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Ducati Social Biography

Ducati Social Biography

Welcome to the home of the Ducati Social Biography. This is your opportunity to ask any question directly to the Ducati team. The best questions as voted by you, the fans, will appear in the official Ducati social biography book published later in the year.

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Would you call any of the motorcycles in the museum your favourite? ;Are there any important artefacts missing from the Ducati museum collection?; Among the people you have come to know working here at the museum, which one stays most in your memory?

How was the development of the Panigale V4 influenced by the Ducati Corse engineers? ;What is the essence of the design of a Ducati motorcycle?; How does the Ducati Safety system actually work?

Despite all of the preparation, what is the biggest unknown facing the team on race day? ;What is the single biggest attribute that sets a Ducati bike apart from the others on the starting grid?; What was it about Ducati that made you decide to start this adventure?

What is it like to organize an event such the World Ducati Week? ;What is it that makes the Ducatisti different from other motorcycle fans?; What new ways are you developing for fans to connect with Ducati?

What was the inspiration behind the Full Throttle model? ;What are the most iconic elements of the classic ‘70s bike design that you wanted to build the Scrambler around?; What was the inspiration behind the Desert Sled?

Do you see electric bikes entering the Ducati portfolio? ;Are you considering featuring front and rear safety radar? ; What are Ducati’s plans for emerging markets?

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#1 Giovanni Brocchi, Italy

Quali sono i componenti di una moto da gara che si deteriorano più velocemente?

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#2 Vito Silvestro, Italy

Cosa manca alla Ducati MotoGP per vincere un mondiale esclusi i piloti?

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#3 Lorenzo Baldiserra , Italy

@dovizioso
A quanti anni é iniziata la tua passione per le moto e come hai sviluppato il tuo approccio alla guida ?

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#4 Wunderlich Uwe, Germany

6x WDW und immernoch Geil!

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#5 Laurie Wilson, United Kingdom

Deep down how did you feel about the championship last year? What is your influence this year for 2018?

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#6 Michelangelo Pennino, Italy

Perché abbiam dato via lorenzo?

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#7 Juan andres Martin, Spain

Ducati nuestra filosofia de vida, parte de nosotros

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#8 Davide Mola, Italy

Which segment of the motorcycle market, globally, does Ducati see as offering the most opportunity in the next three to four years?

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#9 Francesca Sinisi, Italy

In MotoGP qual è stata la vittoria più bella? E quella più insperata?

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#10 Andrea Armellini, Italy

Qual è la differenza tra Ducatiana e Ducatista?

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#11 Jacobus De goede, Netherlands

Why did you let lorenzo go?

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#12 Sergiu Booga, Romania

@petrucci how do you see yourself during the next two years?

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#13 Hoornaert Jonathan, France

@caseystoner @troybayliss Bonjour à vous, Jack Miller Peugeot-il être le prochain Champion MotoGP sue Ducati ?

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#14 Alessandra Paduano, Italy

Perché dovrei comprare una Ducati piuttosto che un' altra moto?

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#15 Daniel Menegoni, Italy

@dovizioso quale dei tuoi mondiali ricorreresti ?

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#16 Giuseppe Nonis, Italy

Perché al WDW non invitano Ben Bostrom? Sarebbe bello rivedere 'vecchi piloti' invece che solo i soliti nuovi arrivi.

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#17 Andrea Magi, Italy

@stoner viste le tue prestazioni perché non torni a correre???

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#18 Matteo Sancineto, Italy

Perché il mercato piloti viene sempre fatto non osservando i risultati?

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#19 Paolo Pileggi, United Kingdom

Quali sono gli articoli piu importanti nel vostro museo?

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#20 Edward ,

Why have ducati not put a smaal screen on the 821 monster like on the stripe.

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#21 Harsh ,

What is the course of racer what should i do which steps i follow i want to be a moto gp racer

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#22 Jan McCormick, United Kingdom

Why dose Danilo Petrucci nave a monkey on his helmet?

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#23 Cristian Lucci, Italy

Quanto dobbiamo attendere per il mondiale di Moto GP @tardozzi?

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#24 Roberto Gori, Italy

I piloti ritengono che ci sia differenza tra appartenere al team della Ducati o meno?

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#25 Fedrico Andreella, Italy

Come mai usate il cambio rovesciato in pista?

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#26 Alessandro Pedroni, Italy

Cosa spinge un ducatista a diventarlo?

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#27 Paolo Pileggi, United Kingdom

C'è una motocicletta presente nel museo al quale siete piu affezionati?

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#28 Luca ,

Alla luce delle normative antinquinamento sempre più stringenti, quanto è fattibile una moto ibrida piuttosto che elettrica?
Rimanendo fedeli ad uno dei brocardi Ducati, e quindi il desmo, un sistema ibrido permetterebbe di manentenere inalterate le prestazioni diminuendo drasticamente i consumi.

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#29 Arsenian Richard, United States

Can You describe what Goes through your mind when You are on tue starting grid when You are ready to' race? @dovizioso

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#30 Riccardo Semprucci, Italy

@dovizioso qual é la gara tra quelle che ricordi che ti ha lasciato più emozioni ?

