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		<title>Ducati s big rage for india</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Eying a big potential for luxury bikes in India, where tastes are changing  from mass-market machines to high-end bikes, Italy&#8217;s Ducati Motor Holding on  Tuesday announced entry into the country with its full range of premium bikes,  priced between Rs 15 lakh and Rs 50 lakh.

Ducati 1098R 

Ducati 848

Ducati 1098

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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Eying a big potential for luxury bikes in India, where tastes are changing  from mass-market machines to high-end bikes, Italy&#8217;s Ducati Motor Holding on  Tuesday announced entry into the country with its full range of premium bikes,  priced between Rs 15 lakh and Rs 50 lakh.</p>
<p align="center"><a href="http://www.rockingroadies.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/Ducati_1098R.jpg"><img title="Ducati 1098R" alt="Ducati 1098R" src="http://www.rockingroadies.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/thumb-Ducati_1098R.jpg" border="0" height="120" width="180" /></a></p>
<p align="center">Ducati 1098R </p>
<p align="center"><a href="http://www.rockingroadies.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/Ducati_848_08_6.jpg"><img title="Ducati 848" alt="Ducati 848" src="http://www.rockingroadies.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/thumb-Ducati_848_08_6.jpg" border="0" height="135" width="180" /></a></p>
<p align="center">Ducati 848</p>
<p align="center"><a href="http://www.rockingroadies.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/Ducati_1098_08_2.jpg"><img title="Ducati 1098" alt="Ducati 1098" src="http://www.rockingroadies.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/thumb-Ducati_1098_08_2.jpg" border="0" height="135" width="180" /></a></p>
<p align="center">Ducati 1098</p>
<p align="center"><a href="http://www.rockingroadies.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/hypermotard_profile2.jpg"><img title="Ducati Hypermotard" alt="Ducati Hypermotard" src="http://www.rockingroadies.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/thumb-hypermotard_profile2.jpg" border="0" height="135" width="180" /></a></p>
<p align="center">Ducati Hypermotard </p>
<p>The engine power of the Ducati superbikes would be in the range of 90  horsepower to 180 horsepower and would comply with Euro III emission norms,  Chordia said. Ducati motorcycles would first be available through two exclusive  showrooms in Mumbai and Delhi, he said. &#8220;By early next year, we will open three  more exclusive showrooms in Hyderabad, Bangalore and Chennai,&#8221; Chordia said.</p>
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<p>&#8220;We are very impressed with evolution of the Indian market. It is no longer  an emerging market, but a strong Economy. I am very proud to officially announce  our entry in the Indian market,&#8221; Ducati Motor Holding CEO Gabriele Del Torchio  said in New Delhi.</p>
<p>The company has entered India with the objective to be a market leader in the  premium segment, he added.He, however, refused to give any specific volume or  revenue target for the company.We will be importing 50 bikes this year. If we  will be able to sell these (50 units) in the current year, then it will be more  than enough,&#8221; Torchio said.<br />Besides, the company is also exploring  possibilities for considerably increasing its component sourcing from the Indian  market.</p>
<p>&#8220;We are currently sourcing engine parts and other key components from here.  We plan to increase it considerably and holding discussions to five different  players,&#8221; Torchio said without divulging details. A group of engineers from the  company&#8217;s facility would be visiting India next week to finalise the sourcing  partners here, he added.<br />The company currently sources auto components to its  only manufacturing facility in Italy worth 50 million euro from all over the  world, of which India accounts for less than five million euro.</p>
<p>The Italian racing bike manufacturer today introduced four different models  in multiple variants, which would be available in the range of Rs 15 lakh to Rs  50 lakh, said Ashish Chordia, Chief Executive Officer of Precision Motor India  Pvt Ltd, the sole distributor of Ducati bikes in India. &#8220;We are not introducing  &#8216;Monster 696&#8242; model, which is currently going through homologation here. After  the due processes get over, we will launch this model also,&#8221; he added.</p>
<p>Below are the prices from CubicCapacity  guys </p>
<p>Ducati model and price list for India.</p>
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<td align="left" valign="top" width="47%"><strong>Multistrada</strong></td>
<td align="right" valign="top" width="53%"><strong>Price in Rs  lakh</strong></td>
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<td align="left" valign="top">MTS 1100</td>
<td align="right" valign="top">1,820,971</td>
</tr>
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<td align="left" valign="top">MTS1100S</td>
