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READY FOR THE TRACKracing EXCLUSIVE DESIGN, CUTTING-EDGE MATERIALS AND SOLUTIONS, GARMENTS CERTIFIED ACCORDING TO EC STANDARDS 51

King of the track: the Ducati Corse C2 suit is in full grain cowhide with perforated areas and broad elasticated sections. It features certified protectors and a pocket for the back protector. Also available inmade to measure format. The Racing Stripe full-face helmet provides a very distinctive look along with toplevel comfort and protection.52

Maximum safety with the two-piece Ducati Corse C2 racing suit, equipped with new elasticinserts ensuring far-reaching freedom of movement. It is combined with the Sport 2 boots,with micro-fiber upper, PU heel, shin, and outside ankle protectors. The outfit is completedby the full-face Ducati Corse helmet: the top choice in terms of safety and comfort. 53

Left: perfect for the one- piece racing suit, the Ducati Corse gloves in cowhide, with titanium and carbon fiber inserts on knuckles and back and with the inside in Kevlar® mesh. Below: aggressive look for the Ducati Corse C2 jacket in cowhide. It is completed by the Performance gloves in calfskin, with carbon knuckle protectors and shock absorbing material on the back.54

Left: the Ducati CorseC2 jacket, here inthe black version: incowhide with elasticfabric inserts, it haspredispositions forback and Double Chestprotectors. The glovesare the Performancemodel, black version.Above: the DucatiRacing trolley has acapacity of 82 liters, soas to carry all your trackgear (74x37x30cm). 55

SAFETYSECOND SKINPROTECTORS still life by alberto favaraSAFETY AND PROTECTION WITHOUT FOREGOING COMFORTAND FREEDOM OF MOVEMENT: THIS IS THE OBJECTIVE OF THEMANIS BACK AND CHEST DOUBLE PROTECTORSDevices that adapt to our bodies by forming scale-armor of the pangolin, a mammala flexible armor. Like Dainese’s Manis back from sub-Saharan Africa. protector which, thanks to an overlapping Chest Double reflects the state-of-the-plate structure and to elastic joints, adheres art in the field of protectors dedicated toto the back, stretching, contracting, or those who take on the challenge of thebending according to the positions adopted road: safety and comfort at the service of aby the rider, and ensuring a very high level device to be worn under your Ducati jacket,of protection. A solution inspired by the forgetting you have it on.56

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THE ARRIVAL IN THE DUCATI TEAM WAS BRIMFUL OF EXPECTATIONS.THE RESULTS CONFIRM THAT IT WAS A WINNING DECISION. THESECRETS? A HOMOGENEOUS AND FLUID TEAM WHERE INFORMATIONCIRCULATES QUICKLY, AND ATTENTION TO ALL PARTS OF THE BIKEWITHOUT CONCENTRATING ON ANY SINGLE ASPECT58

luigi dall’ igna General Manager of Ducati Corse, a position he has held since November 2013. From the Veneto Region, 47 years old, a graduate in mechanical engineering from Padua, he boasts an extensive and significant experience in the world of motorcycle racing, in particular in the MotoGP and Superbike Championships. In Ducati, Dall’Igna’s role is to organize and manage, from a technical viewpoint, the entire racing activity, thereby establishing the foundations for a new phase of development and growth in competitions. Nearly a year has gone by: tell us about this significantly improved over the year. Now we needjump into an environment as hot and passionate to improve certain issues of reliability. After that, asas Ducati’s. I said before, there is no particular area in which we need to intervene, rather, continuous improvements, It was a really good experience: initially I had some at 360 degrees, are necessary.doubts, especially because I was coming from acompany which was a direct competitor. There The current regulations greatly limit free andhave been however no problems: I found excellent unrestricted technical development. Do youcolleagues both from a technical and a human agree with this line or you would prefer beingperspective. able to experiment more? During the 2014 championship, the current The answer is in our decision to race in the OpenMotoGP bike has ostensibly not undergone category, precisely because it permits us to continueradical transformations, yet it has improved working, experimenting, and perfecting throughouta lot in terms both of performance and race the season rather than having, for example, only fiveconsistency: you have clearly unraveled the main stamped engines one can no longer work on. For usproblem, what was it? who still have to catch up with some really strong rivals, this option was and still remains indispensable. The real issue has been reorganizing the workteam, mainly in order to have a continuous flow and Your MotoGP and SBK Ducati’s are essentiallyexchange of information without any hitches. That different from each other, unlike the case of whathas enabled us to work effectively on all aspects happens as of rule with most of the rivals. Is thisof the bike, since the improvements have resulted diversity an enrichment as far as your technicalfrom many ongoing adjustments on more or less know-how is concerned?all the components, rather than a single problemidentified as the main one. Most of my current commitment is to the MotoGP, but there is no doubt that working on different What is the main strength of your current problem areas leads to a wider range of expertise.MotoGP bike? And which is conversely the In this respect, I would like to remind that our roadaspect you think you deserves to be worked sports bikes are already born with a decidedly racingupon the most? DNA, and thus, the interchange of expertise and know-how stems from three distinct and parallel One strong point undoubtedly consists in worlds: standard production bikes, SBK, and MotoGP.the engine, the performance of which we have 59

