How Ducati Bikes are changing the Motorcycle World
: How Ducati Bikes are changing the Motorcycle World
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How Ducati Bikes are changing the Motorcycle World
With its headquarters in Bologna, Italy, Ducati Motor Holding is among the leading motorcycle manufacturers in the world. It operates as the motorcycle-manufacturing division of Ducati. Audi (a German automotive manufacturer) owns the company through Lamborghini. Ducati bikes are popular in motorcycle races, movies, and music videos.
Brief History of the Ducati Brand
Antonio Cavalieri Ducati together and his sons (Bruno, Marcello, and Adriano) are the founders of Ducati. Back in 1935, the company manufactured radio components such as condensers and vacuum tubes. In collaboration with SIATA, Ducati began its mass production of motorcycles in 1950. The company went through various acquisitions before Lamborghini finally acquired it in 2012.
Motorcycle Designs
Ducati is reputable for high-performance bikes with four-stroke 90° V-twin engines. The motorcycles also feature a desmodromic valve design, which dates back to 50 years ago. Instead of using conventional valve springs found in consumer vehicles, the valves have a separate dedicated cam lobe and lifter.
Modern Ducati motorcycles have wet clutches, unlike the previous ones which had dry clutches. Ducati recently introduced a revolutionary carbon fiber frame on its bikes to replace the trellis frame. The company continues to sell single-cylinder, two-cylinder and four-cylinder motorcycles to date. It aims to foster community identity with its wide range of bikes.
How Much Does a Ducati Bike Cost?
The prices for the bike vary depending on the model and the features. New Ducati bikes retail at $10,000 and above. For instance, the Ducati Superleggera costs $65,000 while the Ducati Panigale costs $15,000.
Movies with Ducati Bikes
Movies that feature Ducati bikes include Decait (released in 1987), Yes Man (released in 2007) and CHiPs (released in 2017). The lead actor in Yes Man rides a Ducati Hypermotard in certain scenes. CHiPs, which is about a former motorcycle rider trying to get his life and marriage on track, also features Ducati Hypermotard bikes.
