The Italian manufacturer celebrates one of the most important models to come out of the Bologna factory, with the limited edition Ducati Monster 30° Anniversario revealed for a production run of 500 bikes.
current sales second only to the Multistrada models in the current Ducati range.
The limited edition Ducati Monster 30° Anniversario continues a long tradition of special models, but stands out with both the tricolour livery, and as the lightest example every produced. The Made in Italy 30th Anniversary livery is complimented by exclusive gold rim wheels, an embroidered logo on the seat, and a special dashboard animation. Plus the name and number plate on the upper clamp.
But the beauty isn’t just skin deep, as despite gaining upgrades including a steering damper and windshield, the 30° Anniversario weighs 4kg less than a standard model, at 184kg. This includes the Ohlins NIX30 forks, which are 0.6kg lighter than the option on normal Monsters, and is fully adjustable with an increased ground clearance helping the sportier set-up.
Along with the adjustable Ohlins suspension and steering damper, you also get Brembo Stylema front calipers and aluminium flanges for the 320mm front brake discs. And the new forged aluminium rims, which are 1.86kg lighter and reduce front and rear wheel inertia. Plus front and rear carbon fibre mudguards, a street-legal Termignoni slip-on exhaust, and a passenger seat cover.
It’s still powered by a 937cc Testatratta engine, putting out 111hp and 93Nm of torque, with the help of ABS, Ducati Traction and Wheelie control, plus Launch Control. The weight saving does continue with a lithium battery, and there’s the choice of three riding modes – sport, road and wet – managed through the 4.3″ colour TFT dashboard.
And if you’re quick enough to secure one, the new limited edition Ducati Monster 30° Anniversario isn’t that expensive either, at £16,095. That compares with the Monster at £11,295, and the Monster from £11,595. Or the Monster SP at £13,995.
With only 500 bikes being produced, you’ll need to be fast to grab one. If you’re not lucky enough, then keep up with all the latest new, custom and classic Ducati motorcycles, here. And you can find plenty of older models for sale on eBay at the moment, from 1993 to 2023.
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2024 Ducati Multistrada V2 S Gets Black and Grey Paint
As the slightly more refined and upgraded version of the Italian all-rounder, the 2024 Ducati Multistrada V2 S gets black and grey paint for the new model year, as an alternative to red.
Powered by the same 937cc Testastretta twin-cylinder engine, the S model adds semi-active suspension, a quickshifter, cornering lights for the front LEDs and a TST dash rather than the standard LCD. And you also now get Cruise Control, along with the full electronics package of ABS, Vehicle Hold Control (VHC), traction conrol and the Ducati Brake Light System which automatically activates your rear light if you suddenly slow.
And now you can choose your new Multistrada in Ducati Red, or the new ‘Thrilling Black and Street Grey’ which arrives in UK dealers from July 2023.
The paint is the major change for this model year, which celebrates two decades since the first Multistrada launched back in 2003, and more than 100,000 bikes in the range have been sold (which currently also includes the V4 versions).
If you’re planning on buying a new model, the Ducati Multistrada V2 S costs from £15,395, and a 35 kW A2 licence version is also available.
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The 2024 Ducati Panigale V2 Is Now Available In Black
It’s not exactly a stealth option, but the 2024 Ducati Panigale V2 is now available in black, if you fancy an alternative to classic red.
The 955cc Superquadro twin-cylinder super sports bike was introduced in 2020, offering 155hp and 104Nm of torque at 9,000rpm. Underneath the new Black on Black Livery and graphics, the bike is pretty much unchanged from last year, with the same electronics package including ABS, traction control, wheel control, quick shifting and engine braking, monocoque frame, single-sided aluminium swingarm, and the two large air ducts under the LED front headlight.
If you do choose a new Panigale V2 in the Black on Black livery, there are still some Ducati Red details, with the graphics on the tank, fairing and wheels. But it does look pretty good in the darker colour, including the revised seat.
Previously, the second colour option for the Panigale was White Rosso, introduced soon after the bike originally launched. And if you own a current model, there’s a voluntary safety recall in the United States via Ducati North America at the moment due to a software issue causing the headlight to change from low beam to daylight running mode automatically, which can be fixed with a quick update. This impacts 2020-2023 model years, but has now been fixed for any new bikes.
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Ducati Keep Michele Pirro As A Test Rider Until 2027
One of the longest rider and team relationships in MotoGP will continue as Ducati keep Michele Pirro as a test rider until 2027.
The 36-year-old from San Giovanni Rotondo in Italy first joined the manufacturer in 2013, developing the Desmosedici GP for 11 years so far alongside with competing in races as a wildcard rider. He’s also a multiple Italian champion in the superbike and superstock classes, and has also been involved in developing the new Ducati MotoE machine.
Michele Pirro (#51, Ducati MotoGP Test Team): “Most of my sporting career has been with Ducati, and I can’t imagine myself in any other colour than the red of the Borgo Panigale manufacturer. I arrived here in 2013, probably during the most difficult years for Ducati Corse, but now I am also experiencing the best ones for the company. I am very proud of what we have done together. I have worked closely with the new generation of Italian riders and always learn something new from them. As always, I will work hard to continue contributing to developing the Desmosedici GP and the Panigale V4. I thank Claudio, Gigi, Paolo and Davide, and all the people who believe in me. Forza Ducati always!”
the death of Marco Simoncelli. He moved to MotoGP with the team in 2012, with a best place of fifth before joining Ducati as a test rider.
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2024 Ducati Monsters Now Available In Iceberg White
There’s a new paint choice available for the Italian naked sports bike, with the 2024 Ducati Monsters now available in Iceberg White. It’s available for both the Monster and Plus version, with a contrasting Ducati Red seat unit.
2024 Ducati SuperSport 950 S featured yesterday. The new white paint option joins the existing Aviator Grey and traditional Ducati Red choices.
Again, like the SuperSport, there’s no significant mechanical or design changes for this model year, with the last major revision in 2021, with the introduction of the 111hp 937cc Testastretta engine, an aluminium front game, and the tail end of the bike mounted to the motor, which means it dropped 18kg on the previous generation of the Monster.
The seat height remains 820mm, with the narrow width and sides meaning it’s manageable for those of us with shorter legs. But you can also get a low seat as an accessory to drop it down to 800mm, or add a low suspension kit as well, dropping the seat height down to 775mm (30.5 inches). Plus there’s a 35kW version for A2 license holders, until you can earn your way to full powered motorcycling.
As always, you get an LED headlight, and a range of electronic rider aids as standard, with ABS, traction and wheel control, adjustable via the 4.3″ TFT display on the dash. But you also get launch control, which is useful if you plan on competing in MotoGP, or really want to make sure you get away from the lights quickly during your commute to work.
Three riding modes are available, with Sport, Touring and Urban. And as usual, you get a big range of Ducai Performance options for customising your bike further, including Termignoni exhausts, crash protectors and more.
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