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All change for many 2025 Z series colourways 

Bikes from Kawasaki’s perennially popular Z series will be represented in 2025 with just a select few colours carried forward from 2024 and the majority of others being brand new.

Remaining in this year’s hue, the powerful, supercharged Hypernaked Z H2 SE continues to be available in Metallic Matte Graphenesteel Gray/Mirror Coated Black while the standard model will arrive as an Emerald Blazed Green/Metallic Matte Graphenesteel Gray/Metallic Diablo Black machine.

In terms of the Z650, two new colour options are being released in the guise of Metallic Spark Black/Red and Metallic Spark Black/Green.

The globally successful RS range flexes its muscles once more in 2025 with three new options for the Z650RS and the same number of possibilities within the Z900RS offering.

Making a bold statement on city streets next year, the Z650RS is being offered as either Ebony, Ebony/Green or Ebony/Yellow for 2025; but that hardly tells the full story with the Ebony/Green version evoking memories of the famous Z1 graphic scheme and the Ebony/Yellow iteration conjuring up images of the later, legendary Z1B.

Looking longingly at the past – while being firmly of its time – the Z900RS will appear in Metallic Diablo Black plus an Ino Red offering – again conjuring up fond memories of past famous Z models – while the ever popular SE model will appear in a Metallic Flat Spark Black/Metallic Matte Carbon Gray livery.

For 2025, colours change and evolve while the core spirit of Z continues to delight and inspire and will be available in dealers from the below dates, with prices TBC nearer the time.

  • Z H2 SE – April 2025
  • Z650 – October 2024
  • Z650RS – January 2025
  • Z900RS – November 2024
  • Z900RS SE – February 2025

Ten new Ninja colourways for 2025

With only two current colour schemes carried into 2025, there are a host of new colour options in the Ninja range within Europe for the coming season.

Retained is the Metallic Graphite Gray/Metallic Diablo Black Ninja ZX-10R option alongside a lime Green/Ebony/Pearl Blizzard White while the formerly Lime Green Ninja ZX-10RR will soon be offered in a Metallic Matte Graphenesteel Gray colourway. Both colour options for the Ninja ZX-6R in 2025 are new with customers able to specify either Lime Green/Ebony/Pearl Blizzard White or Ebony/Metallic Flat Spark Black. The Ninja ZX-4RR is also available in Lime Green/Ebony/Pearl Blizzard White.

The final three new Ninja colours for 2025 adorn the Ninja 650 twin with black, green and gray represented. Metallic Spark Black/Metallic Flat Spark Black will be the darkest option sitting alongside Lime Green/Pearl Blizzard White and, finally, Metallic Matte Carbon Gray/Flat Ebony.

With the majority of machines appearing with new colour options alongside the traditional appeal of the Ninja family, 2025 looks set to be yet another standout season of choice for Kawasaki sport bike enthusiasts.
The bikes will be available in dealers from the below dates, with prices TBC nearer the time.

  • Ninja ZX-10R – December 2024
  • Ninja ZX-10RR – December 2024
  • Ninja ZX-6R – September 2024
  • Ninja ZX-4RR – September 2024
  • Ninja 650 – January 2025

New 2025 colours for Versys and Vulcan twins

The popular Versys 650 adventure tourer and much-loved Vulcan S are both set for a colour refresh for the 2025 sales season.

Known since its debut as an adaptable “any-roads” machine, the agile Versys 650 will again be offered by Kawasaki dealers for the coming season in a number of options from Standard all the way to Grand Tourer complete with a suite of luggage making this a bike of choice in the mid-weight adventure touring segment. Continuing to be offered in black, the two new 2025 colours will be Pearl Robotic White/Metallic Spark Black and Metallic Graphenesteel Gray/Metallic Spark Black.

Sharing the same highly praised 649cm3 water-cooled, parallel-twin powerplant as its touring sibling – yet retuned and refocused for the needs of a cruiser rider – the Vulcan S has single-mindedly carved itself a niche in the mid-weight custom class with its blend of sinuous styling and clever, practical features. Adjustable footpegs and Kawasaki’s Ergo-Fit seating and control options allow riders to fine tune the Vulcan S according to their height and preference, while the tubular style chassis features a laydown single-shock rear suspension equipped with a linkage to enable a longer stroke for increased ride comfort.

