What brand is Ducati motorcycle?

Volkswagen Group
The Italian motorcycle brand Ducati was founded in 1926 and has been part of the Volkswagen Group since 2012. The company’s reputation is based on its legendary success on the racetrack. It produces top-of-the-range motorcycles in Bologna.

Is there a Ducati motorcycle?

The Panigale V4 R is Ducati’s flagship supersport motorcycle and the fastest and most advanced consumer motorcycle in the lineup. Developed for WSBK (World Superbike) racing, the V4R is a road-legal race bike homologated for the series to include a 998-cc V-4 engine.

What is the newest Ducati motorcycle?

  • NewMultistrada V2 / V2 S.
  • Monster.
  • Monster +
  • SuperSport 950 / 950 S.
  • Hypermotard 950 / SP / RVE.
  • NewScrambler range.
  • Discover more.

What is the top Ducati?

Below are the top 10 Ducati motorcycles of all time.

  • Ducati 900cc Supersport Twin.
  • 1987 Ducati 851.
  • 1994 Ducati 916 SBK.
  • 2004 Ducati Desmosedici RR – The Firebreather.
  • 2005 Ducati 999.
  • 2007 Ducati 1098 S.
  • 2008 Ducati 1198S.
  • Ducati Multistrada 1200.

Does Harley Davidson own Ducati?

Earlier this year, the Volkswagen Group reportedly floated selling Italian motorcycle builder Ducati to help offset the rising costs of its diesel-emissions cheating scandal. Apparently Harley-Davidson wanted to buy the company. The VW Group (via Audi) purchased Ducati for €835 million ($981 million USD) back in 2012.

Is there a 125cc Ducati?

One of motorcycle racing’s many ‘might-have-beens’, the unique machine offered here is Ducati’s fabled 125cc four-cylinder Grand Prix racer, which took so long to develop that it had been rendered obsolete by the time the project was completed.

Is Ducati owned by Audi?

Audi purchased Ducati through its Italian supercar arm Lamborghini, from Milan-based private-equity firm Investindustrial Advisors S.p.A. Audi, which is part of the Volkswagen Auto Group, intends to keep the current Ducati management in place, with a board member from Lamborghini swapping with one of Ducati’s.

Is Ducati the Ferrari of motorcycles?

‘ But there’s one brand that’s perhaps the most-closely tied to racing: Ducati. Over the years, the Italian company has produced many fast and sporty bikes, some owned by celebrities, and been called the Ferrari of the motorcycle world.