July 16, 2010
News
Michael Lock leaves Ducati
Ducati North America has just officially announced that its CEO, Michael Lock, will be departing the company at the end of the month. Lock's reign at the top of the company has been controversial. While he has led Ducati to unprecedented sales success, Lock's management style has proved unpopular with some dealers and other business associates we've spoken to. Cristiano Silei, Ducati Motor Holding...
16 July 2010
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How Dainese modified its equipment to work with Rossi's injury
When Valentino Rossi takes to the starting grid of Sunday's German Grand Prix, he'll be doing so with partially healed fractures to both the tibia and fibula in his right leg. Here's how Dainese modified his boots and leathers to accommodate the bandages and protect the leg from further injury >As you can see by the riding shots in the gallery above, the injury and the modified safety gear...
16 July 2010
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The official word on Ducati's new cruiser
As Ducati's statement reads: As many you may have noticed, there has been quite a bit of activity in the past few weeks surrounding a supposed new Ducati model. I wanted to take this opportunity and send you a note saying indeed we do have a surprise in store for this year's EICMA show. Our R&D department is working around the clock to complete development of...
16 July 2010
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eRoehr eSuperbike: 135mph on batteries
Coming hot on the heels of yesterday's Brammo Empulse is an entirely different take on electric performance. The eRoehr eSuperbike is eFaster but also eWay more expensive. It's also based around and existing eChassis, that of the eHyosung GT250R and will only be produced in eLimited numbers. Still, 96bhp and 135mph is eImpressive. >There's actually three bikes here, but they all look about identic...
16 July 2010