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Founded in 1926 in Bologna, Ducati is famous worldwide for designing and creating high performance motorcycles. The brand combines sophisticated, race-derived technology with desmodromic valve control.

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The Future

The Bikes. The Business. The Brand. What does the future hold for Ducati?

The Bikes. The Business. The Brand. What does the future hold for Ducati?

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Claudio Domenicali

Ducati CEO

Claudio Domenicali

Ducati CEO

Claudio Domenicali

Ducati CEO

Since joining straight from University in 1991, Claudio has held a number of senior management positions at Ducati from Junior Engineer to General Manager. Appointed CEO in 2013, Claudio holds the responsibility of leading Ducati into the future.

"Ducati is a global brand with a solid Italian core: sporting spirit, excellence in design, a love of beauty and a capacity to arouse great passion and build unique experiences”

Claudio Domenicali – Ducati CEO

“We want to give to our customers and even some passionate riders of other brands an opportunity to experience the best technology available from the experience we’ve learned in MotoGP”

Claudio Domenicali – Ducati CEO

“We want to give to our customers and even some passionate riders of other brands an opportunity to experience the best technology available from the experience we’ve learned in MotoGP”

Claudio Domenicali – Ducati CEO

The Bikes

Ducati is world famous for the design and production of racing-inspired motorcycles characterised by performance engines with desmodromic distribution, innovative design and avantgarde technology. The Ducati range of premium motorcycles spans the Diavel, Hypermotard, Monster, Multistrada, Superbike and Supersport families and the Scrambler range.

Ducati is world famous for the design and production of racing-inspired motorcycles characterised by performance engines with desmodromic distribution, innovative design and avantgarde technology. The Ducati range of premium motorcycles spans the Diavel, Hypermotard, Monster, Multistrada, Superbike and Supersport families and the Scrambler range.

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Andrea Ferraresi

Design Centre Director

Andrea Ferraresi

Design Centre Director

Giulio Malagoli

Product Marketing Director

Giulio Malagoli

Product Marketing Director

Andrea Forni

Technical Director

Andrea Forni

Technical Director

Gianluca Vignaroli

Program Management Director

Gianluca Vignaroli

Program Management Director

Francesco Penazzo

Service Aftersales Manager

Francesco Penazzo

Service Aftersales Manager

Andrea Gesi

Global Quality Director

Andrea Gesi

Global Quality Director

Want to Know more about Ducati's Design, Technology and Performance?

“Smooth integration of engine and chassis set-up forms the foundation of every Ducati motorcycle”

“The Panigale V4. A bike that begins an exciting new chapter in the Ducati story, a new “symphony” of all- Italian performance and emotion"

“The Panigale V4. A bike that begins an exciting new chapter in the Ducati story, a new “symphony” of all- Italian performance and emotion"

Ducati Corse

Racing is in Ducati’s DNA. The long racing history of Ducati includes legendary victories and a stunning supremacy in WSBK for years, including 17 riders’ title and 14 Manufacturers’ Titles. Ducati has been challenging in the premier-class MotoGP category since 2003, winning both the Manufacturers' and Riders' titles in 2007.

Racing is in Ducati’s DNA. The long racing history of Ducati includes legendary victories and a stunning supremacy in WSBK for years, including 17 riders’ title and 14 Manufacturers’ Titles. Ducati has been challenging in the premier-class MotoGP category since 2003, winning both the Manufacturers' and Riders' titles in 2007.

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Luigi Dall'Igna

Ducati Corse General Manager

Luigi Dall'Igna

Ducati Corse General Manager

Paolo Ciabatti

Ducati Corse Sporting Director

Paolo Ciabatti

Ducati Corse Sporting Director

Andrea Dovizioso

Ducati MotoGP Team rider

Andrea Dovizioso

Ducati MotoGP Team rider

Marco Melandri

WSBK Aruba.it racing Ducati team rider

Marco Melandri

WSBK Aruba.it racing Ducati team rider

Chaz Davies

WSBK Aruba.it racing Ducati team rider

Chaz Davies

WSBK Aruba.it racing Ducati team rider

Want to Know more about racing and Ducati Corse?

“I have never imagined to stay so many years in the Ducati team, our history is really beautiful”

Andrea Dovizioso

“Being supported from Ducatisti, that have so much passion, always gives one reason more to push harder”

Ducati racer Chaz Davies

“I have never imagined to stay so many years in the Ducati team, our history is really beautiful”

Andrea Dovizioso

Experiences

Ducati is about passion. From working in Ducati to Official clubs D.O.C. riding experiences, from World Ducati Week to Ducati Grandstand, being a Ducatista is a 360 degree experience and means to belong to a powerful and passionate community.

Ducati is about passion. From Official clubs to riding experiences, from World Ducati Week to Ducati Grandstand, being a Ducatista is a 360 degree experience and a powerful and passionate community.

