Ducati fans around the world will be getting together to celebrate the Italian motorcycle manufacturer, as the 2025 #WeRideAsOne event takes place on Saturday May 3. In each country the events are organised by local Ducati dealers and the 356 Ducati Official Clubs, with each including a parade of bikes through major cities.
There’s a long list of countries and cities hosting events, including London, Sydney, Sao Paulo, Beijing, Assen, Pisa, Lisbon, Los Angeles, Paris, Milan, New York, Barcelona, and more. This year, the event coincides with the 25th anniversary of the Ducati Official Clubs, which now include 43,000 members across 66 countries. To celebrate, a book has been created with photos, inverviews and anecdotes, which you can order here.
Ducati website, at least. In the UK, that includes the Ducati Owners Club GB, Ducati Official Club Torkshire, Ducati Official Club London and South East, and Ducati Sporting Club UK.
Keep up with the latest on new, classic and custom Ducati motorcycles here, and find upcoming motorcycle events in the UK and further afield, here. And if you’re looking to become a Ducati owner, then alongside new and used examples from official dealers you can also find secondhand bikes through listings on eBay.
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The New Ducati MX Experience Days Start In The UK In July 2025
With the all-new Ducati Desmo450 MX arriving in dealers in June as the first motocross bike from the Italian manufacturer, there are plenty of people who might want to try it out or improve their skills for the single cylinder 450cc machine. So it’s handy that the new Ducati MX Experience Days start in the UK in July 2025.
Run by former British and international MX racer and ACO-qualified instructor Barry Johnson and team, the days will be held at four locations across the UK. The venues will be Golding Barn in West Sussex, Hobs Hole MX in the Midlands, Pond Lane MX in Hampshire and Fatcat Motopark in Doncaster. And you’ll get to ride the new Desmo450 MX with instruction tailored to your ability, from novice to expert.
While you don’t need a road motorcycle licence to attend, you do need to be 17 or over, and have some prior riding experience to be able to handle a bike on varied terrain.
Barry Johnson, Ducati MX Experience chief instructor: “We are super-excited to bring the Ducati MX Experience to the UK. It’s a fantastic opportunity for us to work with such a prestigious brand, with big ambitions in motocross. The Desmo450 MX bikes are incredible, and we have the venues, instructors and the support services to guarantee a fantastic experience for our guests.”
Fabrizio Cazzoli, Managing Director, Ducati UK: “Ducati’s entry into the world of motocross is a historic moment for the company, and we are delighted to offer everyone in the UK a chance to experience the new Desmo450 MX for themselves. Ducati selects its experience partners very carefully, and the team behind the new Ducati MX Experience is no different. We are proud to work with such a highly motivated team of expert instructors, based at superb venues and offering a truly premium experience.”
A day at the Ducati MX Experience costs £220, which is pretty reasonable. Especially if you’re debating buying a new Ducati Desmo450 MX for £11,245. Dates run from the end of July through until the end of October, and vouchers are available if you’re looking to buy it as a present for someone. You can find out more and book a spot via the Ducati MX Experience website, here.
Check out more motorcycle events, including track days and shows, here. Or catch up with our latest coverage of new, secondhand and classic Ducati motorcycles, here.
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MotoGP And WSB Ducatis Go Up For Auction
Some iconic racing motorcycles will be open for bids at the Iconic Sale at the Silverstone Festival 2024 as MotoGP and WSB Ducatis go up for auction. It’s organised by Iconic Auctioneers, and takes place on Sunday 25th August, with viewing days from Firday 23rd at the Northamptonshire circuit.
The lots include everything from a 1929 AJS M7 349cc race bike with a guide price of £12,000 to £14,000 to a 2022 MV Agusta Supeveloce 800 Ago LE, signed by Giacomo Agostini and with just four push miles on the clock, for £35,000 to £40,000. But it’s dominated by various rare Ducatis, including two Superleggeras, two 996 SPS, a Panigale Anniversario, and three very special race bikes from the Italian manufacturer.
It has a guide price of £380,000 to £400,000, and has recently been rebuilt by Ducati specialist David Allenby. The 220bhp desmodromic V4 engine puts out more than 220bhp, and combined with a weight of just 148kg, it will happily top 190mph. It comes with the fitted 17″ rims, and the original 16.5″ wheels, the carbon fibre front discs for display purposes, and can be used and maintained without factory support if you really want to show off at a track day, or use it for parades and events.
The 2003 Ducati Desmosedici GP3 989cc
Another important year in Ducati MotoGP history was their return to top level racing in 2003, and this particular bike was used by Loris Capirossi during that season, with Ohlins suspension, Brembo brakes, and over 220bhp from the 989cc engine. It also has a later Marelli ignition system with traction control, making it potentially a little easier to actually use.
The earlier Ducati MotoGP bike has a slightly lower guide price of £180,000 to £200,000, and is again in good running order.
In 2003 Capirossi and team-mate Troy Bayliss made an immediate impact on the series, finishing fourth and sixth overall in the championship, with Capirossi winning the Catalunya round, and the Italian manufacturer finishing second in the Constructors’ standings.