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The Ducati Corseline opens with theDucatiana Racingwomen’s T-shirt, inelasticized cottonwith wide V neckline.For him, a hoodedsweatshirt with fulllength zip. 61

From left: the cool short-sleeved polo shirt, available in black as well, and the red silicone key ring; for her, short- sleeved polo shirt and iPhone® cover. Windproof breathable jacket, worn over the red polo shirt in cotton pique. Finally, Ducati Corse sweatshirt with half zip.62

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From left: Ducatiana Racing polo shirt in cotton pique, DucatiCorse T-shirt, available in red and white as well, vest with halter neck, and black short-sleeved polo shirt coupled with fabric belt. For her, thecap in a red version and silicone bracelets.



The mandatory T-shirt with the championship shield patch in genuine carbon. The wristwatch worn in these photos is the Tudor Fastrider Black Shield model.66

Peg Perego. Visible Value.The first emotional victories on a Ducati GP, the exclusive rechargeable electric motor bike designed for youngracers from 3 years. Ducati GP is the faithful reproduction of a real motor bike with handlebar accelerator, rubbertread wheels and original engine noise to excite sporty children who love speed.Peg Perego and Ducati bring the values of Italian production to the world. Discoverall the details and the full range by visiting www.pegperego.com 67

SAFETY ABSOLUTE QUALITY, NO COMPROMISE w i nn i ng i mp r i NT A top quality product, capable of satisfying all the needs of a sporting motorcyclist in terms of protection, comfort, looks and performance. The Ducati Corse 2 boot, realized in collaboration with TCX® and EC certified, represents the top of the range in the field of racing boots. The upper is in micro-fiber with metal mesh air inlets, a Torsion Control system (T.C.S.®) which protects the foot from impacts and enhances freedom of movement, and a M.C.S.® metatarsal control system which prevents excessively abrupt flexions of the foot. Among its peculiarities, in addition to the use of light and resistant materials such as carbon fiber, is the Precise Air Fit System P.A.F.S.®, which, thanks to a small internal air chamber, enables one to vary the boot volume until a perfect fit is attained.68

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DUCATI KNOWS PERFECTLY WELL WHAT MOTORCYCLISTS WANT: TO LIVE OUT THEIR PASSION AMID SAFETY AND COMFORT IN EVERY SITUATION. FOR THIS REASON IT HAS DEVISED FOUR JACKETS THAT INTERPRET THE STYLE OF EVERY RIDER: AGGRESSIVE, ESSENTIAL, URBANE, YET ALWAYS SPORTING. REALIZED IN LEATHER OR IN FABRIC, THEY ARE RICH WITH TARGETED SOLUTIONS FOR USE ON TWO WHEELS, WITHOUT NEGLECTING VERSATILITY AND FUNCTIONALITY. Photo by chico de luigi70

Sport C2 jacket in cowhide with elasticized fabric inserts. Also available in perforated version, suitable for the hotter climates. 71

From left: Sport C2 jacket in the red version, Dark Armor jacket and Hi-Tech 13 model, all three of them equipped with aluminum plates on the shoulders. 72

