedici GP on the circuit, followed directly by Ducati Corse technicians, making a dream come true for all fans of sports bikes and the red bikes of Borgo Panigale.
The result of close collaboration between the Ducati Design Center and Scuderia Club Italia, the Scrambler Ducati Club Italia is a limited-edition motorcycle intended exclusively for members of this venerable association.
Scuderia Club Italia is a sports-cultural association, founded in 1989 by vintage/racing car drivers, connoisseurs and enthusiasts. Its members – no more than eighty as per the association’s statute – are united by a burning passion for automobiles. Club Italia does much to promote Italian cars through sporting events or by attending key shows. What’s more, it designs and develops original versions of cars and motorcycles.
Development of this special Scrambler Ducati Club Italia series comes as a follow-up to a previous joint design by Bologna-based Ducati and the Scuderia: back in 1995 the partnership produced thirty-six “Monster 900 Club Italia” bikes, now sought-after collector’s items.
Built on the technical foundation of the Scrambler Ducati 1100 Sport PRO, the Scrambler Ducati Club Italia features unique graphics and a wealth of accessories, making it the most exclusive Scrambler ever built by Ducati.
Design highlights on this “special” include the red leather seat by Poltrona Frau with embroidered Club Italia logo and the metallic blue tank with bright red side panels, topped off by the Giugiaro-designed Ducati logo. The frame has the same metallic blue finish as the tank, while the rear subframe comes in natural aluminium. The front and rear fenders are in aluminium with a tricolour finish. Spoked wheels (with black rims and spokes) complete the bike’s eye-catching character. Moreover, an aluminium plaque on the frame identifies the series number.
To create this special version, the Scrambler Ducati 1100 Sport PRO technical platform has been enhanced with type-approved Termignoni titanium silencers and a billet aluminium tank cap, the underside of which sports the Club Italia shield logo. The LED indicator bodies are in billet aluminium, as are the brake and clutch levers, brake and clutch fluid reservoir covers, frame plugs and footpegs. A headlight mesh guard gives the front end of the Scrambler Ducati Club Italia an assertive, original feel, while heated grips offer comfort and practicality in the colder months.
Association members were given an exclusive preview of the Scrambler Ducati Club Italia on Saturday 20 June, with the event seeing the arrival of the first orders. Bike deliveries will begin in September. Each customer will also receive a personalised bike cover, a certificate of authenticity and a hand-crafted Bell helmet that matches the colour of the bike and features dedicated graphics.
“When you get the chance to work alongside people who share your passion for beautifully-made things, for engines and for Italy, enormous satisfaction with the resulting work and the final outcome is virtually guaranteed”, commented the head of the Ducati Design Center, Andrea Ferraresi. “The Scrambler Ducati Club Italia demonstrates this wonderfully. It represents a perfect balance of sportiness, style and attention to detail. Together with the members of the Scuderia Club Italia we chose just the right tone of blue, the material for the saddle, the logo and the special equipment package. Nothing was left to chance. Every alteration was meticulously assessed and shared. The icing on the cake was being able to present this inimitable bike to Club members in person, together with Giulio Malagoli, Ducati Product Marketing Director”.
Moreover, the Ducati-Scuderia Club Italia partnership goes beyond creating exceptional bikes: it also involves donations destined for the fight against Covid-19. For each bike purchased by an association member, in fact, 500 euros will go to the #raceagainstCovid, the Ducati-organised fund-raising scheme designed to help the S. Orsola Hospital in Bologna provide effective convalescence for those recovering from Covid-19.
Scuderia Club Italia, over thirty years of timeless projects
The history of Scuderia Club Italia – an association founded back in 1989 “to promote restoration, conservation, tracing and research into Italian cars, […] and share the cultural heritage and technical-sports ethic that have, over the years, had a profound impact on car development” – is, first and foremost, a history written by and for vintage car collectors. But that’s not all. Because the passion for vintage cars, especially Italian cars, inevitably merges with a passion for beauty in all its forms. In its more than thirty years of activity, Scuderia Club Italia and its members – men and women who think of beauty in superlative terms that, to many others, seem impossible – have built that beauty into cars, motorcycles, bicycles and watches. Small limited editions, all sporting the Club’s tricolour shield, of which the Ducati Scrambler Club Italia presented here today is simply the latest chapter in a book begun in 1992 with a Lancia Delta HF Integrale Evoluzione 16V Club Italia: a book whose ending resides in the dreams of the members of Scuderia Club Italia.
The first Superleggera V4 has come off the Borgo Panigale production line.
This is the #001 of the 500 units scheduled in a limited and numbered series; the only motorcycle in the world approved for road use with a frame, swingarm and carbon fibre rims, is finally available. A masterpiece of mechanical engineering, technique and “made in Italy” design, which sets a new benchmark in terms of performance, style and attention to detail.
The exclusivity of the materials and technical solutions adopted on the Superleggera V4 are also reflected in the maximum number of motorcycles envisaged: 500 numbered units accompanied by a certificate of authenticity . The progressive numbering of the motorcycles (XXX/500), coinciding with the chassis number, is shown on the steering head, and on the ignition key. The first of the lucky owners of this fantastic bike has been invited to Borgo Panigale for a delivery ceremony and, in the next few days, he will personally meet Claudio Domenicali, Ducati CEO, to receive his Superleggera V4 001/500.
The uniqueness of the Superleggera V4 project is underlined by the experiences that Ducati together with Ducati Corse have exclusively reserved for the owners of the motorcycle: the “Superbike Experience” – the possibility for all fans who purchase a Superleggera V4 to be able to try out the Panigale V4 R that takes part in the SBK World Championship on track at Mugello. Even more incredible and exclusive is the opportunity – limited to 30 owners of the Superleggera V4 – to purchase access to the “MotoGP Experience “, thus realizing the dream of every sports motorcycle enthusiast. For the first time it will be possible to ride the Desmosedici GP on the circuit, followed directly by Ducati Corse technicians. Both “Experiences” have been confirmed for 2021.
The attention that completes the purchase experience of the Superleggera V4, also includes the possibility of personalizing the Superleggera V4 leathers with air bags from the “SuMisura Ducati” line, as well as completing the look with a carbon helmet, both dedicated to this motorbike, whose colours and graphics they replicate.
Each motorcycle is equipped with a Racing kit: complete exhaust for Akrapovič racing track use in titanium; open clutch cover in carbon fibre; swingarm cover in carbon fibre with titanium “slider”; headlamp and light replacement kit; license plate holder removal kit; side stand removal kit; mirror replacement aluminium caps from billet; Ducati Data Analyzer + GPS (DDA + GPS); racing fuel cap, brake lever protection, motorcycle cover; front and rear stand and battery charger.
The bike is delivered inside a wooden crate with specially made customization for the transport of this “made in Borgo Panigale” masterpiece.
Finally, all customers receive a sculptural reproduction of the Superleggera V4 in 1:10 scale, modelled in futuristic aerodynamic shapes. A real collector’s item personalized with your motorbike number.
Superleggera V4
The Superleggera V4 is the only motorcycle in the world, approved for road use, with the entire load-bearing structure of the chassis (frame, subframe, swingarm and rims), made of composite material, obtaining, for these components only, a weight saving of 6.7 kg compared to those of the Panigale V4 MY20. To ensure the highest quality and safety standards, these components are 100% controlled by the most sophisticated techniques borrowed from the aerospace industry, such as thermography, ultrasound checks, and tomography.
The specific set-up of the chassis gives an unparalleled deceleration capacity, an extraordinary speed of descent when cornering and a marked tendency of the bike to close the trajectories when exiting corners.
