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|  Ducati Lenovo Team: stop at the Cathedral of Speed to reconfirm themselves among the protagonists | | Jun 24, 2026 - 11:04 PM |
MotoGP | 24 June 2026
Ducati Lenovo Team: stop at the Cathedral of Speed to reconfirm themselves among the protagonists
Any time to archive the extraordinary weekend in Brno and it is already time for the Ducati Lenovo Team to fire up the engines again. The MotoGP paddock moves without pause to the Netherlands for the tenth round of the 2026 season, on the circuit that represents the very essence of world motorcycling: the historic TT Circuit Assen. Ducati boasts an incredible streak of successes on this track, starting from the first triumph in 2008 by Stoner, passing through the three splendid consecutive victories of Francesco Bagnaia in 2022, 2023, and 2024, up to the absolute masterpiece achieved by Marc... Read more... | | Pedro Acosta will be Marc Márquez's new teammate. Agreement with the Ducati Lenovo Team until 2028 | | Jun 24, 2026 - 11:02 PM |
MotoGP | 24 June 2026
Pedro Acosta will be Marc Márquez's new teammate. Agreement with the Ducati Lenovo Team until 2028
• Among the most talented riders in the MotoGP nursery, the Spaniard will race with Ducati in the 2027 and 2028 seasons
• Pedro, born in 2004, will make his debut on the factory team's Desmosedici GP bike
Borgo Panigale, Bologna, June 24th, 2026 – Ducati Corse is pleased to announce that has reached an agreement with Pedro Acosta for the next two years. At the end of the current season, the Spanish rider will join the Ducati Lenovo Team, where he will ride the Borgo Panigale-based team's factory Desmosedici GP bike,... Read more... | | Francesco Bagnaia and Ducati will part ways at the end of the 2026 season | | Jun 24, 2026 - 11:01 PM |
MotoGP | 24 June 2026
Francesco Bagnaia and Ducati will part ways at the end of the 2026 season
• After eight seasons of shared projects and goals, six of which with the Ducati Lenovo Team, Pecco and Ducati Corse will embark on different paths at the end of this year
• To date, the Desmosedici GP and Pecco are the most successful pairing in Borgo Panigale's MotoGP history, with two riders' world titles, 31 wins, 63 podiums, and 28 pole positions
Borgo Panigale, Bologna, June 24th, 2026 – After eight successful seasons and shared goals, Ducati Corse and Francesco Bagnaia will embark on different paths at the end of the 2026 MotoGP... Read more... | | HE'S RED! Marc Márquez confirmed with the Ducati Lenovo Team for the 2027/2028 seasons | | Jun 23, 2026 - 10:00 AM |
MotoGP | 23 June 2026
HE'S RED! Marc Márquez confirmed with the Ducati Lenovo Team for the 2027/2028 seasons
• Marc Márquez will continue to wear the colors of the Ducati Lenovo Team for the next two years in the MotoGP World Championship
• In 2025, in his debut year with the Ducati Lenovo Team: 14 Sprint wins, 11 Grand Prix victories, the Riders' Title secured with five GPs to go, and the all-time record of 545 points in a single season
• Claudio Domenicali, Ducati CEO: “Marc, besides being an extraordinary talent, perfectly represents the Ducati mentality, made of great dedication and sacrifice but also of harmony within the Team and the... Read more... | | Ducati in MotoGP until 2031 | | Jun 19, 2026 - 1:00 PM |
MotoGP | 19 June 2026
Ducati in MotoGP until 2031
• Ducati welcomes the new agreement between MotoGP Sports Entertainment Group and the Motorcycle Sports Manufacturers' Association (MSMA), alongside fellow manufacturers Aprilia, Honda, KTM and Yamaha
MotoGP Group and the five Manufacturers - Ducati, Aprilia, Honda, KTM and Yamaha – have confirmed today that the agreement defining the sport's framework from 2027 to 2031 has been signed.