For lovers of fabric, the Ducati Corse Tex 2 jacket, light and waterproof. 73

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ORIGINALPERFECTION O N LY G E N U I N E D U C ATI S PARE PARTS P RESERVE T H E VAL U E OF YO U R BI K E OVER TI M E There are more than 19,000 part numbers in the official Ducati spare parts catalogue. From the central warehouse in Modena, at the heart of the “Terra dei Motori”, over 500 consignments per day reach in a rapid and efficient manner the Ducati dealers around the world, thereby guaranteeing maximum quality to Ducatisti. All the genuine Ducati spare parts are designed and realized in accordance with the highest quality standards, have a 24 months warranty without any mileage limits, and integrate perfectly with the other components of the bike. In particular, the consumables, such as the brake pads, are realized in conformity with the same specifications as the original equipment parts and are extensively tested so as to main tain the performance of every Ducati consistent over time. Genuine Parts: the perfection that only Ducati can give you. “M” for “monobloc” and “50” for celebrating the years of company activity. This abbreviation combines the exclusivity of the processing dedicated to the racing models, and the guarantee of a know-how gained on the tracks of the entire world. The monobloc M50 callipers equips the top range Ducati models, such as the new Multistrada 1200 S. 75

#ridevideogame DUCATI WILL BE IN THE NEW FRONTIER OF MOTORCYCLE VIDEOGAMES SPRING 2015 AVAILABLE WORLDWIDE ON PS3™, PS4™, XBOX ONE, XBOX 360, WINDOWS® PC. www.ridevideogame.com 76 Ride © 2014 Published and Developed by Milestone S.r.l. All rights reserved. “2”, “PlayStation”, “Ô and “À” are registered trademarks of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc.Also “Ø” is trademark of the same company. All rightsPROVISIONAL RATING reserved.

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CONTEM At last, the wait is over. After an exclusive preview for the employees of the Borgo Panigale-based factory, followed by one for the Ducatisti who attended the 2014 World Ducati Week, the Ducati Scrambler is coming out of the mysterious yellow container that concealed it and is introducing itself unmasked, thereby putting an end to the anticipation that had gripped fans and media throughout the world in recent months. The Scrambler is much more than just a bike, it is a universe of creativity and freedom of self-expression. It is the contemporary interpretation of the iconic Ducati model, as if they had never ceased to produce it. The style is “post- heritage”: to take the best of the past and create something unique and absolutely contemporary Anti-conformist, accessible and essential, the Ducati Scrambler is the perfect blend of tradition and modernity, and marks a return to the pure essence of motorcycling: two wheels, a wide handlebar, a simple engine and lots and lots of fun.78

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R efined materials, such as the aluminum of the swingarm and the engine covers, andauthentic materials, such as the steelof the teardrop tank and the frame,combine with latest-generationcomponents such as the LED headlightand taillight, the LCD instrument paneland the USB port for charging a mobilephone in the compartment beneath theseat. The wide handlebar and the longlow seat, ensure a comfortable andrelaxed riding position, and, togetherwith the restrained weight, the lowcentre of gravity and the slightlyknobby tires, guarantee safety andsheer enjoyment in every situation.The Scrambler Icon, available inyellow and red, is topped off by threemore versions, Urban Enduro, FullThrottle and Classic, each one ofwhich interprets the Scrambler spiritin different stylistic directions. UrbanEnduro, in wild green, for those wholove the Enduro style and are alwaysready to change route all the times;Full Throttle, for those fascinated bythe world of flat tracks, who cannotrefrain from seeking to reach the limitin everything; and Classic, for thosewho love details and the 70s style butdon’t want to miss out on the pleasureof riding a modern bike.Technical specifications 803cc, L-twin cylinder engine. Desmodromic timing with 2 valves per cylinder. Air-cooled. 75 HP @ 8250 rpm. Dry weight 170 kg. Seat height 790 mm. 80

