Ducati adds three new models to 2026 DRE Academy events
Ducati’s annual DRE Academy courses are now available to book, with three brand-new models added to the list of bikes you can enjoy.
The 2026 Ducati Riding Experience, also known as DRE Academy, might just be the most unmissable training courses that the Italian company has offered to date.
That’s because riders will get the chance to ride the brand-new Panigale V4 R, the new fifth-generation Monster, or the Hypermotard V2.
That’s without mentioning other models such as the Streetfighter V4, Panigale V2 S and V4 S, as well as the Superleggera V4.
You might like to read our 2025 Ducati Panigale V4 S review.
Registration for the 2026 DRE Academy courses is open as we speak, with each programme designed for riders of different skill levels. For those that want to get a taste of track riding aboard the new Panigale V4 R, you will need to register for the One to One V4 R course.
It is “a day without limits that includes open pit access”, according to Ducati, with riders also benefiting from having a highly qualified instructor dedicated to them for the day.
There are two other One to One courses you can book within the DRE Racetrack Academy programme, one of which means riding the Panigale V4 S. The other lets you spend a full day with the iconic Superleggera V4.
If you’d rather try the DRE Road Academy course, then you will have the option of choosing between a Multistrada, Scrambler, Streetfighter, Hypermotard, or the new Monster.
To be eligible for the DRE Road course, you need to be 24 years of age or older, and have a full motorcycle license. On the other hand, choosing the DRE Rookie course can be done if you’re aged between 18 and 24, and have an A2 license.
The DRE Road course will start with a theory session that’s dedicated to learning the correct riding position, control management, the use of electronic safety systems, and more.
From there, riders will then be allowed to perform drills in the paddock area and on track at the Autodromo di Modena circuit, which is based in Northern Italy. A second opportunity to go out on track will take place to end the day, where riders can apply what they learned.
There are four dates to choose from if riders book any of the DRE Racetrack courses, with the first of those taking place at Mugello on June 23 and the 24. Another two days are available on either September 22 or the 23, this time at Misano.
The DRE Road and Rookie courses will both take place on June 6, while the DRE Track Warm-Up course also involves riding sessions at the Modena circuit, on June 7.
Ducati’s DRE Academy has proven to be very popular since its inception in 2003, with more than 34,000 people from around the world taking part during that time.
A full rundown of each course, the costs involved and how to book can be found on the official Ducati website.
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