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 […]


18 Jan
Italian handmade featherweight motorcycle

Known primarily for building world class frames, Italian motorcycle-builder Pierobon has just launched the street legal version of their track-only F042 Supertwin racebike — called the H-Street. Based out of Bologna, the 50-year-old Pierobon works closely with Ducati and MV Agusta on their both MotoGp and World Superbike teams, but this bike is a true […]


1 Nov
Italian superbike manufacturer ventures into power cruiser territory

A couple weeks ago Ducati teased its next bike, the Diavel. Well today they officially unveiled the motorcycle to much consternating from Ducati purists. The bike is a large power cruiser, somewhat akin to the Harley V-Rod and Yamaha V-Max, which is a segment the Italian superbike maker has never ventured in. Considered by some […]


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 […]


6 Oct
3 World class Italian superbikes

Ducati announced their new line of 2011 Superbikes at the INTERMOT International Motorcycle Fair yesterday, and all 3 bikes feature new trickle-down technology from Ducati’s World Championship racing team. From Ducati: “All three Superbike offerings for 2011 are brand new or significantly upgraded from their 2010 variants: The 1198 SP is the new crown jewel […]


Weighing in at a scant 369 pounds and propelled by a potent 140 horsepower and 72 lb/ft of torque, Ducati thumped its chest as it unveiled the the most powerful middleweight sport bike on the market: the 2011 848EVO Superbike. Based on Ducati’s current middleweight Superbike, the 848, its “EVO” designation comes from significant all-around […]


16 Jun
The finest superbike $44K can buy you

Ducati has created the Limited Edition 1098 R Bayliss Superbike in honor of Troy Bayliss and his 2008 World Superbike Championship victory aboard the 1098 R Superbike. Bayliss has claimed three World Superbike Championships for Ducati, who have limited this design to only 150 motorcycles for the US. Each bike priced at  $43,995. What a […]