(pictures by Ducati Database - Copyright Ducati)

BRAND-NEW ALFA 147 DUCATI CORSE PRESENTED AT THE BOLOGNA MOTORSHOW 
Two versions of the brand-new Alfa 147 Ducati Corse have been presented at the Bologna Motorshow: a Special Series developed from the successful partnership between two great Italian names who have written memorable chapters in the history of international racing. At the end of the press conference the Managing Director of Alfa Romeo Automobiles, Antonio Baravalle handed over the keys of a new Alfa 147 Ducati Corse to the CEO of Ducati Motor Holding, Gabriele Del Torchio. Only a limited number of the special series will be produced. The Alfa 147 Ducati Corse has a new 1.9 JTDM engine (170 bhp) which accelerates from 0-100 kph in just 8 seconds, reaching a top speed of 215 Kph. The powerful 1.9 JTDM 170 bhp engine is paired with the “Q2” system (self-locking front differential) which significantly improves roadhold, traction and stability while reducing understeer during acceleration and intervention of electronic control systems. More info on www.ducati.com.

DUCATI 1098: ONCE AGAIN “THE BEST BIKE OF THE YEAR”  
This year, the SWA (Supertest World Association), the organization that groups together 10 of the world’s most important motorcycle publications, has awarded the “Best Bike of the Year” title to the Ducati 1098, undisputed king in the “Sportbike” category.
This prestigious title follows numerous awards that Ducati’s latest Superbike machine has already picked up in 2007 since it was first presented at the Milan Show one year ago, where it met enormous success, from the media and public alike, immediately scooping the “Best of Show” award and registering positive sales both in Italy and abroad. Other important recognitions have included “Best Design” and “Best Sportbike”, awarded by the Motorcycle Design Association, and the “Bike of the Year 2007” award given by readers of the magazines In Moto and Motorrad. More info on www.ducati.com.

OVER 30,000 FANS PACK INTO BOLOGNA’S CITY CENTRE FOR DUCATI CELEBRATIONS
More than 30,000 fans packed into the famous Piazza Maggiore square in the centre of Bologna yesterday (Sunday) for a spectacular event organised by the city and provincial authorities, together with the Borgo Panigale manufacturer, to celebrate Ducati’s fantastic World MotoGP title victory. The event was the climax of a series of initiatives involving the company and the city, which began on Saturday morning. Ducati fans and enthusiasts came from all over Italy and abroad to visit the factory and the museum, which were open to the public all weekend, while groups of motorcyclists peacefully invaded the city centre. On Sunday afternoon everyone congregated in the city centre square for hours of entertainment provided by the event’s official radio broadcaster Radio 105, and by top Italian DJ Ringo and TV presenter Gerry Scotti. More info on www.ducati.com.

848 PRESS LAUNCH  
The new 848 enjoys all the performance advancements of the entire Superbike family, while adding its own innovations to redefine the middleweight sport bike class. The words ‘agile’ and ‘refined’ aptly describe the 848. At 168kg (369lbs) the 848 is an amazing 20kg (44lbs) lighter than its predecessor, and a significant 5kg (11lbs) lighter than its larger capacity brother, the 1098. The highly advanced 848 engine uses an improved method of engine case production in which cases are vacuum die-cast formed. While providing significant weight savings of more than 3kg (6.5lbs), this method also ensures consistent wall thickness and increased strength. Further refinements include a sophisticated wet clutch that offers 1kg (2.2lbs) less weight, a much higher service life, improved clutch feel and quiet operation. With the first twist of the wrist, the powerful rush of the Testastretta Evoluzione engine confirms that the rules have changed. The 848’s 134hp is not only 30% more powerful than its predecessor, but it provides a power-to-weight ratio even better than the potent 999.More info on www.ducati.com.

WORLD CHAMPION DUCATI TEAM MAKES OFFICIAL VISIT TO ITALIAN PRESIDENT  
Rome, 15 November 2007 – The Ducati MotoGP team, which wrote an amazing chapter in motorcycle racing history on September 23 by bringing back the world title to Italy for the first time in 33 years, was received at 12.30 today in the Quirinal Palace by the President of the Italian Republic Giorgio Napolitano, accompanied by Minister of Economic Development Pier Luigi Bersani, and then at 5 pm in Palazzo Chigi, by Italian Prime Minister Romano Prodi. The delegation of around 40 people representing the Borgo Panigale company was headed by Gabriele del Torchio, (CEO Ducati Motor Holding), together with Claudio Domenicali (CEO Ducati Corse and Ducati Motor Director General of Product), Filippo Preziosi (Director General Ducati Corse), Livio Suppo (Ducati MotoGP Project Leader) and some of the MotoGP team, including the newly-crowned world champion Casey Stoner. As well as team and management, the delegation also included a representative of the Board and the company trade unions.More info on www.ducati.com .

