Ducati is expanding its cultural dimension and, together with Italian artist Andrea Crespi, is opening a new chapter in the connection between art and motorcycle design. Crespi has transformed the Panigale V4 Tricolore Italia into a work of art that will become part of the company's own collection in Borgo Panigale. Supported by the Fondazione Ducati, the work will also be on display at the Ducati Museum as part of a temporary exhibition starting in July.
Ducati is working on a new chapter in motorcycle technology - an automated clutch that does not neglect comfort or sportiness. What initially sounds like a classic step towards automatic transmission turns out, on closer inspection, to be a highly developed, adaptive system aimed at both ambitious riders and racing. With this technology, Ducati is clearly not just trying to catch up, but to set its own standards - in its own style: technically sophisticated, adaptable and future-oriented.
Ducati has officially unveiled the next-generation Panigale V4 R during a two-day Superbike test at the Misano World Circuit on May 27, 2025. The bike, destined for competition in the 2026 World Superbike Championship, was ridden by test rider Michele Pirro, who completed 39 laps. His best lap time was 1:34.574 minutes—about 1.5 seconds slower than Toprak Razgatlioglu's fastest time of the day (1:33.034) aboard a BMW.
A new chapter in Ducati's company history begins: with the Desmo450 MX, the traditional Italian brand is entering the motocross motorcycle segment for the first time. On May 26, 2025, the first production model rolled off the production line at the Borgo Panigale plant - a highly symbolic moment that was attended by motocross legend Tony Cairoli and Italian champion Alessandro Lupino, among others.
With the new Diavel V4 RS for the 2026 model year, Ducati appears to be following the same path as the Multistrada V4 RS - a sportier, more powerful variant that is intended to take the already potent base model to a new level. The information comes from the USA, where the machine became public via an entry in the VIN decoder of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). This provides the first tangible indications of the technical orientation and performance potential of the new powerhouse.
Rumors are intensifying: Ducati could present a brand new Panigale V4 R in 2026. This is indicated by a current document on chassis number decoding (VIN decoding), which, according to Cycle World, allows conclusions to be drawn about a previously unknown model with the letter “P” - a letter that has not been used in Ducati's VIN system to date.
The Ducati Monster will appear in a new guise in 2026 - the first prototype images from test rides in Italy leave no doubt: the traditional naked bike series will receive a comprehensive technology and design update. Although the striking basic shape remains the same, a completely new concept is concealed underneath, which is based on modern Ducati platforms. This is the next big step for the Monster series.
Electromobility has long since found its way into motorsport - and Ducati plays a central role in this. The Italian manufacturer has been providing the standard motorcycle for the FIM MotoE World Championship since 2023. With the new evolutionary stage of the Ducati V21L for the 2025 season, the brand from Borgo Panigale is demonstrating how consistently it is working on the development of battery-electric high-performance motorcycles. The focus is not only on weight reduction and efficiency, but also on targeted optimization of the chassis and electronics.
Ducati has unveiled a real collector's item with the Panigale V4 Tricolore Italia. The special model, limited to just 163 numbered examples, was unveiled at the Italian Ministry for Enterprise and Made in Italy (MIMIT). The machine is a tribute to the triumph of Francesco “Pecco” Bagnaia and the Ducati Lenovo team at the 2024 Mugello Grand Prix, where the riders competed in a special Azzurro livery - the color of the Italian national teams - and celebrated a double victory.
Ducati closed the year 2024 with impressive business figures. For the third time in a row, the Italian motorcycle manufacturer from Borgo Panigale exceeded the one billion euro sales mark. Despite a challenging global market environment, the company achieved a turnover of 1.003 billion euros (2023: 1.065 billion euros) and an operating result of 91 million euros, which corresponds to a profitability of 9.1% (2023: 10.5%).
With the new carbon and carbon pro trims, the Ducati Panigale V4 S 2025 is getting two particularly powerful and exclusive equipment variants. These versions are designed not only to improve the handling and braking performance of the Panigale V4 S, but also to emphasize its sporty and aerodynamic aesthetics.
The picturesque setting of Madonna di Campiglio, also known as the “Pearl of the Dolomites”, provided the backdrop for the presentation of the Ducati Lenovo Team for the third time in a row. The new Desmosedici GP25 was presented at the “Campioni in Pista” event, organized by Ducati in collaboration with Trentino Marketing and the Madonna di Campiglio tourist board. It will be ridden by Francesco Bagnaia and Marc Márquez - a rider duo with a combined 11 world championship titles in various categories.
With the Panigale V4 Tricolore, Ducati presents an exclusive tribute to Italian design and engineering. This collector's model is being produced in a limited and numbered series of just 1000 units and is intended to impress with both its historical references and technical innovations. The Tricolore paintwork combines the colors of the Italian flag with modern accents and stands out with an asymmetrical design created by Aldo Drudi in collaboration with the Centro Stile Ducati.
The new Ducati Multistrada V2 is an extensively revised version of the popular mid-range crossover series. With its focus on low weight, easy handling and a comfortable riding experience, it is aimed in particular at fans of two-cylinder engines.
With the 2025 model year, Ducati is presenting the Diavel V4 in a new, striking “Black Roadster” paint finish. This color scheme, designed by Centro Stile Ducati, combines matt black with accents in racing yellow and titanium colors. The new design gives the Diavel V4 an even more powerful and unmistakable look that emphasizes the lines of the muscle cruiser.
The new Ducati Streetfighter V4 was developed as a direct offshoot of the Panigale V4 and combines advanced technology with high-performance characteristics. The naked bike combines the performance of a superbike with an upright, comfortable riding position and is aimed at riders who want to ride both on the road and on the race track.
Ducati and TIM, with the support of Qualcomm Technologies, have launched an innovative project that gives fans unique virtual insights into the world of Ducati. Entitled “The Speed of Innovation”, the project uses cutting-edge technology to make the history of Ducati more tangible, offering a glimpse into the MotoGP™ garage and the legendary Ducati 916.
With the new Streetfighter V2, Ducati is expanding its model range in the sporty naked bike segment and offering a street machine that uses the technical foundations of the Panigale V2, but with an aggressive, undisguised look. The “Fight Formula” concept, which Ducati has been pursuing since the first Streetfighter V4, is based on a lightweight design, high performance and an exciting riding experience - on the road and on the race track.
The new Ducati Panigale V2 presents itself as a modernized, completely redesigned sports machine from Ducati, which is intended to continue the success story of twin-cylinder models such as the 748, 848 and 959. It simply adopts the name of the predecessor model and aims to offer lighter and more versatile performance thanks to the new 90° V2 engine. With a weight loss of 17 kg compared to its predecessor (Panigale V2 S), it is the lightest Panigale model that Ducati has ever produced.
Ducati has unveiled a new V2 engine which, at just 54.4 kg, is the lightest two-cylinder ever produced by the Borgo Panigale-based brand. With variable valve timing (IVT), DLC-coated rocker arms and hollow valve stems, Ducati promises that this engine offers high versatility in two power variants - 120 and 115 hp.