Tag: Ducati
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The Colonel
What makes travel by motorcycle so memorable is how visceral it is. You are open to the elements, and by being so, more susceptible to its proclivities. Wind, rain, snow, intense sun, and heat are all part of the journey, all part of the fabric of travel. It requires concentration, attention, and situational awareness. But…
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Spirit of America
Motorcycle Show This weekend has been interesting. Ducati had its Ride Day, my Kawasaki shift assist fell off my bike, and tomorrow is the Spirit of America motorcycle show in Grand Forks, North Dakota. After reconnecting my shift-assist linkage on the side of the highway, (fortunately, I carried my tools with me), I visited my…
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Best Selling Bikes on the Planet
And, Dorothy You’re Not in Kansas Anymore In the last fifty years there has been a profound shift in motorcycle sales and motorcycle technologies. None more-so than those manufacturing motorcycle products worldwide. Where throughout the previous forty years, dominance in the industry was principally owned by Japanese, European and American manufacturers, like Honda, BMW, Triumph,…
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Ducati’s Fantastic Future
Unlike Harley-Davison, Ducati’s Future Seems Bright Ducati has always had an incredibly loyal customer base. In 2022, Ducati saw over 1 Billion Euros in revenue, with an operating profit of 109 million Euros, combined with record sales of 61,562 motorcycles delivered. Ducati’s profitability also grew, reaching a double-digit of 10%. Combined with its successes in…
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Alternative Fuel Technologies, You and Your Motorcycle Part II
Alternative motorcycle fuel technologies