It marks a historic milestone for MotoGP and the Manufacturers within the MSMA, as for the first time in the sport's history they have all signed a single agreement covering the next five years of racing. This demonstrates a shared... Read more... | | New Ducati Desmo250 MX: up to 15,000 rpm and Traction Control to make all the difference on motocross tracks | | Jun 18, 2026 - 5:00 PM |
Ducati | 18 June 2026
New Ducati Desmo250 MX: up to 15,000 rpm and Traction Control to make all the difference on motocross tracks
• The Desmo250 MX, powered by its new 249 cm³ desmodromic engine, is capable of reaching 15,000 rpm and offers a benchmark torque curve.
• Ducati Traction Control and Predictive Maintenance draw on the experience gained with the Desmo450 MX and have been developed specifically for this model
• The chassis, featuring a perimeter frame, aluminium swingarm and Showa suspension with Kashima Coating, offers agility and precision
Borgo Panigale, Bologna, 18 June, 2026 – Ducati is writing a new... Read more... | | Multistrada V4 Voyagers 2026: six winners selected for their epic journeys around the world | | Jun 16, 2026 - 7:00 PM |
Ducati | 16 June 2026
Multistrada V4 Voyagers 2026: six winners selected for their epic journeys around the world
• In Ducati's Centenary year, Multistrada V4 enthusiasts from around the world shared their journeys, helping build a tradition that year after year celebrates Ducati's spirit of adventure and travel
• From group travel to more adventurous trips: six Multistradisti were selected as winners in as many competition categories
• The winners' stories will be published on official Ducati channels, thus inspiring the global community
Borgo Panigale, Bologna, 16 June 2026 – Multistrada V4 Voyagers 2026, an international... Read more... | | Total triumph at Misano for Aruba.it Racing - Ducati. Triple success for Bulega who takes a 25th successive win in Superbike | | Jun 14, 2026 - 5:26 PM |
WSBK | 14 June 2026
Total triumph at Misano for Aruba.it Racing - Ducati. Triple success for Bulega who takes a 25th successive win in Superbike. Lecuona wraps up a sixth 1-2 victory.
Nicolò Bulega and the Aruba.it Racing – Ducati Team's Panigale V4R have written another chapter in Superbike history by securing a hat-trick that will be remembered for a long time to come. The Italian rider set new records at the Misano World Circuit Marco Simoncelli during a perfect weekend.
Iker Lecuona tried to challenge his team-mate in the early laps, then did well to secure second place with a comfortable margin (+8.915 seconds) over Montella (Ducati).
Nicolò Bulega (Aruba.it Racing – Ducati... Read more... | | The 2026 World Ducati Week programme is revealed: 100 years of history, three days of celebration, one great passion! | | Jun 12, 2026 - 7:00 PM |
Ducati | 12 June 2026
The 2026 World Ducati Week programme is revealed: 100 years of history, three days of celebration, one great passion!
