Ducati Diavel now in diamond black

Ducati have recently announced the Ducati Diavel will be available in a new diamond black with black frame together wit ha black anodised headlamp body and lateral air intakes.

Ducati DIAVEL in Diamond Black

The new colour is already in production and will be available in February next year (2011).

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Ducati DIAVEL finally unveiled and brand new Monster 1100EVO revealed

After much waiting and pre-launch anticipation Ducati finally revealed their new muscle bike the Ducati DIAVEL, together with a brand new monster model the Ducati Monster 1100EVO at the recent EICMA motorcycle show.

Ducati DIAVEL

Ducati DIAVEL

Ducati Moster 1100EVO

You can read more about these new models on www.inter-bike.co.uk

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Jon Booth
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Ducati DIAVEL

Here's the only picture we've seen on release of Ducati's new bike the DIAVEL which is being official released at the Milan show. Ducati have used  the local Bolognese dialect word for “devil” in naming their new model Diavel – pronounced Dee-ah-vel.

Technical deatils released so far include  ABS, Ducati Traction Control and Ducati Riding Modes the Superbike-derived Testastretta 11° engine and  weight of 207kg (456lb).

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Jon Booth
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Ducati previews 2011 range

Ducati previewed their 2011 range at the recent INTERMOT motorcycle show in Cologne with updates for the Superbike, Monster and Streetfighter.

In their Superbike range Ducati showed of the new Ducati 848 EVO with 140hp on tap  and  equipped with Brembo Monobloc callipers and steering damper with a stunning new “arctic white” livery with sporty red wheels and red frame.

Additionally in the Superbike range, the standard 1198 is enhanced with the addition of Ducati Traction Control (DTC), the Ducati Data Analyser (DDA) and the brand new Ducati Quick Shift (DQS) fitted as standard equipment on all versions. For 2011, their is a new 1198 SP, which enhances the previous 'S' version by rolling out 2011 Ducati 848EVO in Artic Whitee quipped with DTC, DQS, DDA, Ohlins TTX rear suspension, slipper clutch and aluminium fuel tank in addition to the usual Ohlins front suspension, forged Marchesini wheels and lightweight carbon fibre components.

The 2011 Streetfighter has  a new arctic white colour scheme while the Streetfighter S has new colour schemes of red with red frame or diamond black with racing black frame, both with black wheels. A black radiator cover on all versions completes the Streetfighter's aesthetic updates.

Meanwhile the entry level Monster 696 gets new 43mm Marzocchi forks and enhanced ergonomics, including 20mm higher handlebars and a new rear sub-frame designed to accept the user-friendly passenger grab-rail kit available as a Ducati Performance accessory. The Monster 696 has two new colour schemes of “dark stealth” and “stone white”. The Monster 796, also adopts Marzocchi front suspension.

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Ducati launch the 848 EVO

Ducati have given the 848 a boost with the launch of the EVO. The “EVO” treatment applied to the 848 introduces a 6hp power boost to 140hp (103kW) and a torque increase to 72.3lb-ft (98Nm)

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More miles on the new Ducati Multistrada 1200

Ducati UK have advised that the much awaited Multistrada 1200 will have significantly extended service intervals, with major services only being required evry 24,000 km (15,000 miles).

This doubling of the mileage between valve clearance inspection has been made possible with the introduction of a new valve seat material combined with improved combustion efficiency and temperature management designed into the Multistrada’s new Testastretta 11° engine, but this revised engine also offers improved fuel economy. So it seems like you will truly get more miles on the new Ducati Multistrada 1200!

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Jon Booth
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2010 Ducati Models

Ducati launched its 2010 model range this week at the EICMA show in Milan. Top billing is given to the new and eagerly awaited Ducati Multistrada 1200, which is in the running for "best bike in show".

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Jon Booth
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The Ducati Desmosedici RR in G8 summit livery

The Ducati Desmosedici RR,has been prepared with a special livery by Ducati and the Fiera Milano, a unique, one-off design.

The graphics, suggested by the Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi, incorporate the G8 logo.

Ducati and the Fiera Milano accepted the invitation to design and create a special version of the Desmosedici RR will be showcased at the G8 summit to be held in L’Aquila.

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Jon Booth
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World's largest gathering of Desmosedici's

At Donington Park circuit on the 30th June the world largest ever gathering of Ducati Desmosedici's took place with 45 Desmosedici's taking to the track, on an exclusive Desmosedici-only track day.

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Ducati Streetfighter - the wait is over!

Ducati launch the new Streetfighter in UK dealerships on the 9th and 10th May.
The Streetfighter has 155hp on tap, makes 85lb-ft of torque from the 1098 L-Twin Testastretta Evoluzione engine and weighs only 169kg or 167kg (S model).

With Brembo monoblock brakes, Ohlins suspension, lightweight Marchesini forged wheels and Ducati Traction control (S model).



