The Ducati Corse World Superbikes by Alan Cathcart & Jim Gianatsis

The Definitive World Superbike Autographed Collector’s Packaged signed by photographer Jim Gianatsis Collector’s Edition Coffee Table book and 2013 Fast Dates World Superbike Calendar

WOODLAND HILLS, CA – April 10, 2013 – (Motor Sports Newswire) – Ducati Superbikes have dominated the World Superbike Championship for a quarter of a century with 14 World Superbike Championship titles. The Ducati Corse World Superbike book chronicles the development and history all five Ducati Corse World Superbike generations from the first Desmoquattro 750cc prototype to the revolutionary new 1199 Panigale Superquadro together with interviews with the Ducati designers, factory team racers and managers. This unique insight is provided by renown motorcycle racer and journalist Alan Cathcart who has had the envious and often exclusive opportunity to test ride every one of the factory Corse race bikes over the last 25 years, those tests of which are featured here. Photography of the Corse factory bikes and and action photography of the riders is proved by the world’s most renown motorcycle roadracing photographers including Gold & Goose, Kel Edge and Fabrizio Porrozzio.

Adding icing to the cake, and to warrant this big collectors edition book, included are the incredible high definition photographs of all the Ducati Corse factory race bikes raced by Ducati’s legendary Doug Polen, Troy Corser, Carl Fogarty, Neil Hodgson, John Kocinski, James Toseland, Troy Bayliss, Noriuki Haga taken by former racer, moto journalist and photographer Jim Gianatsis as featured in the Fast Dates World Superbike Calendars from those years, together with the beautiful Fast Dates Calendar Kittens who served as the official SBK and Team Ducati Corse grid girls at the races where the bikes were photographed.

This book is a must have book for every Ducati and motorcycle roadracing enthusiast. Gianatsis Design, publisher of the renown FastDates.com Calendars, has produced and published this book in a beautiful large format 12×12-inch hard cover design coffee table style Collectors Edition featuring 224 pages in full color printed on 100# dull coat art paper for the best possible reproduction and presentation.

Now you can own a special Collector’s Package of both the Ducati Corse World Superbikes book, and the new 16-month 2013 Fast Dates World Superbike Calendar featuring all the current factory race bikes of the SBK World Superbike Championship, personally autographed by producer and photographer Jim Gianatsis. This Autographed Collectors Package is priced at $100 for both the Book and Calendars, and is available for ordering online at: http://www.FastDates.com

 

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Ducati achieves expectations with impressive 2012 year-end figures

 

• Record 2012 year-end results
• +16% over 2011 revenues with a record 44,102 motorcycles delivered to customers in 2012
• +21% growth in US market, now confirmed as Ducati’s primary-focus

BORGO PANIGALE (Bologna, Italy) – March 12, 2013 – (Motor Sports Newswire) -  The “Audi Annual Press Conference” held in Ingolstadt, Germany today presented an opportunity to showcase the latest details of the Ducati acquisition to the world’s press, including the outstanding results achieved by the company during the last year.

With Ducati experiencing continuous growth in terms of market share and production and sales volumes, 2012 has now been confirmed as a record year in the long history of the famous Italian manufacturer. These outstanding results further underline the security of the company which is, also thanks to the Audi Group acquisition, better structured and organised than ever before and ready to confidently face future challenges.

“Ducati closed 2012 with revenues of 606 million euro, an increase of 16% compared with 2011 and a total of 44,102 motorcycles delivered to customers,” declared Gabriele Del Torchio, CEO of Ducati Motor Holding. “Our growth rate has been especially impressive in the US, currently our primary-focus market, with sales up by 21% compared to 2011, confirming an absolutely positive trend for this country, where Ducati sales have increased consistently for the past 30 months. We are also achieving major results and important goals throughout the Far East, thanks to a marketing policy which specifically targets new and emerging markets and has returned growth in terms market share and profits.

“With new stakeholders in the company, Ducati has never been so solid, and these positive figures confirm the value and commitment of all the company staff and of our brand, increasingly popular, appreciated and renowned all over the world. The 2013 product range, including the new Multistrada, Hypermotard, Hyperstrada and 1199 Panigale R models, is the expression of technological excellence and the emotional impact of our products, ever-important in the current, highly competitive economic climate, perfectly complements our unmistakable, all-Italian style. Ducati is today, and will continue to be, a product-oriented company, with development and innovation as the milestones of our growth strategy.”