PUBLIC CRAZY FOR TROY BAYLISS AND THE NEW 1098 R AT THE DUCATI STAND AT EICMA  
Official Ducati corse riders troy Bayliss and Nicolo’ Canepa in Milan to admire the new Ducati 1098 r and the other important surprises from the Borgo Panigale company. There has been a huge flood of visitors to the Ducati stand to admire the surprises from the Italian motorcycle company, recently crowned MotoGP world champion. Since the first day of the show, the press and sector employees have surrounded the Ducati stand (pad. 18). Troy Bayliss, the Australian official Ducati Corse rider, was interested in visiting EICMA to see Ducati’s fantastic surprises for 2008, like the new Monster 696 (already labelled by the international press as the “queen of the show”), the powerful 1098 R and the agile, light 848, and to take advantage of the opportunity to meet his fans that cheer for him with affection and enthusiasm. Bayliss’s attention was focused on the brand new Ducati 1098 R, the new “made in Borgo Panigale” sportbike which he will use in next year’s Superbike World Championship, along with his new team mate, Michel Fabrizio. More info on www.ducati.com .

DUCATI  1098 R  
Ducati presents 2008 range of bikes at EICMA. World preview of new monster 696 - superbike range completed with introduction of new 848 and flagship 1098 R model. The entire Ducati world will take up a display area of 800 sq. metres (Pavilion 18, Stand D65) at the 65th edition of the EICMA International Motorcycle Exhibition in Milan from November 6th – 11th. New bikes, new accessories and a new line of apparel all form part of the innovative 2008 line-up for the Bologna manufacturer, which is also celebrating its recent world title victory in MotoGP. In a press conference held before the exhibition officially opened, Gabriele Del Torchio, Ducati Motor CEO, met representatives from international media to illustrate the Bologna-based company’s fantastic results on a sporting and commercial level - a confirmation of its recent unprecedented success. More info on www.ducati.com .

DUCATI  848 PREVIEW  
The Superbike family for 2008 features two important changes: the introduction of a mid-engine size version, the light and nimble 848, and an extreme ‘racing’ version for all those who demand the maximum performance, the 1098 R version that will take part in the 2008 World Superbike Championship. The words ‘agile’ and ‘refined’ aptly describe the 848. At 168 kg (369 lbs) the 848 is an amazing 20 kg (44 lbs) lighter than its predecessor, and a significant 5 kg (11 lbs) lighter than its larger capacity brother, the 1098. The highly advanced 848 engine uses an improved method of engine case production in which cases are vacuum die-cast formed. While providing significant weight savings of more than 3 kg (6.5 lbs), this method also ensures consistent wall thickness and increased strength. Further refinements include a sophisticated wet clutch that offers 1 kg (2.2 lbs) less weight, a much higher service life, improved clutch feel and quiet operation. With the first twist of the wrist, the powerful rush of the Testastretta Evoluzione engine confirms that the rules have changed. The 848’s 134 hp is not only 30% more powerful than its predecessor, but it provides a power-to-weight ratio even better than the potent 999. More info on www.ducati.com .

DUCATI MONSTER 696 PREVIEW
The new Ducati Monster 696 is the next generation naked and the final word in urban excitement. Ride the Monster 696 around your favourite downtown routes in relaxed style or, when the spirit moves you, unleash its dark side to deliver more naked performance than ever before. Refined style and design are the clear motivations behind the new Monster and the continued perfection of the Desmo engine ensures that its ‘saint and sinner’ image will impress any rider. A comfortable and confidence-inspiring chassis combine with the famously smooth and powerful Ducati L-Twin engine to provide the most enjoyable riding experience. The balance of new technologies expressed in stylishly finished materials is shaped around the original cool Monster heritage. The 696 ergonomics have been improved with subtle but effective changes to the riding position. A shorter reach to the bars and a slightly lower, more forward footpeg position, together with the lowest seat height of any Ducati and a reduction in weight, empowers any rider to become the master of this Monster. The engine of the new 696 is an evolution of the previous 695 version. Measuring 696cc it boasts a series of updates and refinements. Power output gets a 9% boost to 80 hp (59 kW) and an 11% increase in torque to 50.6 lb-ft. More info on www.ducati.com .

DUCATI AND BOLOGNA INVITE EVERYONE TO THE WORLD CHAMPIONS’ PARTY
December 1st – 2nd, 2007 are dates that all Ducatisti and everyone that is a motorcycle, Italian sport or advanced technology fan should mark on their calendars. Together with fans from around the world and its home city, Ducati has decided to celebrate the amazing achievements of 2007: the Riders’, Constructors’ and Teams’ MotoGP World Championship titles. The celebration will take the form of a great party which, for two days, will light up Emilia - Romagna’s main city in the name of passion for the bikes from Borgo Panigale. On Saturday and Sunday, December 1st – 2nd in the centrally located Piazza Maggiore, there will be entertainment and surprise shows to celebrate these sensational victories. The party is open to the public and Ducati would like to invite all those who wish to partake in an unforgettable event. More info on www.ducati.com .

