The new Hypermotard in CAD

These CAD renderings from the new Ducati Hypermotard’s design stage provide a tangible insight into the clever solutions and compact packaging that make the bike slimmer, sleeker and lighter than the one it replaces. Let’s see what they tell us.

Nicky Hayden on the new Hypermotard

Remember that Instagram photo of Nicky Hayden sliding the new Ducati Hypermotard? That was created during the shoot that resulted in these images and this video. Looks like fun, huh?

What a torched Panigale looks like

This is what a Ducati 1199 Panigale RS13 looks like after it catches on fire post-highside. Team Alstare Ducati rider Ayrton Badovini crashed during Philliph Island SBK testing and was rushed to hospital as a precaution, but doesn’t appear to … Continued

Coast To Coast With An Italian Supermodel

Last year, Dennis Matson said “screw it” and departed on an epic, coast-to-coast road trip on a Ducati 1199 Panigale. The trip took seven months and Dennis rode over 15,000 miles. He’s recently written a book about his adventure, titled … Continued

Shia Lebeouf’s biker comic

Shia Lebeouf is best known for his role as Sam Witwicky in the Transformers films. He’s also an avid motorcyclist, owning several motorcycles — including a Ducati Monster 696 and a Triumph Thruxton. He decided to take a break from … Continued

Ben Spies’ new helmet

This is the helmet Ducati’s newest rider will be racing in for 2013. The HJC RPHA 10 has been updated with cleaner take on Spies’ red, white and blue Lone Star. That helmet is the flagship of HJC’s new high-quality … Continued

Real Rides: Jason’s 916

A superbike is a motorcycle that is optimized for performance — they often mimic racing bikes in terms of looks and ride. They are designed and engineered for speed, cornering, braking and all-out acceleration. The Ducati 916 debuted in 1994 … Continued