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ICONThe Icon is characterized by the comfortable riding and passenger. Stand-out features include the wide interchangeable surrounds of the characteristic LCDposition and by the teardrop tank in steel with handlebar, the headlight with glass lens and LED light- instrument panel enrich the style of the bike. Availableinterchangeable aluminum side panels. The 790 guide, and the Dual Sport wheels. All of the aluminum in two colors: ’62 Yellow and Ducati Red.mm seat height ensures comfort for both the rider finishes for the belt covers, the heatshield and the Urban EnduroThe Urban Enduro version is the ideal companion design, lined with technical fabrics, offers maximum cross bar stiffens the wide handlebar. Referencewith which to nimbly get around urban obstacles, ergonomic comfort. The fork protectors, the engine to the off-road world is completed by the highand also to reach new places by riding on the sump guard and the headlight grille protect the key mudguard in plastic fibers and by the spoke wheels.less traveled roads. The brown seat with a ribbed parts of the bike on off-road sections, while the In Wild Green.82

Full ThrottleThe Full Throttle Scrambler is inspired by the world use, a seat designed for racing, and black side Throttle, destined for those who want a bike perfectof flat tracks, with clear references to the bikes panels with dedicated graphics. The low tapered for every-day use but without compromising onthat race around gravel ovals. It is equipped with handlebar and the short front mudguard are racing style. In Deep Black.a Termignoni racing exhaust homologated for road additional distinctive features of the Scrambler FullclassicThe Classic Scrambler is aimed at those who and the functionality of a modern bike. It is wheels and the brown seat with lozenge inserts. Inappreciate attention to detail and the 1970s style, characterized by uniquely valuable details, such as Orange Sunshine.but don’t want to compromise on riding pleasure the aluminum front and rear mudguards, the spoke 83

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T he goal that inspired the project was beginning, then becomes progressively to realize a contemporary Scrambler firmer through the range of its travel. We in “post-heritage” style, one through have also worked on the riding position:which everyone could express himself upright torso with wide handlebar and lowand his own personality. Scrambler is the seat to enhance comfort and control, yetessence of motorcycling, the versatile and with footpegs that are set back so as to beessential base every free spirit would like to able to “push” when the pace quickens.depart from.At the same time, it is a true Ducati, an iconic The engine, too, has been optimized inbike with a strong character that dispenses order to attain the right balance betweenunlimited fun and endless emotions. The power, delivery and smoothness at lowScrambler, in fact, shows itself enjoyable rpm, by working on the camshaft profiles,even when entrusted to expert hands and on the fuelling and on the flywheel weight.pushed to the limit. Hence, when it came to Lastly, the sound of the exhaust system hasthe chassis we sought to combine stability been the focus of in-depth studies, with awith the rigidity demanded by a more view to limiting the noise while retaining theperforming kind of riding, an aim achieved sound that is a distinctive feature of everyby utilizing suspension that is soft at the Ducati. 85

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Free to express yourself and your personality From the left: Short Track jet helmet by Bell and Heritage goggles, Scrambler Outdoor jacket with removable down lining, Overland gloves in fabric and leather, Cross Country ankle boots; Outdoor down jacket in women’s version and Moab T-shirt; Athletic Crew sweatshirt and women’s Heritage T-shirt.88

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Reach newlocations off the beaten track From the left: Outdoor rucksack and SCR 1962 cap, with grey Moab T-shirt for him, white for her; Ghost Rider T-shirt and women’s Heritage T-shirt. Short Track jet helmet by Bell, usable with or without peak and also available in brown with yellow stripes. 90

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Ducatisti from all over the world, a “Desmo family” of 65,000 enthusiasts, were the protagonists of this edition in an atmosphere charged with emotion and impossible to forget. The “red” was everywhere, a sea of bikes, with an incredible selection of Ducatis from every era, from the origins down to the Scrambler to be released in 2015. Our champions were also there. Numbering in the thousands, they paraded, had fun, and were able to ride novelties like the Monster 821.94

