Oli Bayliss broke through for his first Australian Superbike race and round win in Darwin back in June – Image Rb MotoLens
Oli recently turned 18 after breaking through for his maiden Superbike victory in the Australian Superbike Championship at Darwin earlier this year on the DesmoSport Ducati Panigale V4 R.
A young Oli Bayliss on the podium with parents Troy and Kim at Portimao in 2008 – Image 2snap
Ducati recently released a 21st anniversary special edition V2 Panigale to commemorate the first of Troy’s three World Superbike Championship victories and it is on just such a machine that Oli will contest the new look World Supersport Championship with in 2022.
Oli Bayliss in action on the DesmoSport Ducati Panigale V4 R at Hidden Valley earlier this year where he took his first Superbike victory – Image Half Light
The arrival in Europe of the youngest of the Bayliss clan will be eagerly watched, but Oli has his feet firmly on the ground, is very well liked amongst his peers here in Australia, and I am sure will prove just as popular as his dad was, and still is!
Oli will join Barni Racing’s new World Supersport effort as the long running Superbike team expands into the new look Supersport Championship. Oli’s team-mate will be 20-year-old Luca Bernardi.
Up until now the Supersport class has been bound by regulations to incorporate 600cc four-cylinder, 675cc three-cylinder and 750cc twin-cylinder machines. As the market has so significantly changed in recent years and moved away from the motorcycles that did make up the category, 2022 will see the Supersport class open up to include 955 cc twins and 765 cc triples.
Overnight Ducati pulled the covers off their new range topping Multistrada, the V4 Pikes Peak. The new model is significantly redesigned for optimum performance on the tarmac and is the most sporting Multistrada Ducati have ever made.
2022 Ducati Multistrada V4 Pikes Peak
The Pikes Peak version takes the technological tour de force that is a Multistrada V4 S and swaps the adventure spec’ 19-inch front rim for a more sporting 17-inch Marchesini forged aluminium rim, while at the rear a single-sided swing-arm also helps differentiate the Pikes Peak from its siblings.
2022 Ducati Multistrada V4 Pikes Peak
The Pikes Peak edition also scores lashings of carbon-fibre along with an Akrapovic titanium muffler.
2022 Ducati Multistrada V4 Pikes Peak
The 17-inch Marchesini rims are 2.7 kg lighter and the Ohlins Smart EC 2.0 semi-active suspension is used instead of the Marzocchi semi-active suspension used on the S model.
2022 Ducati Multistrada V4 Pikes Peak
This is the first time that Ohlins suspension has been used on a Multistrada and the system on the Pikes Peak is the same as that used on Panigale V4 S and Streetfighter V4 s and shares their events based mapping suited to more aggressive riding. The Pikes Peak though is equipped with a much more generous 170 mm of wheel travel.
2022 Ducati Multistrada V4 Pikes Peak
The aluminium monocoque frame has also been changed for more sporting ability with different rake, trail and wheelbase measurements aimed to maximise tarmac performance. The biggest change is the steering angle which is now 25.75-degrees (+ 1.25-degrees vs Multistrada V4).
2022 Ducati Multistrada V4 Pikes Peak
The riding position has also been changed for more sporting intent for better control at major lean angles while the bars are lower, narrower and more curved in their bend. The pegs are higher and situated further rearward.
2022 Ducati Multistrada V4 Pikes Peak
The same M50 Brembo Stylema Monoblocs as fitted to the Multistrada V4 S grace the front of the machine and clamp 330 mm disc rotors but the pads used are the same as the Panigale V4. Bosch provide their 10.3ME Cornering ABS and the brakes are linked front to rear however rear ABS can be disabled.
2022 Ducati Multistrada V4 Pikes Peak
The smooth 170 horsepower V4 is unchanged from the other models but a Race Riding Mode is added that sharpens its response further and the rev-limiter intervenes in a more gradual fashion.
2022 Ducati Multistrada V4 Pikes Peak
In addition to the introduction of the Race Riding Mode, Ducati Wheelie Control on the Multistrada V4 Pikes Peak has an updated strategy that Ducati claims offers even better response and more accurate control during dynamic riding.
2022 Ducati Multistrada V4 Pikes Peak
The quick-shifter on the S model is the best I have ever used and Ducati promise that the Pikes Peak can be down-shifted even more aggressively.
2022 Ducati Multistrada V4 Pikes Peak
The Multistrada V4 Pikes Peak inherits the latest generation and sophisticated electronic package of the Multistrada V4 S, which includes, among others, radar technology both at the front and at the rear, which offers Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) and Blind Spot Detection (BSD) functionality.