STONER & CAPIROSSI STORM THE ISLAND TO WIN CONSTRUCTORS' & TEAMS' WORLD TITLES
Ducati MotoGP Team riders Casey Stoner and Loris Capirossi stormed Phillip Island today, scoring a stunning one-two result that secures the constructors' World Championship for the legendary Italian factory and also the team's World Championship for the Borgo-Panigale-based squad. Riding his first race as riders' World Champion, Stoner led from start to finish while Japanese GP winner Capirossi fought through from fifth place on the first lap. It was an immaculate and dominant performance from Aussie Stoner who was cheered all the way by an ecstatic 50,000 crowd. At one point he led the pack by almost eight seconds, eventually crossing the line 6.763 seconds ahead of his team-mate. Stoner's ninth victory of the year is also the team's fifth win from the past six races and the Ducati's tenth win of this season. Stoner, who topped all but one of the five pre-race track sessions here, celebrates his 22nd birthday on Tuesday. Ducati is the first non-Japanese manufacturer to win the premier-class constructors' title since 1973, when MV Agusta were champions. More info on www.ducati.com .

DUCATI DESMOSEDICI RR TOTAL PRODUCTION RUN LIMITED TO 1500
The Desmosedici RR – the ultimate expression of Ducati Corse’s racing experience and technology transferred to a road bike – has become the new benchmark for performance, components and style for the entire sector. Since the RR’s launch in June 2006 on the eve of the Italian GP at Mugello and the possibility to reserve the bike in Ducati Stores throughout the world, the hundreds of requests received mean that the bike has become an immediate commercial success. Production of the first true MotoGP replica will begin in a few days time.Never before has so much expectation surrounded a bike destined for road use. The RR is an exclusive and esoteric product that also deserves some sort of safeguard for those enthusiasts who have ordered it. More info on www.ducati.com .

PARIS MOTOR SHOW 2007 - BLACK HYPERMOTARD  AND TRICOLORE MONSTER PREVIEW
At the Paris Motor Show 2007, Ducati presents two new bike colours for the 2008 season. After the great success of the Hypermotard in the classic red colour, the company has decided to propose an aggressive, all black, version for next year. At the same time that Ducati is concluding a “golden” motorcycle season, we are presenting the Monster S4Rs – the most powerful Monster in production – in a new, celebratory Tricolore version. More info on www.ducati.com .

LORIS CAPIROSSI SCORES GREAT MOTEGI WIN, CASEY STONER 2007 WORLD CHAMPION
Sunday Sep 23 2007. The Ducati MotoGp Team enjoyed its greatest day in Japan today, Casey Stoner securing Ducati's first MotoGP World Championship and Loris Capirossi winning the race, run in tricky conditions on a drying track. The result triggered scenes of unbridled joy in the Ducati MotoGp Team pit, in the more than one thousand fans who watched the race in the Borgo Panigale Factory with the CEO Gabriele Del Torchio among them and in all the Ducatistis around the world. Australian genius Stoner had to finish today's race ahead of Valentino Rossi to wrap up the title with three GPs remaining, and he did that, no problem, finishing sixth after leading the early stages. The race couldn't have been more nerve-wracking: it started on a slightly damp track, most riders choosing rain tyres, then the circuit dried out enough for riders to swap to slick-equipped bikes. Capirossi was one of the first riders to switch, at the end of lap nine, and his strategy paid rich dividends, the 2005 and 2006 Japanese GP winner going on to score a Motegi hat-trick, 10.853 seconds ahead of his closest rival. Stoner swapped bikes at the end of lap 14 and maintained his renowned cool to become the second youngest premier-class World Champion, after American legend Freddie Spencer. So far this year Stoner has won eight races, taken three further podium finished and scored five pole positions. CASEY STONER, 6th, 2007 MotoGP World Champion on 297 points. More info on www.ducati.com .

Y2K DUCATI WOMEN’S TEAM TAKES EUROPE WITH NINA PRINZ
Nina Prinz, the official Ducati rider, won the last race of the European Women’s Championship, earning her the title of European Champion in the Superstock 1000 Category. Under the pouring rain, Nina had no rivals and kept a distance of 30 seconds ahead of her closest follower, Paola Cazzola, while Samuela De Nardi took third. Prior to this race, Prinz also had the best time of the day for the qualifying sessions. This is the first championship victory for the new bike from Borgo Panigale, the Ducati 1098s. In the 600 Category, after an unlucky season, Romana Fede, on her 749R, managed to take the well-deserved absolute second place behind the unstoppable Iris Ten Katen who was at ease on one of the circuits that she best knows. More info on www.ducati.com .

DUCATI TEAM ANNOUNCES 2008 AND 2009 MOTOGP LINE-UP
The Ducati Team announces that Casey Stoner and Marco Melandri will be its riders for the next two seasons of the MotoGP World Championship. World Championship leader Casey Stoner has renewed his agreement with the Borgo Panigale-based factory for the 2008 and 2009 seasons, with an option for the 2010 championship. 24-year old Italian Melandri will join the Australian with a two-year contract. Next week Loris Capirossi and his manager will meet with Ducati representatives to evaluate the possibility of preparing a third official Desmosedici MotoGP bike for the Italian rider to use in the 2008 World Championship. More info on www.ducati.com .