Carrying the current highly demanded Metallic Flat Spark Black colourway into 2025, the new colour option for Vulcan S will be a subtle take on the same theme encompassing Metallic Flat Spark Black/Metallic Flat Raw Graystone.

Adventure tour or custom cruising, both the Versys 650 and Vulcan S will be ready to meet the needs of enthusiasts once more in 2025… and ready to fuel their riding passion.  

The Versys 650 will be available in dealers from January 2025 and the Vulcan S from October 2024, with prices TBC nearer the time.

Two models and three colour options for 2025 Eliminator 

A relatively recent and welcome addition to the Kawasaki range, the Eliminator 500 will continue to be available in two model specifications in 2025 with potential owners being able to select from three new colour ways.

Based around the concept of “Just Ride”, and equipped with Kawasaki’s new parallel-twin, four-stroke mid-capacity engine (that has also been tuned for its role in the new Z and Ninja 500 models), the Eliminator 500 displays long, low drag strip and urban street styling within an easy to ride A2 licence friendly package.

With huge interest in the mid-capacity or so-called “entry level” segment, competition is fierce, so Kawasaki is offering three all new colours for 2025 to underpin the impact and appeal of the Eliminator.

For the standard model two colourways will be on offer for the coming season, Metallic Flat Spark Black or Pearl Robotic White, while the range-leading SE model will be offered in Metallic Carbon Gray/Flat Ebony.

For 2025 Eliminator 500 owners the narrative is simple, just pick a colour and then “Just Ride”.

The bike will arrive in dealers in October 2024, with prices TBC. 

World’s First Public Demonstration of Hydrogen Engine Motorcycle

On July 20, Kawasaki Motors, a member of the Kawasaki Heavy Industries Group, conducted the world's first public demonstration run of a hydrogen ICE (internal combustion engine) motorcycle by a mass-production motorcycle manufacturer at Suzuka Circuit in Suzuka City, Mie Prefecture, Japan.

The hydrogen ICE motorcycle was designed and built as part of research that began in March 2023, with test runs starting this year, culminating in the public demonstration run. Mounted in the machine is a hydrogen engine based on the 998 cm3 In-Line Four Supercharged Engine found in Kawasaki’s Ninja H2 motorcycle, with modifications made to allow direct injection of hydrogen fuel into the cylinders. The motorcycle’s chassis was designed to accommodate hydrogen fuel canisters and a hydrogen fuel supply system on-board.
 
Hydrogen ICE motorcycles run on hydrogen combustion, producing the rumble and pulsating sensation that riders enjoy when twisting the throttle, while emitting mainly water*1.
As part of their carbon neutral initiative, Kawasaki Motors is currently conducting research and development with the aim of realizing a functioning hydrogen ICE motorcycle*2 as one carbon-neutral option for riders in the early 2030s.
 
Kawasaki Motors is a full member of HySE (Hydrogen Small mobility & Engine technology)*3, a research association focused on hydrogen technology that is actively conducting basic research on hydrogen engines, hydrogen filling systems, and fuel supply systems in order to produce hydrogen-powered small mobility vehicles, including motorcycles.
 
In order to further strengthen the Kawasaki brand, Kawasaki Motors will provide products and services that meet the needs of our customers and society, including efforts toward achieving carbon neutrality, as we challenge ourselves to examine all possibilities in pursuit of the happiness and joy of all those whose lives Kawasaki touches.
 
