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STRONG DEBUT FOR DUCATI 1199 PANIGALE IN SUPERSTOCK 1000 CUP

The second round of the World Superbike championship was also home to the opening round of the FIM Superstock 1000 Cup and the international racing debut of the Ducati 1199 Panigale.

WSBK ROUND 2, IMOLA, APRIL 1

RACE 1

Fifth was Eugene Laverty (Aprilia Racing) but just behind Marco Melandri (BMW Motorrad Motorsport) and Joan Lascorz (Kawasaki Racing Team) finally passed long-time fifth place runner, Lorenzo Zanetti (Pata Racing Team Ducati). Zanetti was a still-impressive eighth.

RACE 2

Max Biaggi (Aprilia Racing) was fourth again, making the quartet of top finishers the same as in race one. Fifth this time around was Jonathan Rea (Honda World Superbike Team) who did well to survive a trip across the gravel after tangling with sixth placed Eugene Laverty (Aprilia Racing). Jakub Smrz (Liberty Racing Team Effenbert) was a very close seventh. Leon Camier (Crescent Fixi Suzuki) rode to eighth place.

Italian Motorcycle Show 2012

Another year, another beautiful day.

The Italian Motorcycle Show on Sunday was a great success, more than 130 bikes on display and a constant strem of people through to view the bikes and to talk to our staff about sales, service and accessories.

Ducati Monster Diesel - Two iconic brands, one brave passion!

 New York, USA, 15 March 2012 - Introducing an exciting new phase in the partnership, which started in 2011 with the sponsorship of the Ducati Team in MotoGP, Ducati and Diesel now launch the Monster Diesel with a dedicated Capsule Collection. The brand new customised model is an ‘urban military chic’ interpretation of Ducati’s iconic naked motorcycle and will be unveiled alongside the new collection at the Diesel stores of New York-Soho (15 March) Rome (22 March) and Tokyo-Shibuya (29 March).
 
 “The Monster Diesel, and the collection dedicated to it, reflect the “coolness” of this iconic motorcycle and our brand in general,” said Gabriele Del Torchio, President of Ducati Motor Holding. “The collaboration with Diesel, underlines our focus on the style and trends that shape the market and I am delighted to associate our world with that of fashion and, in particular, with Diesel. Both brands globally represent technology and innovation in pure Italian style.”
 
Stefano Rosso, Project Leader and son of Diesel founder, added:  “When we had the opportunity to work with Ducati, with last year’s MotoGP sponsorship, we discovered a whole world of shared values and common roots. That brought us the desire to create something new together, and we made it in the only way we know: taking the great know-how of both companies and mixing it with passion and creativity. The results are unique products, characterised by a great mix of design and technology.”
 
The collaboration is celebrated with a Capsule Collection reflecting the brands’ DNA and common roots of creativity and innovation, the key elements that enabled the two companies to become renowned icons of the “Made in Italy” tradition.
 
With Ducati’s flagship Monster 1100EVO providing the canvas for the new motorcycle creation, Diesel’s founder Renzo Rosso and the Ducati Design Centre guided stylists to a military inspired theme, expressing the core values of the partnership and realising an avant garde choice for connoisseurs of lifestyle motorcycling.
 
Set against the black treatment of Ducati’s Trellis frame, wheels, engine covers, exhaust system and forks, the exclusive ‘Diesel Brave Green matte’ livery delivers a rugged military vehicle feel, while front brake callipers are finished in shocking yellow to make a strong reminder of the model’s performance heritage.
 
The dual-branded collection is dedicated to addicts of life in the fast lane and devoted enthusiasts of these two great Italian brands. Composed of eleven different styles, the range includes essential slim-fitting biker jackets, sweats, tees, a unique five pocket in raw denim and a set of accessories.
 
All pieces are characterised by pure biker attitude, clean technical details and bold Diesel graphics, such as the treated rubber prints recalling the burnt rubber of the motorcycle’s tyres. Colours for the collection are black, grey, white with pop up red inspired by logos from both brands, while the range of fabrics goes from treated nylon and cotton to denim and overdyed jersey mix with leather and metal applications.
 
Inspired by the technical wear and perfectly combining design with a strong biker style, the new collection is identified by a brave and irreverent touch, and will be available starting from mid-April in the Diesel Stores, the Diesel online store and a selection of the best Ducati dealers.
 
The Monster Diesel will be available at Ducati stores around the world from late July onwards. More information is available at Ducati.com from where the desire to own can be relayed direct to local dealers.
 
About Ducati
Founded in 1926, Ducati has been producing sport-inspired motorcycles since 1946. Their motorcycles are characterised by “Desmodromic” performance engines, innovative design and avant-garde technology. Covering several market segments, Ducati's range of motorcycles are divided into model families which include: Diavel, Hypermotard, Monster, Multistrada, Streetfighter and Superbike.
 
