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Ducati’s 1199 Superleggera – the highest power-to-weight ratio ever seen in a production motorcycle

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The new dream bike is 1199 Superleggera: l’essenza della leggerezza. The most exclusive and desirable Ducati ever made. The Ducati 1199 Superleggera with record power-to-weight ratio is the main attraction on Ducati’s stand at the 2013 Milan Motorcycle Show. The limited edition Ducati features 200hp Superquadro engine and 155kg magnesium chassis, making it the highest power-to-weight … Read more

Ducati – the honored motorcycle of the 2013 Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance

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18 rare Ducatis will appear at the Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance on March 10, 2013, as the Ducati motorcycles will be the honored motorcycle of the 18th annual “beauty contest” for historic vehicles. The display will chronicle a half-century of Ducati history from the “Cucciolo” through the Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum’s 1979 Hailwood Isle of … Read more

Culinary Education: James Beard Foundation adds e-books to its famed gastronomic awards

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James Beard Foundation adds e-books to awards next year The New York-based famed James Beard Foundation Awards, also known as the Oscars of the US food world, will allow the entry of electronic books to its awards next year. The gastronomic foundation’s committee recognizes that the e-book is now an incredibly viable format for important … Read more

Ducati reports all-time record sales for the month of May 2012

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Ducati North America reported a retail sales increase of 49 percent in May, reaching 1,782 new motorcycles sold and marking the company’s all-time monthly record. This result surpassed the prior record set in June 2008 by 388 motorcycles or 28 percent. YTD retail sales growth of 19 percent to 4,844 units also marked an all-time … Read more

Urban military chic: Ducati Monster Diesel Edition

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The Diesel Style Team, under the guidance of Diesel founder Renzo Rosso, together with Ducati’s Design Centre, have brought a new ‘urban military chic’ interpretation to the iconic naked motorcycle. A celebration of authentic Italian style, creativity, individuality, and also audacious courage. Diesel and Ducati partnership has extended to a capsule clothing collection. The eye-catching collection of duel-branded … Read more

“Anything one man can imagine, other men can make it real”.Speaking with Jacques Rougerie, Founding President Fondation Jacques Rougerie and Ariel Fuchs, Science, Education and Media, Director Mission SeaOrbiter

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Imagine… Imagine a silvery ship, drifting with the currents at the very heart of the oceans. A visionary architect with a strong passion for sea and space, Jacques Rougerie is the Founding President of Fondation Jacques Rougerie, creator of Mission SeaOrbiter, Academician, Member of the Institut de France, Oceanographer, Member of the Academy of Fine … Read more