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Archive for February, 2006
Coming around the fourth corner on Las Floras Canyon, I slightly tug the clutch lever while sliding my left foot under the shifter and with a sense of certainty lift my toes up. Less than a moment later I hear that marvelous ‘thwack’ that comes from the fingers on the gears engaging and I find […]
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Today’s ride was quite remarkable on a number of fronts – but mostly because it was the ultimate flip-flop in my father-son relationship with MotorMilt. When I first started riding, MM was the definitive voice that I went to for information on how to do it better. He’d already been to the MSF course, a […]
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Saw this and thought it was worth sharing on a Ducati site… Looks like Pirelli is offering a heck of a tire promotion. If you purchase a 160,170,180, or 190 Diablo Strada Rear Tire, Pirelli will send you a free front Diablo Strada. Apparently all you have to do is pay for the shipping, which […]
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So a couple days after posting something about a mysterious rumored new Monster, Ducati offically announced the brand new Monster 695… Funny how rumors get cracking mere minutes before the big announcements…
The move makes a great deal of sense since Ducati stills appears to be coming to grips with the inevitable turmoil that comes […]
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Raptors & Rockets is reporting that Ducati will be introducing a new Monster 695…
2007 Ducati Monster 695
Ducati has finally sat down and made it’s entry level engine that much more exciting. The small air-cooled L-twin has got a 75cc volume increase and 10 extra horsepower. This makes the new 695 the most powerful air-cooled Ducati […]
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MotorcycleUSA.com has published a Euro Gossip article with some nifty Ducati Rumors, specifically claiming that traction-control systems developed for the GP bikes will find their way into the production line by ‘07.
The highlights are quoted below;
Ducati are currently working on a traction-control system for road bikes that could be seen in production as soon as […]
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So this is pretty cool, Suomy has announced a contest where Ducati fans can submit their ideas for a helmet design for Loris Capirossi to wear in the USGP at Leguna Seca.
Suomy and AirTrix are teaming up to offer a talented Road Racer X reader the chance of a lifetime. Submit your concept for a […]
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A few weeks ago Ducati posted their sales figures for the past year.
Revenues for 2005 were Euro 320.8 million, down 11.7% compared to 2004. This was due to the reduction in motorcycle volumes, combined with an unfavourable mix. Revenues from motorcycles for the period decreased 13.1% to Euro 247.2 million and accounted for 77.1% of […]
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Well, it appears that the Ducati HyperMotard has won the 2005 Motorcycle Design Trophy given out by the Motorcycle Design Assoication. You can read a bit more about it here, though there’s not many words - just lots of picts… Apparently the runner up was the Yamaha MT-0S. Also rumor has it that the first […]
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