These authentic icons of “made in Italy” are sold in over 80 countries around the world, with concentration on the European, North-American and Asia Pacific markets. Ducati competes in both the World Superbike Championship and, with an official team, the World MotoGP Championship. In Superbike Ducati has won 17 Manufacturers' titles and 14 Riders' titles and in 2011 passed the historic milestone of 300 race victories. Ducati have participated in MotoGP since 2003, and took both the Manufacturers' and Riders' titles in 2007.
 
Diesel is a global lifestyle brand. From its headquarters in Breganze, it directly manages 19 subsidiaries across Europe, Asia and the Americas. It is now present in more than 80 countries with 5,000 points of sale and more than 500 Diesel mono-brand stores. Diesel is part of the holding Only the Brave, which also incorporates 55DSL, Maison Martin Margiela, Viktor & Rolf, and Staff International. In 2010, the holding’s revenues amounted to 1.3 billion euro.

CRUISER CLUB

The 11th March Mystery Ride of the Cruiser Club of SA will start at Victory Adelaide, located on the corner of South Road  and Grand Junction Road, Wingfield, SA 5013.

Join us for breakfast from 8.00am with the Ride leaving at 9.30am.

Ducati receives prestigious German awards in three categories

Dortmund (Germany) 2 March 2012

Readers of the prestigious German magazine, Motorrad, one of the highest selling magazines in Europe, have awarded Ducati “Best Motorcycle of 2012” in three different categories.

Over 39,000 readers voted in Motorrad’s 14th edition of “Motorcycle of the Year”, an increase of 11,000 over 2011 and further indication of the international interest generated by Ducati, the famous motorcycle brand, based in the Borgo Panigale region of Bologna, Italy.

Ducati was the most successful manufacturer at the award ceremony, winning three of the eight main categories, with the brand new and revolutionary Ducati 1199 Panigale stealing the coveted prize for “Best Sport Motorcycle” with 41.2% of the vote, 20% more than runner-up, BMW for the S1000RR.

Underlining its innovative entry to the highly competitive category, the new Ducati Diavel Cromo claimed the “Best Naked Motorcycle” award with 9.7% of the vote ahead of the Triumph Speed Triple, while the Ducati Multistrada 1200 S Touring won the “Best All-rounder” award with an impressive 23.9% of the vote, 10% ahead of the BMW K1300S.

The voting of Motorrad’s readers not only revealed Ducati to be the “Best Sport Motorcycle Manufacturer 2012” with 77% of the vote just ahead of Aprilia and MV Agusta, but also recognised Ducati as “best in style and design” under the title of “Good Look 2012”. These recognitions combined to establish Ducati as “Preferred Manufacturer 2012”, with 52% of the voting ahead of BMW and Triumph.

In addition to the three prestigious awards and numerous recognitions, the Hypermotard 1100 EVO SP also made a significant mark in voting, taking second position in the “Best Enduro/Supermoto“ award, as runner-up to the BMW 1200R GS Adventure.

“Ducati deserve these awards in every sense,“ said Michael Pfeiffer, Director of the Motorrad publication. “This Italian motorcycle manufacturer has pushed hard in the market and introduced innovative and interesting motorcycles. As well as repeating their success of last year with the Multistrada 1200, they have achieved an additional two valuable awards for the Diavel Cromo and new 1199 Panigale. A fantastic result with voting percentages of significant importantance. Well done!“

“We feel very proud to receive this series of impressive awards and recognitions and our thanks go to Motorrad and the readers who voted for these awards,“ said Gabriele Del Torchio, President of Ducati Motor Holding. “This is an important result for our company and reward for everyone who has worked so hard on the quality and innovation of our motorcycles. It is a result also confirmed by our growth in Germany, a demanding market in which high quality is essential for success and confirmation of our great work in these recent years.

Panigale Production Started

Ducati has started building the hotly-anticipated and all-new 1199 Panigale superbike at the Bologna factory.

The Panigale is the all-new 200bhp 1200cc V-twin superbike that will revolutionise the 1000cc superbike class in 2012.

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VICTORY DEALERSHIP OPENING

 

IN STOCK NOW - MULTISTRADA 1200S PIKES PEAK

The Pikes Peak Multi looked so good we decided to place a special order last year and get one in for stock.

Come in and have a look, it is a great looking bike and is available now.

The Multistrada 1200 S Pikes Peak Special Edition, developed in the wake of the stunning Pikes Peak International Hill Climb Race victory, embodies the racing prowess of the Multistrada perfectly.

CHECKMATE - 1199 PANIGALE

The new 1199 Panigale breaks cover. It will be available in three versions, the Panigale, Panigale S and Panigale S Tricolore. Please see the technical specifications attached for details on these versions.

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1199 Panigale

Supreme performance, superlative technology, magnetic personality, enthralling design: on track or on road, there’s nothing to beat the 1199 Panigale. This model is equipped with Marzocchi’s new 50mm lightweight aluminium front forks and Sachs rear suspension unit.This version is also equipped with DTC, DQS, EBC and Power Mode combined into the Ducati Riding Modes.