A SEASON FULL OF SUCCESS FOR THE Y2K DUCATI WOMEN’S TEAM
After two years of great success achieved on international circuits, the 2007 Y2K Ducati Women’s Team is proving that they have all their cards in order to best represent themselves in the riveting European Women’s Championship. After a start to the season with many tests and some difficulty to get the right measurements on the new 1098s, the riders of Y2K Ducati’s Women’s Team have begun to rack up pole positions and victories confirming, once again, the speed of the newest Superbike from the company of Borgo Panigale. The Italian champion, Letizia Marchetti, is also doing very well at three races from the end and only a handful of points from the top while Romana Fede with her 749R is first in the Superstock 600 class. A summer full of challenges is forecast for the riders of the Y2K Ducati Women’s Team. More info on www.ducati.com .

THE FIFTH EDITION OF THE CENTOPASSI MOTORCYCLING CHALLENGE ENDED IN BOLZANO.
Antonio Zingali, in the seat of his BWW R1200GS Adventure, is the overall winner of the fifth edition of CENTOPASSI, the motorcycling event which ended on July 21st in the Italian mountain city of Bolzano. Zingali’s final score of 56 points represents the sum of his points earned in the ability tests and assorted time checks throughout the arduous route. During the closing ceremony of the event, the winner was presented with the grand prize: a travel package plus accommodation to participate in the finals of Paris-Dakar 2008. In the Competition Class, Simone Martina won second place on his BWW R1200GS with 46 points, followed by Marco Tomassini, also on BWW R1200GS, with 45 points. All three top finalists are Italian citizens. Team Etna Cavalieri del Principe (Zingali, Di Mauro, Battiato) won in the team classification with 137 points, followed by team BMW Racing Italia (Tomassini, Severi, Russo) with 94 points and by team Le Mucche (Tajè, Martina, Tajè) with 80 points. More info on www.ducati.com .

THE DUCATI GRANDSTAND RETURNS FOR THE MISANO ADRIATICO GP
On September 2nd, the second Italian stop of the MotoGP World Championship will take place at Misano World Circuit in Misano Adriatico, the same circuit which just held the fifth world gathering of Ducatisti in the end of June. Ducati is giving all of its fans the opportunity to attend the race in a grandstand reserved for the followers of the incredible Stoner and Capirossi, just how it was in Mugello last June.The ticket will be valid to access the Ducati grandstand (free seats, not numbered) on Sunday, September 2nd with a cost of 145 Euro*, including the cost of shipping. It just takes a simple “click” to book your ticket, and they are also available for purchase on www.ducati.com. It is also possible to buy a ticket at Ducati Stores, the Ducati Factory shop in Borgo Panigale and at the company in Borgo Panigale. More info on www.ducati.com .

WORLD DUCATI WEEK 2007: A RECORD YEAR!
More than 50 thousand Ducatisti gathered at Misano for four days in the name of passion for the “Reds” of Borgo Panigale. The fifth year of the World Ducati Week, the international gathering of the Ducati community, has come to a close after setting record numbers. A success from every point of view that involved, entertained and provided excitement for tens of thousands of bikers that came from all four corners of the earth to the Misano World Circuit from Thursday, June 28th to Sunday, July 1st to celebrate the great “Red Planet of Ducati”. This is a passion that brings unimaginable numbers. There were more than 50,000 estimated presences over the four days; 25,000 tickets sold; more than 200 Ducati riders; and participants from 28 nations around the world that did not want to miss this amazing event organized by Ducati for its fans. Here are the numbers that made this year’s WDW go down in history: 15,000 piadinas eaten in four days, 3,600 litres of beer and 4,200 litres of vine drunk, 1.2 tons of sausage.  Another great record! More info on www.ducati.com  .

DESMOSEDICI RR ON TRACK
As the world’s first true MotoGP replica, the Ducati Desmosedici RR has an impressive specification, at the heart of which beats the record-breaking 989cc L-four Desmodromic engine in twin-pulse configuration. Technical features taken directly from the racing GP6 include the sand-cast aluminium crankcases and magnesium engine covers which enclose a cassette type six-speed gearbox and hydraulically actuated dry multi-plate slipper clutch. Additional replications that contribute to the 200hp produced in standard trim are double overhead cams, actuating 4 titanium valves per cylinder, gear driven from a crankshaft which has titanium connecting rods. One feature of the Desmosedici RR which represents a unique ground-breaking design is the ‘vertical exit’ exhaust silencer, ingeniously hidden in the tail-piece. Orders for the limited production machine flooded in via the official Ducati dealer network as soon as the machine was unveiled at the Mugello GP in 2006. The motorcycle is now undergoing final development tests before going into production this autumn as scheduled. More info on www.ducati.com .