2022 Ducati Multistrada V4 Pikes Peak
The 6.5” TFT dashboard, also available as standard on the Multistrada V4 Pikes Peak, allows the user to view the map navigator thanks to the advanced Ducati Connect system, which allows to mirror the rider’s smartphone. The only thing really missing from the standard specification is tyre pressure monitoring which remains an optional extra.
2022 Ducati Multistrada V4 Pikes Peak
Styling wise the livery of the Pipes Peak Multistrada is inspired by the Desmosedici MotoGP machine, the lower screen is smoked and the seat is a two-tone black and red embossed with the V4 logo while the beak is adorned with a Ducati Corse badge.
2022 Ducati Multistrada V4 Pikes Peak
The 2022 Ducati Multistrada V4 Pikes Peak is scheduled to arrive in Australia during the second-quarter of 2022 and will be priced at $44,500 Ride Away.
2022 Ducati Multistrada V4 Pikes Peak
2022 Ducati Multistrada V4 Pikes Peak Main Points
Ducati V4 Granturismo 1158 cc engine with the valve play check at 60,000 km intervals
Aluminium monocoque frame, steel tubes subframe and aluminium single-sided swing arm
Carbon fibre details
Electronic semi-active Öhlins Smart EC 2.0 with “event based” system 170 – 170 mm travel
17” Marchesini forged aluminum wheels with 120/70 ZR17 front and 190/55 ZR17 rear Pirelli Diablo Rosso IV tyres
Bosch-Brembo ABS 10.3ME Cornering braking system
330 mm front brake discs with Brembo Stylema 4-piston radial calipers
Full LED headlight with DRL system and Ducati Cornering Lights (DCL)
Instrument panel with 6,5” full colour TFT screen
Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU) Bosch
Power Mode
4 Riding Modes (Race, Sport, Touring, Urban)
Radar technology front and rear (Adaptive Cruise Control and Blind Spot Detection)
Ducati Wheelie Control (DWC)
Ducati Traction Control (DTC)
Hands Free ignition
Ducati Connect system with smartphone, music, and navigator app
Ducati have revealed another record breaking quarter of growth in Q3 of 2021, with 49,693 bikes sold for the year to date, with 48,042 motorcycles sold in 2020 in total in comparison. That’s a three per cent increase over the 2020 quarterly figure, and a 25 per cent increase over 2019 sales in Q3. While official figures for the Australian market are no longer released, we believe Ducati is over 15 per cent up here in Australia.
At the end of September, the biggest market for motorcycles delivered remains Italy (7,954), followed by the United States (7,475) and Germany (5,627). Most successful models have been the Multistrada V4, Scrambler 800 models, Streetfighter V4 and Monster, in that order.
Francesco Milicia – Ducati VP Global Sales and After Sales
“Ducati closed the first nine months of the year with sales volumes that are already higher than the full year 2020, both for the bikes and for after-sales products like clothing, accessories and spare parts. The growth we are experiencing is practically widespread on all the main markets in which Ducati is present and extends across the product families. We are very satisfied with the results obtained: the community of Ducatisti is growing all over the world and the most influential magazines in the motorcycling sector are awarding important prizes to Ducati bikes. This is a source of pride and satisfaction for us here in Borgo Panigale and in all Ducati subsidiaries worldwide. The brand is now more solid and appreciated than ever and we are already focusing on next year. In fact, in these weeks, we are presenting to the world the new products for the coming year, through the web series Ducati World Première 2022.”
Ducati’s Scrambler 800s were also top sellers, now joined by the 2022 Urban Motard variant
Confirming the appreciation of Ducati motorcycles, throughout the year all the product families of the Bologna-based manufacturer have been growing across the board.
Ducati has also started to present the new products of the 2022 range. The first episodes of the Ducati World Première was dedicated to the new Multistrada V2, a comfortable, fun to ride, versatile and technologically advanced twin-cylinder bike that represents the new entry point to the Multistrada universe.
Also new are models of the Ducati Scrambler lines, with the arrival of the new Ducati Scrambler 1100 Tribute PRO which was created to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the introduction of the air-cooled twin-cylinder engine on a Ducati and which incorporates some stylistic elements typical of the 1970s era. On the other hand, the 800 family is joined by the Ducati Scrambler Urban Motard, a motorcycle created to experience the city environment.