<td align="right" valign="top">2,072,205</td>
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<td align="left" valign="top"><strong>HyperMotard</strong></td>
<td align="right" valign="top"> </td>
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<td align="left" valign="top">HM 1100</td>
<td align="right" valign="top">1,820,971</td>
</tr>
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<td align="left" valign="top">HM 1100 S</td>
<td align="right" valign="top">2,072,205</td>
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<td align="left" valign="top"><strong>Monster</strong></td>
<td align="right" valign="top"> </td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td align="left" valign="top">M 695</td>
<td align="right" valign="top">1,341,516</td>
</tr>
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<td align="left" valign="top">S2R1000</td>
<td align="right" valign="top">1,667,545</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td align="left" valign="top">S4R</td>
<td align="right" valign="top">1,946,588</td>
</tr>
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<td align="left" valign="top">S4RS</td>
<td align="right" valign="top">2,204,535</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td align="left" valign="top">M 696</td>
<td align="right" valign="top">1,378,097</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td align="left" valign="top">M 696 +</td>
<td align="right" valign="top">1,423,598</td>
</tr>
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<td align="left" valign="top">S4R S Tricolore</td>
<td align="right" valign="top">2,263,396</td>
</tr>
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<td align="left" valign="top"><strong>SBK</strong></td>
<td align="right" valign="top"> </td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td align="left" valign="top">1098</td>
<td align="right" valign="top">2,561,250</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td align="left" valign="top">1098 S</td>
<td align="right" valign="top">3,025,362</td>
</tr>
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<td align="left" valign="top">1098 R</td>
<td align="right" valign="top">4,803,710</td>
</tr>
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<td align="left" valign="top">848</td>
<td align="right" valign="top">2,177,623</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td align="left" valign="top"><strong>Sport Classic</strong></td>
<td align="right" valign="top"> </td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td align="left" valign="top">Sport 1000 S</td>
<td align="right" valign="top">1,882,341</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td align="left" valign="top">Sport 1000</td>
<td align="right" valign="top">1,763,436</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td align="left" valign="top">GT 1000</td>
<td align="right" valign="top">1,667,545</td>
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<td align="left" valign="top">GT1000 Bicolore</td>
<td align="right" valign="top">1,731,744</td>
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<p>Via:<a href="http://www.financialexpress.com/news/Italian-2wheeler-Ducati-forays-into-India/306533/">The  Financial Express</a></p>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 10 May 2008 09:12:00 +0000</pubDate>
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<p>                      Ducati has announced its official entry to the Indian motorcycle market</p>
<p>The 2007 MotoGP World Champion manufacturer’s entry to the young and exponentially growing Indian market was announced today by Ducati CEO Gabriele Del Torchio during a meeting with representatives of the international press at the Oberoi Hotel in New Delhi.</p>
<p>The opportunities offered by the burgeoning Indian market have led Ducati to begin a long-term partnership agreement with Precision Motor India Private Limited as the exclusive importer of Ducati motorcycles in India. Precision Motor India is an established company which represents prestigious brands in India; including Porsche, Audi, Fendi and Dolce&amp;Gabbana. The Ducati brand; which is synonymous with racing success, innovative technology, and the highest quality standards is a perfect addition to the premium brands Precision Motor India currently represents. The partnership promises to strengthen significantly over time thanks to a marketing plan that provides for gradual penetration of the Indian market.</p>
<p>The signing of the partnership agreement is the first step towards a fruitful relationship between the two companies. Over the next few months, a detailed launch strategy will be developed by Ducati and Precision Motor India for this demanding new market.</p>
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		<title>Ducati 848 Superbike 2008</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 30 Dec 2007 05:55:00 +0000</pubDate>
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The 2008 Ducati 848 is 30% more powerful than it’s predecessor, producing 134 hp. It is also a stunning 44 lbs lighter. These two factors combine to give a power to weight ratio which is even better than the 999.
