Super Square
Spy photos and info of the new Ducati 1199 superbike are surfacing around the web, the 1199 was co-developed by Troy Bayliss who has been lapping it at Mugello circuit and according to him it’s a BEAS !! -he managed to match Stoner’s lap time on the GP10-
The bike is called Superquadrata -Super Square- reference to the ultra short stroke of the all new V-twin engine, and as we can see from the spy shots the new bike is a shorter, lighter and much more compact, the new engine will have gear driven cams to maintain the valve timing at high revs.
It’s also rumored that the bike will be frameless -an innovation Ducati patent last year – anyway ECMA is only a couple of month away and thats where we except the new beast will be launched.
An evening at the Autodrom
A couple of weeks ago we got an email from Ducati UAE inviting us to the opening of the Dubai showroom, we were also asked to register for a chance to win a one-to-one session with Troy Bayless.
We had the time so we decided to drive 1300km to Dubai, be part of the event, race our bikes at the Autodrom, and have dinner with Troy Bayliss.
I had some complications and i ended up flying to Dubai while my friend towed the bikes alone all the way to Dubai, and from the photo above i think he enjoyed the 1300km drive to Dubai 😉 Read more
Open Invitation from Ducati UAE
Dear Ducastiti and Ducati Enthusiast,
We are pleased to announce the opening of the New Ducati Showroom in Dubai on 22nd May 2010 at 5pm and would like to invite you to join us for this special event!
The New 3,000 sqft Showroom is dedicated to Ducati and to the Ducatistis. We have built a dealership with the latest store design from Italy with dedicated Motorcycles, Merchandise area, Parts & Accessories and last but not least with a state‐of‐the‐art workshop. Your new Home is located in Dubai’s Motor City at the Grandstand, unit 1 & 2 opposite Spinney’s. All the latest 2010 model year motorcycles and riding gear from leather suits and jackets, sliders, boots, body protectors to helmets with accessories as well as the casual apparel will be in the showroom waiting for you to be checked out. We will be offering Pirelli tyres supply and Shell oil for the motorcycles.
The 3 times World Superbike and Moto GP Champion, Troy Bayliss will be joining the Senior Management of Ducati Motor Holding Company here in Dubai to open the new Ducati Showroom on Saturday 22nd May at 5pm. This also means that you will have the opportunity to meet them.
From 5:30pm to 9pm, Dubai Autodrome’s Race Track will be opened only for Ducati. We have secured the track for our Ducatistis. You only need to bring your Ducati motorcycle and your riding gear (full face helmet, full leather jacket and trouser and gloves) and to register by email to marketing@ducati.ae before 19th May, provide us with your name, contact number and motorcycle model (it has to be a Ducati). All registered riders will be given a time allocated for 22nd May and will be requested to come to sign the waiver and get the safety briefing before going on the track.
With Troy Bayliss being in Dubai for the Opening, we would like to give ONE Ducati Rider from the UAE the unique opportunity to have a 20 minute on track one‐to‐one session with Troy at 6:30pm on 22nd May. If you wish to ride on the track with Troy, please email marketing@ducati.ae with your name, contact number and your motorcycle’s model. We will select one lucky winner via the “Tell a Friend” Campaign so the more friends you invite the greater your chance! The winner will be informed on the 18th May 2010.
Last but not least. The Worldwide acclaimed Multistrada 1200 S has finally arrived in the United Arab Emirates and will also be unveiled on the evening. Don’t miss out on the opportunity to experience all this in one evening. RSVP to marketing@ducati.ae with your name, contact number, your motorcycle (if you’re going on the track and if your wish to ride with Troy Bayliss).
We are looking forward to seeing you on 22nd May 2010 at 5pm in Motor City’s Grandstand.
Ride Safe!
“Stop Violence Against Women”
Ducati has donated official Ducati Xerox Team shirts autographed by Troy Bayliss to Amnesty International “Stop Violence Against Women” campaign.
Amnesty International is selling the shirts on ebay, so if you are in a contribution mood and against violence to women -unlike me- buy yourself one now.
Troy Bayliss has 94 podium finishes and 26 pole positions.
1098R Limited Edition Bayliss Replica
Filed under: Bikes, Ducati, Limited Edition, Replicas, Troy Bayliss
1098R Limited Edition Bayliss replicas’ are on the way…
Only 500 manufactured, TriStar should be taking orders soon, you better hurry if you have the cash -and the balls of course-.
Oh and this might be the final Bayliss replica as Troy Bayliss decided to retire after wining the 2008 SBK yesterday.
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