Reference Links
Video of hydrogen ICE motorcycle riding at Autopolis Circuit*4 (Kawasaki Motors Japan)
 
*1: When riding, a very small amount of engine oil is burned, resulting in the generation of a very small amount of CO2.
*2: The time of commercial availability may vary depending on the hydrogen fuel supply infrastructure and the status of legal regulations in each country.
*3: A research association founded by Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Ltd., Kawasaki Motors, Ltd., Suzuki Motor Corporation, Toyota Motor Corporation, Honda Motor Co., Ltd., and Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. in May 2023 for the purpose of basic research on hydrogen engines for small mobility vehicles.
*4: Autopolis Co, Ltd. (Hita City, Oita Prefecture)

MOTUL FIM SUPERBIKE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP TICKETS

Back to where it all began for WorldSBK, the famous Donington Park circuit has hosted countless classics in its time as a World Superbike venue. From 1988, the circuit has hosted 52 races and made memories each year for a variety of reasons. Set in the gorgeous Leicestershire countryside, the circuit twists and turns through the scenery, to the soundtrack of thousands of cheering fans, year-in, year-out.
The festival-like atmosphere makes for one of the best rounds of the season, with plenty of vantage points to view the magnificent Donington Park circuit from, with corners like Hollywood, Craner Curves and Coppice to name all but a few. Steeped in history and encapsulated in the atmosphere, the flowing nature of Donington Park makes for an unmissable round!

What's Included?

  • Weekend admission – 13 – 14 July
  • Sunday suite access & hospitality – 14 July only
  • Morning coffee with a hot breakfast roll
  • Buffet lunch
  • Afternoon tea & cakes
  • In suite bar serving house wines, beers & soft drinks
  • Television with live feed and timing
  • Parking pass – 1 per booking
  • Directors' Suite – the best views of the circuit with balcony on three sides of the suite, located by Goddards
  • Rider appearances from Kawasaki Racing Team – subject to timings & team discretion on the day

£199 per person

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Ducati unveils the new Multistrada V4, V4 S and Pikes Peak 2025

  • The new Multistrada V4 2025 is more efficient to ride, comfortable for the passenger and thanks to extended deactivation it reduces consumption by up to 6%, increasing autonomy.
  • The automatic lowering device makes the Multistrada V4 easier to handle and manoeuvre at low speeds and when stopping
  • The Ducati Vehicle Observer, the new Skyhook EVO suspension and the advanced electronic strategies for the braking system make the Multistrada safer and more fun to ride
  • The Pikes Peak V4 is even sportier and more effective thanks to all the innovations introduced on the Multistrada V4 and the optimisations on the Öhlins event-based suspension

Borgo Panigale (Bologna, Italy), 19 September 2024 – With a new episode of the Ducati World Première 2025 (link to watch it here), the Bologna-based company presents the new Multistrada V4 MY 2025, introducing important innovations that make it more sophisticated, more fuel-efficient and comfortable for the passenger. It is joined by the V4 Pikes Peak, the crossover that celebrates the sporting successes of the Multistrada, which – sharing the electronic, mechanical and aesthetic evolutions of the Multistrada V4 – becomes even more exciting to ride, effective and fascinating.

The new Multistrada V4 is the Ducati aimed at those who love to travel in great comfort on any type of road, while enjoying the sportiness that has always characterized Borgo Panigale motorcycles. A Multistrada V4 improved and more customizable to offer an even more exciting experience.

With the new Multistrada V4 S 2025, Ducati takes the touring attitude of the Multistrada V4 to an even higher level, thanks to greater efficiency in riding, even when fully loaded, greater comfort for the passenger and new electronic systems that make it safer and more performing in all road conditions. The new Automatic Lowering Device makes it even more usable. In sports riding, the Multistrada V4 is more precise and exciting to ride, thanks to an optimised chassis. And with the V4 Granturismo engine in the Euro 5+ version equipped with extended deactivation, performance (170 hp), reliability and running costs (maintenance intervals every 60,000 km, Oil Service every 15,000 km/24 months and the 4 year warranty Multistrada 4EVER**) remain top-notch. Extended deactivation, in particular, reduces consumption by 6%*, increasing autonomy and travel pleasure.

The 2025 Multistrada V4 is also new in style. Redesigned at the front, with more aggressive proportions on the front end, its line clearly expresses dynamism and sportiness. The front view, in particular, brings it closer to the style of the new Panigale V4. The double front headlight is highlighted by the new painted parts that completely frame it, taking on an important stylistic presence as on the 916 and 1098. The new silencer has a sharper shape and an even more personal sound, helping to underline the Ducati sporting DNA of the new Multistrada.