Many components are made of carbon fibre , modelled in advanced aerodynamic shapes. These include the fairing, which reaches efficiency levels higher than those of today’s MotoGP bikes, which are limited in this by the current technical regulations. Thanks to the aerodynamic biplane appendages inspired by Ducati’s 2016 MotoGP bike, the most highly-performing in this field, it is able to guarantee a vertical load of 50 kg of “downforce” at 270 km/h, 20 kg more than that produced by the wings of the Panigale V4 MY20 and V4R. This downforce improves acceleration by counteracting the tendency to wheelie and increases braking stability.
The carbon fairings are embellished with a livery inspired by the Desmosedici GP19, with an alternation of lines and depths between the red colour of the GP19 and the visible carbon that highlight the shapes, the materials and the technical details. The red continues on the coloured sides of the OEM Pirelli Diablo Supercorsa SP tyres, specifically developed in the construction for the Superleggera V4.
The most powerful and lightest Desmosedici Stradale R engine is hidden under the carbon skin. The 998 cc 90° V4 unit of the Superleggera V4 weighs 2.8 kg less than the 1,103 cc V4 and, thanks to the Akrapovič approved exhaust, produces 224 hp of power in road configuration(EU homologation value), which becomes 234 hp by mounting the titanium Akrapovič exhaust for track use, which is included in the Racing Kit supplied with the bike. The racing connotation of the engine is emphasized by the use of a dry clutch and by the timing of the Desmodromic system made manually by a specialist who, after checking, confirms the positive result by affixing his signature on the metal plate that embellishes the carbon cover of the rear cylinder bank.
Only on the Superleggera V4, by loading the engine calibration for the racing exhaust, is it possible to enable the display of the “RaceGP” dashboard. Intended for circuit use only, it derives from that of the Desmosedici GP20 dashboard designed on the indications of Andrea Dovizioso.
Thanks to the extensive use of carbon fibre, components made of titanium, magnesium and others from aluminium billet, the Superleggera V4 shows a dry weight of 159 kg on the scale (16 kg less than the Panigale V4), for a power/weight ratio of 1.41 hp/kg. A record value for a homologated sports bike. In track configuration, by mounting the Racing kit supplied with the bike, the power rises to 234 hp and the weight drops to 152.2 kg, with a power/weight ratio of 1.54 hp/kg.
The electronic controls have also been evolved in a purely racing perspective. By default, the operating parameters of these are associated with three reprogrammed Riding Modes with specific names (Race A, Race B and Sport). In addition, for the first time five Riding Modes can be added, customizable with your favourite settings. The rider can monitor lap times through the evolution of the Lap Timer, which now allows you to store the coordinates of the finish line and the split times of five favourite circuits, so as to recall them every time you go out on the track without having to repeat the data logging procedure. By default the system proposes the coordinates of the finish line and intermediates of Laguna Seca, Mugello, Jerez, Sepang and Losail.
Added to this is a latest-generation electronic package that includes EVO 2 strategies for DTC and DQS up/down.
Öhlins lightened suspensions with pressurized fork and lightened billet foot and shock absorber with titanium spring and GP-derived valves are part of the equipment, which improve the absorption of road roughness in the initial compression phase.
The braking system is the best of Brembo production with an MCS radial pump equipped with a remote control for adjusting the distance of the lever and Stylema® R calipers, an exclusive of the Superleggera V4 that allows greater consistency of front brake travel in long runs on the track.
All this translates into a level of performance of absolute importance. Alessandro Valia, official Ducati tester, with Racing Kit and slick tyres, lapped the Mugello circuit in 1m52.45s , less than two seconds away from the time of the Panigale V4R SBK winner with Michele Pirro in CIV 2019.
An example of maximum attention to detail is the aluminium radiator cap machined from billet and the dedicated ignition key with aluminium insert on which the motorcycle number is indicated.
The Superleggera V4 is an extreme machine, devised and designed to achieve maximum performance on the circuit, but at the same time guaranteeing the reliability and ease of use requirements typical of a sports motorcycle homologated for road use. With this motorcycle Ducati pushes the limit even further. The technical competence and knowledge developed and continuously evolved in MotoGP is made available to fans of technique and performance on two wheels.
Ducati presents the new Hypermotard 950 RVE, which is part of the Borgo Panigale fun-bike family between the entry model Hypermotard 950 and the top of the range Hypermotard 950 SP.
The Hypermotard 950 RVE is characterized by a livery called “Graffiti” that is inspired by street art. The bike builds on the success achieved in 2019, especially on social media, by the Hypermotard 950 Concept presented at the prestigious Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este.
Wanting to transfer the same manufacturing quality of the concept bike from which it derives to the production motorcycle, it was necessary in the painting phases, to employ highly skilled labour, use very low thickness decals and adopt a particularly long and complex process. The result is comparable to that of an airbrushed bodywork.
Not only graphics, but also a standard equipment upgrade for this new version. The electronic package of the Hypermotard 950 RVE is enhanced by the Ducati Quick Shift (DQS) Up and Down EVO, which is added to the components already present in the standard version, namely Bosch Cornering ABS with Slide by Brake function (in setting 1), Ducati Traction Control Evo (DTC EVO) and Ducati Wheelie Control (DWC) EVO.
The Hypermotard 950 is the fun-bike par excellence of the Ducati range and is designed to guarantee a high level of fun and control while riding. The aggressive design of the bike, inspired by the motard look, revolves around the twin exhausts under the seat and the smaller superstructures that leave the mechanical components visible, including the trellis rear frame that communicates lightness and essentiality. Ergonomics ensure the rider maximum responsiveness in all conditions. The seat is flat, particularly tapered to ensure wide movement and allows you to touch the ground with ease.
The Hypermotard 950 RVE is powered by the twin-cylinder 937 cc Testastretta 11° engine, which with its 114 hp at 9,000 rpm and 9.8 kgm of torque, of which over 80% is already available at 3,000 rpm, is the perfect engine to offer maximum fun both in sports riding on the track or on roads full of curves and in everyday riding on urban stretches.
At the top of the Hypermotard 950 range is the Hypermotard 950 SP with racing graphics and Öhlins suspension with increased travel, Marchesini forged rims and Ducati Quick Shift (DQS) Up and Down EVO.
The bike will be available in Ducati dealers starting from July.
The Days of Joy are back, a full immersion in the Ducati Scrambler world between on and off-road riding, cooking classes, outdoor activities and pure relaxation. The appointments for 2020 are on 4 and 11 July with the Ducati Scrambler Experiences in Tuscany and on 6 September with the Riding School of Vairano.
The Ducati Scrambler Experience in Tuscany, scheduled on the weekends of 4-5 and 11-12 July, is ideal for all those who wish to spend two days of riding on and off road in the middle of nature, tasting good food in a relaxed atmosphere. An adventure on the Ducati Scrambler Desert Sled in the Sienese hills, with over 200 km on the first day and more than 150 km on the second. This appointment is coordinated in collaboration with the organizing committee of the Eroica® , a historic cycling race, on whose roads part of the route is mapped out.
On September 6, the Ducati Scrambler Riding School also returns to the Vairano Country House, in the Pavia countryside a stone’s throw from Milan. Fun and teaching come together in the Land of Joy riding courses with the Flat Track School, to learn how to drift on dirt ovals in safety, the Off-Road School riding the Desert Sled and the Scrambler Basic Riding School dedicated to aspiring riders.
Relaxation and fun in the countryside are the other strong points of the Days of Joy, which means an American-style outdoor BBQ, chill area with music, deckchairs and umbrellas, table football, the opportunity to try the entire Ducati Scrambler range and the unmissable Cooking Class between pots and stoves to follow an authentic cooking lesson with a famous Chef.
All activities will be regulated by precise safety protocols, respecting the sanitary regulations necessary to make the events safe from every point of view.