VIRTUAL DUCATI MUSEUM
The Virtual Ducati Museum has been launched on www.ducati.com, the official site of this Bolognese company. This is a creative and interactive interpretation of the real Ducati Museum which is found at the company headquarters in Borgo Panigale. This virtual version, which has been added to hundreds of web pages dedicated to Ducatista history and traditions, offers tons of information about the amazing history of Ducati’s sport competitions. There are three-dimensional models of some of the most famous bikes in the history of the company available to study in detail, but most importantly, it is possible to view all of the rooms of the museum at 360°. The virtual museum is expected to keep growing with time and the constant addition of new content, including more 3D models of historical bikes. The Virtual Ducati Museum is accessible at http://www.ducati.com/heritage/index.jhtml.

THE MOTOGIRO D’ITALIA 2007 CONCLUDES WITH MARCO TOMASSINI’S VICTORY ON HIS GILERA
After five gruelling days covering over 1,200 kilometres of scenic and challenging Sicilian roads, Marco Tomassini rode to victory on his Gilera 150 Super Sport, winning this year’s Motogiro d’Italia. Hundreds of motorcyclists from around the world participated in this year’s event from May 20th-24th. In addition to a large group of Italians, participants arrived from Great Britain, USA, Germany, France, Spain, Ireland, Holland, Belgium, South Africa, Japan, Australia, Canada, Greece and Israel. The Motogiro d’Italia is divided into three classes: the Vintage Racing Class, reserved for motorcycles manufactured through 1957; the Memorial Taglioni class, dedicated to bikes manufactured between 1968 and 1978; and the Touring Class, a noncompetitive class open to all contemporary bikes. More info on www.ducati.com .

UNIQUE DUCATI PIECES ON CHARITY AUCTION
Federico Minoli, the former president and CEO of Ducati Motor Holding S.p.A., upon leaving the company after leading it for a decade, has generously decided to offer his entire private collection of souvenirs, relics and gifts accumulated in his time at Ducati in a charity auction. The proceeds from every piece auctioned will go directly to Riders for Health to buy vehicles, spare parts and necessary maintenance equipment for the bikes used in health operations in Zimbabwe. Since 1989, Riders for Health has managed a system of periodical maintenance for motorcycles and other vehicles in rural Africa. Continual maintenance in Africa is not easy, but this is the difference when trying to save a person’s life. Riders for Health has developed a network of local technicians that reaches the vehicles in the zone in which they work, and together with riders/drivers, they apply the maintenance program studied at the International Academy of Vehicle Management in Harare. More than one hundred rare or completely unique pieces will be auctioned on eBay.it, starting from Monday, May 28th, 2007. This is an opportunity that every passionate Ducatisti cannot miss: a chance to acquire a symbol of Ducati’s history while at the same time helping people in need. All of the various pieces on auction will begin at one euro and will stay on auction for seven days. More info on www.ducati.com .

Bologna, May 21, 2007 – Today, the Board of Directors of Ducati Motor Holding S.p.A. (Borsa
Italiana: DMH; NYSE: DMH) appointed Mr. Gabriele Del Torchio as the new Chief Executive Officer of the Company, vesting him with the executive powers relating to the ordinary management of thebusiness and affairs of the Company in accordance with the general and special budgets approved by the Board of Directors. The Board, moreover, appointed Mr. Giampiero Paoli as Chairman of the Company. Therefore, the Board of Directors decided to implement the Corporate Governance Code adopted by Borsa Italiana and resolved to establish a corporate governance system tuned to the market's expectations and based on a Chairman, entrusted with the role of organizing and coordinating the activities performed by the Board of Directors, and a Managing Director, vested with the executive powers relating to the management of the Company. Mr. Del Torchio and Mr. Paoli accepted their appointment. The new Company’s executives have thanked Mister Federico Minoli for his contribution over the past years at the head of Ducati Motor Holding S.p.A. . More info on www.ducati.com .

SAFETY: DUCATI’S MISSION
Ducati, always attentive to safety, has fully committed itself to this front by, among other activities, promoting and adhering to the European Road Safety Charter.One of the objectives of the company is to encourage bikers to promote an awareness campaign about this topic, highlighting the importance of wearing appropriate protective gear, always wearing a well-fit, full-face helmet, and correctly using safety devices (ABS, lights, kick stand, and so on). Ducati organised the Ducati Riding Experience some years ago to teach many of these same safety measures. This is a riding course for bikers at every level from learning the very basics or to improving their riding. The theme of security is part of two future Ducati events: the Hyper Tour and the WDW2007. More info on www.ducati.com .

DUCATI HYPERMOTARD LAUNCH
High performance starts with attitude and the Hypermotard is the most aggressive of the Ducati family. Reduced to its essentials, it is extreme, untamed, over-the-top and always hungry for the next challenge. It offers what no ordinary supermotard can – speeds exceeding 125mph on the race track, fuel injection, and 90 Desmo hp – all combined in an unmistakeable Ducati package that offers unbridled passion for motorcycles that are truly unique and exhilarating. The Hypermotard 1100 is powered by the incredible Ducati two-valve, air-cooled, Desmodromic Dual Spark engine, giving it outstanding power delivery, from grunting low rpms to the singing howl at redline. The Hypermotard 1100 engine, which is an evolution of the Multistrada 1100 engine, flexes its muscles with a big 98mm bore and short 71.5mm stroke to make 90 horses and 76 pounds of torque. More info on www.ducati.com .

