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The history of Ducati — the path from radio components to the world's largest motorcycle manufacturer
Company Ducati is a world-famous Italian manufacturer specializing in the creation of motorcycles of various classes. The brand has come a long and difficult path to achieve the recognition and reputation it has today.
Ducati logo design changes since 1928
The beginning of the path to world fame
The Ducati company began its journey back in 1926, when the brothers Adriano, Marcello and Bruno Ducati founded production. And his line of activity was far from the motorcycle industry. Initially, the brand specialized in the production of radio components, which were in great demand at that time.
Adriano Ducati | 
Bruno Ducati | 
Marcello Ducati |
A sharp change in the brand's specialization occurred after the end of World War II. During that period, Italy made every effort to restore its own economy. What was the already nationalized company connected to? «Ducati», which was tasked with producing small motors for bicycles.
Ducati factory in 1935 | 
Main entrance to the Ducati factory |
The company already took the first step towards recognition with a new profile when the unconventional 48 cm³ Cucciolo engine rolled off its assembly line. It had a non-standard design and was capable of developing a power of 1 hp. The development of the brand has become a real bestseller. In just 4 years of operation, Ducati has produced more than 200 thousand of these engines. In parallel with them, the brand’s engineers are developing two more types of motors:
- 60 cm³ Cucciolo T3, capable of developing 2 hp;
- Sports 48 cm³ engine.
First Cucciolo engine | 
Engine Cucciolo T3 |
By the end of the 40s, some Italian manufacturers began to master the production of motorcycle products with engines «Ducati». This prompted the founders of the brand to start creating full-cycle motorcycles themselves.
The first Ducati series
Your first motorcycle company «Ducati» presented in 1950. It was the Ducati 60 Sport model, capable of developing a power of 2.5 hp. almost two years later, the brand introduces two more bikes to the market:
- Ducati 98 Sport
- Cruiser
Motorcycle Ducati 60 Sport 1950 | 
Motorcycle Ducati 98 Sport 1952 |
Lungs Ducati 60 Sport and Ducati 98 Sport motorcycles are becoming almost bestsellers. But the heavy and technically complex Cruiser bike is not in such demand on the market.
In 1954, the company appointed the talented engineer Fabio Taglioni to the position of chief designer, whose efforts contributed to the current popularity of the Italian manufacturer. Under his leadership, the 100 Gran Sport model was produced, the design of which became the prototype for all subsequent motorcycle models.
Scooter Ducati Cruiser 1952 | 
Motorcycle Ducati 100 Gran Sport 1955 |
Between 1956 and 1957, three more new motorcycle products of the brand were created based on the 100 Gran Sport:
- 124 cm³ 125 Sport
- 175 cm³ 175 Gran Sport
- 204 cm³ 200 Elite
Motorcycle Ducati 175 Gran Sport 1957 | 
Motorcycle Ducati 200 Elite 1957 |
Participation of Ducati motorcycles in motorcycle racing
Presented by the company «Ducati» motorcycles managed to win a series of victories at the Italian national motorcycle races. Later, in 1956, for participation in the Grand Prix, the brand modified the 125 Sport, increasing its power and speed.
The new, improved bike, driven by Italian rider Alberto Gandossi, wins 2 out of 7 races and brings the company a silver medal at the world championship. The second Italian motorcycle racer Luigi Taveri managed to win a bronze medal on a motorcycle «Ducati».
Alberto Gandossi at the 1958 Grand Prix | 
Luigi Taveri in 1958 on the new Ducati 125 |
In 1959, for new competitions, a Ducati engineer develops a new engine with increased hp to 22.5. However, a bike equipped with it only takes third place in the world championship.
For the 1960 races, a 250 cm³ sports bike with a power of 37 hp is created. The fast motorcycle was capable of accelerating to 215 km/h, but was unreliable. On the new bike, the English racer Mike Hailwood managed to win only fifth place and refused to compete on motorcycles «Ducati» at the next competitions, switching to Honda bikes, which brought him the championship title.
This turn of events ruined all racing plans «Ducati». However, past victories of Italian motorcycles did not go unnoticed by the world community. Ducati bikes became known on different continents, which opened up the opportunity for the company to enter the world market.
