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A broken battery cable could cause a sudden engine cutout in 2019/20 Ducati Hypermotard models, promoting a safety recall. Ducati Australia has issued a safety recall through the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission for 34 Hypermotard 950 and 40 Hypermotard 950 SP models. The vehicle identification numbers of the affected bikes are listed at the …
Ducati looks like it is planning a GP-inspired Hypermotard 950 and a naked “streetfighter” version of its V4 Panigale. A Hypermotard 950, customised by the company’s styling shop, Centro Stile Ducati, has won first place in the Concept Bikes: New Design and Prototypes by Manufacturers and Independents category at the prestigious Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este …
Ducati has added three new models to its 2019 range, including its most powerful model yet, as well as three new versions of current models. The three new bikes in the range are the Panigale V4 R that Ducati will enter in the 2019 World Superbikes, the Diavel 1260 (and S model) and Hypermotard 950 …
Ducati Australia has issued an urgent recall on several models over an issue with the rear rake pads coming loose. NF Importers issued the voluntary recall through the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission for the Ducati Hypermotard 939, 959 Panigale, 1299 Panigale, 1299 Panigale Final Edition and Panigale V4. The official notice says the brake …
Ducati Australia has kept a lid on most prices for their 2016 models and replaced the Monster 659 with the Scrambler 400 as its only learner model. However, it’s as hefty price tag for learners to get on to a Ducati with LAMS Scrambler 400 at $11,990, just $1000 less than the 800cc Scrambler Icon and the previous Minster 659. …
Visitors to the World Ducati Week in Misano, Italy, were able to view the 2015 Ducati Hypermotard SP in its new colours, but the company kept the wraps on its upcoming Scrambler. Ducatisti were only allowed to view the Scrambler inside a yellow shipping container in small groups with no phones or cameras. No public …
MV Agusta Imports is trying to gain market share and riders who like ther sexy looks of the Rivale 800 hypermotard are the beneficiaries. Director James Deutscher has announced a $1000 price drop together with a host of free accessories that would normally cost almost $3000. “We are always looking to get as many bikes …