Where Ducati have managed to lose that much weight is beyond me and I can only [...]]]></description>
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<div>The 2008 Ducati 848 is 30% more powerful than it’s predecessor, producing 134 hp. It is also a stunning 44 lbs lighter. These two factors combine to give a power to weight ratio which is even better than the 999.</p>
<p>Where Ducati have managed to lose that much weight is beyond me and I can only guess the paint must be helium based or something. Although they are claiming a new engine production method to vacuum die cast the engine casings which saves 6.5 lbs alone and a new clutch that save 2.2 lbs, so that means the other 35 lbs can only be down to the paint.<br /><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 403px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 314px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" height="289" alt="Ducati 848 Superbike 2008" src="http://hubpages.com/u/146005_f520.jpg" border="0" title="Ducati 848 Superbike 2008" /></p>
<p>The 848 shares much with it’s bigger brother, the 1098. The wheels are identical (although shod with a skinnier tire on the back) and the bodywork is exactly the same. Ducati launched the 848 in Almeria, Spain, and Rueben Xaus demonstrated it’s wheelie capabilities and apparently stunning cornering ability. Take a few laps with Reuben in the video.</p>
<p><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 365px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 285px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" height="249" alt="Ducati 848 Superbike 2008" src="http://hubpages.com/u/146003_f520.jpg" border="0" title="Ducati 848 Superbike 2008" /><br />This is an all-new bike. Rather than sleeve down the 999 engine, Ducati have constructed a brand new one and this will certainly give the 600s a run for their money. Styling is the usual spectacularly sexy Ducati and the 848 is available in red or white, although why on earth any one would want anything other than red is a mystery.</p>
<p>The specifications are impressive to say the least and I can see this one becoming extremely popular. And at last, Ducati have built this one for the road first, the race track second. The 848 is not eligible to enter either World or AMA Supersport racing, so it should be well mannered on the road. The legendary Ducati grunt makes it a breeze to ride and just about every journalist at the launch fell in love with it.</p>
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<p>Rueben manages to show just how quick it can be, but the power to weight ratio and nice flat torque curve are enough to make this an easy, sporty ride without too much stress on the rider. Jane Omorogbe was lucky enough to get to ride it at the launch and her review is at the bottom of the page. Ducati are also claiming 50% less maintenance costs this year, with service intervals stretched from 600 to 7,500 miles which is good news for those put off by Ducati’s world famous running costs. It’s an extremely sexy bike, but it’s probably worth stumping up the extra few grand for the big one. Me – I’ll be sticking to the monster.</div>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 16 Dec 2007 10:54:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The 2008 Ducati 1098R is the lightest, most powerful bike Ducati have ever produced. I will say that again – the lightest, most powerful bike ever. Considering Ducati are World famous for light, powerful bikes ( read fast ) that is saying something. The 1098R produces 180hp, weighs in at 165kg and kicks out 134 [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><a href="http://hubpages.com/u/145974_f260.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px 0px 10px 10px; float: right; width: 203px; height: 304px;" alt="Ducati 1098 S/R 2008 sport bikes" src="http://hubpages.com/u/145974_f260.jpg" border="0" height="329" title="Ducati 1098 S/R 2008 sport bikes" /></a><br />The 2008 Ducati 1098R is the lightest, most powerful bike Ducati have ever produced. I will say that again – the lightest, most powerful bike ever. Considering Ducati are World famous for light, powerful bikes ( read fast ) that is saying something. The 1098R produces 180hp, weighs in at 165kg and kicks out 134 Nm of torque. Can I sit down now. This is the bike that Ducati hopes will take them to World Superbike success in 2008. With a top speed of over 187 mph, not an unreasonable target.</p>
<p>Based on the street-legal 1098S, the R has been overbored to 1198cc, increasing from 104mm to 106mm with a stroke value of 67.9mm. That’s a staggering 1.56 ratio. From a twin, in fact, this is the most powerful twin cylinder in history.</p>
<p>Ducati Links: <a href="http://www.ducati.com/racing/00_home_racing/index.jhtml">Ducati Corse</a> <a href="http://www.ducati.com/en/bikes/index.jhtml">Ducati Home</a></div>
<div>The race-kitted 1098R comes complete with a pair of carbon fiber 102dB silencers and a dedicated ECU, with 8 ready to go profiles switchable from the instrument panel. Ducati also include a DDA (Ducati Data Analyser) and guarantee a 50% reduction in running costs this year. Gone are the days when the engine needed a complete rebuild after every session. The bike is available in one color and one color only – Fire Engine Red – nothing else will do.</div>
<p><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; width: 320px; text-align: center;" alt="Ducati 1098 S/R 2008 sport bikes" src="http://hubpages.com/u/140093_f520.jpg" border="0" title="Ducati 1098 S/R 2008 sport bikes" /><br />The road legal 1098S is only slightly less impressive. The 1098 introduced a number of ‘firsts’ for Ducati and production sport bike design. The 1098 was the first production motorcycle fitted with Brembo Monobloc brakes, the first to have a data acquisition system integrated as standard equipment and the first to use an ingenious construction method for its weight-saving single-sided swingarm. Fully adjustable Ohlins FG511 forks with low friction Titanium Nitride treated sliders. The list is endless.</p>
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<p>The 1098S is a race bike, make no mistake – it might be fitted with street legal lights, exhaust and a license plate but it’s a race bike. The riding position forces the rider to mould to the tank and seat, crouching behind the fairing. The chassis responds almost as though you were transmitting the commands telepathically and gives all the feedback you could ever require.</p>
<p>How could you not want one of these? If you don’t want one, there is something wrong with you – see a doctor immediately. The 1098S is almost worth getting divorced over. There are plenty more where that one came from, but a Ducati 1098 is for life. The only really difficult decision is whether to buy a black one, or a red one.</p>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 13 Nov 2007 09:43:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[&#8220;All the Japanese underestimated Ducatithis season, &#8220;Ducati was intelligent and aggressive, and worked better. We were competitive with Honda, but they had the money and people required to catch up [to Ducati] more quickly, this is where Yamaha has been lacking.