Conquering the world market
Since 1961, Ducati has been conquering the markets of England and the USA. Consumers in these segments required powerful bikes with large engine displacements. Since 1961, the trademark «Ducati» announced to the local and foreign markets:
- 249 cm³ 250 Monza, developing a speed of 130 km/h.
- Ducati 250 Mach 1, accelerating to 150 km/h.
- 340 cm³ 340 Sebring bike for the American market.
- 48 cm³ Piuma moped for Italian buyers.
- Lightweight 48 Sport motorcycle.
- Scooter 48 Brio-9, and later - modernized models with a two-stroke engine of 79 and 94 cm³.
- Scrambler motorcycles.
- 1260 cm³ Apollo motorcycle
- Ducati 750GT-12.
- Model Ducati 750 Sport.
- The legendary Ducati S/S motorcycle.
- 864 cm³ Ducati 860GT.
Motorcycle Ducati 250 Monza 1965 | 
Motorcycle Ducati 250 Mach 1 1964 |
Motorcycle Ducati 340 Sebring 1965 | 
Motorcycle Ducati Scrambler 1965 |
Motorcycle Ducati Apollo 1260 1964 | 
Motorcycle Ducati 750GT 1972 |
Motorcycle Ducati 750 Super Sport 1972 | 
Motorcycle Ducati 860GT 1974 |
Since 1975, Ducati has resumed production of small-capacity motorcycles. Thus, the Italian manufacturer’s line included 125 Enduro bikes, produced with two types of engines: 394 cm³ and 497 cm³. Later, a sports analogue of this model range, Sport Desmo, was introduced.
In 1978, Ducati decided to try its luck again on sports shingles. After winning the competition «Tourist Trophy» the brand launches mass production of the Ducati 900 S/S, which has become popular and in demand in all markets.
In 1985, the Italian company shocked the public by announcing that Ducati was becoming the property of the concern Cagiva and ceases production of motorcycles.
Motorcycle Ducati 125 Enduro 1977 | 
Motorcycle Ducati 900 S/S 1978 |
Revival of Ducati motorcycle production
The new owner was unable to abandon such a profitable and promising direction as the production of motorcycles. In addition, Ducati bikes were incredibly popular not only in Italy, but also in the markets of Japan, Australia and America.
To continue production, it was decided to update the model range. Yes, new «Ducati» become:
- 1. Sports bike 750 F1.
- 2. Sports touring motorcycle 750 Paso.
Motorcycle Ducati 750 F1 1985 | 
Motorcycle Ducati 750 Paso 1986 |
In 1987, the company presented the 851 Superbike Strada superbike, created specifically to participate in the world motorcycle racing championship. In 1988, this bike took 5th place in the race. Two years later piggy bank «Ducati» adds another championship title.
Over the next few years, the 851 Superbike Strada was upgraded, increasing power, volume, and replacing other components. Innovations began to be used in other bikes of the brand, such as the 900 Super Sport.
Work to improve the engine does not stop, thanks to which, since 1992, the Ducati lineup has been replenished with new models. One of them was the Ducati 549 Supermono motorcycle. The superbike brings not a single victory to the company's treasury. On its basis, the Ducati Senna model was created in 1998.
Motorcycle Ducati 549 Supermono 1993 | 
Motorcycle Ducati 916 Senna 1994 |
In the 1990s, Ducati faces serious financial difficulties. The controlling stake is being purchased by the American company Texas Pacific Group. It is the help of new owners that allows us to increase production volumes, modernize model ranges and improve the quality of motorcycles in a short period of time.
Since 1996, the company has resumed production of Page sports touring motorcycles, updating their engines and increasing the power of the models. After a couple of years in the lineup «Ducati» appear:
- Ducati ST2
- Ducati ST4
- 904 Super Sport
- Monster S4
Motorcycle Ducati Super Sport 1999 | 
Motorcycle Ducati Monster S4 2001 |
The announced Monster S4 model was available for purchase online. In just 30 minutes after the presentation of the bike, almost the entire first batch of motorcycles was bought.
Ducati today
Today the Italian brand «Ducati» continues to delight the motorcycle market with high-tech and fundamentally new motorcycle models. However, in its line there are iconic bikes that deserve special attention. We are talking about motorcycles such as:
Diavel
Diavel is the second cruiser presented by the Italian manufacturer in 2010. The bikes are still produced today and have the following features:
- 1. Rigid frame type «bird's cage».