At ease on any road
Living up to its name, the Multistrada V4 S is a bike that further improves its ability to tackle all roads, especially those with imperfect surfaces. This Multistrada can in fact count on semi-active suspension with Skyhook DSS EVO control strategy, even more precise and efficient thanks to the new sensor mounted on the fork, and equipped with predictive functions, such as bump detection, which allow it to adapt the rear suspension response to road roughness in real time.
The new Multistrada V4 S is equipped with self-levelling functionality, which guarantees a constant setup in “rider”, “rider+passenger” and “luggage” configurations in order to always keep the characteristics of the vehicle unchanged. Furthermore, regardless of the selected Riding Mode, the rider can now change the suspension response even while on the move, using a dedicated button, to enjoy greater comfort in relaxed riding or more support when tackling the curves of a mountain route.

Safety and technology
The Multistrada V4 S was the first motorcycle in the world equipped with a front and rear radar system to support Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC), which makes riding less tiring on long motorway stretches, and Blind Spot Detection (BSD), which signals the presence of approaching vehicles in the blind spot of the mirrors. To these, on the 2025 model, the Forward Collision Warning (FCW) function is added, which warns the rider of potential collisions with a vehicle ahead with a pop-up on the dashboard. In emergency braking, the new Ducati Brake Light now also activates the direction indicators to signal the danger more immediately to vehicles following.

The 2025 Multistrada V4 also offers the rider improved greater visibility when riding at night, with Ducati Cornering Lights that are more effective in illuminating the road when leaning and an optimised headlight cluster to reduce the shadow area in front of the front wheel. In addition, the Coming Home function allows you to leave the low beam headlight on for a few seconds after switching off the ignition, making it easier to open the garage door when returning home in the dark.

With the new DVO (Ducati Vehicle Observer) function, the Multistrada V4 becomes even safer and more efficient, thanks to electronic controls that can act with greater precision. This function estimates the ground forces acting on the motorcycle and the loads that it can bear in various riding conditions, simulating the input of 70 sensors to integrate the data provided by the inertial platform. The Ducati Vehicle Observer, developed by Ducati Corse in MotoGP, refines the strategies of ABS Cornering, Ducati Wheelie Control (DWC) and Ducati Traction Control (DTC).

The new Multistrada V4 also features three levels of EBC (Engine Brake Control), allowing the rider to customize the engine brake to suit their riding style. Finally, the Electronic Combined Braking System, with its advanced strategies and functions, modulates the action on the front and rear brakes to always guarantee ideal performance, now also based on the load. In addition to the front-to-rear strategy, which manages the rear brake even when only using the front control, the new Multistrada V4 is now equipped with an unprecedented rear-to-front strategy that optimises braking power when only using the rear control.

The new Multistrada V4 is also easier to handle when stationary and at low speed. Thanks to the introduction of the Automatic Lowering Device, the bike “lowers” ??rapidly, with a variation of up to 30 mm, and automatically when the speed drops below 10 km/h. When the rider accelerates, exceeding 50 km/h, the Multistrada V4 automatically returns to its riding height. The system works automatically and can be deactivated by the rider.

The 6.5-inch TFT colour dashboard has been updated in the user interface, with more efficient and versatile control of the suspension. The system naturally maintains the map navigation functions thanks to the Ducati Connect application, which also supports the use of the phone to answer calls or listen to music, using a helmet equipped with an intercom system. The interface for choosing the level of accessory heating for grips and seat is new and more intuitive.

More comfortable for the passenger
The new Multistrada V4 S is the ideal bike for travelling as a couple, and has been designed to provide even more comfort to the travelling companion. The panniers and the top case have been moved back to offer more space for the passenger's legs. The new die-cast aluminium support for the top case offers the passenger better support and a greater sense of robustness when the top case is installed. Furthermore, thanks to the availability of seats of different heights for both the rider and the passenger and the lowered suspension kit, the Multistrada V4 S can be customised to adapt to any couple configuration.