Ducati to supply electric bikes for MotoE grid from 2023
Ducati’s Claudio Domenicali and Dorna’s Carmelo Ezpeleta have made a joint announcement that Ducati would be the new supplier of MotoE bikes for the category from 2023 until at least 2026.
Ducati stated their aim to produce a lighter MotoE machine and want to use the project to develop expertise within Ducati as they look towards the future and ongoing development of electric motorcycles.
Carmelo Ezpeleta, CEO of Dorna Sports, with Ducati Motor Holding CEO Claudio Domenicali
Domenicali spoke about the added challenge that a motorcycle poses compared to a car when it comes to the packaging and weight management. He stated that as of now, there is no way to make a light and sporting motorcycle with battery technology, but that there will be in the future and that he intends Ducati to be at the forefront when that transition happens.
The Ducati CEO also stated that they can lean on the excellence within their parent group from the likes of Porsche and Lamborghini to help them produce a true sporting motorcycle that is powered by EV technology.
Claudio Domenicali – Ducati CEO
“The main problem with Lithium is the energy density, it is 15-20 times less than fuel, thus the amount of fuel (lithium) you need to load is super heavy, so this is the big challenge. So we will work hard on the efficiency of the inverter and other components, and also further investigate battery technologies to try and help us meet that criteria.
“To have super quick charging times, you need high voltages, which is another challenge, but we are just at the beginning of this journey.
“Our plan is also eventually to make a production bike along these lines, but that is a long way away for the technology to become viable enough to make that a realistic option for the road. This won’t be before 2025, but we will have to wait and see the rate of progress to see when we can make that happen.”
After the press conference Ducati also issued these official quotes from Domenicali.
“We are proud of this agreement because, like all the first times, it represents a historic moment for our company. Ducati is always projected towards the future and every time it enters a new world, it does so to create the best performing product possible. This agreement comes at the right time for Ducati, which has been studying the situation of electric powertrains for years, because it will allow us to experiment in a well-known and controlled field like that of racing competition. We will work to make available to all participants of the FIM Enel MotoE World Cup electric bikes that are high-performance and characterized by lightness. It is precisely on weight, a fundamental element of sports bikes, that the greatest challenge will be played out. Lightness has always been in Ducati’s DNA and thanks to the technology and chemistry of the batteries that are evolving rapidly we are convinced that we can obtain an excellent result. We test our innovations and our futuristic technological solutions on circuits all over the world and then make exciting and desirable products available to Ducatisti. I am convinced that once again we will build on the experiences we have had in the world of racing competition to transfer them and apply them also on production bikes.”
Both the Ducati and Dorna CEOs also expanded further during the press conference regarding the progress towards carbon neutrality in racing, where some of the first steps will be the adoption of biofuels and/or synthetic fuels in the near future.
Carmelo Ezpeleta – CEO Dorna Sports
“We are very proud to announce Ducati as the new, single manufacturer for the FIM Enel MotoE World Cup. With their incredible racing history, it is an honour to welcome this commitment from one of the best-known manufacturers in the paddock and to take on this new challenge together. We are eager to see what the future has in store and continue to watch this technology develop and grow, with the MotoGP paddock and MotoE continuing to drive innovation and evolution in the motorcycling industry – at the same time as creating an incredible on-track spectacle.
“In addition, we would like to thank Energica for the important role they have played in the inception and growth of the FIM Enel MotoE World Cup. They have made an invaluable contribution to making the series what it is now as we look forward to another season racing together in 2022, ahead of this new era.”
Ducati added two new models to their burgeoning Scrambler line-up overnight with the reveal of the new ‘Urban Motard’ and ‘Tribute Pro’ models.
2022 Ducati Scrambler Urban Motard
The Urban Motard is part of a five-model 800 range that also includes ‘Icon’, ‘Icon Dark’, ‘Nightshift’ and ‘Desert Sled’, while ‘Desert Sled Fasthouse’ is dropped from the range for 2022. At $14,790 Ride Away ‘Icon Dark’ will remain the most affordable and lightest (173 kg) entry point to the ‘Land of Joy’, who would have thought that they were continuing with that marketing slogan…
2022 Ducati Scrambler Urban Motard
The new ‘Urban Motard’ will arrive in the second quarter of 2022 at $18,900 Ride Away. Urban Motard rides on spoked 17-inch rims with more sports focussed Diablo Rosso III rubber than its siblings. Kayaba provide the suspension for the Urban Motard
2022 Ducati Scrambler Urban Motard
The Scrambler 800 models are all powered by an 803 cc L-twin engine with traditional desmodromic valve actuation that delivers 73 hp of power at 8,250 rpm and 66 Nm of torque at 5,750 rpm.