- 2. 1198 cm³ engine.
- 3. Dashboard equipped with a speedometer, tachometer, speed indicators and other gadgets.
The bike had three riding modes and was released only for the US and European markets.
Motorcycle Ducati Diavel 2023 | 
Motorcycle Ducati Diavel V4 2023 |
HyperMotard
Supermotard motorcycle presented by the company «Ducati» only in 2005. Initially, the HyperMotard line featured two basic models: the 1100 and 1100S. Since 2009, engineers have been modernizing the model range. The changes made meant that the improved motorcycles even received new names: 1100 Evo and 1100 Evo SP. The key feature of the new bikes is the upgraded engine with a Siemens fuel injection system.
Motorcycle Ducati HyperMotard 2018 | 
Motorcycle Ducati HyperMotard view left |
Monster
The Monster line featured standard motorcycles, or naked bikes. The release of this series began in 1993. Monster motorcycles have undergone many upgrades. But this is precisely the reason why the bikes of the line have become the best-sellers among Ducati products. Like many modern models, Monster motorcycles had a 90-degree, V-twin engine with two cylinders and a tubular steel grille.
Multistrada
Multistrada is a series of touring motorcycles that were first introduced in 2003. The bikes in this line are a hybrid of supermoto and sports tourer. The first Multistrada models were not intended for off-road riding, but after a number of upgrades the bikes became adapted for dual-sport functions. To date, the Multistrada line includes the following models: 1000DS, 620, 620 Dark, 1100 and 1100S.
Motorcycle Ducati Multistrada 1200 2015 | 
Motorcycle Ducati Multistrada V4 2023 |
Scrambler
Scrambler is a line of standard motorcycles, or roadsters. Their distinctive feature was the company's V-shaped two-cylinder engines. Scrambler bikes were first announced at the Intermot motorcycle show in 2014. Within two years of production «Ducati» expanded its model range, offering customers 6 types of Scrambler motorcycles: Sixty2, Icon, Classic, Full Throttle, Café Racer and Desert Sled.
Motorcycle Ducati Scrambler 2023 | 
Motorcycle Ducati Scrambler 1100 2022 |
Streetfighter
Streetfighter is a series of streetfighter motorcycles that began to be produced by the Italian brand in 2009. For fans of motorcycle products «Ducati» The following models are available:
- Streetfighter 1099 cm³, which were produced from 2009 to 2011;
- Streetfighter S 1099 cm³, produced from 2009 to 2012;
- Streetfighter 848 cm³, offered from 2011 to 2015.
The bikes of this line have received awards and the title of the best street bikes in the world in the middle weight category.
Motorcycle Ducati Streetfighter 2012 | 
Motorcycle Ducati Streetfighter V4 2021 |
XDiavel
The XDiavel series represents Ducati's unique road cruisers. The peculiarity of the bikes is the combination of advanced technologies and unsurpassed design, high ergonomics and performance. XDiavel motorcycles are equipped with Testastretta DVT 1262 power units with a variable valve timing system. The bikes are great for drivers who prefer long and aggressive riding on city roads.
Motorcycle Ducati XDiavel 2023 | 
Motorcycle Ducati XDiavel 2022 |
Panigale
The Panigale line is a series of sports motorcycles, the production of which began in 2011. A special feature of this family of Ducati motorcycles is the monocoque frame. The engine is presented in the form of a loaded element, which will replace the traditional trellis frame. Since 2011, the company «Ducati» presented several Panigale models:
- Panigale 899 (from 2013 to 2015)
- Panigale 959 (from 2016 to 2020)
- Panigale 1199 (from 2012 to 2014)
- Panigale 1299 (from 2015 to 2018)
- Panigale V4 (since 2018)
- Panigale V2 (since 2018)
The production of Ducati Panigale sports motorcycles continues today.
Motorcycle Ducati Panigale V2 2022 | 
Motorcycle Ducati Panigale V4 2018 |
ST
The ST series features sports touring motorcycles that the company «Ducati» produced from 1997 to 2007. The family is represented by five models: ST2, ST4, ST4S, ST3 and ST3S. The appearance of this line is caused by high competition between motorcycle manufacturers. To make them stand out, Ducati equipped the ST series motorcycles with plastic fairings, a large two-seater seat, a center stand and side panniers (were added optional).