• The World Ducati Week 2026 program has been unveiled. The event, taking place from July 3 to 5, will celebrate 100 years of the Borgo Panigale manufacturer
• Anticipation is high for the Lenovo Race of Champions, which will bring the most extraordinary concentration of Ducati riders in the world to the track for a spectacular battle in front of the fans
• From the traditional parade of Ducatisti to the Ducati Beach Party on Friday, up to the big evening show on Saturday: a succession of emotions to... Read more... | | Ducati Desmo450 EDS: the first enduro motorcycle from the Borgo Panigale-based manufacturer | | Jun 09, 2026 - 6:00 PM |
Ducati | 9 June 2026
Ducati Desmo450 EDS: the first enduro motorcycle from the Borgo Panigale-based manufacturer
• The Desmo450 EDS, the only bike in its class to feature Desmodromic valve timing, has been designed specifically for Enduro
• An effective, fast and easy-to-ride bike for both professionals and amateurs, thanks to its engine power delivery and suspension developed with the input of multiple world champion Antoine Meo
• When fitted with the racing kit at an authorised dealer, the Desmo450 EDS features a traction control system that is completely new to the world of Enduro
• The Ducati Desmo450 EDS will... Read more... | | Ten contemporary icons celebrate 100 years of Ducati history | | May 28, 2026 - 11:00 PM |
Ducati | 28 May 2026
Ten contemporary icons celebrate 100 years of Ducati history
• Ten significant moments in Ducati's history have inspired ten unique motorcycles, produced in a numbered series limited to just one hundred units each
• Technology, design, art: each motorcycle features unique components which, together with its livery, make it a one-of-a-kind icon, accompanied by two numbered works of art
• Owners of each model will be able to complete the “Collezione 100” experience with a capsule collection comprising a helmet and jacket in the same livery as the motorcycle
• The liveries of the Collezione 100,... Read more... | | Ducati introduces predictive maintenance for the Desmo450 MX | | Apr 29, 2026 - 10:35 PM |
Ducati | 28 April 2026
Ducati introduces predictive maintenance for the Desmo450 MX
• A revolutionary algorithm, developed by Ducati Corse, determines maintenance intervals based on the actual intensity of the bike's use
• The X-Link app, available on iOS and Android, allows you to check maintenance due dates in real time
• The feature is activated via a free software update
Borgo Panigale, Bologna, 28 April 2026 – Ducati is bringing a revolutionary innovation to the world of off-road motorcycling: predictive maintenance. After introducing to motocross the first Traction Control system capable of accurately... Read more... | | Superleggera V4 Centenario: Ducati unveils its most extreme road-legal motorcycle ever | | Mar 27, 2026 - 1:00 AM |
Ducati | 27 March 2026
Superleggera V4 Centenario: Ducati unveils its most extreme road-legal motorcycle ever
• 500 numbered masterpieces, representing the pinnacle of Ducati's technological expertise, created to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Borgo Panigale-based manufacturer
• The Ducati Superleggera V4 Centenario is the first road legal bike in the world to feature a braking system with carbon-ceramic discs and a fork with carbon fibre sleeves
• A carbon-fibre frame, swingarm and bodywork, combined with meticulous attention to every detail, result in a wet weight without fuel of 173 kg, which drops to 167 kg when fitted with the... Read more... | | The Monster becomes even bolder with the new Sport Livery | | Mar 12, 2026 - 8:42 PM |
Ducati | 12 March 2026
The Monster becomes even bolder with the new Sport Livery
• Available at dealerships starting in April, the Sport Livery completes the Monster and Monster Plus colour range.
• A Euro 5+ V2 engine delivering 111 hp and 91 Nm, packed with torque and a record-breaking 45,000 km service interval.
• The new Monster is a lightweight and fun naked bike thanks to a carefully designed chassis, subframe, and many other components, ensuring agile and intuitive handling.
Borgo Panigale (Bologna, Italy), 12 March 2026– The Monster colour range expands with the new Sport Livery, joining Ducati Red and... Read more... | | DesertX 2026: professional performance, adventuring for everyone | | Feb 26, 2026 - 7:59 PM |
Ducati | 25 February 2026
DesertX 2026: professional performance, adventuring for everyone
• The second generation of Ducati's travel enduro has been completely redesigned around the new V2 engine and monocoque frame
• The new DesertX is designed for adventure, with new, higher-performance suspension and solutions designed to make it more robust, reliable and performing off-road
• A complete and advanced electronic suite, with riding modes specifically dedicated to off-road riding, allows all enthusiasts to learn the riding techniques of the professionals
Borgo Panigale (Bologna, Italy), 25 February 2026 – With a new... Read more... | | » Online Users: 1533 | | 0 members and 1,533 guests | | No Members online | | Most users ever online was 28448, 23-Feb-2025 at 10:06. | | | |