2022 Ducati Scrambler Urban Motard
The new Tribute Pro is the third model in the 1100 Scrambler range, joining ‘Dark Pro’ and ‘Sport Pro’ while the ‘Pro’ model is now discontinued.
Ducati Scrambler 1100 Tribute Pro
At $18,990 the 1100 ‘Dark Pro’ will remain the most affordable big bore in the Scrambler range, followed by the new 1100 ‘Tribute Pro’ at $21,300 Ride Away, while the Ohlins equipped ‘Sport Pro’ remains the range topper at $23,090.
Ducati Scrambler 1100 Tribute Pro
The new ‘Tribute Pro’ is not expected to arrive until the second quarter of 2022. Ducati Scrambler 1100 Tribute Pro rides on a Kayaba shock and Marzocchi forks. All 1100 Scrambler models roll on an 18-inch front and 17-inch rear.
All 1100 Scramblers are powered by an 1079 cc engine delivering 86 horsepower at 7500 rpm while the peak twist of 88 Nm arrives at an early 4750 rpm.
Ducati Scrambler 1100 Tribute Pro
Ducati’s has chosen to equip all Ducati and Scrambler Ducati models with Cornering ABS.
Ducati Scramblers are also designed for the Ducati Multimedia System (DMS), which enables a smartphone to be connected to the bike via Bluetooth, while the USB socket positioned under the seat is standard.
After the end of WW II the Ducati brothers looked to re-establish their ruined factory and unemployed workforce. One avenue they explored was the manufacture of a small car, the DU-4. Only a single prototype was built in 1946 before the growing success of the Cucciolo focused the company’s efforts on two-wheeled transport.
Ducati DU4
The prototype was sold to Fiat where it remained until 2005 (the bodywork went missing during this period). It was then that long time Ducati enthusiast Italo Forni was able to purchase it. Forni is an ex-Ducati test rider (1973-1977) who also competed for the national team in two ISDTs, riding Ducati 450 R/Ts. He went on to be Italian MX champion several times.
Ducati’s DU-4
The DU-4 was quite advanced for the time with front-wheel drive, 4-speed gearbox, independent suspension and hydraulic brakes. The steel tube chassis was made by Verlicchi.
Perhaps the car’s most outstanding feature however was the use of a newly designed OHV 254cc V4 engine, in an ‘L’ configuration with the front cylinders nearly horizontal – the same as Ducatis of 25 odd years later!
The rear brake hoses may not meet manufacturing specifications and could be susceptible to heat damage, which may result in a sudden loss of rear braking performance. The front brake will continue to function as expected.
What are the hazards?
A loss of rear breaking performance will increase the risk of an accident, causing serious injury or death to rider and/or passenger or other road users.
What should consumers do?
Owners will be notified by Ducati and can contact a local Ducati Service or Authorised Ducati Dealer to have an appointment arranged to replace the rear brake components free of charge.
Owners can also use the Ducati VIN look-up at https://www.ducati.com/ww/en/service-maintenance/recall-campaign.
The side stand mounting bracket may become damaged over time and fail when the motorcycle is parked.
What are the hazards?
If this occurs, the motorcycle may fall over increasing the risk of injury to the rider and/or passenger or bystanders.
What should consumers do?
Owners will be notified by Ducati and can contact a Ducati Service and/or Authorised Ducati Dealer to have an appointment arranged to replace the side stand components free of charge.
The ignition coil may fail, which may cause the vehicle to experience misfires. This could lead to a reduction in expected performance, loss in power and/or an electrical short circuit.
What are the hazards?
A reduction in expected performance, loss in power and/or an electrical short circuit while riding could increase the risk of an accident and injury or death to rider(s) and other road users.
What should consumers do?
Owners of affected vehicles to contact their dealer and make an arrangement to have the appropriate check performed as soon as possible.
Overnight Ducati pulled the covers off an update to the Multistrada V2 that will arrive in Australia during the first quarter of 2022 priced at $22,539.00 Ride Away, whilst the Multistrada V2 S will start from $25,190 Ride Away.
2022 Ducati Multistrada V2 S with Travel Pack
Improving the ergonomics and comfort for the rider were priorities for the redesign which also benefits from a 5 kg reduction in weight, now tipping the scales at 222 kg with its 20-litre fuel tank full and ready to ride.
