Category Archives: Ducati

Ducati 1098 Deemed the 2008 International Bike of the Year

Ducati is on a roll. The 1098 won the International Bike of the Year trophy. Even more impressive, the 1098S tied for third place, the Desmosedici was in sixth place, and the Hypermotard won seventh place. In an online poll that accompanied the IBOTY, the public voted the 1098, 1098S, and Desmosedici […]

Will Ducati’s Acquisition be a Distraction?

Ducati Motor Holding SpA’s three major share holders made a takeover offer. The bid is contingent upon the investors gaining control over at least two thirds of the company’s capital.

Although I work in the investment field as a retirement planner, the purpose of this blog is not to analyze stocks, investments or buyouts, so […]

First Ducati Desmosedici RR Delivered to Tom Cruise

Tom Cruise just proved once again why it is good to be him. Forget about Katie and Nicole, he just took delivery of the very first Ducati Desmosedici, the $72,500 MotoGP replica. Ducati will only build 1500 of these 200 hp beauties. This is a publicity coup for Ducati, a company that […]