DUCATI HYPERMOTARD 1100 GOES INTO PRODUCTION
As disclosed on a number of occasions by the company and recently confirmed on the DESMOBLOG by President and CEO, Federico Minoli, production has now begun of the long-awaited Ducati Hypermotard 1100 in the Borgo Panigale factory. The production schedule for this new model has been fully respected and the first bike came off the production line on 18 April. The new Ducati Hypermotard 1100 bikes will arrive on the market in Ducati’s official dealer network by the end of May. In the rest of Europe the bikes will also be delivered at the end of May, while they are due to arrive in the USA and Australia in the month of July. Expectation is high of what promises to be another extraordinary Ducati success. More info on www.ducati.com .

RETURN OF THE DUCATI GRANDSTAND IN 2007 AT MUGELLO GP
On June 3, 2007, the Ducati MotoGP Team will take to the track at the Mugello Circuit, a shrine to motorcyclying worldwide, as ready as ever for the first of the two Italian stops in of the MotoGP Championship. The Ducati Grandstand ticket is valid for the qualifying sessions on Friday and Saturday, June 1 and 2, and the race on Sunday, June 3. The tickets include access to the grandstand (seats are not numbered) and all of the lawn areas inside the race track. The recommended entrance to access the grandstand is the Palagio entrance. Tickets cost 170 euros each (the price includes mailing fees) and can be bought at the Ducati Online Shop at www.ducati.com. More information is available by calling (+39) 051-6413735 or faxing (+39) 051-6413268 or emailing shop@ducati.com.

THE ADVENTURES OF CUCCIOLO
To mark the company's 80th year, Ducati has decided to celebrate in a fun and highly original way that will involve the entire Ducati Community. Cucciolo, produced by Accademia for Ducati, will be Ducati’s "envoy" traveling across the world. He will visit official Ducati clubs and receive their offers of friendship and affection, and will be a witness to the red passion of Borgo Panigale across all the world's continents. Fans will be able to follow the amazing adventures of Cucciolo on the WDW Blog at http://blog.ducati.com/wdw2007 . The adventures of Cucciolo will also be a game that everybody can play in. Ducati invites its fans to carefully follow the movements of the mascot from Borgo Panigale. Those who are fortunate enough to meet him can take a photo of themselves with the Cucciolo and send it to the company: Ducati will put the best images online. More info on www.ducati.com .

THE WDW BLOG IS BORN
The blog will feature the latest news and updates from behind the scenes which will be delivered from the people responsible for organizing the event. The WDW blog also aims, above all, to provide a space for Ducatisti to exchange their comments, ideas, photos, advice and opinions. It will run from now till the end of June, as well as during the event and beyond. The specific aim, in this case, is for the company to organize the event together with the Ducati Community, to listen to all (or almost all!) their desires, and to have fun while doing so in the name of Ducati passion. The is on http://blog.ducati.com/wdw2007. More info on www.ducati.com .

WDW2007:ONLINE TICKETS FOR THE 2007 EDITION OF THE INTERNATIONAL DUCATI GATHERING.
Organization is well under way for the fifth international gathering held by the Bolognese motorbike constructor, which runs from 28 June to 1 July 2007 at the Misano World Circuit at Misano Adriatico, Italy. Tens of thousands of bike lovers from all around the world will converge to share their passion for Ducati, and for motorcycles in general, at one of the most famous race tracks in the world. The occasion marks the transformation of the Misano World Circuit into the "Red Planet" in honor of the historic color of the bike from Borgo Panigale. For information on the range of tickets available, bookings and details of the program, visit the official website at www.ducati.com/wdw2007/index.html where you can purchase online a ticket for the "Red Planet" and organize your stay at Misano. More info on www.ducati.com .

HISTORIC REVIVAL OF THE MOTOGIRO D’ITALIA
From May 20-24, 2007 the Motogiro d’Italia, the oldest Italian motorcycle road race, will be revived on the most beautiful roads of Eastern Sicily. For the seventh year in a row, the Motogiro d’Italia has been organised by Dream Engine with Ducati Motor Holding as its main sponsor. Hundreds of bikes, passionate riders and collectors from all over the world will contribute to recreating the atmosphere, the style and the spirit of the original race. At the same time enthusiasts will be able to enjoy Sicily in the springtime and will see a parade of the best of Italian motorcycles ever produced: Ducati, Morini, MV Agusta, Moto Guzzi, Benelli, Bianchi, Piaggio, Gilera and Motobi. The Motogiro 2007 will begin and ending in the town of Sciacca (Agrigento). More info on www.ducati.com .

