It’s Ducati’s game to be upping its own ante, and it continues to do so on the foundation of its brilliant Panigale superbike. First there was the Panigale R (which we previewed here), and now comes the 1199 Superleggera set to debut at Milan’s EICMA Motorcycle Show this November. Meaning “super light”, the limited edition […]
23
Oct
Only 500 of the 342-lb / 200-hp Italian bikes to be made
8
Nov
Highest production power-to-weight ratio motorcycle in the world
Yesterday Ducati unveiled the long-awaited 1199 Panigale Superbike in Milan where it will be displayed at EICMA 2011 — the 69th edition of the Milan International Motorcycle Show. A new benchmark in the sportbike market, the 1199 Panigale’s new Superquadro engine generates 195hp making it the most powerful twin-cylinder motorcycle ever produced. Paired with its […]
27
Oct
Only 1,100 homage bikes from "The Great Escape" to be made
Our society’s love for Steve McQueen shows no sign of slowing down, and although I hesitate to worship false idols there are few better men we could learn a thing or two from. Who are 21st Century America’s male cultural touchstones? Donald Trump? Glenn Beck? Lebron James? The Situation for chrissakes? Hell no! No wonder […]
14
Oct
Ducati unveils a power cruiser? Sacrilegio!
Fresh off announcing their new 1198 SP Superbike, Ducati unveiled a teaser shot of their next motorcycle, the Diavel — a name taken from the local Bolognese dialect for “devil”. A first for the elite Italian manufacturer, the bike will be a power cruiser — much to the chagrin of many a Ducati purist. But […]
13
Nov
Moto Guzzi steals the show with 70's-inspired café racer
At this week’s annual EICMA show in Milano Moto Guzzi made the biggest splash unveiling its Moto Guzzi V7 Clubman Racer. Usually the Italian motorcycle show is dominated by the 3 Kings — Ducati, Aprilia and MV Agusta, but this year the triumverate’s biggest release was Ducati’s technologically innovative but aesthetically questionable Multistrada 1200. So […]