Tour coordination and all courses are managed by Due Ruote instructors. All participants will receive a welcome kit with Scrambler Ducati branded gadgets.
The Scrambler 1100 FT customized by Italian Marco Graziani of CC Racing Garage is the winning bike of the third edition of Custom Rumble, the contest organized by Scrambler Ducati dedicated exclusively to custom bikes.
The live streaming award ceremony, presented by Scrambler Ducati Ambassador Dominika Grnova, was attended by 16,000 users. The jury of experts, composed by the actor Nicholas Hoult, the riders Chaz Davies and Andrea Dovizioso, the founder of BikeShed Dutch Van Someren and the Italian customizer of Officine Rossopuro Filippo Barbacane, chose the winning custom motorcycle by voting among the five finalists.
The bike customized by Marco Graziani of CC Racing Garage is part of the Bully category, the one dedicated to the Scrambler Ducati 1100, without any restrictions on the type of bike or style. The Italian customizer started from a Scrambler Ducati 1100 Special of which he customized the color, graphics, exhaust and seat. Instead he decided to keep the headlight, the rear and the tank similar to the original as he considers them as the key elements of a Scrambler Ducati.
The Scrambler 1100 FT had received the highest number of votes even during the qualification phase, when almost five thousand users of the Scrambler Ducati community voted on Scramblerducati.com.
As a prize the winner will receive a Beta workbench including the complete tool kit, a valuable and functional tool to continue to transform production bikes into something unique.
Ducati recommends to its enthusiastic fans the Racing accessory package for the Panigale V4, a must-have for all those who want to transform the Italian manufacturer’s super sports bike and make it even more unique and performing for use on the track.
Contained within the extensive Ducati Performance catalogue, the accessory package was designed by the Ducati Design Centre and created in collaboration with important companies in the sector. Inside there are accessories designed to ensure maximum performance, lighten the weight and enhance the typically racing look of the Panigale V4.
On the Ducati.com website there is also the “Configurator” section, a tool that offers all Ducatisti the opportunity to customize their motorbike, selecting accessories and special parts.
The Racing accessories package for the Panigale V4 offers: complete exhaust system, lower and upper racing fairings, oversized headlight fairing, swingarm cover, carbon protection for generator cover, mirror hole covers, license plate holder removal set, frame cover set, carbon chain guard, brake lever protection, brake lever protection adapter, side stickers for tank.
Complete titanium exhaust system
The most advanced complete racing system available on the market, developed by Ducati Corse technicians based on the exhaust mounted on the Panigale V4 R bikes ridden by Chaz Davies and Scott Redding in the World Superbike Championship. Each part of this system is made from a special titanium alloy ensuring not only considerably lower weight, but also great resistance to the high temperatures that can be reached. The exhaust system significantly improves the already high weight/power ratio of the Panigale V4 bikes. Equipped with a racing-derived polyester air filter that, besides being more permeable, guarantees excellent filtering power and easy maintenance. Top performance not just thanks to the racing materials but also the map supplied, which adapts all the parameters of DTC – DWC – DPL and Slide on demand to the bike’s new performance. The racing exhaust system enhances the unmistakable look of the Panigale V4, giving it an additional touch of aggressiveness. A true race-replica also for the typical sound.
Upper racing fairing kit & Lower racing fairing kit
Set of fairings, headlight fairing and headlight covers, made of high quality unpainted plastic material that guarantees strength and stability. An attractive design to unleash the Panigale’s racing spirit on the track. Made of high quality plastic material to ensure strength and stability. To be mounted in combination with the complete exhaust system or Akrapovič silencers for track use, to complete the Panigale racing look.
Oversized headlight fairing
This exclusive accessory, derived directly from the one used in the SBK world championship, is the result of the collaboration with Ducati Corse. Made of high quality transparent plastic material, increased both in height and length, to significantly improve aerodynamic protection starting from low speeds and achieve maximum performance on the track. The linear but assertive design ties in perfectly with the bike’s aggressive look.
Carbon and titanium swingarm cover
A fine accessory with a unique design that combines the lightness of carbon fibre with the resistance of titanium to offer effective protection in the event of a slip; it also enriches the bike’s look with an element that enhances the aggressive and distinct race-ready lines.
Carbon protection for generator cover
The lightness and strength of carbon fibre and aramid fibres combine with an attractive design and distinctive racing finishing in an accessory that offers protection in the event of a slip and enhances the motorcycle’s sporty and elegant soul.
Mirror hole covers
Ideal for closing holes in the headlight fairing left after the removal of the rear-view mirrors. They allow for the use of the bike on the track. Manufactured in partnership with Rizoma.
Number plate holder removal set
Special cover to close the hole left by the removal of the number plate holder for the use of the motorcycle on track. It adds an aggressive style to the rear end of the bike.
Carbon frame cover
An exclusive accessory made of carbon fiber, created to ensure maximum protection of the frame from accidental scratches and give the bike an even more aggressive look, enhancing its racing spirit.
Carbon chain guard
The iconic Ducati design is combined with the strength and lightness of carbon fibre in an essential racing accessory, which is mandatory on some tracks and for some championships. Its lines perfectly tie with the bike lines and enhance its strong racing character.
Brake lever protection
The unmistakable Ducati design is combined with Rizoma’s experience in an accessory that was developed to improve rider safety, preventing accidental front brake activation. Equipped with a left counterweight to ensure maximum stability. The high quality anodising maintains its original appearance over time and the refined design enhances the bike’s sporting spirit.
Brake lever protection adapter set
The Ducati experience is combined with Rizoma’s skilful workmanship in an accessory designed for mounting the brake lever protection set and left counterweight. The very high quality and finely CNC machined anodised aluminium guarantees high resistance.
Anti-slip side stickers for the tank
Protections made with high definition rubber (HDR) technology featuring superior grip. The exclusive design of the hexagons increases the grip with the rider’s suit, thus ensuring excellent stability. The excellent technical characteristics combined with a design that goes perfectly with the bike’s look make it the ideal accessory for riders seeking maximum feeling on the track without sacrificing comfort on the road.
The exclusive and spectacular Ducati Motorola e-Race organized on the occasion of the Motor Valley Fest Digital ended with victory for the pro gamer Andrea “AndrewZh” Saveri.
The official Ducati Corse rider, as well as World Champion of the 2019 MotoGP eSport, therefore the favourite at the start, dominated both races conquering the maximum points (20). In second place with 9 points on a par with the third classified was Pramac Racing eSport rider Davide Gallina, “Davidegallina23”, who still placed second thanks to the best performance obtained in qualifying. Finally, with fourth place in the first race and second place at Misano, Michele Pirro ended up on the third step of the podium.
The first of the two scheduled events was held on the Mugello circuit, one of the most spectacular in the whole championship, over a distance of 6 laps in cloudy weather.
An adrenaline-fueled start between the three men on the front row, AndrewZh, Gallina and Bagnaia, saw the latter get the best and take the lead before falling victim to several crashes, the first of which entering the Scarperia curve. This prevented him from fighting for the podium, thus allowing a cautious Danilo Petrucci to conquer third position. It was a tougher race for Michele Pirro, who was also involved in an unexpected off-track excursion, and Andrea Pirillo who finished last.
The second race was at the Misano World Circuit Marco Simoncelli, one of the main Motor Valley racetracks, where 7 laps were run in sunny weather.
It was an impeccable performance by the champion Andrea Saveri, despite an initial crash, who came first with a gap of almost 30 seconds over the rest of the group. It was a boisterous session for the other players, with several crashes that repeatedly shuffled the cards on the table. The best came right at the very end with Petrucci on the final lap passing and putting in difficulty the pro gamer “Davidegallina23”, who until then had defended second position without any problems. The rider from Terni crashed at turn 4, losing the rear and giving way to Michele Pirro, who in turn had taken advantage of a crash by Gallina to gain a position. Bagnaia and Pirillo had an uphill struggle right from the start and were never involved in the fight for the leading positions.