Enduro Riding Mode with dedicated Power Mode and new Wet Riding Mode
To make the most of the Multistrada V4's potential in any context, Ducati has developed five Riding Modes that on the Multistrada V4 see a significant evolution of the Enduro mode and the introduction of the Wet mode, designed for wet surfaces and reduced grip.

Selecting the Enduro Riding Mode activates a dedicated Power Mode, which limits power to 114 hp with a dynamic and direct response specific for off-road use. The DTC switches to a lower intervention level and the DWC is deactivated. The ABS on the rear wheel is also deactivated and the cornering function and rear lift-up detection are inhibited to adapt to off-road use.

Extended deactivation
The Multistrada V4 is equipped with the extended deactivation strategy of the rear bank. In addition to switching off the rear cylinders when the bike is stationary and the engine is idling, the V4 Granturismo keeps the rear bank deactivated in other operating conditions, to the benefit of fuel consumption and emissions, which are reduced by 6% compared to the previous model.*

With this strategy, deactivation also occurs when the bike is moving. As the speed increases or above a certain torque request from the throttle grip, the rear cylinders are reactivated, guaranteeing the character and performance of the V4 Granturismo. The system is active in all Riding Modes.

Engine and chassis
The 1,158 cc V4 Granturismo engine is now Euro 5+ homologated, keeping its performance unchanged. In the version mounted on the 2025 Multistrada V4, it delivers 170 hp (125 kW) at 10,750 rpm and 123.8 Nm at 9,000 rpm, with a particularly linear torque curve to ensure a smooth and progressive response at all speeds. The performance of this engine, combined with its total weight of just 66.7 kg, allows the V4 Granturismo to confirm itself as the category benchmark for power and lightness. These numbers are combined with refined technical solutions, such as a counter-rotating crankshaft, derived from the experience gained by Ducati Corse in MotoGP, which works “against” the gyroscopic inertia of the wheels, but also the torque curves dedicated to each individual ratio to combine smooth delivery at low speeds, robust torque at medium speeds and power at high speeds.

Regarding the chassis, the Multistrada V4 confirms the lightweight and compact aluminium monocoque frame, with a double-sided swingarm in shell-cast aluminium mounted on a pivot repositioned 1 millimetre higher, increasing the anti-squat effect of the suspension to make riding more precise and effective even when fully loaded.
In addition, on the Multistrada V4 S 2025, the monoshock is able to manage a greater preload range, which goes from 12 to 20 mm. In this way, the standard calibration in the various load modes is more balanced, and increases the effect of the Automatic Lowering Device function in situations of greater load, when traveling with luggage and a passenger.

Packages and trims
The new Multistrada V4 2025 is now also offered in new Sport Travel & Radar and Adventure Travel & Radar trims, which are added to the already known Radar and Travel & Radar. The new trims include a centre stand, heated grips and seats, and of course front and rear radar. The Sport trim adds panniers and forged rims, which thanks to a weight reduction of 2 kg make the Multistrada V4 nimbler and sportier, while the Adventure is characterized by aluminium panniers and spoked wheels.

Accessories and clothing
In addition to a very high level of standard equipment, and the aforementioned forged aluminium rims, the Multistrada V4 has a wide range of accessories, from parts in aluminium machined from solid to carbon fibre superstructures and parts, such as the dry clutch, which enhance the racing sportiness, up to the garage stands and motorcycle canvases.

Ducati has also specifically created some clothing items to fully enjoy the touring possibilities of the Multistrada V4. The Tour Summer outfit, for example, with large areas dedicated to ventilation, detachable sleeves and three independent layers, including thermal lining and waterproof membrane, to offer comfort in all weather conditions. Or the Strada C5 suit, which is made of a comfortable, sturdy and modular stretch fabric in terms of thermal protection, thanks to the detachable Gore-Tex® internal membrane and an internal down jacket that can also be used on its own, once the bike is parked.

New V4 Pikes Peak
The V4 Pikes Peak is the Ducati for those who love the sportier side of the Multistrada, enjoying its performance on the curves of mountain passes and being won over by the charm of the single-sided swingarm, the precision of the 17-inch wheels with forged rims, and the boldness of the MotoGP-inspired livery. The Multistrada for enthusiasts who want a crossover that is at the same time exhilarating to ride, elegant and comfortable.

