In the Nineteen Sixties, Ducati earned its place in motorcycling history by producing the fastest 250 cc street bike then out there, the Mach 1. In the Nineteen Seventies Ducati started producing giant-displacement V-twin bikes and in 1973, released a V-twin with the trademarked desmodromic valve design. In 1985, Cagiva bought Ducati and planned to rebadge Ducati motorcycles with the “Cagiva” name. By the time the acquisition was completed, Cagiva saved the “Ducati” name on its motorcycles.
S models obtain an upgraded Ohlins suspension, Brembo brake calipers, devoted wheels and a quick-shifter. The company names its bikes with monikers that may have near-literal Italian to English translations, or pay homage to the model’s historic upbringing. Essentially, the numbers denote the scale and power of the bike; the larger the quantity, the heavier and extra highly effective the motorcycle. Further letters or names normally denotes the vehicle’s focus on a selected …