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Patrizia Cianetti

Marketing Director

Patrizia Cianetti

Marketing Director

Luigi Torlai

HR Director

Luigi Torlai

HR Director

Stefania Indirli

Head of CRM & Network Development

Stefania Indirli

Head of CRM & Network Development

Beppe Gualini

DRE Enduro Technical Director

Beppe Gualini

DRE Enduro Technical Director

Dario Marchetti

DRE Technical Director

Dario Marchetti

DRE Technical Director

Want to Know more about Ducati's People & Experiences?

“Between 2003 and today, more than 10,000 bikers from all over the world have chosen a Ducati riding school to improve their riding. A very high level of teaching and instructors, prestigious locations, the entire Ducati range and great fun are the features that ensure each DRE course is a unique experience”

"The highest peak of the Ducati community is World Ducati Week, the world's biggest Ducati gathering. Every 2 years more than 30.000 Ducatisti from all over the world reunite to celebrate their passion.”

“Between 2003 and today, more than 10,000 bikers from all over the world have chosen a Ducati riding school to improve their riding. A very high level of teaching and instructors, prestigious locations, the entire Ducati range and great fun are the features that ensure each DRE course is a unique experience”

Scrambler

Creative, youthful and spirited, the Ducati Scrambler is more than just a motorcycle. It’s a new brand that enhances creativity, self-expression and the sharing of positive emotions. It is a universe of fun, joy and freedom made of motorcycles, accessories and apparel.

Creative, youthful and spirited, the Ducati Scrambler is more than just a motorcycle. It’s a new brand that enhances creativity, self-expression and the sharing of positive emotions. It is a universe of fun, joy and freedom made of motorcycles, accessories and apparel.

MEET THE TEAM

Claudio De Angeli

Ducati Scrambler Brand Director

Claudio De Angeli

Ducati Scrambler Brand Director

Want to Know more about Ducati Scrambler?

“A new bike inspired by the iconic ’70s model but with all the technical specifications of a present-day one. ”

“Anti-conformist, accessible and essential, the Ducati Scrambler is a perfect mix of tradition and modernity, a stride towards the pure essence of motorcycling”

“A new bike inspired by the iconic ’70s model but with all the technical specifications of a present-day one.”

History

Founded in Bologna, Italy, in 1926, Ducati has become famous for producing high-performance motorcycles characterized by large-capacity four-stroke, 90° V-twin engines, with a desmodromic valve design. A global phenomenon for over 90 years, Ducati motorcycles are now delivered to owners in 93 countries worldwide.

Founded in Bologna, Italy, in 1926, Ducati has become famous for producing high-performance motorcycles characterized by large-capacity four-stroke, 90° V-twin engines, with a desmodromic valve design. A global phenomenon for over 90 years, Ducati motorcycles are now delivered to owners in 93 countries worldwide.

MEET THE TEAM

Livio Todi

Ducati Museum Curator

Livio Lodi

Ducati Museum Curator

Gianluigi Mengoli

Engine Technical Director

Gianluigi Mengoli

Engine Technical Director

Want to Know more about Ducati's history?

"The New Ducati Museum has been laid out in such a way as to present each bike as an authentic work of art."

"I have to admit that sometimes I feel more like an archaeologist than a museum curator"

Livio Lodi

"The New Ducati Museum has been laid out in such a way as to present each bike as an authentic work of art."

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Paolo Pileggi , GB

Ci sono novità sui motori V4 quest'anno?

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Paolo Pileggi , GB

Are there any plans to create a lower displacement version of the V4? Is there a middleweight V4 in the future?

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Paolo Pileggi , GB

C'è una motocicletta presente nel museo al quale siete piu affezionati?

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Paolo Pileggi , GB

C'è una motocicletta presente nel museo al quale siete piu affezionati?

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Paolo Pileggi , GB

C'è una motocicletta presente nel museo al quale siete piu affezionati?

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Paolo Pileggi , GB

Quali sono gli articoli piu importanti nel vostro museo?

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Daniela Pellegrino , IT

le moto elettriche entreranno a far parte del futuro di Ducati?

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Ken

When can I preorder the new Ducati V4R from my local dealer? Also when will pricing and availability be announced for the USA? Thank you.

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Edward

Why have ducati not put a smaal screen on the 821 monster like on the stripe.

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Fabio Balestra , IT

Quanta potenza in più puo sviluppare il sistema desmodromico,dal sitema normale.

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Molta

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Jolynn

I love this motorcycle!
I would like to recommend it to a female friend of mine that has zero experience. Would this be a good "first" motorcycle for her?

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Francesco

Francesco Lapenta

No, my friend

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Steve Knowles , GB

Do you see the V4 powering all Ducati’s going forward, signalling the end of the V twin ?

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Costanza Selva , IT

@LivioLodi: qual'è stato l'ospite più curioso che ha visitato il museo?

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Paolo Pileggi , GB

La vittoria più bella in MotoGp?

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Fixed Form , AQ

Avete intenzione di aprire altri musei ducati nel mondo?

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Andrea Armellini , IT

Qual è la differenza tra Ducatiana e Ducatista?

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