With the presentation of the new Pikes Peak, Ducati raises the bar once again, applying to the technical base of the new Multistrada V4 2025 chassis, electronic and ergonomic solutions designed to give it a decidedly sportier attitude.

Renewed design
The design of the Multistrada V4 Pikes Peak is developed starting from the characteristic elements of the Multistrada V4 family and integrating them with the two historically distinctive elements of the Pikes Peak from an aesthetic and functional point of view: the 17” front wheel and the single-sided swingarm. The racing nature is underlined by the new “PikesPeak” livery, inspired in the colours and graphics by those of the Ducati MotoGP, Superbike and Motocross bikes, with number plates on the side panels and on the windshield, to accentuate the reference to racing competition.

To further underline its innate sportiness, the Multistrada V4 Pikes Peak is equipped with numerous carbon fibre parts and a homologated Akrapovic titanium silencer. Other distinctive aesthetic elements are the low smoked plexiglass, the unmistakable gold anodization of the Öhlins fork sleeves, the seat with the V4 logo and the Ducati Corse shield applied to the beak.

Sporting chassis
The chassis of the V4 Pikes Peak differs significantly from the Multistrada V4, and is developed around the 17” front wheel to ensure great precision and reactivity for the rider. The bike is equipped with Pirelli Diablo Rosso IV sports road tyres, in the sizes 120/70 front and 190/55-17 rear, and mounts new five-spoke forged aluminium wheels.

The Öhlins Smart EC 2.0 suspensions have been optimised in their strategies to offer more support in sports riding and, at the same time, greater comfort in touring use. The system works according to “event based” logic, as on the Panigale V4 S and Streetfighter V4 S, self-regulating based on the rider’s riding style. Furthermore, using the dedicated button on the left handlebar, the rider can now choose the suspension control strategy regardless of the selected Riding Mode. On this bike, he can activate the Track, Dynamic, Comfort or Low Grip Suspension Modes, increasing support and precision, or comfort and stability, based on the type of route and conditions without changing the engine response or the behaviour of the electronic controls.

The new Multistrada V4 Pikes Peak is now also equipped with EBC (Engine Brake Control) adjustable on three levels, which allows the rider to customise the engine brake according to riding style and context. Finally, the Electronic Combined Braking System offers the front-to-rear strategy, which manages the rear brake also by operating only the front control.

The engine has been optimized to enhance the characteristics of the bike, with the inclusion of the Race Riding Mode, developed specifically for this version. The Race map is added to a more racing strategy for the limiter, which comes in more gradually than on the Multistrada V4, in order to alert the rider in advance and allow more effective sporty riding in terms of gear changes in the high area of ??the rev counter. The quickshifter has a dedicated calibration that allows very aggressive downshifting, in addition to the implementation of an even more direct throttle-grip link in the High Power Mode.

Ergonomics
The new Multistrada V4 Pikes Peak offers specifically designed ergonomics to ensure maximum control and optimize lean angles. The riding position differs from that of the Multistrada V4, with higher and more rearward footpegs to increase the maximum lean angle and facilitate body movements, and the handlebars are lower, narrower and have a less accentuated curvature. This ergonomic combination translates into a better feeling in sports riding, while still maintaining a good level of comfort.

Safety and technology
The Multistrada V4 Pikes Peak naturally confirms the advanced and sophisticated electronics package of the Multistrada V4 S, which includes, among other things, front and rear radar technology as standard, which enables the functionality of Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) and Blind Spot Detection (BSD) and the introduction of Forward Collision Warning.

The Multistrada V4 2025 Pikes Peak also offers the rider better visibility when riding at night, with Ducati Cornering Lights that are more effective in illuminating the road when leaning and an optimised light cluster to reduce the shadow cone in front of the front wheel. Furthermore, to increase safety, the Multistrada V4 Pikes Peak offers a rear fog light as an accessory.

The presentation videos of the new Multistrada V4 and the V4 Pikes Peak are available on the Ducati YouTube channel.