2022 Ducati Multistrada V2 S with Travel Pack
The standard seat height is 830 mm but an optional low seat takes that down to 810 mm, to which you can option a low-suspension kit to push it down to 790 mm.
2022 Ducati Multistrada V2 S
The standard seat has a new shape and is narrower between your legs to further aid the ease with which shorter riders can feel secure on the bike.
2022 Ducati Multistrada V2 S
The riding position is now more comfortable with the new footpegs inherited from the Multistrada V4 which, thanks to a 10 mm increase in distance from the seat, ensure the right amount of room also for taller riders, preventing them from bending their legs excessively, and thus allowing a more restful position during long journeys. A taller 850 mm seat can also be optioned.
2022 Ducati Multistrada V2 S
A new evolution of the Testastretta 11° engine also debuts with new con-rods, eight-disc wet clutch and updated gearbox which is claimed to improve shift quality, particularly on the S thanks to its up-down Quick Shifter.
2022 Ducati Multistrada V2 S with Travel Pack
While the V4 Multistrada has moved to conventional valve spring cylinder heads the V2 range retains Ducati’s traditional desmodromic valve actuation. Minor service intervals are 15,000 km while the valve clearances should be checked ever 30,000 km. The water-cooled engine reaches its peak of 113 horsepower at 9000 rpm while the torque peak of 96 Nm arrives at 7750 rpm.
2022 Ducati Multistrada V2 S
Both models steer with a 19-inch front but while the V2 uses conventional fully-adjustable suspension (KYB forks / Sachs Shock), the S model scores the Ducati Skyhook Suspension EVO (Sachs) fully electronic set-up. Both bikes offer a handy 170 mm of suspension travel.
2022 Ducati Multistrada V2 S
While the engine changes have realised a 2 kg saving, various parts of have been lightened, including the mirrors, derived from Multistrada V4, the front brake disc flanges and the rims: the new Multistrada V2 mounts rims derived from the Multistrada V4, which are about 1.7 kg lighter. Spoked wheels are also available in the Ducati Performance catalogue, which Ducati claim have also been significantly lightened.
2022 Ducati Multistrada V2 S
Multistrada V2 is equipped as standard with a state-of-the-art electronic package that offers everything you need to travel in comfort and safety. The package includes ABS Cornering, which guarantees a high degree of safety when braking even when cornering, Vehicle Hold Control, which makes starting on sloping roads easy, Ducati Traction Control, the four Riding Modes (Sport, Touring, Urban, Enduro) completely configurable by the user and the new featured Ducati Brake Light system which, in the event of sudden braking, automatically activates the flashing of the rear light in order to signal the condition of sudden slowing down appropriately.
2022 Ducati Multistrada V2
In the S version the journey becomes 5-star thanks to a benchmark full-optional package for the segment, which sees the addition of the Ducati Skyhook electronic suspension, Cruise Control, full-LED headlight equipped with Ducati Cornering Lights function which optimizes the illumination of the roadway based on the lean of the motorcycle.
2022 Ducati Multistrada V2 S
The S also scores Ducati Quick Shift Up & Down, Hands Free system, a high resolution 5” colour TFT dashboard with intuitive interface and backlit handlebar controls.
2022 Ducati Multistrada V2 S
The colour range consists of the classic “Ducati Red” colour with black rims, available for both Multistrada V2 and Multistrada V2 S, together with the new “Street Grey” livery with black frame and “GP Red” rims, which can only be ordered for the version S.
2022 Ducati Multistrada V2 S
For the Multistrada V2 family there are two trim levels that can be ordered directly from the factory. The Essential trim is available for both Multistrada V2 and Multistrada V2 S, while the Travel trim, with side bags, heated grips and central stand, can only be ordered for the S version.