Ducati Motor Holding S.p.A – An Audi Group Company

Founded in 1926, Ducati has been producing sport-inspired motorcycles since 1946. Their motorcycles are characterised by “Desmodromic” performance engines, innovative design and avant-garde technology. Covering several market segments, Ducati’s range of motorcycles are divided into model families which include: Diavel, Hypermotard, Monster, Multistrada, Streetfighter and Superbike. These authentic icons of “made in Italy” are sold in over 80 countries around the world, with concentration on the European, North-American and Asia Pacific markets. Ducati competes in both the World Superbike Championship and, with an official team, the World MotoGP Championship. In Superbike Ducati has won 17 Manufacturers’ titles and 14 Riders’ titles and in 2011 passed the historic milestone of 300 race victories. Ducati have participated in MotoGP since 2003, and took both the Manufacturers’ and Riders’ titles in 2007.

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Nicky Hayden Helps Promote New Ducati Hypermotard – license to thrill.

Discover the new 2013 Ducati Hypermotard.

February 20, 2013 – (Motor Sports Newswire) – Agility, boldness and fun, this is the tried and tested recipe that the new Hypermotard family uses to deliver unforgettable thrills. The total control and extreme versatility of the 3 models mean you can be the king of any road with true Hyper spirit.

Enjoy Nicky Hayden’s great & funny acting performance and check the cameo of a great Ducati friend, Ruben Xaus.

About Ducati

Founded in 1926, Ducati has been producing sport-inspired motorcycles since 1946. “Desmodromic” performance engines, innovative design and avant-garde technology characterize its motorcycles. Covering several market segments, Ducati’s range of motorcycles are divided into model families which include: Diavel, Hypermotard, Monster, Multistrada, Streetfighter and Superbike.

These authentic icons of “made in Italy” are sold in over 80 countries around the world, with concentration on the European, North American and Asia Pacific markets. Ducati competes in both the World Superbike Championship and, with an official team, the World MotoGP Championship. In Superbike Ducati has won 17 Manufacturers’ titles and 14 Riders’ titles and in 2011 passed the historic milestone of 300 race victories. Ducati have participated in MotoGP since 2003, and took both the Manufacturers’ and Riders’ titles in 2007.

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Shopatron Announces 39% Sales Increase for Client Powersports Brands Leading into Dealer Expo

The Shopatron Order Exchange drives online sales for leading brands like Suzuki, Kawasaki, Ducati, Arctic Cat, and BRP

SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA – January 31, 2013 – (Motor Sports Newswire) – Shopatron, the world’s leading provider of cloud-based, eCommerce order management solutions, fueled a 39% same-store online sales increase in January for its clients in the powersports industry.

The patent-pending Shopatron Order Exchange drives online sales for leading brands like Suzuki, Kawasaki, Ducati, Arctic Cat, and BRP. Shopatron enables client brands to sell online and then pass those completed orders to their retailers for delivery to the customer.

Shopatron clients are also able to offer advanced fulfillment capabilities like in-store pickup and ship-to-store, to drive additional online and offline sales. Indeed, research shows that while 80% of customers research products online, 75% still prefer to buy in a store.

“For manufacturers of products like motorcycles and personal watercraft, which typically require customization, installation, or other high-expertise services, Shopatron’s solution is a proven method for selling online,” said Shopatron SVP of Marketing Mark Grondin. “With Shopatron, branded manufacturers sell products directly on their website without sacrificing customer experience or alienating retailers.”

Shopatron will be attending the Dealer Expo 2013 in Indianapolis on Feb. 15-17. To set up a meeting with Shopatron at the Dealer Expo, or to learn more about Shopatron, visit ecommerce.shopatron.com or call 866-625-5050.

About Shopatron

Shopatron is the world’s only eCommerce solution that increases sales online, while also increasing sales through retail stores. Shopatron’s eCommerce and order management solution provides an innovative and flexible approach to online sales that matches the unique needs of branded manufacturers, multi-channel retailers, and online marketplaces. Founded in 2001, Shopatron works with more than 1,000 branded manufacturers and 20,000 retail partners across more than 40 industries. Clients include top brands such as Bosch, Suzuki, Mizuno, Ducati, JL Audio, K2, Intermix, and Sport Chalet. The company has offices in San Luis Obispo, California; and Swindon, United Kingdom.

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Ducati North America Reports All-Time Retail Sales Record for 2012

 

•      Ten Consecutive Quarters of Retail Sales Growth
•      Retail Sales Increase of 21% over 2011
•      Sales Increases in every North American Region
•      42% annual increase in Apparel and Accessories sales

CUPERTINO, CA – January 17, 2013 – (Motor Sports Newswire) – Ducati North America today reported achieving the highest sales in the company’s history, with a record 10,883 units retailed in 2012. This result marks the company’s tenth consecutive quarter of increased sales and further solidifies North America as Ducati’s number one global market.

