Phil Aynsley, who’s one of my favorite Ducatista photographers, just dropped a quick line to say that he’s released a brand new masterpiece, ‘Ducati: A Photographic Tribute‘. I haven’t seen the book in person yet, but from the looks of the photos that Phil has … Read More →
Category Archives: News
More Air-Dates for Twist The Throttle
Small update to share about Twist The Throttle — Starting June 1st, HD Theater is going to start encore presentations of all eight episodes of the series, which will continuing running through November! More info is available on a week by week basis at HD … Read More →
Phil Aynsley Saltarelli Collection Photos
Wicked winter weather got you down? Then pull up a chair and get cozy with your cpu monitor because photographer Phil Aynsley has got a treat in store for you! In the past he has published some terrific pictures of classic Ducati engines and the … Read More →
We’ve Got Air Dates!!!
A somewhat crazy week ended with a bang — well, not a bang exactly, but we did get some great news…Twist The Throttle now has official air dates! NETWORK: DISCOVERY HD THEATER AIR DATES & TIMES (NOTE: ALL TIMES ARE ’LOCAL TIMES’ ) MONDAY, JANUARY 5TH … Read More →
Thank You Rent A Ducati
With the holiday season quickly approaching, I wanted to toss a quick shout out tonight to the the fine folks at Rent A Ducati for sponsoring Twisting Asphalt this year. For the holiday season they’re offering a nifty two for one special, so if you’re … Read More →
A Sad Day Indeed… Massimo Tamburini Retires
It is a sad, sad day for motorcyclists everywhere now that word has officially hit the streets that the greatest motorcycle designer of all time has announced his retirement. Sad because as of December 31st there will be a gigantic void standing at the absolute … Read More →
Bayliss 1198 Vid
Nifty Vid of Troy Bayliss saying goodbye as he intro’s the new 1198… Not to shabby… Click through to take a peek at it!
Exciting News – Twist The Throttle Goes Broadcast!
‘What a long strange trip its been indeed’… After many months of hard work, a severe lack of riding, some coy hints, and many days and nights spent in the edit bay, I’m excited to finally be able to share some fantastic news — Twist … Read More →
Some Nifty New Pegs For The 10???
Looks like Desmoworks, a long time Duc parts retailer, has updated their blog with picts of some sexy-as-hell and yet to-be-released SpeedyMoto Ducati 1098 rear sets (The orange clutch pressure plate is pretty fly too imho). Up until now I haven’t had any great urge … Read More →
Indy GP Images Ducastista Don’t Want To See
Sad thread going on over at the Ducati.ms forum, called appropriately enough, “Ducati Pile Up” — Apparently for a few Ducatista, the fowl weather and heavy rain at the Indianapolis Grand Prix was not the worst of their day but rather just the beginning… Head … Read More →
Duck, Duck, Goose… Hayden Signs with Ducati
After much speculation, today Nicky Hayden officially signed on as the second rider for Ducati’s Moto GP team for next season. The switch ends a tumultuous multi-year saga of disappointment and frustration for both Hayden and his former Honda Repsol squad. From Roadracing World’s Newswire: … Read More →
Hayden to Ducati… Sure Sounds Like It
As the old expression goes, “where there’s smoke there’s fire”… Apparently during a pre-event press conference at the Indianapolis Grand Prix, Nicky Hayden more or less confirmed his rumored switch to the Ducati Moto GP team next season, saying, It’s no secret. Everybody knows where … Read More →
Ducati Motor Holding Changes Hands… Again
It would appear the annual ‘who owns Ducati at the moment’ right of passage is upon us as Dealer News is reporting that the three largest share holders of Ducati Motor Holding S.p.A. have decided use a newly formed company, called Performance Motorcycles S.p.A. (which … Read More →
More Moto Goodness – Pro Italia’s Webisodes Launch
As some of you might recall, last year I directed a documentary for Pro Italia Motorcycles, called “Ducati: A Story of Passion“, which was both an inside look at the company as well as a lengthy glance at the brands remarkable history. Well, tonight I’m … Read More →
Pro Italia’s 2010 Cafe Desmo
I’m a bit bummed I’m going to miss this, but Pro Italia, one of my favorite dealerships, is throwing their annual Cafe Desmo Event next weekend. Over the years its turned into quite the scene; with a concert, a bike show, celebrity judges, all kinds … Read More →