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Fantic’s New Stealth Naked Streetfighter Reminds Me Of the Ducati MH900e

Listen, now I know this might seem like a stretch, but hear me out. The new Stealth 125 and 500 naked bikes from Italian brand Fantic sort of remind me of the Ducati MH900e. For those unfamiliar, the MH900e just has to be one of the most radically styled bikes…

RideApart · Nov 8, 2024

Ducati’s Baby V2 and V2S Panigale Look Way Better Than the Big V4 Does

There was a time, not long ago when superbikes were so diabolically cool and stylish that it didn't matter what brand you opted for—you were going to snap necks. I would say 2015 is around that peak, but it wouldn't take much to sway me to even a decade before…

RideApart · Nov 7, 2024

Finally, Ducati’s Streetfighter V2 and V2S Don’t Make You Feel Bad

Sometimes, it takes a major change to see things clearly and realize how messed up your perception was. I had motorcycle dysmorphia—that's what the 2025 Streetfighter V2 and V2S have shown me. Ducati unveiled the latest generations of the all-new Streetfighter V2 and V2S, and finally, this bike makes sense. Too many…

RideApart · Nov 7, 2024

How costly have sprint mistakes been in Bagnaia’s MotoGP title bid

Francesco Bagnaia’s hopes of retaining the MotoGP title are hanging by a thread. The factory Ducati rider is facing a 24-point deficit to Pramac rival Jorge Martin heading into the final round of the season in Barcelona next week.

Autosport · Nov 6, 2024

It's Hard to Work On New Motorcycles, They Should Be Like New Compound Bows

New Ducatis theoretically come with owner's manuals, right? A booklet where you learn how to repair, maintain, and service your new motorcycle? In reality, no, as most pages on those repairs and maintenance state, "See a Ducati Service Center for (X)." It says this even for minor things like oil…

RideApart · Nov 5, 2024

Bagnaia, Martin: Why would we need to be enemies off the track?

Francesco Bagnaia and Jorge Martin feel there is no reason why they should be “enemies outside the track” as they fight for the 2024 MotoGP title.

Motorsport · Nov 5, 2024

Bastianini left “angry” after distant Malaysian GP podium

Enea Bastianini pronounced himself “angry” after being unable to compete with factory Ducati team-mate Francesco Bagnaia and Pramac Ducati’s Jorge Martin for victory at the Malaysian Grand Prix on Sunday.

Motorsport · Nov 4, 2024

Ducati's New Engine Makes a One Horsepower For Every Pound It Weighs

Quick, which is more important, weight or horsepower?There are competing camps who'd side one way or the other. Proponents will argue you can get away with more if you have greater power, while there are those who'll say reducing weight is the ultimate end-all, be-all. Ducati, however, saw that old…

RideApart · Nov 4, 2024

MotoGP Malaysian GP: Bagnaia clings on to title hopes with 10th win of 2024

Francesco Bagnaia overcame Jorge Martin’s early challenge to win the Malaysian Grand Prix, making a light dent in the Spaniard’s championship lead as he finished second.

Autosport · Nov 3, 2024

Martin: “I would not have won without first-corner lead” in Malaysian GP sprint

Jorge Martin says the sprint race at Sepang on Saturday could have had an entirely different outcome had he not toughed it out with polesitter Francesco Bagnaia to take the lead midway through the first corner.

Autosport · Nov 2, 2024