&#8220;Yamaha has never had the quickest motorcycle but this year we were 15-20 km/h slower,&#8221; [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>&#8220;All the Japanese underestimated Ducatithis season, &#8220;Ducati was intelligent and aggressive, and worked better. We were competitive with Honda, but they had the money and people required to catch up [to Ducati] more quickly, this is where Yamaha has been lacking.</p>
<p>&#8220;Yamaha has never had the quickest motorcycle but this year we were 15-20 km/h slower,&#8221; continued Rossi, who lost second place in the 2007 world championship when his M1 suffered a technical problem at the Valencia season finale. &#8220;And every time we&#8217;ve tried something new it has broken. We need to make big changes to win the title again; we need more capable people and more money.</p>
<p>&#8220;I still have a lot of desire to fight, but I need tyres and a machine that are competitive.&#8221;</p>
<p>But what if the 2008 Yamaha isn&#8217;t competitive; could Rossi switch to Ducati or Honda?</p>
<p>&#8220;We will wait and see how the Yamaha, especially the engine, improves for next year. If it is not competitive then there is nothing more we can do&#8230; I have good relations with both Ducati and [former employer] Honda, but Ducati would be my preferred option because it is Italian.&#8221;</p>
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		<title>Motegi MotoGP reaction:.. Bridgestone`s delight at Casey Stoner’s MotoGP victory</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[ Casey Stoner&#8217;s MotoGP title has made Bridgestone boss Hiroshi Yamada a happy man
Bridgestone boss Hiroshi Yamada hailed Casey Stoner and Ducati as the Japanese tyre company celebrated a historic milestone in yesterday’s Japanese MotoGP.Casey Stoner’s sixth place in a rain-hit Twin Ring Motegi clash secured him a first premier class success after Yamaha’s Valentino [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div align="left"><a href="http://www.motorcyclenews.com/upload/200303/images/Stoner%20champion.jpg"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="Stoner%20champion Motegi MotoGP reaction:.. Bridgestone`s delight at Casey Stoner’s MotoGP victory" src="http://www.motorcyclenews.com/upload/200303/images/Stoner%20champion.jpg" border="0" title="Motegi MotoGP reaction:.. Bridgestone`s delight at Casey Stoner’s MotoGP victory" /></a> <strong>Casey Stoner&#8217;s MotoGP title has made Bridgestone boss Hiroshi Yamada a happy man</strong></p>
<p>Bridgestone boss Hiroshi Yamada hailed Casey Stoner and Ducati as the Japanese tyre company celebrated a historic milestone in yesterday’s Japanese MotoGP.Casey Stoner’s sixth place in a rain-hit Twin Ring Motegi clash secured him a first premier class success after Yamaha’s Valentino Rossi’s disastrous 13th.And the Aussie also secured Ducati’s first MotoGP triumph in only their fifth year in the premier class.There were also huge celebrations at Bridgestone as they won a MotoGP world title for the first time, which was made all the more sweeter as it came on home soil in Japan.An emotional Hiroshi Yamada, who was in tears at the end yesterday’s 24-lap race, said: “It was a fantastic day and I really have no words to describe it.“I’m very happy we have done this achievement with Ducati, because they joined us when perhaps we were not the best tyre in MotoGP. This is the third year and I’m sure without Ducati we would not have had such good results, that’s 100 per cent sure.“I want to say thanks for their effort and their great decision in 2004 to work with us.”Hiroshi Yamada said he had got so emotional after the race as his mind cast back to some dark days for Bridgestone in MotoGP. One of the worst moments was when Shinya Nakano suffered a tyre blowout at 200mph on the Mugello straight in 2004.Since then Bridgestone has grown in prominence in MotoGP, and this season they have emerged into the dominant tyre brand, winning 10 races against Michelin’s five.Yamada said: “I remember many things from the past, bad things that happened to us.“Many people worked together with us and I remembered all the faces of these people and all the effort they put in after bad memories like Mugello in 2004 with Shinya’s big crash.“My head was spinning. When Casey crossed the line I was so happy. It was a very difficult race and hard to know what was going on.“Before the race in the wet I had confidence in Casey but when it started to dry out then I didn’t know what was going to happen.“Once Rossi passed Casey I though ‘shit, we are not going to win the championship in Japan.’ But God was on our side.”Source:- Motorcyclenews </div>
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