The 2018 Michael Ruben Rinaldi Ducati Panigale R WSBK
If you’re more of a World Superbikes fan, then you may be interested in this 2018 Ducati Panigale R, which was raced by Michael Ruben Rinaldi as the sole rider in the Aruba-it Racing Junior Team that season. The Italian rider competed in 16 races from the 26 on the season calendar, with multiple top ten finishes.
The Panigale V4 R is ready to use in original and restored condition, with a Certificate of Authenticity signed by Paulo Ciabatti of Ducati Corsa. To comply with WSBK rules, the bike has a 998cc engine rather than the larger road version, and comes with a guide price of £100,000 to £140,000.
If you have the funds to consider picking up one of the trio of racing Ducatis, then you can bid in the room, by phone, online or via comission, and you can register to potentially buy a bike via the Iconic Aucioneers website.
As mentioned above, there are a variety of bikes and even scooters for sale, from a 2009 Piaggio Vespa GTS 300iE Super 278cc with a guide price of £500-£1000 to classic Hondas, and the Ducati race bikes featured above. Personally, if I had the money available, I’d be bidding on the 1988 Honda NSR250R SP MC18 that’s listed with a guide of £6,000 to £8,000.
Keep up with all our latest coverage new, classic and secondhand Ducati motorcycles, here. Along with everything related to motorcycle sport across all championships and series, here.
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Francesco Bagnaia Wins The Third Lenovo Race Of Champions
Taking a break from competing for his third MotoGP title, Ducati Lenovo rider Francesco Bagnaia wins the third Lenovo Race of Champions, held during World Ducati Week at the Misano World Circuit Marco Simoncelli.
A total of 15 Ducati riders took part, riding the new Ducati Panigale V4 S this year. They includes MotoGP riders Bagnaia, Marc Marquez, Marco Bezzecchi, Fabio Di Giannantonio, Enea Bastianini, Franco Morbidelli, Jorge Martin, and Alex Martin, alongside World Superbike riders Andrea Iannone, Michael Ruben Rinaldi, Alvaro Bautista, Danilo Petrucci and Nicolo Bulega, test rider Michele Pirro, and British Superbike rider Glenn Irwin.
Bagnaia also won the 2022 event, ahead of Luca Marini and Marco Bezzecchi. Due to the disruption of the global panedemic, the first Ducati race of champions was actually held in 2018, won by Ducati test rider Michele Pirro ahead of Tito Rabat and Xavi Fores.
It’s not often you get to see MotoGP, World Superbike and other riders compete on the same machinery, even if some might have a bit more knowledge of the Misano circuit that others. The bikes had track modifications include the fairing and racing bellypan, Brembo GP4-MotoGP brake calipers and Z04 pads, and a billet top triple clamp personalised with the rider’s name.
World Ducati Week 2024 also broke attendance records, with more than 94,000 people visiting the 12th annual event.
Keep up with all the latest Ducati bikes, customs, classics and more, here. Along with upcoming motorcycle events in the UK and around the world, here. In the past, the Race of Champions bikes have been auctioned after the event, but if you can’t quite afford that, check out the secondhand Panigale V4S examples currently being offered secondhand on eBay.
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The Limited Edition Ducati Panigale V2 Superquadro Final Edition
An exclusive number of just 555 Ducati Panigale V2 Superquadro Final Edition motorcycles will go on sale in October 2024 as a tribute to the engine used by the Italian manufacturer in sportsbikes since 2011.
First launched in 2011 for the Ducati 1199 Panigale, the new Superquadro engine had a higher ratio between the bore and stroke, leading to the ‘Super Square’ name. Both smaller and larger versions have appeared since then, including the 898, the 955 Nicolo Bulega took to the 2023 World Supersport title (a first for Ducati), and the 1285cc version used until the V4 arrived in the 2018 Panigale. And that’s before you trace the desmodromic 90 degree V2 engines back to the likes of the iconic 916 and 748.
Along with the seat embroidered to match the design, you get lashings of carbon fibre for the front and rear mudguards, exhaust silencer end cap, chain guard, swingarm and shock absorber protectors, and the clutch cover. You also get billet aluminium adjustable Rizoma footrests, Ohlins suspension front and rear with 48mm front forks with TiN treatment to reduce friction, plus a steering damper from the Swedish firm.
The brakes are Brembo M4.32 monobloc calipers, accompanied by the latest electronic package using the 6-axis inertial plaform, with ABS Cornering EVO, Ducati Traction Control (DTC) EVO 2, Ducati Wheelie Control (DWC) EVO, Ducati Quick Shift up/down (DQS) EVO 2 and Engine Brake Control (EBC) EVO.
If that’s not enough, you can also fit a license plate holder removal kit, billet aluminium mirror removal kit and a solid aluminium tank cap for track use (sold separately), and the Superquadro already comes with a GPS module for DDA data acquisition, in case you fancy taking a rare Ducati out on track.
It’s not quite the end for Ducati using V-twin’s, as it’s used in bikes including the Monster, Multistrada, Desert X, and Scrambler ranges. But the final swansong for the Superquadro in superbikes will be available in dealerships from October 2024, with a UK price of £23,500.
Keep up with all the latest new, custom and classic Ducati motorcycles, here. And if you can’t stretch to the new model, then you can find a host of V2 (and V4) Panigalge models secondhand, including a wide selection on eBay.