The 1199 Panigale is available in standard configuration with optional ABS (Country specific).

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1199 Panigale S

The 1199 Panigale S is equipped with Öhlins suspension, both on the front and on the rear, that features the innovative Ducati Electronic Suspension (DES). Also made by Öhlins is the adjustable steering damper. In addition, the model rolls on super lightweight forged and machined Marchesini wheels, a carbon fibre front mudguard, full LED headlights and an “Aero kit”, which consists of an additional wider fairing top-section.

The 1199 Panigale S is also equipped with DTC, DQS, EBC and Power Mode combined into the Ducati Riding Modes. This model is available in standard configuration with optional ABS (Country Specific).

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1199 Panigale S Tricolore

The 1199 Panigale S Tricolore version celebrates the arrival of the new generation Superbike, fitted with ABS as standard and sporting the proud Italian colours of red, white and green.

The distinctive model carries the same equipment as the S version with the addition of the new generation DDA+ with special GPS lap time function as well as a titanium racing muffler kit* by Ducati Performance.

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Ducati 2012 Model Year Preview

With just a few days to go to the 69th edition of the International Motorcycle Show in Milan (EICMA) and after having presented previews of the Diavel AMG Special Edition and Streetfighter 848 and officially announced the launch of the new 1199 Panigale Superbike, Ducati has even more news for 2012. The Multistrada 1200 S Touring will be available in the striking Race Titanium Matt colour scheme, and a new “Corse Edition” of the Hypermotard 1100EVO SP will be launched, track-ready for action.

MULTISTRADA 1200S TOURING "TITANIUM"

For 2012 the MTS1200 S Touring will no longer be available in Black, however a new "Race Titanium Matt" with Black frame will be available from November. Red and White will continue to be available also.

HYPERMOTARD 1100^EVO SP "CORSE EDITION"

For 2012 the Hypermotard SP will be available in one colour only, the "Ducati Corse Edition" with Red, White and Black scheme. Please note that stock has already started to arrive in the country.

For more details, please contact Darryl Hitchens 0413568686 or Mike Hampton 0488016159, or call 08 82622099.

DUCATI SUPERQUADRO

Perfomance

− 195 hp

− 4.41 in (112 mm) bore diameter

− Integrated design for engine & vehicle: the new Superquadro engine is a fully stressed member of the chassis

− Full and independent RbW system

− 2.66 in (67.5mm) equivalent diameter oval throttle body

− Twin injectors for each throttle body

− Racing oriented pistons: double ribbed and RR58 alloy

Weight reduction

− Nikasil coated alluminium wet liners

− Decompressor device on both cylinder heads

− Crankshaft on shell bearing for enhanced stiffness

− Inlet titanium valves

− Magnesium sump cover, head covers and clutch covers

− Plastic gears (tecno polimeri) for oil and water drive

Ducati win all 4 World Superbike and Superstock Rider's and Manufacturers' titles

With victory in Race 1 of the French round of the World Superbike Championship at Magny-Cours, Carlos Checa celebrated his first World Championship title and brought Ducati's list of Riders' titles to an incredible 14. Completing the historic day for Ducati, the Italian brand also secured their 17th Manufacturers' World Superbike Championship in addition to the Superstock 1000 FIM Cup Rider's and Manufacturers' titles.

Spaniard, Carlos Checa, secured his title aboard the Team Althea Racing Ducati 1198 at the penultimate round of the 2011 World Superbike season, his convincing and championship-winning victory in Race 1 being followed by an equally spectacular win in Race 2. His world-beating form this year has produced 6 pole positions, 14 race wins and 20 podium places and he now moves on to the final race of the year in Portimao, Portugal on 16 October with 107 points advantage in the standings and the title won.

Meanwhile, in the Superstock 1000 FIM Cup, talented 22-year-old Italian rider, Davide Giugliano, rode to a safe 5th to clinch his title. The promising rider took his Team Althea Racing Ducati 1198 to a total of 4 race wins in 2011, fighting a close race to the title with today's race winner, Danilo Petrucci, also competing onboard a Ducati 1198. Ducati's victory in the highly competitive category further highlights the Italian manufacturer's no-compromise approach to its road-going Superbike models and underlines the value of the torque-rich L-Twin configuration that Ducati have remained loyal to.

Having written his name into the history of World Superbike, Checa also reconfirms the competiveness of the L-Twin Ducati 1198 by taking the model to World Superbike title number 2. The victory enables the Borgo Panigale-based factory in Bologna to celebrate their 17th Manufacturers' title, underlining the continued passion they have for the production-based World Superbike series.

Starting Sunday's race from the front of the grid, Carlos Checa needed only to extend his championship lead by 3 points to mathematically secure the title, but soon controlled the race from the front, took the win by 2.2 seconds and won his World Championship in style. With the pressure off for Race 2, Checa maintained his cool, staying with leaders in the early part of the race before stretching a 1.2 second lead and winning the double.