Ø 265 mm disc, 2-piston Brembo floating calliper, Cornering ABS
Instrumentation
LCD Display
Dimensions And Weights
Dry Weight
199 kg (439 lb)
Kerb Weight
222 kg (489 lb)
Seat Height
830 mm (32.7 in) (850 mm (33.5 in) with high seat accessory, 810 mm (31.9 in) with low seat accessory,790 mm (31.1 in) with low seat + low suspension kit accessory)
Wheelbase
1,594 mm (62.8 in)
Rake / Trail
25° 106 mm (4.2 in)
Fuel Tank Capacity
20 l (5.3 US Gal)
Number Of Seats
Dual seat
Equipment
Safety Equipment
Riding Modes, Power Modes, Ducati Safety Pack ( Cornering ABS, Ducati Traction Control), Ducati Brake Light, Vehicle Hold Control
Standard Equipment
Self cancelling turn indicators
Ready For
Ducati Quick Shift up/down, Ducati Multimedia System, Antitheft system
Warranty And Maintenance
Warranty
24/48** months, Unlimited mileage
Maintenance Service Intervals
15,000 km (9,000 miles) / 12 months
Desmoservice
30,000 km (18,000 miles)
Emissions And Consumption (Only For Countries Where Euro 5 Standard Applies)
Standard
Euro 5
Co2 Emissions
137 g/km
Consumption
5,9 l/100km
RRP
$22,539 Ride Away
2022 Ducati Multistrada V2 S
2022 Ducati Multistrada V2 S Technical Specifications
Ø 265 mm disc, 2-piston Brembo floating calliper, Cornering ABS
Instrumentation
5″ TFT colour display
Dimensions And Weights
Dry Weight
202 kg (445 lb)
Kerb Weight*
225 kg (496 lb)
Seat Height
830 mm (32.7 in) (850 mm (33.5 in) with high seat accessory, 810 mm (31.9 in) with low seat accessory, 790 mm (31.1 in) with low seat + low suspension kit accessory)
Wheelbase
1,594 mm (62.8 in)
Rake / Trail
25° 106 mm (4.2 in)
Fuel Tank Capacity
20 l (5.3 US Gal)
Number Of Seats
Dual seat
Equipment
Safety Equipment
Riding Modes, Power Modes, Ducati Safety Pack ( Cornering ABS, Ducati Traction Control), Ducati Cornering Lights, Ducati Brake Light, Vehicle Hold Control
Italy is home to a plethora of small three-wheeled delivery vehicles of which the Piaggio/Vespa Ape (Bee) is by far the best known, the Bee entered production in 1948 and is still being produced! Most motorcycle manufacturers had one or more in their ranges and Ducati was no exception.
Ducati Muletto
In 1957 the company introduced the Muletto which was powered by a 175 cc OHV four-stroke motor that used many parts from the earlier Cruiser scooter. The following year the motor was enlarged to 200 cc. This had a carrying capacity of 350 kg and a top speed of 60 km/h. The gearbox had four forward ratios plus reverse. The 1958 model is what you see here.
Ducati Muletto
Versions were available with open, partially and fully enclosed cabs. The Muletto was not a big seller and was only produced for two years. However a new version was planned and reached engine prototype stage before being abandoned. I was able to photograph this at the factory in 2007.
200 cc Muletto prototype motor and drivetrain
The red stripe was a government requirement for transport/for-hire vehicles.
Ducati returned to the three-wheel market with the Fatterino which was produced from 1962 until 1965 and used a 48 cc two-stroke engine that was equipped with a fan attached to the crankshaft which forced air into an alloy shroud that covered the barrel and cylinder head. A three-speed gearbox was used. Again three cab configurations were available.
Ducati Australia are teaming up with the Autosports Group to further extend the Ducati dealer network, aiming to deliver a premium customer experience when the doors open to a flagship Ducati dealership in Sydney in January 2022.
A new Ducati flagship dealer is set to open in Alexandria, Sydney in January 2022
The Autosport Group have an existing relationship with other Volkswagen Group brands such as Audi, Lamborghini and Volkswagen, with over 40 retail businesses nationally are the custodians of more than 15 prestige automotive brands.
The partnership between Ducati and the Autosport Group is set to deliver customers with additional Ducati support in the Sydney market. The flagship showroom that will be located on O’Riordan Street, Alexandria and will house the entire Ducati and Ducati Scrambler range of motorcycles. The two storey complex will also showcase the complete range of apparel and accessories in addition to aftersales services and trained technical personnel.
Sergi Canovas, Managing Director of Ducati ANZ
“We are thrilled to partner with the Autosport Gorup and bring their experience and passion to our Ducati customers. With their extensive experience representing the premium and performance brands of the Volkswagen Group we are confident that the Autosport Group will deliver a Ducati experience that meets our global benchmarks and exceeds customer expectation.”
Autosport Group, who also work with Lamborghini will be running the new premium dealership which will offer the whole Ducati range
The facility in Alexandria, New South Waler will be located at 85 O’Riordan Street and will open in January 2022.
Nick Pagent – Autosport Managing Director and CEO
“We are delighted to add Ducati to our long list of premium and performance brands. We look forward to opening the doors of our new showroom to passionate Ducatisti in January 2022 and delivering a whole new customer experience.”
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