The 2012 MotoGP World Championship starts on Thursday at Losail International Circuit, with the first free-practice session scheduled for 6 p.m.

Another amazing and unforgettable day for 2011 World SBK champion Carlos Checa who rewarded his team with two brilliant race wins at the Imola circuit; thanks to these impressive results, the Spanish 'Toro' now leads the championship standings.

The final day of the three-day test at the Spanish Jerez de la Frontera circuit officially closed out the pre-season, and the next stop for the MotoGP riders is the Qatar Grand Prix on 8 April.

The second of three days at the Jerez MotoGP test was significantly affected by changing weather conditions, with a light but steady rain falling on the Andalusian circuit all morning.

The final winter MotoGP test started this morning with the first of three days of work at the Spanish circuit in Jerez de la Frontera.

March 19, 2012 Ducati UK are once again proud to invite you to join us and show your support with a reserved Ducati Grandstand seat at the 2012 British Grand Prix (MotoGP) at Silverstone, 15th - 17th June 2012

Ducati announces the exclusive offering of two Ducati Desmosedici GP machines at RM Auctions' highly anticipated 2012 Monaco sale at the Grimaldi Forum, 11-12 May, including a GP10 raced by Casey Stoner and GP11 raced by Valentino Rossi. Presented directly from the Ducati Corse racing department within the Ducati factory in Bologna, Italy and offered under reserve, both machines represent "motorcycle exotica" at its most desirable and a genuine chance-of-a-lifetime purchase for international collectors.

Readers of the prestigious German magazine, Motorrad, one of the highest selling magazines in Europe, have awarded Ducati "Best Motorcycle of 2012" in three different categories.

Ducati UK are pleased to announce the launch of 0% and low rate finance offers for both the Monster 696 and 796.

The second day of the Wrooom Press Ski Meeting at Madonna di Campiglio saw Filippo Preziosi (Ducati Corse General Manager) inform the international press regarding the technical aspects of the Desmosedici GP12 that Valentino Rossi and Nicky Hayden will ride in the upcoming test at Sepang (31 January - 2 February).

The Ducati Team riders were the stars of the first day of Wrooom 2012 at Madonna di Campiglio, with Nicky Hayden first to "take to the track" and answer questions from the international press in attendance. The American, who is recovering well enough from his injured left scapula that he has already removed his sling, then passed the baton to a pleased Valentino Rossi, who is motivated to get back in the saddle and start winter testing in just over two weeks.

Fans, snow and a brand-new 1199 Ducati Panigale Tricolore, displayed in the reception area of the Wrooom conference room at Madonna di Campiglio, welcomed the arrival of Valentino Rossi and Nicky Hayden for the twenty-second edition of the Wrooom Press Ski Meeting.

Due to internal restructuring and following the opening of the custom built head office at Silverstone Ducati UK Ltd is now looking to recruit an Area Sales Manager to successfully support the dealer network in the south of England.

Ducati and iSkin combine efforts to launch a brand new line of premium, performance-inspired carriers, holders and sleeves for laptops, tablets and similar-sized devices, including the Sling body messenger for iPad® 2 and Lil Keeper pouch for cameras and iPhone® 4/4S.

The dealers are shown in alphabetical order; note that the list of machines may not be comprehensive and you should contact the dealer to confirm which models they have - bikes are regularly being added to the list.

From 3rd to 11th December 2011 Mercedes-AMG will be hosting Ducati at the Bologna Motor Show for the Italian preview of the new SLK 55 AMG in its new "Streefighter Yellow" livery. A special version that evokes the new Ducati-made bike from which it has taken its distinctive, original colour.

Rutter who started from pole position did not have it all his own way with Ian Hutchinson taking in an early lead, with Jessopp, McGuinness and Rutter chasing. However McGuiness soon dropped back and Rutter hunted down Hutchinson to take the lead from lap four and Jessopp was soon to follow his team-mate into second.

In 2009, the Multistrada stunned visitors with its technology and innovation, in 2010 the Diavel wowed the crowds by redefining and reinventing the cruiser class and now this year Motorcycle Live will play host to the new 1199 Panigale spearheading the most impressive model range in Ducati's history.

Ducati's newly-unveiled 1199 Panigale Superbike has been awarded the title "Most Beautiful Bike of Show" at the EICMA 69th International Motorcycle Show in Milan, Italy. Over 13,800 passionate show visitors participated in the voting organised by Italian motorcycle publication, Motociclismo, with the stunning new Ducati 1199 Panigale attracting a massive 53.4% of votes, followed by the MV Agusta F3 with 17% and the Husqvarna Nuda 900R with 3%.

Superbike project manager Ernesto Marinelli, together with a star test rider - three-times World Superbike Champion, Troy Bayliss - will let you in on all the secrets of this amazing bike. All is revealed about the design and the five most exceptional model features: starting, braking, 360° cornering (corner entry/exiting as well as corner travelling performance) and direction changes.

The new Ducati Apparel Collection 2012 was launched at EICMA, and once again combines Ducati's unmistakable heritage with cutting-edge lines and materials to create the most perfect blend of lifestyle and performance.

The 7th edition of the World Ducati Week will take place at the Misano World Circuit from 21 to 24 June. It's official: WDW 2012, the event Ducatisti from all over the world can't get enough of is coming to the Misano World Circuit from 21 to 24 June.

Music star Ziggy Marley and his brothers travelled to Africa on Multistrada to embark upon an adventure, which has been captured for a new documentary, Marley Africa Roadtrip.

The initial aim of the cooperation between the performance brand from Affalterbach and the Italian manufacturer of high-performance motorcycles is to develop common marketing activities