WORLD DUCATI WEEK 2007
The World Ducati Week is set to return in 2007. The fifth edition of the greatest bike show on earth will take place from June 28th to July 1st at the “Misano World Circuit” in Misano Adriatico (Rn). The stars of this year’s edition, as always, will be the racetrack, the factory Ducati Corse riders, the shows, the events, music and entertainment. The dates for the fifth edition of the World Ducati Week, the show organized by the Italian manufacturer on the Adriatic Riviera for thousands of motorcyclists from all over the world, have been announced. WDW 2007 will be held from Thursday June 28th to Sunday July 1st at the “Misano World Circuit”, an ideal venue to celebrate the world of Ducati. WDW 2007 will revolve around bikes, but not only, and will represent a week of entertainment on the Riviera. WDW 2007 will once again be a memorable event under the banner of motorcycle passion. More info on www.ducati.com .

FINAL DEVELOPMENT TESTS FOR THE DUCATI HYPERMOTARD
Development of the Ducati Hypermotard, which is to be launched in Ducati Stores all over the world from this May, is continuing with great success. As announced in Milan during EICMA 2006, production of the motorcycle will begin during the next few weeks and final tests confirm that everything is progressing as scheduled. The Hypermotard has generated enormous interest all over the world and Ducati is now channelling significant resources into this exciting new motorcycle so as to meet all expectations and fully satisfy the ‘Ducatisti’ eagerly awaiting its arrival. More info on www.ducati.com .

DUCATI RIDING EXPERIENCE 2007
The exciting new Ducati 1098 to be used for all Race Courses. Dates include the prestigious circuits of Magny-Cours in France and Pannonia-Ring in Hungary.  Synonymous with dream bikes, exciting international race tracks and professional instruction, the Ducati Riding Experience now moves into the 2007 edition with Race Course participants being taught aboard the new Ducati 1098, the most powerful twin-cylinder sports bike in the world. Presented last November at the International Motorcycle Show in Milan, the 1098 has already won the ‘Most Beautiful Motorcycle in Show’ award and the ‘Motorcycle Design Trophy’ for the best overall motorcycle design in 2006. Now, Ducati offer the opportunity to improve your skills by riding this award winning motorcycle. More info on www.ducati.com .

DUCATI 1098 VOTED BEST DESIGN OF 2006 BY THE MOTORCYCLE DESIGN ASSOCIATION
This is the second year Ducati achieved consecutively this prestigious award. The 1098 Superbike was launched to the world at the EICMA Motorcycle Show in Milan in November 2006 and, with the 1098 S Tricolore winning the “Most Beautiful Motorcycle in Show” award, was an immediate success. The 1098 is the lightest, fastest stopping, quickest lapping Ducati in history. For the first time Ducati MotoGP and World Superbike technology have been combined to create a premier street bike. The results are stunning. The 1098 will get the striking yellow scheme, matched with black wheels and a grey frame. The vibrant midnight black color is available for the 1098 S, paired with a red frame and red-trimmed black wheels. Dark aluminum badging will adorn both color schemes. Both colours will be available starting in March 2007. More info on www.ducati.com .

CAPIROSSI AND STONER AT WDW 2007
The IRTA tests at Jerez de la Frontera provided the occasion for the official exposure of the WDW 2007 emblem on the Desmosedici GP7 of the Ducati MotoGP team. It is a significant logo on a significant space of a very special Grand Prix motorcycle. World Ducati Week 2007, the gathering that every two years attracts tens of thousands of Ducatisti from across the world, takes place from June 28 to July 1 at the Misano World Circuit at Misan Adriatico (Rimini). As tradition demands, the entire Ducati universe will converge on this momentous event, which will, of course, feature Ducati Corse and its riders in a starring role. More info on www.ducati.com .

WDW 2007: DUCATI RED PLANET
Excitement is growing for the creation of the Ducati ‘Red Planet’ as the world championship circuit of Misano in Italy prepares for World Ducati Week 2007. Ducati factory MotoGP and Superbike riders are scheduled to make appearances throughout the event and the packed program also includes the fourth round of Ducati’s one-make race series, the Ducati Desmo Challenge. The Borgo Panigale factory is gearing up for the fifth edition of WDW, the Italian motorcycle manufacturer’s international festival, which will be held from June 28th to July 1st at the world championship circuit of Misano. Despite enrolment not yet being opened (it will start from February 19th), the factory has already received thousands of requests for details on the latest edition of the now famous Ducati event. WDW is not only for Ducati owners. Everyone is invited to join the thousands of fans from all over the world in this unique three-day motorcycle celebration. More info on www.ducati.com .

DUCATI SPORTCLASSIC
For 2007, the SportClassic family boasts three new versions. As well as the traditional, sporty ‘monoposto’, the Sport 1000 will also be produced as a ‘biposto’ with a comfortable dual-seat for both rider and pillion to enjoy. So as to have the best of both worlds, the Sport 1000 biposto comes complete with a removable rear seat-cover so as to retain that perfect Café Racer style when riding solo. A further biposto version is the new Sport 1000 S. Using a classically shaped half-fairing with central round headlamp in keeping with the 70s styling, the new model uses a seductively simple new colour scheme of red bodywork, red Trellis frame and swingarm with contrasting black alloy engine covers and black wheels rims to mimic that early racing style. As well as its two traditional colours of red and grey, the GT 1000 will also be presented in a new two-tone livery of metallic-black and cream, which recalls the original designs of this Ducati grand tourer. More info on www.ducati.com .

