DUCATI have released the 1199R Panigale, a red-hot version of the already fiesty 1199 S.Expect more power from the already brutal engine, as the R version features a host of engine upgrades including titanium conrods, diamond-like coating

introduction, so if Ducati is ditching the air-cooled version entirely the smaller engine makes sense. However, it would likely be significantly pricier than the existing machine (a Hypermotard 796 costs around £7800, a Streetfighter 848 is nearly £10k

Motorsports Park on board a Boulder Motor Sports prepared 1198RS. Asked about the opportunity, Turpin said, “I’m really excited to have this opportunity to race in Europe in the 848 Challenge race and am honored that Ducati UK, JHP Performance, Boulder Motor

back, eventually pitting mid-race to replace the rear tyre.Rossi wasn't the only rider to suffer; Pramac Ducati's Barbera was affected and Yamaha's Ben Spies also struggled with tyre issues - possibly costing him a podium finish.Both factory Ducatis

ROBBIE Brown has won the 848 Challenge at Donington Park today.Brown, riding for Ducati Manchester, has only been off the podium once this season and has taken six wins. He only needed one point to secure the championship from James Folkard, meaning

From Ducati:Robbie Brown tightened his grip on the Ducati 848 Challenge championship with a maximum points haul from both races at Misano World Circuit, Italy. A win in Race 1 and second behind non-points scoring rider Chris Northover, was enough

and Honda rider, Casey Stoner was catching him. Stakes were high as a mistake could have cost Lorenzo the championship and he, out of all the runners, must have been most relieved to see the red flag.Ducati riders Nicky Hayden and Valentino Rossi finished

,000 V4 Desmosedici, in many ways the 1098R is actually tricker and a better track tool.Launched in 2008 the 1098R was the first motorcycle to get traction control, something Ducati didn’t fit to the 2006 Desmo despite it costing nearly twice as much

. The red tabs make it easy for medical staff to split it in two to remove it and the rear wings fold in for easier storage.I've got the Leatt STX Road in to test out during my season in the Ducati 848 Challenge. I'm one of two guys in the BSB paddock

2000 Honda SP-1Honda’s SP-1 is often viewed as a failure, but while it flopped in the showrooms mainly due to its astronomical price, let’s not forget the SP-1 defeated Ducati’s all conquering 998 on the World Superbike scene in 2000.True it took