We're all familiar with matt paint on motorcycles by now. It's become particularly common in the custom and cruiser world. Although apparently naming it 'matt liquid' is more common when it comes to lipstick. But now the 2019 Ducati XDiavel gets new Matt Liquid Concrete Grey paint. Which makes a change from black for the high-end, performance cruiser. Whether or not it was inspired by cosmetics and breeze blocks, the new Concrete Grey paint does look pretty good. The Ducati XDiavel is not a particularly subtle bike. But the black chassis … [Read more...]
Steve McQueen’s ‘On Any Sunday’ Husqvarna 400 Cross For Sale
One of the most iconic motorcycles in history is coming up for auction in October 2018. Steve McQueen's 'On Any Sunday' Husqvarna 400 Cross will be for sale. Not only did the legendary actor and talented motorcycle racer compete on the Husky on film, but it was also the bike he rode shirtless for a famous Sports Illustrated magazine cover. The 1970 Husqvarna 400 Cross comes with the ownership card from the California Department of Motor Vehicles which names Solar Productions. Which was McQueen's own film production company. And tucked … [Read more...]
2018 Ducati SuperSport Now Comes Only In Titanium Grey
Think of some motorcycle manufacturers, and you'll tend to think of specific colours. If I say red, you're probably already thinking of Ducati. Aside from special editions, the odds are you're picturing either Rosso Red (pre-2001) or Anniversary Red (2001-on). The only exception one of my dream bikes. For some reason, the Ducati 748 has to be Giallo Yellow. But maybe that association will change in the future. For example, the 2018 Ducati SuperSport now comes only in Titanium Grey. Yep, you can have any colour you like, as long as it's … [Read more...]
Ducati Loans BikeSafe UK A New Police Livery Ducati Panigale V4
I'm a big fan of advanced rider training for motorcyclists. Mainly because we can all benefit from a bit of outside instruction and advice. And the fact it's undoubtedly saved my backside on more than one occasion. So it's nice to report on some manufacturer support, as Ducati loans BikeSafe UK a new police livery Ducati Panigale V4. The Panigale looks quite cool in the police paintscheme. And more importantly it'll be used to promote and help the BikeSafe project. The bike was handed over at an annual Ducati UK track day at Silverstone, … [Read more...]
Limited Edition Ducati Monster 1200 25 Anniversario Unveiled
The limited edition Ducati Monster 1200 25 Anniversario is a bit special. Just 500 machines will be produced to celebrate the quarter of a century since the first Monster rolled off a production line in Italy. And it didn't just revitalise the naked bike category, but also pretty much saved the Bologna bike firm from potential bankruptcy. Back in 1992, the Ducati Monster was designed by Miguel Angel Galluzzi. Ducati technical director Massimo Bordi had originally considered entering the cruiser market. But instead Galluzzi managed to create … [Read more...]
Ducati Multistrada Wins The 2018 Pikes Peak International Hill Climb
There will have been Italian celebrations in Colorado as a Ducati Multistrada wins the 2018 Pikes Peak International Hill Climb. The victory came with rider Carlin Dunne who has previously won the event three times. That includes winning on a Ducati Multistrada 1200 S in 2012 and holding the all-time class record until 2017, which probably spurred them on this year. The win in the Rocky Mountains is particularly helpful as Dunne was riding a Ducati Multistrada 1260 Pikes Peak limited edition. So coming second wouldn't have really helped … [Read more...]
Andrea Dovizioso Signs With Ducati MotoGP Until 2020
There's good news for fans of Italian riders and motorcycles, as Andrea Dovizioso signs with Ducati MotoGP until 2020. The news was announced following first qualifying at the French Grand Prix round in Le Mans. And Dovizioso will also be a good mood as he's currently in provisional pole for the race on Sunday, May 20th. The 32-year-old rider came close to taking his first MotoGP title in 2017, with six wins and a further two podium finishes putting him close behind eventual champion Marc Marquez after the final race of the season at … [Read more...]