The virtual competition, organized in collaboration with Pro2Be Esports, was a truly spectacular event complete with a podium ceremony. After a few words from Ducati CEO, Claudio Domenicali, the top three classified riders were rewarded with brand-new high-tech smartphones by Roberto Gomez, Brand and Marketing Director of Motorola, brand of the Lenovo Group, an important partner of Ducati Corse in the MotoGP world championship.
Just as in a real GP, there were also the post-race interviews with the protagonists.
Andrea Saveri – 1st place “Participating and winning in this first event organized by Ducati and Motorola was great! Racing virtually with real riders is like a dream coming true! In addition to the fun, it was also a good opportunity to contribute to the initiative created by Ducati #raceagainstCOVID! I can’t wait for the next event!”
Davide Gallina – 2nd place “It was an honour for me to represent Pramac Racing and race on the track with the official riders. The Ducati Motorola e-Race was a success, I’m sure the public also enjoyed it.”
Michele Pirro – 3rd place “I am happy to have brought home the first podium of the season albeit in this particular mode. In the last period, staying at home, I’ve become quite passionate about the virtual world, which is completely different from the real world, but still requires training. Today I had a lot of fun following Andrea and Davide, who are professionals, although I hope to return soon to race on a real bike.”
Danilo Petrucci “The world of eSports on two wheels is really fascinating. I got caught up with video games when I was a child but unfortunately in the last 10 years, I haven’t had much time to devote myself to them. The racing is quite difficult; you have to do a lot of kilometres and spend a lot of time and effort to understand how to set up the bike to the fullest. I have to admit that I prefer real races in any case.”
Francesco Pecco Bagnaia “Andrea and Davide go much better than me, I’m learning and having fun, but they are pro riders and at the moment are unreachable. Maybe if I continue to practice, in a few years, I could reach their level, but certainly not in the immediate future. I think what we are doing is great fun and really nice, it is a growing phenomenon that allows a lot of people to get closer to our world.”
Andrea Pirillo “I have always loved video games and in the past two months I have focused a lot on the new platforms. I trained a lot to reach an entry level that would allow me to take part in the races. I like to think about the world of eSports a bit like that of real life, because even in a virtual world the more you train the better you get.”
At the end of the races the two pro gamers, Andrea Saveri and Davide Gallina, stayed behind for a Q&A session with all the fans.
The official hashtag of the competition was #raceagainstCovid, the ongoing fundraising launched by the Borgo Panigale company in favour of the S. Orsola General Hospital in Bologna. To donate, just go to the dedicated page of the GoFundMe platform or make a payment to the account of the Hospital (IBAN: IT68E0306902480100000300027) indicating the purpose “donation raceagainstCovid”.
Ducati and MT Distribution, licensee and commercial partner, present a new line of folding e-bikes and electric scooters for urban mobility.
Urban travel is a particularly topical issue and sustainable transport is a growing trend. Ducati is responding to these market needs by presenting seven new products, created in partnership with MT Distribution, an Italian company already present in the sector for over 40 years. The new range will consist of four electric scooters and three folding e-bikes under the Ducati, Ducati Corse and Ducati Scrambler brand. Designed for all those who want to move around the city with style and originality, the entire line will be available for purchase during 2020.
During the development of the products, special attention was paid to the design, curated by the Ducati Design Centre, which also collaborated with Italdesign for the folding e-bikes. The result is an innovative collection with an attractive design.
The scooters that come from the partnership between Ducati and MT Distribution have motors from 250W to 500W while the e-bikes are equipped with 250W motors (the maximum value stipulated by law for this type of vehicle). The first two electric scooters to be presented on the market are called Cross-E and Pro II, which will launch respectively on June 20 and July 6, 2020.
The Ducati Scrambler branded Cross-E scooter mounts so-called “fat” anti-puncture tubeless tyres (size 110/50-6.5”), which are also suitable for stretches of dirt or very uneven roads. The brushless motor provides a continuous power output of 500W and guarantees excellent pick-up both at the start and on uphill sections, without undergoing any slowdown in pace. The 375 Wh battery guarantees an autonomy of up to 30-35 km, maintaining an average speed of 15 km/h. The sturdiness, also visual, of the frame gives maximum stability and riding comfort. The double front headlight allows the use of the vehicle at night with excellent visibility and the management of all the functions, including the 3 riding modes, takes place through the large 3.5” LCD display.
The Pro II, branded by Ducati, instead mounts a 350W continuous brushless motor and a 280 Wh battery, which allows you to cover 25-30 km in full comfort, thanks also to the rear suspension and the 10” puncture-proof tubeless tyres. The safety and ease of use of these vehicles are a fundamental prerogative of the Ducati product line, so the scooter has a double brake (electric front and rear disc) and a large 3.5” LCD display from which to monitor and manage all the settings.
The folding e-bikes, which will be launched on the market in the coming weeks, will have an innovative design and will be equipped with rear lights integrated in the seat post, a battery that is completely hidden in the frame and activation of the lights with twilight sensors. More information on the products will be available at the time of presentation.
Some models of scooters and e-bikes will also be available at Ducati dealers and in the Ducati Shop Online. For further information on the purchase and availability of products, please contact MT Distribution, whose contacts can be found on the website www.mtdistribution.it.
Ducati launches #raceagainstCovid, a fundraiser organized by the Borgo Panigale company in favour of the Policlinico di S.Orsola of Bologna, an excellence of the territory as well as one of the largest hospitals in Italy. In this way, Ducati wishes to contribute to the fight against Covid-19, and it does so with the approach that most distinguishes the company – that of great challenges, forming a team, sharing a goal and looking to the future.
For this reason, Ducati has rallied together its entire family – employees of the Bologna headquarters and its subsidiaries throughout the world, DOC, dealers, suppliers, partners, riders and enthusiasts – to offer concrete support to those who work every day in the front line to protect the health of citizens.
Making your contribution to the fundraising is simple: for those wishing to donate by credit card, just go to the dedicated page of the GoFundMe platform (of which a mobile app is also available); for those who prefer to participate by bank transfer, simply make a payment to the account of the Hospital (IBAN IT68E0306902480100000300027), indicating the cause “raceagainstCovid donation”. The donations are received directly by the University Hospital of Bologna Policlinico di S. Orsola.
The goal is to collect, by June 2020, the necessary funds to finance instrumentation, research and staff of the Policlinico di S.Orsola of Bologna dedicated to the exclusive care of patients in post Covid-19 convalescence.
“Even on those who recover, Covid-19 often leaves a significant aftermath on organs and systems that it has attacked with its harsh action. Lungs, heart, circulatory system, kidneys, brain are the preferred targets of the virus. Impairments of lung, cardiac and renal function occur, the risk of thrombosis remains and there may also be neurological residues. To monitor these patients, treat them and follow their rehabilitation, dedicated multidisciplinary areas have been set up with cardiologists, neurologists, nephrologists, pneumologists, physiatrists and infectious disease specialists.
For these patients, even complex rehabilitation programs are proposed that require dedicated personnel and specific equipment such as, for example, telemedicine tools for remote patient control, robots for patient rehabilitation at home, ultrasound, echocardiographs, electro-stimulators of respiratory muscles and instruments that measure their strength and train them, traditional active and passive exercise bicycles (for patients with respiratory problems forced in bed)”, declared Chiara Gibertoni, General Manager of the Policlinico di S.Orsola.