DUCATI MONSTER
Ducati has always believed in the ‘naked’ bike concept. Indeed, it represents a sector not only first created by the Italian company, but an area where they continue to produce innovative, exciting and original ideas, setting trends that others follow. Having already achieved record sales and long been the most admired and widely imitated motorcycles, Ducati is now extending its Monster range still further for 2007 by focusing on the SR series, known to motorcyclists as the “single-sided swingarm” family and distinguished by its aggressive and exclusive appearance. The 2007 Monster family also adds the new S4R Testastretta to its already impressive line-up. This brand new model is powered by the famous 130hp Testastretta, deep-sump, L-Twin engine, previously powering only the top of the range S4R S. Another newcomer for 2007 is the Monster 695 which replaces the 620 with a quantum leap forward in terms of handling, riding pleasure and performance. The potent new 695cc L-Twin delivers much greater horsepower and torque – the highest output per cc of any Ducati air-cooled engine –making every twist of the throttle exciting and satisfying. More info on www.ducati.com .

DUCATI MULTISTRADA
The Ducati Multistrada introduces a new generation of sport bikes, capable of excelling on every road you challenge with amazing sports performance, outstanding comfort and everyday-use versatility. Ideal for a day in the mountains, the daily commute or a weekend tour, the Multistrada is aggressive like a sport bike when the road turns twisty, yet smooth and relaxed when scenery beckons. For 2007, the Multistrada features a potent new 1100 Desmo engine with a quieter more robust ‘wet’ clutch, comfort enhancing vibration-isolated handlebars, and a new maintenance program that reduces costs by as much as 50% -- the Multistrada’s all-round performance is better than ever. More info on www.ducati.com .

DUCATI HYPERMOTARD
The Hypermotard 1100 takes on urban canyons and attacks mountain curves with total abandon. Its purpose is single-minded – to thrill. Its ‘motard’ styling and stance combine with Ducati’s ‘sportsbike’ smooth and powerful L-Twin engine to deliver the best of both these two motorcycling worlds. With a riding position to dominate, the exceptionally slim, compact and incredibly light Hypermotard is ready to take on every road with big-bore acceleration. High performance starts with attitude and the Hypermotard packs the most aggressive attitude of the entire Ducati range. Reduced to its essentials, it’s an extreme performance, over-the-top motorcycle that’s just looking for action. This bike offers what no supermotard can: speeds exceeding 200kph (125mph) on the race track, fuel injection, and over 95hp – all combined with Ducati’s unmistakeable passion for engineering a motorcycle that stands apart. More info on www.ducati.com .

DUCATI DESMOSEDICI RR
The dream of a real GP replica has finally come true as the Desmosedici RR will be the first ever road-going motorcycle to offer the stunning performance and technology taken directly from MotoGP. The RR is derived from the Ducati Corse Grand Prix racing Desmosedici GP6, the same bike which Loris Capirossi and Sete Gibernau have used to compete in the 2006 MotoGP World Championship. The Mugello launch was the perfect occasion to reveal the shape and the technical characteristics with which the bike will arrive on the market, confirming the high technological features of this exclusive and esoteric machine. The RR is scheduled to arrive on the market in July 2007 with Ducati 999R owners receiving delivery priority. More info on www.ducati.com .

DUCATI 1098
The priority in every step of the 1098 development has been performance first. Every system, every detail and every component has been studied and pared down to its essence and performance increased to the maximum. If it didn’t make the 1098 lighter, faster or deliver quicker lap times, it wasn’t considered. This incredible new machine designed and built in Borgo Panigale produces 160hp and 12.5kgm of torque. The result: the 1098 is the most powerful twin-cylinder motorcycle in the world with the highest torque-to-weight ratio of any sport bike. The 1098 is the lightest, fastest stopping, quickest lapping Ducati in history. For the first time Ducati MotoGP and World Superbike technology have been combined to create a premier street bike. More info on www.ducati.com .

DUCATI AND SUOMY TOGETHER FOR “RIDERS FOR HEALTH”
Ducati and Suomy join together in favour of “Riders for Health”, a commendable collaboration.
Suomy has created a special limited edition Troy Bayliss helmet to celebrate the 2006 World Superbike Championship victory. The Suomy Vandal number “zero” will be signed directly by Troy Bayliss during the EICMA exhibition and it will then be on display in the Ducati Museum.
The limted edition Suomy Vandal costs Euro 529,00 and part of this amount will be donated to the to “Riders for Health” association. On buying the helmet, you will also receive a complimentary T-shirt, one of the Troy Bayliss victory T-shirts that the Ducati Corse staff made especially for Troy to ride on his victory lap at the Imola race track. More info on www.ducati.com .