#Ducati #DWP2025 #MultistradaV4 #ExpandYourLimits

* Values ??measured on WMTC cycle
** In countries where available 

JD Stunts Announces Date For Guinness World Record Attempt!

Kawasaki UK and Jonny Davies, AKA JD Stunts, have today confirmed the date for the Guinness World Record attempt to set a new fastest speed for being dragged behind a motorcycle. The attempt will take place on Sunday, August 18th,as part of the Ultimate Supercar day at Elvington Airfield.

With 2024 marking 25 years since the initial record of 156mph was set by Gary Rothwell, County Durham’s Jonny Davies aims to increase that to 160mph or more this August. The two-time Guinness World Record holder will be using a modified Kawasaki Ninja H2 SX, which features a secondary throttle fitted to the rear of the bike to allow him to continue to accelerate while skiing behind.

Having held several practice runs already, Jonny will have a few more practices before attempting to break the record on Sunday, August 18th, at Elvington Airfield. The record attempt will be part of the lineup for the 2024 Ultimate Supercar event, which will see dozens of elite sports and supercars showcase their own top speeds.

Ross Burridge, Head of Marketing & Racing Department:

“It has been exciting watching Jonny’s progress with the Ninja H2 SX so far and to now have the record attempt date and location confirmed is fantastic. We are pleased that it’s taking place at such a well-attended event and look forward to our Supercharged machine being showcased in front of thousands of motorsport enthusiasts!” 

Jonny Davies:

“I’m really excited to confirm the date and set my sights on securing a new Guinness World Record. I’ve already done several runs on the Ninja H2 SX, and while these have primarily been to start testing the throttle and other components, we have already been able to reach 120mph! I have a couple more practices before the 18th, where I will be looking to build on that speed and ensure everything is in place for the big day!”

Ducati and Supreme® create a collectors’ edition Streetfighter V4 with Drudi Performance

  • A new, collectors’ edition Streetfighter V4 S in a limited, numbered series, made unique by the iconic livery created by Supreme® and Aldo Drudi of Drudi Performance
  • Along with the bike, a capsule collection including technical and lifestyle garments, which will be launched for a limited period according to the “drop” style introduced by Supreme®
  • Aldo Drudi designs a series of graphics and colours that contaminate the underground style with the world of racing competition

Borgo Panigale (Bologna, Italy), 29 May 2024 – Ducati and Supreme®, two brands united by the constant, tireless search for quality, style and authenticity, come together in an unprecedented and exclusive collaboration endorsed by Drudi Performance. The contamination between the dynamism of the Ducati world and the underground lines of Supreme® constitutes the theme of a limited series collection composed of a Streetfighter V4 S, coordinated technical garments and a series of lifestyle proposals united by the style and exclusivity of the two brands.
 

The design of the collection refers to the iconic Supreme® white/red colour box logo. From the Supreme® style, this capsule also receives the exclusive approach to distribution made iconic by the brand: the entire collection, including the motorbike, will be available in a very limited series and for a well-defined period.
 

Aldo Drudi signs the graphic project. In collaboration with Supreme®, Aldo has created a livery full of unique and exclusive details, in the underground style typical of the New York brand, which make the Streetfighter V4 Supreme® a work of pop art, embellished with technical components that make it even more unique. The Brembo Supreme® front brake calipers become an element of style, thanks to the exclusive red colour with white logo that reflects the tones of the livery. The rims combine the Supreme® logo with a coloured tag, a stylistic element that characterizes all the most recent Ducati bikes.
 

Getting onto the motorcycle becomes a unique experience, thanks to the progressive number of the model on the steering head and the dedicated key-on animation on the dashboard. And like all the most valuable collectible Ducati bikes, the Streetfighter V4 Supreme® is delivered in an exclusive wooden crate, inside which is inserted an accessory kit in a dedicated box that comprises the certificate of authenticity, a dedicated motorcycle cover and all the components to transform the motorcycle into two-seater configuration.
 

Apparel
Supreme® has worked with Ducati and Aldo Drudi of Drudi Performance on a technical apparel collection, for those who want to exploit the sporting qualities of the Streetfighter V4 Supreme® on the track or on mountain passes. It is made up of a Dainese Racing Suit, Dainese Racing Jacket, Arai® RX-7 V EVO Helmet and Spidi C1 Leather Gloves.
 