Ducati has always been an active part of its territory, which is characterized internationally for the Motor Valley of ‘masterpieces’ on two and four wheels, but also for its excellent medical facilities. The Emilia-Romagna Region has become a national hub for the treatment of Covid-19. The same Ducatisti from all over the world are extremely close to this land which has always been the location for the factory where the red bikes of Borgo Panigale come from.
“Faced with a tragedy such as that caused by the Covid-19 virus, one can remain immobile, paralyzed by terror, or react quickly, precisely and in a coordinated way. Helping the health system in every possible way is a duty of every single citizen and also of the companies that are a fundamental part of the social fabric,” declared Claudio Domenicali, Ducati CEO. “Ducati was founded in Bologna ninety-four years ago and is therefore inextricably linked to this city. I am sure that our riders, fans and enthusiasts from all over the world will join us to give the city and the whole country a strong sign of solidarity, as well as sincere thanks for the effort and dedication that the doctors are making to combat this new and still not fully understood serious illness.”
The members of the Ducati Board started off the fundraising collection, followed by many other employees. The amount collected was then doubled by the company, reaching the amount of € 100,000, the starting point of #raceagainstCovid.
“In all these weeks of Coronavirus emergency, our regional public health service has received incredible demonstrations of support in the face of the outstanding work of doctors, nurses and operators to whom we will always be grateful,” commented the President of the Emilia-Romagna Region, Stefano Bonaccini. “A lot of affinity and many donations, from those who could give a lot and from those who could give less, but really a desire to stay united against the pandemic that still continues today. This is why Ducati’s initiative is just as wonderful and important: to mobilize both its employees, a formidable team, and Ducati enthusiasts all over the world for a fundraiser that will support the post-Covid rehabilitation activity of the S.Orsola hospital in Bologna, given the important consequences that it can still have on the organs and systems attacked by the virus of those who recover. Both dedicated staff and specific equipment are needed, and Ducati is on the track for this: thanks very much to Claudio Domenicali, to the entire Borgo Panigale team and to anyone who loves the red bikes for what is already a certain victory. Thanks again.”
To donate by bank transfer:
Account in the name of: Azienda Ospedaliero Universitaria di Bologna per sanità di Bologna per COVID-19 IBAN: IT68E0306902480100000300027 SWIFT CODE: BCITITMM Cause: “raceagainstCovid donation”
Ducati is set to gradually return to normal, with the steady resumption of production in its Borgo Panigale factory, scheduled to begin on Monday April 27.
In compliance with the regulatory protocol for measures to combat and contain the spread of the Covid-19 virus in the workplace, Ducati temporarily suspended production in its Bologna plant on Friday 13 March to reorganize production schedules. Then came the decree that suspended all non-essential activities and therefore, despite the organization being ready, production did not restart. The gradual improvement in health conditions has allowed the government today to enable companies deemed strategic for the national economy, whose activity is mainly aimed at exports, and for which a prolongation of the suspension would risk losing our country additional market shares, to resume production.
This is a first phase of return, which at the moment will only involve a part of the workers destined for the production lines. Workshop staff will begin first, then engine assembly workers and, from Tuesday 28 April, motorcycle assembly workers. As for employees, the use of smart working will remain mandatory, only those who are not in a position to carry out their work from home will be allowed to access the factory. All resources employed in the commercial, marketing, IT, personnel management, finance, purchasing and logistics areas will therefore be working remotely. The production has been reorganized, going from an eight-hour shift to two seven-hour shifts to allow the minimum number of people to be inside the plant at the same time and thus minimize possible contact. The canteen will be active but with one seat for every four chairs.
The technicians engaged in Research and Development activities who cannot do their work from home were already at work as allowed by the specific ATECO code: therefore the engineers of the engine test rooms, those who carry out motorcycle tests and those who carry out laboratory testing are all present at Borgo Panigale. All designers, project managers, and those in the calculation department will work remotely. This will ensure the deliveries of Ducati motorcycles and the development of new products.
All the rules of conduct in force in Ducati comply with the updated shared protocol of April 24, and for some points they are even more restrictive. For example, inside the company there is an absolute requirement to use masks, regardless of distancing. The entire Ducati protocol is the result of the work of a joint commission between the company and the RSU (unified worker representation body) that was formed on February 23, just two days after the discovery of the first infected person in Italy. Many of the measures inserted are the result of a careful analysis of the protocols used in the Chinese plants of the VW Group, in particular the FAW-VW of Chanchung, where production was suspended only for one week but where strict protection, distancing and sanitizing measures are still in force.
“We are ready to go, we have worked hard over the past few weeks to minimize any risk,” said Claudio Domenicali, Ducati CEO. “Despite this we will have to be extremely cautious and rigorous. The virus is still in circulation and we must therefore be careful to combat any possible form of transmission. This is the reason why all the people present in the factory will wear masks, we must protect the population from the presence of asymptomatic positives who, although in a very small percentage, are present today and will not be identified by the mandatory temperature test. Serological tests can help but they represent only a snapshot; they should be repeated every day before entry, and this is obviously extremely difficult. This is why masks and distancing are so important. We will obviously adapt the protocols to the evolution of the health situation and to the indications given by the State and the Emilia-Romagna Region. We have been in constant touch with President Bonaccini, whom I thank for the support, with councillor Colla and with commissioner Venturi to prepare us better for this eventuality. The two-wheel market is highly seasonal, and the stop to production in March and April has already had negative effects on sales. The Chinese market is already booming, sales in Korea and Japan are doing well. In Germany, dealers have been open for a week and we already have a major shortage of product. I really believe that this restart can allow us to reduce at least in part the negative effects of the lockdown that we were forced to respect, unfortunately at the worst time. We have a splendid order book: the brand-new Streetfighter V4 just launched has obtained unanimous approval from the specialized press and is the undisputed queen of the category. Unfortunately, production was halted just one month after the start. Then there are also many orders for the Multistrada 1260 S Grand Tour and for the Panigale V2. We also have the empty warehouses of the Multistrada 950 and Ducati Scrambler 1100 PRO. I am convinced that in this ‘phase two’, the bike will prove to be an extraordinary means of combining fun, passion and the possibility of having a vehicle with which to spend the weekend but also to move around quickly and safely in the city, without any problems of parking or social distancing. I want to thank all Ducati employees who have patiently and collaboratively managed this very anomalous phase and are supporting us in the management of the restart.”
Despite the reopening of the production lines, Ducati confirms that visits to the Museum, Factory and Fisica in Moto continue to be suspended until further notice, in addition to entry into the factory being prohibited for suppliers, dealers, external contracted companies, and external staff in general, unless proven and unavoidably required for the continuity of production activities, product development and general services.
Ducati looks ahead by launching the “Ducati Cares” program, which allows Ducati Dealers to welcome their Customers and Fans again. The program is mainly focused on Safety, but will also answer to the desire to resume everyday life and being able to experience the emotions and freedom that riding a motorcycle offers.
The “Ducati Cares” program has been created for the worldwide Ducati Dealer network, providing guidelines to be adopted so that the Ducatisti can feel at ease when returning to their local Dealership.
The core of the program consists of a series of actions and precautions that every Ducati Dealer will implement in order to ensure the safety of visitors to the Dealerships. Several measures such as indications on safe distances, disinfectants, masks and other precautions will be implemented and communicated to all Ducatisti both at the Dealership itself and via online channels.
Ducati has exploited the experience gained recently by the company’s internal Task Force, which was set up after the first signs of what would soon become a global pandemic. Through the Task Force Ducati aims at guaranteeing the safety of its employees at the Borgo Panigale Headquarters a well as its subsidiaries around the world. In the past weeks all internal processes were redefined where necessary, such as designated time slots at the Company restaurant, a revised layout of the working environments and at the production lines, defining sanitization procedures, enable smartworking and other precautions to protect all employees. The “Ducati Cares” Program is based on the experience gathered by the Task Force. It will ensure safety and peace of mind for both Customers as well as Dealership employees, representing the Company all over the world.
