Ducati 848

The Ducati 848 is white as mint and awakens the senses just like chocolate. Sweet as it may be, the Ducati 848 is as sharp as they get. Slicing through the technical corners on the Almeria circuit in Spain with the confidence inspiring chassis the 749 was known for; -But now 20 kilos lighter and with a hell of a lot more horsepower!

A bright November morning greets us in Almeria when the world press enters the bus just after eight. It’s going to be a great day onboard Ducati’s new downscaled superbike. Since I last tested a Ducati the Bologna firm have won MotoGP, added Marco Melandri to the 2008 MotoGP dream team and launched next years world superbike contender, the 1098R.

But still, it’s the Ducati 848 I have been most interested in. Every detail about it has promised a new superbike for the people. The 848 truly fills a big gap in the Ducati line-up now that the 749 is gone. There has been nothing but Monsters for customers interested in a mid-sized motorcycle.

Ducati Monster White

Throughout the years there have been some really great motorcycles that have been developed by BMW, Ducati, Honda, Indian, and other motorcycle manufacturers.

BMW motorcycles wear a blue-and-white logo designed to conjure up a spinning airplane propeller. Learn why that's an apt symbol by linking to the BMW motorcycle articles below. The 1994 BMW R1100RSL is among the classic motorcycles from the renowned German company. BMW motorcycles were born from precision-minded German aircraft builders, a legacy of engineering that continues today. These pivotal bikes that established BMW motorcycles as the definition of two-wheel refinement and balance such as the 1965 R-27, 1981 R65, 1990 K-1, and 1994 R1100RSL

Ducati motorcycles roared from the ashes of World War II to embody the highest principals of efficient motorcycle design and exotic looks. The 1994 Ducati 916 sport bike is just one of the classic motorcycles from Italy's foremostmotorcycle manufacturer. The Ducati story is one of a war-devastated Italian electronics firm that remade itself as builder of some of the world's most desirable motorcycles. The earliest Ducati motorcycles were basic transportation, but before long they were winning races and wowing the most discriminating riders. These great bikes that by the 1970s were certified works of motorcycle art such as the Scrambler 350, Model 900SS, Hailwood Replica, 750 F1 Montjuich, 851 Desmoquattro, Superlight, Model 916, Model 750 Monster, and the ST2.

Honda motorcycles changed the image of the motorcycle in the 1960s, and not a moment too soon. The 1990 Honda RC30 was a road rocket and one of the classic motorcycles from this respected Japanese company. Motorcycles in the early 1960s suffered an image problem. They were identified with society's outsiders, but thanks to friendly little bikes like the 1969 Honda Dream 305, motorcycles were suddenly welcome on suburbia's driveways. Not only did Honda domesticate the motorcycle, it raced to the other end of the spectrum to create some of the world's hottest power bikes, which helped instigate an entire motorcycle cult as maker of the remarkable Gold Wing series such as the CB750, Dream 305, CB400, GL1000 Gold Wing, CX500, CBX, MB-5, CX650T, Nighthawk 700S, GB500 Tourist Trophy, RC30, and the Valkyrie.

Ducati Diavel Custom

If the summer heat is driving you up the wall, the new Diavel from Ducati can cool you off. The latest model is a high performance bike. Changes have made the machine a more efficient one. The better design provides for reduced effort while driving. The design of the new bike is alluring too.

If you are seriously considering buying a cruiser bikes for yourself, you must consider a few factors before your purchase. The first is your own level of expertise. Bikes are mean machines even if they are not really meant for racing. Since there is a very thin line between top notch bikes and racing bikes, a biker must always ascertain that he or she can handle the power and weight of the machine they choose. While expert riders can go in for superior models, newbies should stick to beginner level models only.

Ducati Monster 2014

the bike which saved Ducati in troubled times the Ducati Monster was first launched in 1993 to critical acclaim. Sharing parts from several model ranges it took the frame from the 916 family, married to a carburetted aircooled engine ranging from the M400 through to the M900 (M400, M600, M750, M900). With bodywork designed by Miguel Angel Galluzzi it was an instant hit with its back to basics design remit, light weight, sportsbike handling and awesome exhaust note.

Early in 2000 Ducati added fuel injection to the M900 and in 2001 shoehorned the watercooled 916 engine from the 916 superbike into the Monster creating the S4, a brutally fast and fun naked bike. Adding premium components from the likes of Brembo, Marchesini, Showa and other manufacturers they created a bike which would become legendary for it's versatility and ability.

In 2005 it was all change again with the retirement of the famous 916 powerplant, only for the engine to be replaced with the Testastretta engine from the 999 Superbike creating the top of the range S4R. Adorned with Ohlins suspension, Marchesini alloy wheels and radial brakes it took the performance and handling of the Monster to the next level. At the same time coinciding with an all new engine range for the Super Sport range the Monster inherited the all new 2 valve 800 and 1000 engines becoming the S2R 800 and S2R 1000 respectively, although, it could be argued that the term "all-new" is incorrect as the engines were modified 750cc and 900cc powerplants from the Supersport ranges.

Moving to the current Monster Range, there are three models: the 696, 1100, and 1100S. The Monster 696 was announced in November 2007 and officially launched early April 2008 in Barcelona. The Monster 1100 was announced in September 2008. Based on the Monster 696, it comes with a larger 1078 cc engine, a single sided swingarm, radial brake calipers, larger diameter forks and taller suspension. The 1100 "S" model features fully adjustable Öhlins suspension components, a different colour scheme and aluminium brake disc carriers reducing weight. All models have been praised by the press and public alike, and in what is quite a rare achievement actually take the best of the older models and improve upon them both technically and aesthetically.