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Jon Booth
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2009 Ducati 1098 R Bayliss Limited Edition video

Just posted the following motorcycle video up on www.YouTube.com and www.inter-bike.co.uk of the 2009 Ducati 1098 R Bayliss Limited Edition at the 2008 Carole Nash International Motorcycle and Scooter Show.


Created by Ducati as a tribute to legendary World Superbike Champion Troy Bayliss, this limited edition motorcycle will only be produced as a limited run of 500 units. With its unique colour scheme by Aldo Drudi and approved by Troy this could be the ultimate 1098 R to own. With a numbered plague on the top yoke and the added bonus of a full racing exhaust system including 102dB carbon fibre mufflers by Termignoni (strictly for track use only), a dedicated ECU, branded bike cover and rear paddock stand.

Simply stunning!

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Jon Booth
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2009 Ducati Streetfighter S video

Just posted the following motorcycle video up on www.YouTube.com and www.inter-bike.co.uk of the 2009 Ducati Streetfighter S at the 2008 Carole Nash International Motorcycle and Scooter Show.



Ducati's new naked Streetfighter S features an awesome 115bhp of power and 115Nm of torque in a street fighter set up that will certainly turn heads!

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Jon Booth
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Ducati wins top MCN awards

Ducati won two top awards at the MCN (Motorcycle News) national awards ceremony.

The most important and prestigious award was the Machine of the Year which was presented to Tim Maccabee for the Desmosedici RR and the second award was for the coveted title of Manufacturer of the Year.

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Jon Booth
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Ducati owning chef visits NEC Bike Show

Legendary chef Gordon Ramsay who owns a rare £40,000 Ducati Desmosedici visited the Carole Nash International Motorcycle and Scooter Show.

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Troy Bayliss admires the 1098 R “Bayliss Replica”

Troy Bayliss visited the Ducati Stand at the Milan Motorbike Show last week to admire his name sake the stunning new Ducati 1098 R Bayliss Replica.

“When I first saw the livery for my last race at Portimao – said Troy Bayliss as he sat on the Ducati stand’s display bike, surrounded by his fans – I thought that it was the most beautiful bike I would ever ride. To see this “replica” design also available for the public and my fans makes me fell very proud. I thank Ducati for this and I thank the public for all their continued love and support. This is a very emotional time and the bike will always be very special to me”



For those in the UK who want to see the ‘1098R ‘Bayliss Limited Edition’ and the rest of the new 2009 Ducati model range they will be on display at the NEC International Motorcycle Show from the 28th November to 7th December.

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Jon Booth

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New Ducati Streetfighter - best looking bike

The Ducati Streetfighter S.

The Ducati Streetfighter is officially the best-looking bike at the 2008 Milan show. It was voted best looking bike by 20,000 plus enthusiasts taking part in a survey organised by Italian magazine Motociclismo.

I think with looks like these, its easy to see why the Ducati Streetfighter was the star of the Milan Motorbike Show!

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Jon Booth

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New Ducati Monsters for 2009

Ducati have announced two new Ducati Monsters for 2009, the Ducati Monster 1100 and the Ducati Monster 1100 S both powered by the two-valve 1100cc Desmodromic twin-cylinder engine.
Here's a couple of pic's of these new Ducati Monsters.
The new Ducati Monster 1100 S.

The new Ducati Monster 1100

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Jon Booth

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New Ducati Streetfighter for 2009

Ducati launched its exciting range of new motorcycles at the 66th International Bicycle and Motorbike Show in Milan this week, including a new streetfighter, aptly titled the Ducati Streetfighter.

Ducati say about their new creation:- "The Streetfighters Superbike soul combines fighter attitude and naked sophistication to create a machine of pure adrenaline."

With a 155bhp Ducati L-Twin motor in a stripped own naked bike is show to a be an an adrenaline inducing machine as they say. More details of the Ducati Streetfighter are available on our website - www.inter-bike.co.uk by clicking here.

For those who can't wait to see one in the flesh here's a few pic's of the new Ducati.

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Jon Booth

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Ducati wins many awards!

Ducati wins a host of awards in this years Motociclismo 2008 Bike of the Year results.

Ducati claims all 3 places in the Sports Bike of the Year category, with first for the Ducati 1098, with second for the Ducati Desmosdici RR and third for the Ducati 848, a hat-trick!!

Also the Ducati Hypermotard was placed first in the Supermotard category and the newly launched Ducati Monster 696 took second place in the Naked Bike category and the Ducati Multistrada came third in the Dual categorey.

So its a big well done to Ducati!!

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Ducati Monster 696

The new Ducati Monster 696 + has now arrived at Ducati dealers in the UK and Ireland and demonstrators are available for test rides. So if your hankering for a test ride or to buy one you can locate your nearest Ducati dealer at http://www.ducatiuk.com/.

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Jon Booth

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