“It is now clear to everyone that the virus won’t disappear from our lives any time soon, we will have to learn to deal with it, putting in place all possible actions to protect ourselves, allowing us to return to live our lives again”, said Francesco Milicia, VP Global Sales and After Sales. “It is in this context that, by capitalizing on the experiences gathered by our internal Task Force as well as some of our Asian Dealers, we have developed the Ducati Cares program to support our Dealer network all over the world. It will allow our Dealers to welcome our Customers in the safest and most practical way.”
Ducati has always played a pioneering and forward-looking role in digitalization in order to create new opportunities for relationships with its fan base. Just think of back in 2001, when it was the first motorcycle manufacturer to sell a motorcycle exclusively online (the MH900), which cleared the way for new communication activities with live online streaming events such as the Ducati World Première, when a preview of the new model range is presented online.
Thanks to the investments made in recent years as well as important partnerships with for instance Salesforce – the world leader in digital platforms supporting Sales & Marketing activities – Ducati is ready to offer its fans innovative services that can be used remotely. It is possible to interact with the Dealer via chat or video call, book a test ride, configure a new motorcycle (also available via a QR Code in the price quotation) and the possibility to purchase Ebikes, apparel, sportswear and merchandising via the online store on shop.ducati.com.
The Customer can also register through MyDucati: the dedicated online section on Ducati.com, in order to retrieve previously saved motorcycle configurations to share them with friends and Customers will also soon also be able to manage Dealership appointments directly from the portal.
Digitalization is implemented to support the Dealer network.
For both the Sales and After-Sales areas, Ducati provides online training through a specific App with a highly effective and interactive approach. Every week micro contents will be provided, aimed at keeping the sales teams up to date on all the aspects of Customer relationship management and the related processes.
Ducati is also creating an important archive of contents and information which will allow the majority of Dealer training to be carried out online or through webcasts, in particular for the Service activities. For this important area of excellence for Ducati a paperless digital predictive maintenance program has been developed. An industry benchmark, which allows a certified digital overview of the assistance history of the vehicle but also a digital agenda and maintenance guidelines to be carried out.
Ducati is ready. Dealers are provided with adequate online tools and are enabled to welcome Customers safely, as soon as this will be possible again in various countries around the world.
Ducati and the LEGO Group present the latest model in the LEGO® Technic™ line: the Ducati Panigale V4 R, the result of a licensing agreement recently signed between the LEGO Group and Ducati Motor Holding. Unique of its kind, the first-ever brick reproduction of a Ducati motorcycle expresses and respects the values of ‘Style, Sophistication and Performance’ that characterize the brand.
The new set combines LEGO Technic DNA with that of Ducati, recreating in brick a spectacular reproduction of the Panigale V4 R, which identifies the maximum expression of Ducati racing bikes homologated for road use, technological excellence, and Italian design worldwide. The most powerful and high-performance Ducati of all time, with 221 horsepower (162 kW) delivered at 15,250 rpm (234 hp / 172 kW at 15,500 rpm with the Ducati Performance by Akrapovič full-racing exhaust) thanks to the 998 cc Desmosedici Stradale R, an engine born to compete on track in the WSBK championship. Never before has ‘LEGO Build for Real’ transported fans from game to reality.
The thrill of the engine roar, the adrenaline of acceleration and the riding position in tackling curves, combined with a breath-taking design; anyone who has ever imagined riding this motorcycle symbol of Italian engineering will love building the LEGO® Technic™ Ducati Panigale V4 R set. It will be fantastic to discover how the innovative 2-speed gearbox, exclusive to this new LEGO reproduction, activates the V4 engine, as well as trying the innovative and original front and rear suspension, to simulate a GP ride and feel like an official Ducati rider.
The LEGO® Technic™ Ducati Panigale V4 R measures 32 cm in length, 16 cm in height and 8 cm in width and is the first motorcycle model in LEGO® Technic™ history to include a gearbox to simulate different speeds and riding techniques. Other striking features are the steering and suspension that give realistic movement, in addition to front and rear disc brakes. Kickstand, exhaust pipe, windscreen and dashboard are the details that make this bike so faithful to the real version. Last but not least, the red colour that accelerates the heartbeat of every Ducati fan.
“We have all been children fond of LEGO bricks and I think it is easy to understand that this new licensing agreement between Ducati and the LEGO Group is like a dream come true. Two excellences that share the same values of dedication, passion and attention to detail come together to give life to a unique experience”, said Alessandro Cicognani, Ducati Licensing Director. “Our hope is that the Ducati Panigale V4 R LEGO® Technic™ can bring together, excite and entertain children and parents, but also all the fans who ride their motorbikes every day.”
“The Ducati Panigale V4 R is such an elegant icon and a masterpiece of technology”, states Aurélien Rouffiange, Senior Designer of LEGO Technic. “It was essential for me to include as many details and features as I could, to capture all the curves and the unique design of the Red icon, to create for the first time a functioning gearbox and steering as well as a V4 cylinder engine that spins. To me riding is all about the sensation you feel in connection with the road on your motorcycle. I hope that building the LEGO TECHNIC Panigale V4 R model brings you the same excitement. Not only a play experience but also a way to learn about mechanics, power and technology. The beginning of a long journey with a lot of fun and passion.”
“Being one of the first to have built with bricks the model of an icon such as the Ducati Panigale V4 R was exciting”, stated Paolo Lazzarin, General Manager of LEGO Italia. “The set perfectly captures the spirit and design of the original thereby transforming the concept of performance: pure adrenalin racing and full control. This model is the brainchild of the partnership with Ducati Design Center and I am convinced that LEGO fans of all ages will appreciate the attention-to-detail in this amazing motorcycle replica created by LEGO Technic.”
Creating the LEGO® Technic™ Ducati Panigale V4 R set is exciting and offers an addictive and rewarding construction experience. Reproducing the realistic features such as the engine introduces builders, regardless of their age, to the world of engineering, and just one look at the details of the LEGO mechanisms and gears lets you see how similar this brick model is to the real bike.
The LEGO® Technic™ Ducati Panigale V4 R model, created with 646 pieces, is designed for fans aged 10+ and will be available in Ducati dealerships, in the Ducati Online Shop, in LEGO Stores, in the LEGO Online Store and in LEGO Brand Retail Stores from 1st June priced at 59.99 Euro.
‘Join Ducati’: the winner of the contest is drawn and will receive a brand-new Hypermotard 950 with special livery.
The ‘Join Ducati’ contest has come to an end. To participate to the special initiative, organized by Ducati to reward the loyalty of its customers, the only necessary requirement was to own at least one Ducati motorcycle.
The 155,000 members of the ‘My Ducati’ program, the reserved area in which customers can manage their garage by accessing all the information on their bikes, update their profile and personal preferences to take part in initiatives of their interest and receive exclusive content, have responded with massive enthusiasm. Participants in the competition uploaded the registration document of each Ducati motorcycle currently owned in the Borgo Panigale motorcycle manufacturer’s website area dedicated to ‘Join Ducati’.
The most prestigious prize is a Hypermotard 950 with a special livery, an exclusive replica of the concept presented at the 2019 Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este, which immediately met with the approval of the fans, generating numerous articles and shares on the web and on social channels throughout the world.
Ducati has decided to make it available to its community, transforming it from concept to prototype. A unique piece, featuring graphics created by the Ducati Design Centre and inspired by the graffiti of the metropolitan area, created only for the contest and personalized with the autograph of Andrea Amato, the designer of this captivating livery.