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Ruben Xaus: “I will only tell you that here at the WDW I had a ride on a Panigale: well, between the sound of the exhaust and of the engine, and the riding position… for a moment I wanted to go back to racing.” Regis Laconi: “I see superb bikes coming onto the track, and they belong to private individuals! No other bike gives you the option to ride on a track and possibly take part in a race with just a few small adjustments.” Andrea Iannone: “Racing a Ducati and feeling part of the family, at home, was for me a wonderful and almost unexpected sensation. Just like the affection shown to me here at the WDW by the Ducati fans: it is an incentive to try and do even more and better!” Andrea Dovizioso: “My bike is born out of the same passion you breathe here at the WDW: to face the very tough rivals we encounter on the track, technology is not enough, one also need inspiration and a “touch” of personal flair. My Ducati is brutal power in the engine and extreme rigidity in the chassis. I also appreciate the hand-made details, which distinguish it from all the other MotoGPs.” Carl Fogarty: “A Ducati was my first racing bike, which I bought as I spent all my savings on it. The following year I won at Donington with the same bike.This says everything.” Niccolò Canepa: “The Panigale enables me to express my riding style fully. In that regard, it is a unique bike. Just as my relationship with Ducati is unique: being able to speak in person to the man who designs the bike I race gives me an excellent feeling.” Manuel Poggiali: “The Ducati led me to rediscover the pure pleasure of riding. A racing bike perfect even for riding lessons: the students learn and spend an enjoyable day at the same time.” Michele Pirro: “I remember the first time I rode the official Ducati: what a difference between the 330 km/h of a CRT and the 347 km/h of the MotoGP bike! I enjoy being part of this contest with the giants of world motorcycling!” Davide Giugliano: “Being an Italian rider on an Italian bike with such an incredible following, as we see here at the WDW, is one of the motivations that spur me on to give everything, in every race.” Matteo Baiocco: “Racing for Ducati is a dream come true. When I was young, my father took me to see the races involving the riders I now have alongside me on the starting grid!” Alex Schacht: “Taking the Panigale to its limit is pure riding pleasure, it is like riders taking a bull by the horns!” Fabio Massei: “When I rode a Panigale, I realized that this was a bike born and built for racing, not one adapted for racing, the difference is enormous!” Ondrej Ježek: “The first time on a Panigale? So small and agile, it seemed to me like a mini bike!” Giancarlo Falappa: “The people working at Ducati, everyone, from the manager down to the laborers, do not check the time on their work cards. They check instead that the work has been done to the best of their capacities, and that is the spirit with which I raced my Ducati, always giving my best.” Troy Bayliss: “As a boy I didn’t dream of racing a motorcycle, I dreamed of racing a Ducati! Still today, when I have stopped racing, I am still a DRE instructor, with theTroy Bayliss Academy. I spend wonderful days together with the students, while they learn to ride faster and safer.” Cal Crutchlow: “At Ducati, I like the response speed in solving problems and the extreme professionalism of the team; while of my bike I particularly like the sound and even the vibrations it transmits to the rider, almost as if it was alive.” Pierfrancesco Chili: “My relationship with Ducati has been strong and tempestuous, as it happens when you really love what you do. I have ridden 278 races in my life, and the best were those on top of these twins.” Franco Battaini: “The passion the Ducati fans express here, at the WDW, makes me feel honored to be contributing to the achievement of our main objective: winning!” Leandro Mercado: “What impressed me the most at the WDW? Seeing a girl on a Panigale, in South America I have never seen a woman ride such a sophisticated bike.” Carlos Checa: “When my father heard that I was about to be born, he raced to the hospital on his blue Ducati! He even had an accident, along the way! I was born therefore in the sign of Ducati, though I ride better than my father.” Ivan Goi: “Innovative: the Panigale has represented an evolutionary jump among sports bikes which went well beyond my expectations.” Chaz Davies: “I had to get used to the twin-cylinder engine but now, what an acceleration with the Panigale! The Ducati, moreover, has incredible agility and is constantly evolving: the team immediately implements the necessary changes, thanks to the relationship with the parent company, so direct that it amazed me!” Yonny Hernandez: “My Ducati is powerful, fast, but also very sexy: it has graceful lines and a “voice”, one I would recognize among thousands, which I fall in love with every time I ride it!”98

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Michele Pirro Davide GiuGliano Matteo BaioccoGiancarlo Falappa THE FIRST WORDTHAT COMESTO MIND FOR ALLTHE RIDERS WHEN YOU SAY DUCATI? IN 100% OF CASES THE RESPONSE IS IMMEDIATE AND ALWAYS THE SAME: PASSION! Troy Bayliss Franco Battaini Leandro Mercado Carlos Checa100