The sporty leather jacket is a perfect mix of protection and style, produced by Dainese and certified to the highest standards. The leather suit is the classic Ducati one-piece racing suit. Both are dressed in an exclusive design created by Supreme® in collaboration with Aldo Drudi, and produced by Dainese in a limited edition.
 

The racing helmet is characterized by a special livery based on the Supreme® RX-7 V EVO. Endorsed by the unmistakable sign of Drudi Performance and produced by Spidi, the gloves conclude the motorcycle apparel capsule of this exclusive collaboration.
 

The lifestyle collection consists of a Track Jacket, Hooded Work Jacket, Soccer Jersey, Track Pant, two T-Shirts and 6-Panel Hat which will be put on sale exclusively through Supreme® channels along with the helmet and the gloves.
 

The Dainese Racing Suit and Dainese Racing Jacket are available exclusively through the Ducati SuMisura program for the Streetfighter V4 Supreme® clients only, that will also have the opportunity to purchase the racing helmet through the same channel.

Ducati wins the prestigious “Red Dot: Best of the Best” award with the Diavel V4

  • The unmistakable style of the Diavel V4 earns Ducati the highest recognition in the international design competition: the “Best of the Best” award is reserved for creations capable of setting a new standard in the benchmark sector
  • For the Bologna-based motorcycle manufacturer, this is the fourth “Best of the Best” at the Red Dot Award: the one for the Diavel V4 follows the recognitions obtained by the 1199 Panigale, XDiavel and Diavel 1260
  • Two years after its presentation, the Diavel V4 has already obtained important design awards worldwide, distinguishing itself as an authentic style icon

Borgo Panigale (Bologna, Italy), 22 May 2024 – The Ducati Diavel V4 has been awarded “Best of the Best” in the Product Design category at the 2024 Red Dot Awards. This recognition, among the most illustrious at an international level, every year celebrates excellence in the world of design and confirms the uniqueness that characterise the motorcycles designed and created in Borgo Panigale.
 

Founded in 1955, the Red Dot Award celebrates the most original and deserving proposals for style and innovation. The award is given by a jury of experts in product design, communication design and design concepts, who this year gave the Diavel V4 the important title of “Red Dot Award 2024: Best of the Best”, the highest recognition of the competition, reserved exclusively for creations capable of setting a new standard in the benchmark sector.
 

This award represents the latest in a series of successes recognised for Ducati design. The same award was in fact obtained by the 1199 Panigale in 2013, by the XDiavel in 2016 and by the Diavel 1260 in 2019, demonstrating how a Ducati motorcycle can combine Style, Sophistication and Performance in an unmistakable way.
 

With its refined style and muscular and elegant lines, with masses visually concentrated on the front and an agile and slender rear, with fine details such as the footrests and the retractable passenger handle, the Diavel V4 stands out as an authentic style icon in the motorcycle design scene . The V4 Granturismo engine is a distinctive element both for style and performance of this motorcycle, whose bold aesthetics are enhanced by unmistakable elements, such as the spectacular LED lights, the imposing 240-section rear tyre on the machined five-spoke alloy rear wheel, and the eye-catching four-way silencer.
 

Almost two years after its presentation, the Diavel V4 has obtained recognition from the most authoritative institutions in the field of design and the international press. Among the recognitions stand out the prestigious Good Design® Award, the oldest global recognition in the design sector, and the Special Mention at the German Design Award 2024, assigned by the German Design Council.
 

The 2024 Red Dot Award ceremony will be held on June 24th in Germany, at the Aalto Theatre in Essen. The award winners will be exhibited in the Red Dot museum in Zollverein, also located in Essen and now part of the UNESCO world heritage.
 

On the Ducati.com website it is possible to visit the page dedicated to the design principles of the Bologna-based motorcycle manufacturer.
 

The Diavel V4 (link to the dedicated page here) is available in dealerships in the Ducati network in the classic Ducati Red colour or in the Thrilling Black glossy black version.
 

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