This all-time sales record was achieved thanks to a sales increase of 21 percent versus 2011, despite the industry trend of marginal growth. Each North American region achieved sales increases in 2012, with USA growing 21 percent, Canada 25 percent and Mexico 7 percent.

Ducati’s line of apparel and Ducati Performance accessories also registered new sales records, with a significant annual growth of 42 percent.

“Ducati’s new all-time sales record and the consistent growth in all North American markets confirm our customers’ extremely positive response to our products and marketing programs,” said Cristiano Silei, CEO of Ducati North America. “We are fully geared to continue this growth in 2013 with many highly-anticipated new products and our strongest dealer network to date.”

The largest and most diverse product offering in Ducati’s history continues to attract customers to the brand. Ducati’s flagship Superbike, the 1199 Panigale, saw impressive sales in its first months on the market and earned “Bike of the Year” honors by Motorcyclist magazine. The new Streetfighter 848 was awarded “Best Middleweight” by Cycle World magazine. The Monster family of motorcycles, Ducati’s highest selling model, celebrates this year its 20th Anniversary. The Diavel received “Best Cruiser” by Cycle World magazine and by MotorcycleUSA for the second-straight year.

New models for 2013 include the completely redesigned Hypermotard family as well as new versions that expand Ducati’s offering in the adventure-touring segment: the new flagship Granturismo which completes a totally refreshed Multistrada line-up, and the all new, more versatile, Diavel Strada and Hyperstrada.

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New Ducati Multistrada 1200 – touring meets passion

January 2, 2013 – (Motor Sports Newswire) – The new Multistrada 1200 transforms every road into an unending thrill-fest. Skyhook suspension, which ensures the best set-up every inch of the way, and the stunningly smooth Testastretta 11° DS engine merge with unmistakeable Ducati appeal to provide the ride of your life. And for those eager for even more boundless adventure there’s the new Granturismo model, the bike ready to take on the world. www.multistrada.ducati.com

 

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Ducati 1199 Panigale RS13 official video

December 21, 2012 – (Motor Sports Newswire) – Official video launch of the new Ducati 1199 Panigale RS13 , that will challenge in the 2013 SBK championship. www.ducati.com

 

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Impressive Sales and Awards Underline Success of the Ducati 1199 Panigale

 

• 2012 sees the Ducati 1199 Panigale set new industry benchmarks in technology and style
• Over 30 international media awards presented to the best twin-cylinder sports motorcycle ever
• More than 7,500 Ducati 1199 Panigale motorcycles sold in 2012

Borgo Panigale (Bologna, Italy) – December 11, 2012 – (Motor Sports Newswire) – For motorcycle enthusiasts, 2012 will undoubtedly go down in history as “the year of the Panigale”, the Italian manufacturer’s high-tech model generating massive interest since its first public appearance and opening a new chapter in the company’s long and successful history.

Ducati collected the “Best Bike of the Show” award for the Superbike 1199 Panigale as soon as the motorcycle was unveiled at the 2011 EICMA International Motorcycle Show in Milan. The incredible model, which set new benchmarks in the motorcycle industry, has since gone on to collect over 30 major international acknowledgements and awards from highly respected motorcycle publications and major lifestyle titles.

Despite a motorcycle market in downward trend, the 1199 Panigale has performed as well in the showroom as it has on the road and track, with a total of over 7,500 motorcycles sold during 2012. The sales performance further acknowledges the energy and resources that Ducati has poured into the constant research and development of new product, an approach that has subsequently enabled the company to achieve record commercial and financial results in 2012. The difficult market and depressed world economy has done little to slow Ducati as it continues to expand and improve in terms of market share and output and sales volumes, confirming the security of the company and providing an improved structure and organisation ready to face the coming years with more confidence than ever before.

Bred for the track and trained for the road, the 1199 Panigale is a true revolution of the species destined to influence the entire sports motorcycle environment. The most high-tech, most powerful twin-cylinder production engine on the planet is now an integral part of an innovative monocoque chassis that combine to deliver an astonishing 195hp from 164kg (361.5lb) of futuristic Italian thoroughbred. The highest production motorcycle power-to-weight and torque-to-weight ratios in the world are fitting trophies for the incredible results that Ducati have achieved.

With the click of a button, Ducati’s Riding Mode concept delivers performance with enhanced rider confidence by combining seven class-leading technologies. The latest-generation sports ABS system, Ducati Traction Control (DTC), Ducati Electronic Suspension (DES), Ducati Quick-Shift (DQS), Ducati’s race-derived Engine Brake Control (EBC) and Ride-by-Wire (RbW) are now all programmed into seamless, electronic rider assistance. Even the full colour Thin Film Transistor (TFT) display changes to suit the rider’s environment.