The lucky winner of the motorbike is a passionate Californian Ducatista, Jose Carlos Sagarminaga, 34 years old, already owner of a Hypermotard SP that he also uses on the track and member of the DOC of Sacramento, who will soon see delivered to him this exclusive and beautiful motorbike, which is already on its way from Borgo Panigale to the USA.
The competition also offered 3 Ducati MotoGP Experience, an invitation for two people during one of the next European race weekends (to be defined once the 2020 calendar has been confirmed), which includes, in addition to accommodation, access to the most exclusive areas of the circuit and a meet and greet with the Ducati Team MotoGP riders. Also assigned are fifteen 1: 8 scale reproductions of the Hypermotard 950 Concept and 10 Redline B2 backpacks made by Ogio exclusively for Ducati.
Given the success of ‘Join Ducati’, the initiative will be repeated in the coming months. To receive information and access the next competitions, it is sufficient to be registered with MyDucati.
Ducati UK has appointed Spyder Motorcycles as the official UK Ducati Rental and Travel Partner.
Spyder Motorcycles, based at Silverstone circuit, will now be able to offer an extensive range of Ducati motorcycles for hire, to ride in the UK and Europe. The range of Ducati motorcycles will include the latest Diavel 1260, the Multistrada 1260 S and 950, Hypermotard 950 SP, Monster 797 and 1200S and the eagerly awaited Streetfighter V4S. The Scrambler range will be represented with the Scrambler 1100 and the new Icon Dark.
As Ducati Travel Partner, Spyder Motorcycles will be offering motorcycles for hire and a travel package for this year’s not to be missed World Ducati Week 17th – 19th July at Misano circuit. https://www.ducati.com/ww/en/experience/world-ducati-week
Motorcycles can also be hired from their Silverstone base, whether to beat the traffic and arrive in style for the British MotoGP or to use the central location to explore and ride the length and breadth of the United Kingdom and Europe.
For those that are not located near to the Northamptonshire base, Spyder Motorcycles can deliver rental motorcycles to your chosen location and can be hired for a day, weekend or for an extended European tour. All bikes are fully insured for rental and maintained before each loan.
Bespoke Ducati self-guided motorcycle tours throughout Europe, whether to a MotoGP or a visit to the factory in Bologna can be organised.
Mark Smith-Young commented on the partnership, “Spyder Motorcycles are hugely excited to be official Rental and Travel Partners with Ducati. We’ll be building the Ducati fleet over time to offer as many of the stunning range as possible. Our aim is to develop self-guide Ducati motorcycle tours around the UK, Ireland and the Isle of Man, to include the best riding roads and scenery we have on this beautiful island. We can also provide Ducati tailored fully guided and supported motorcycle tours, taking the hassle out of your UK adventure so you can just enjoy the Ducati ride.”
About Spyder Motorcycles: Spyder Motorcycles have been offering motorcycle rental and guided and self-guided motorcycle tours since 2008. Based at the world-famous Silverstone Race Circuit, we pride ourselves on customer service and have a 5 star TripAdvisor rating to back this up.
Whether looking for a long-term test ride before making that next purchase or something more appropriate for a two week tour of Europe, our Ducati range of hire motorcycles is ready and waiting.
For further information please visit Spyder Motorcycles Ducati Hire or email info@spydermotorcycle.co.uk or telephone 01327 857213.
The Ducati Scrambler based specials created by participants in the Custom Rumble, the contest that every two years rewards the best-looking customized Ducati Scrambler, are ready to be voted on Scramblerducati.com.
The contest, registrations for which closed in December 2019, has arrived at a total of 74 completed bikes, divided into the five categories renewed for this third edition. To leave room for reinterpretation and creativity, each customizer was able to choose between four categories dedicated to Ducati Scrambler 800 and Sixty2 and a specific one for the Ducati Scrambler 1100:
Rocker: motorcycles inspired by the culture of the legendary café racers that in the 60s gave birth to a revolution in the world of two wheels
Cut-down: bobber-style motorcycle in which every element not strictly necessary is eliminated for an essential look
All-Terrain: Enduro-style Scrambler, perfect for any terrain and equipped with off-road-inspired components
Outsider: designed for those who do not want to limit themselves to one category, but unleash their creativity
Bully: the special category dedicated to the Ducati Scrambler 1100, without any restrictions on the type of bike or style
Site users can vote for their favourite bike by March 15, thus determining the five finalists (one per category) who will fly to Bike Shed London 2020 for the final on May 23, 2020. The prize for the best custom Ducati Scrambler will be awarded by a jury of experts.
Bike Shed London is one of the top European events for fans of custom and post-heritage motorcycle culture, and is open to all. It takes place 22-24 May at Tobacco Docks, a stunning, grade 1 listed, riverside dock, over two huge floors, converted into a modern exhibition complex. Ducati Scrambler, with the Custom Rumble contest, whose aim is to stimulate the imagination and creativity of builders, fits perfectly into this context which includes the exhibition of more than 250 curated motorcycles.
All the participating motorcycles can be viewed on Scramblerducati.com, as well as on the official Instagram page of Custom Rumble.
With the Superleggera V4, Ducati fulfils the dream of pushing back the limits of engineering, attention to detail and motorcycle design, with a project that represents the Bolognese company’s greatest masterpiece in terms of engineering, performance and design.
After an exclusive preview for its most passionate and loyal clients, Ducati now officially unveils its new Superleggera V4, the most powerful and technologically advanced motorcycle ever made by the Borgo Panigale manufacturer, produced in a limited edition of just 500 individually numbered bikes.
The Superleggera V4 is the world’s only street-legal motorcycle with the entire load-bearing structure of the chassis (frame, subframe, swingarm and wheels) made from composite material, achieving a 6.7 kg reduction in weight thanks to these components.
To ensure the highest quality and safety standards, these components are 100% tested using the most sophisticated techniques borrowed from the aerospace industry, such as thermography, ultrasound inspections and tomography.
The chassis dimensions have been modified for optimised track use by increasing the length of the swingarm.
The overall result is unparalleled deceleration power, faster leaning down into corners and sharper lines riding out of bends.
The level of performance achieved is extremely high: Alessandro Valia, an official Ducati tester, took the bike, fitted with the racing kit and slick tires, around the Mugello circuit in 1:52:45, less than two seconds from the lap time of the Panigale V4 R SBK, winner of the 2019 Italian Motorspeed Championship (CIV) with Michele Pirro.
Many components are made of carbon fibre, moulded into advanced aerodynamic shapes. These include the fairing, which ensures a level of aerodynamic efficiency that matches and exceeds that of current MotoGP bikes. Thanks to the ‘biplane’ aerofoils inspired by the 2016 Ducati MotoGP, with the highest performance in this field, it can guarantee a downforce of 50 kg at 270 kph, 20 kg more than that created by the aerofoils on the Panigale V4 MY20 and V4 R. This downforce improves acceleration, by countering the tendency to wheel-up, and increases braking stability.
The carbon fibre fairings also sport an eye-catching Desmosedici GP19-inspired livery that juxtaposes the red of the GP19 with a naked carbon that emphasises shapes, materials and technical details.
Beneath the carbon skin lies the Desmosedici Stradale R engine, lighter and more powerful than ever. The 998 cm3 90° V4 that powers the Superleggera V4 weighs, in fact, 2.8 kg less than the 1,103 cm3 V4. Thanks to a type-approved Akrapovič exhaust, it delivers no less than 224 CV in road-legal configuration (EU homologation figures). That figure rises to 234 CV when fitted with the titanium Akrapovič exhaust for track use, which is included in the Racing Kit supplied with the bike.
The racing nature of the engine is enhanced by the use of the dry clutch and the individual manual adjustment of the Desmodromic timing system.
