Under this tag you will find articles related to Ducati and its activities within the motorcycle sector. This includes new model presentations, technical developments, motorsport topics and company-related news concerning the brand.
The list below brings together all content in which Ducati is featured — ranging from production models and special editions to racing projects and strategic decisions made by the manufacturer.
After the German Grand Prix, Ducati loses Rank A for the first time since the current system was introduced and will now share Tier B with Aprilia. Because manufacturers are already focused on the new 850cc bikes for 2027, the newly gained freedoms turn out smaller than in the past.
MotoGP enters a three-week summer break, and the headlines around Ducati, KTM and Aprilia keep coming. Francesco Bagnaia has undergone arm surgery, the Marquez brothers have settled their futures, and Jorge Lorenzo explains how Marc Marquez has changed.
Marc Marquez won the Sprint at the German Grand Prix at the Sachsenring, making him the sole record holder for sprint wins in MotoGP. Behind him, Alex Marquez and Fabio Di Giannantonio secured an all-Ducati podium lockout, while the injured Marco Bezzecchi was absent.
Ducati CEO Claudio Domenicali has spoken publicly for the first time about the sale rumors surrounding owner Volkswagen. According to him, there are currently no discussions about a sale happening at the Borgo Panigale plant.
Ducati unveiled its first racing supermoto, the Desmo450 SM, at the World Ducati Week 2026 in Misano. The pre-production model is based on the Desmo450 MX, is intended exclusively for competition use, and will be fully revealed with complete technical specifications in September.
For its 100th anniversary, the Misano World Circuit became the center of the Ducati world for three days. With 118,036 visitors from 94 countries, the Centenary edition of the World Ducati Week recorded the biggest turnout in its history, according to the manufacturer.
Nicolò Bulega has won the 2026 Lenovo Race of Champions at the Misano World Circuit, beating Ducati’s assembled MotoGP stars in the process. The Superbike world championship leader led the ten-lap race from start to finish, taking the win ahead of Alberto Surra and Lorenzo Baldassarri.
According to a Financial Times report, Volkswagen is said to be considering a sale of the motorcycle brand Ducati. An official statement from the corporation does not dismiss the speculation but instead refers to a fundamental restructuring.
Volkswagen is facing the largest restructuring in its corporate history and is reviewing the sale of non-core assets. This puts motorcycle manufacturer Ducati back in the spotlight as a potential divestiture candidate.
Francesco Bagnaia leaves Ducati after eight years and will ride for Aprilia Racing from 2027. His contract runs through the end of 2030, making the double world champion the only MotoGP rider with such a long-term commitment.
Ducati and Francesco Bagnaia will end their partnership after the 2026 MotoGP season. Pedro Acosta will take his place in the factory team from 2027, riding alongside Marc Márquez.
Marc Márquez is continuing his collaboration with Ducati in MotoGP for two more years. The reigning world champion has signed a new contract that keeps him with the factory team until the end of 2028.
Ducati expands its off-road program with the Desmo250 MX, bringing the first 250cc motocrosser with desmodromic valve actuation to market. The completely new 249.7 cm³ single-cylinder revs to 15,000 rpm and shares key design features with the engine of the Panigale V4 R.
MotoGP has closed the most politically charged chapter of recent years. Ducati, Aprilia, Honda, KTM, and Yamaha have jointly signed a new framework agreement with the MotoGP Sports Entertainment Group for the period from 2027 to 2031. This clears the way for a wave of rider transfers that has kept the market frozen for months.
Jorge Martin has shared insights into his time at Ducati on the “Gypsy Tales” podcast, revealing a previously unknown contract breach. The 2024 world champion describes how he was denied the factory seat twice and why he takes a critical view of how the major manufacturers treat their riders.
Ducati has unveiled the full program for World Ducati Week 2026, running from July 3 to 5 at the Misano World Circuit to celebrate the brand’s 100th anniversary. The schedule includes the Lenovo Race of Champions, an anniversary show on the founding date, the world premiere of a new model and several special editions.
With the Desmo450 EDS, Ducati brings its first modern street-legal enduro to market, transferring desmodromic valve actuation to this class for the first time. Sales in Europe begin in July 2026, with the motorcycle expected to start at €12,490 in Germany.
At the Hungarian Grand Prix at Balaton Park, Marc Marquez scored the 100th victory of his career and held off Pedro Acosta after an intense battle. The race lost its championship leader in the very first corner when Jorge Martin crashed into his Aprilia teammate Marco Bezzecchi.
The 2026 Tourist Trophy began on Monday in sunshine and optimal conditions with the first free practice sessions on the Mountain Course. Michael Dunlop immediately provided the first major talking point when he lined up in the Superbike class on a Honda Fireblade instead of the previously announced Ducati Panigale V4 R. Newcomers, Supersport and Sidecar riders completed their sessions without incident.
The 2026 TT opener ends early. One rider and eight spectators are injured in an incident at the exit of Parliament Square in Ramsey, all those affected are conscious.