With a unique styling that sets the heart racing even when the motorcycle is at standstill, the innovative and high performance Ducati is available in 1199 Panigale, 1199 Panigale S and 1199 Panigale S Tricolore versions. For 2013, the new 1199 Panigale R will extend the family of models even further, the exclusive flagship of the range representing the machine specially developed with enhanced technical specification by Ducati Corse for World Superbike competition.

Tim Collins
Public Relations Manager
Ducati North America
Ph. +1.408.343.4414
tim.collins@ducati.com

About Ducati

Founded in 1926, Ducati has been producing sport-inspired motorcycles since 1946. “Desmodromic” performance engines, innovative design and avant-garde technology characterize its motorcycles. Covering several market segments, Ducati’s range of motorcycles are divided into model families which include: Diavel, Hypermotard, Monster, Multistrada, Streetfighter and Superbike.

These authentic icons of “made in Italy” are sold in over 80 countries around the world, with concentration on the European, North American and Asia Pacific markets. Ducati competes in both the World Superbike Championship and, with an official team, the World MotoGP Championship. In Superbike Ducati has won 17 Manufacturers’ titles and 14 Riders’ titles and in 2011 passed the historic milestone of 300 race victories. Ducati have participated in MotoGP since 2003, and took both the Manufacturers’ and Riders’ titles in 2007.

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Ducati 1199 Panigale R – The pursuit of perfection

November 22, 2012 – (Motor Sports Newswire) – www.ducati.com Unbelievable performance and technological excellence proclaim this the new queen of the Superbike family. Born of the world of competitive racing, the 1199 Panigale R is an exclusive and treasured interpretation of man’s passion for the racetrack: titanium piston rods, carbon fibre bodywork, Ducati Performance racing exhaust and livery inspired by the Ducati Corse. Perfection was never so close.

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FastDates.com presents the Edelweiss Ducati Best of Italy Tour

Tour Includes a World Superbike or MotoGP Race for 2013 / 2014

November 14, 2012 – (Motor Sports Newswire) – Ever wonder why Italian motorcycle racers win almost twice as many world championship titles as any other nation? Well, there are probably many reasons, but looking at an Italian map you will see one particular reason: beautiful Italian roads weaving through a patchwork of mountains and mountain chains. That, and a passion for building incredible high performance machinery, like Ducati which has won more World Superbike Championships than all the other bike manufacturers combined. Take that Championship winning Desmoquatro motor and place it in one of the world’s premier sport touring bikes, the Multistrada 1200, and you’ve now got an incredible motorcycle to tour central Italy with its beautiful Tuscany region.

FastDates.com Motorcycle Calendar & Website staff has experienced the Edelweiss Ducati Best of Italy Tour first hand and recommends it highly, particularly for roadracing enthusiasts, and if you’ve never been riding or attended a World Championship round in Europe. For any Ducatista the trip to the Ducati factory is just icing on the cake. This tour begins in the birthplace of the most infamous of Italian motorcycles, the Ducati Factory in Bologna where you will tour the Ducati Museum and New Motorcycle Production Line before picking up your bike and heading out across the wine country of Tuscany with your newest friends.

Once underway, you will be busy all day, every day, to make it to places which are, on average, 60 miles apart as the crow flies. Why does it take so long? You’ll spend a night in the beautiful cities of Florence, Sienna, Assisi and San Marino. But there’s lunch and coffee stops in small villages along the way, plus you’ll want to get to your destination city early to take in the sights, then end the day with a glorious dinner. You’ll find your luggage waiting for you in your hotel room, having been transported there earlier by the chase van, so you can enjoy the day riding and enjoying the sights, not worrying about anything else. The Multistrada 1200 transforms mobility into art, rendering time and distance irrelevant, that’s why. Art needs freedom, therefore our flight pattern is not necessarily bound to any particular road surface either.

You’ll devote a week of your lives to create a team masterpiece of motorized motion, consider yourself part of the Ducati team, and do not expect anything short of Ducati VIP treatment at the World Superbike or Moto Grand Prix round that completes the tour on the following weekend. At the legendary tracks of Imola or Mugello you’ll get VIP Parking in the Ducati Village just behind the Ducati Grandstands where you’ll have the best seat in the house to watch the races. Then its a short ride back to Bologna that evening for a final evening banquet party with your new closest friends before leaving for home the next day. This is the ultimate week’s motorcycle vacation for any sportbike or Ducati enthusiast.

For Complete Information Go To: http://www.edelweissbike.com/en/cont/def/home.html?partnerID=US-GDA

 

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