Only on the Superleggera V4, a special engine calibration for the racing exhaust gives riders access to a “RaceGP” display. Intended exclusively for track use, and designed with valuable input from Andrea Dovizioso, it is a direct offshoot of the instrument panel on the Desmosedici GP20.
Thanks to extensive use of carbon fibre, titanium and magnesium components and others machined from solid aluminium, the Superleggera V4 has a dry weight of just 159 kg (16 kg less than the Panigale V4), resulting in a power-to-weight ratio of 1.41 hp/kg: a record-breaking figure for a road-legal sports bike. Mounting the supplied Racing kit and switching the bike to its track configuration boosts power to 234 hp, dropping the weight to 152.2 kg and raising the power-to-weight ratio to 1.54 hp/kg.
The electronic controls have also been developed to enhance the racing nature of this motorcycle. Their operational parameters are associated by default with three reprogrammed Riding Modes(named Race A, Race B and Sport ). There are also – for the very first time – five additional Riding Modes that can be personalised with the rider’s preferred settings. Riders can monitor lap times via the upgraded Lap Timer, which can record finish line and split times coordinates for five favourite circuits. These can be recalled at the start of each track day without having to repeat the set-up procedure. The default system settings feature the finish line/split time details of: Laguna Seca, Mugello, Jerez, Sepang and Losail.
This is topped by a latest-generation electronics package including EVO 2 strategies for the DTC and DQS up/down.
Other standard items include a lighter Öhlins suspension system, with a pressurised fork and lighter machined aluminium fork bottoms, a titanium shock absorber spring and GP-derived valves that improve the damping of road bumps during the initial compression stage.
The braking system is the best in the Brembo production range, with an MCS calliper featuring a remotely adjusted lever gap and Stylema® R callipers, exclusive to the Superleggera V4, to provide greater front-brake stroke consistency in long track runs.
Meticulous attention to detail is also obvious in the radiator cap machined from solid aluminium and the dedicated ignition key with an aluminium insert showing the bike number.
The exclusiveness of the materials and technical solutions is reflected in the limited number of bikes: just 500, all individually numbered and provided with a certificate of authenticity. The bike ID number (XXX/500), which matches the VIN, is displayed on the frame, fork yoke and ignition key.
The start of deliveries is planned for June 2020 in Europe and, given the extreme complexity of the production of so many components, the rate is limited to only 5 bikes/day. However, all the bikes will be produced within 2020.
Superleggera customers only have the chance to purchase an exclusive Superleggera V4 premium leather suit with integrated air-bag and a carbon fibre helmet, both emblazoned with the bike’s colours and graphics. Produced by Dainese, the leathers combine lightness and strength with the safety of the D-air® system. Likewise, the meticulously crafted Arai helmet – which features aeronautical-grade carbon fibre – offers unsurpassed protection and comfort.
The package that Ducati has prepared for enthusiasts who purchase a Superleggera V4 also includes access to the “SBK Experience”, allowing owners to ride the Panigale V4 R, which competes in the SBK World Championship, on a test track at Mugello. Even more amazingly, 30 Superleggera V4 owners will have an exclusive opportunity to enjoy the “MotoGP Experience”and live the dream of every racing enthusiast. For the very first time, they will be able to ride a circuit on the Desmosedici GP20 used by Dovizioso and Petrucci, with the close support of the Ducati Corse technicians.
These special events and opportunities are as unique as this new Ducati model. The Superleggera V4 is extreme, designed and developed to achieve maximum on-track performance and ensure all the reliability and rider-friendliness of a road-legal sport bike.
With the Superleggera V4, Ducati pushes back the limits even further. The technical expertise and knowledge developed and continuously evolved in MotoGP is made available to enthusiasts of engineering and performance on two wheels.
Even more fun and high performance, featuring an original design, the new Ducati Scrambler 1100 PRO and 1100 Sport PRO are the ideal choice for those who want to ride a motorcycle with a 1079 cm³ engine with generous torque right from the bottom of the rev range, a 15-litre steel tank that, combined with the comfortable seat with the new coating, ensure even the longest rides are enjoyed in comfort.
The fun is guaranteed on the new Ducati Scrambler 1100 PRO and Sport PRO, thanks to their iconic style and sense of freedom, together with agility and safety. Created for those who love to ride motorcycles even outside the city, perhaps also with a passenger, these new models are a further declination of the bike that identifies the Ducati Scrambler “Land Of Joy”.
The Ducati Scrambler 1100 PRO stands out for its new two-tone “Ocean Drive” colour scheme, combined with a steel Trellis frame and rear aluminium subframe, both black. The aluminium covers are also black. A new right-side dual tailpipe and low-slung plate holderensure distinctive rear-end styling and, together with the new livery, give the bike a coiled, compact look. Another hallmark is the framed headlight; inspired by the protective adhesive tape used back in the ‘70s, a black metal “X” has been incorporated inside the headlight: a detail that makes the bike instantly identifiable, even with the lights off.
The Ducati Scrambler 1100 Sport PRO is the beefiest version in the Scrambler family. It features all the styling details of the PRO, but also a unique equipment set with Öhlins suspension, low-slung handlebars and Café Racer rear-view mirrors . The 1100 Sport PRO also features a Matt Black colour scheme, complemented by side panels sporting a painted 1100 logo.
The Ducati Scramblers 1100 PRO are also at the forefront of electronics. They are equipped with Ducati Traction Control (DTC), regulated specifically for these models, and ABS Cornering, which ensure safety on every bend. The three standard Riding Modes (Active, Journey and City) help even less experienced riders to find the right balance in the use of electronic components by choosing their riding style.
Since 2018, the date of its arrival on the market, the Panigale V4 has established new benchmarks in the super sports bike segment where, for the second consecutive year, it is the best-selling motorcycle in the world.
The production of the Panigale V4 MY2020 is in full swing. Around 450 motorcycles have been delivered to European and US dealers, and in the coming weeks the new super sports bike will also reach the other markets in the world in which Ducati is present.
To confirm the success already achieved by this jewel of style and technology, feedback and data from customers and the specialized press were collected and analysed in Borgo Panigale. This allowed Ducati to make a Panigale V4 that is easier, less fatiguing and more intuitive to ride, resulting in an even faster bike on the stopwatch, with an improvement that is all the more evident the lesser the rider’s experience. In short, it is an even more powerful and enjoyable bike for an amateur who, on the track, can bring his performance closer to that of a professional rider.
The Panigale V4 is now equipped with content taken from the V4 R. For example, the aerodynamic package through-air (aerofoils, plexiglas screen, nose fairing and larger lateral fairings, more efficient lateral vents for the radiator), which provides enhanced airflow protection and improves overall vehicle stability, enhancing confidence.
The update is completed by the Front Frame chassis with modified stiffness, to give better front-end ‘feel’ at extreme lean angles. What’s more, the bike includes DTC and DQS up/down EVO 2 strategies. Thanks to a new ‘predictive’ control strategy, Ducati Traction Control (DTC) EVO 2 significantly improves out-of-the-corner power control; Ducati Quick Shift up/down (DQS) EVO 2, instead, shortens up-shift times, allowing sportier high-rev gear shifts (over 10,000 rpm) and boosting shift stability during aggressive acceleration and cornering. The bike also features specially-developed Ride by Wire system mappings with several torque delivery control logics.
The Panigale V4 is powered by the 1,103 cc Desmosedici Stradale (banked 42° back from the horizontal), a MotoGP-derived 90° V4 with Desmodromic timing, a one-of-a-kind engine featuring a counter-rotating crankshaft and Twin Pulse firing order. The engine can deliver 214 hp at 13,000 rpm and a torque of 12.6 kgm at 10,000 rpm, making for awesome road riding.
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