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Ducati....History
History Of Ducati....
If you are asking any kid, which superbike they want....then they will jez say....i want hayabusa...or ducati.....We are hearing the name ducati for many years....do anyone know from where this superbike (Ducati) came into existance????
In 1926, Ducati Brothers founded the company to manage electrical components...But During the second world war italian government took over this company and started the development of motorcycles.!!Three brothers Adriano, Marcello and Bruno Ducati founded Societa Scientifica Radio Brevetti Ducati in Bologna. The company produced tubes, condensers and other radio components. The cornerstone of a new factory in Borgo Panigale was laid in 1935.
During the war, the factory was a target for Allied bombing. Although badly hit more than once, production was maintained. About this time Aldo Farinelli began working with the small Turinese firm SIATA (Societa Italiana per Applicazioni Tecniche Auto-Aviatorie) with the idea of developing a small engine that could be mounted on a bicycle. The noise of the engine's short stubby exhaust inspired the name "Cucciolo" (Italian: "little puppy"). Barely one month after the official liberation of Italy, SIATA announced their intention to sell Cucciolo engines to the public; it was the first new automotive design to appear in postwar Europe. The first Cucciolos were available only as a motor to be attached by the owner to a normal bicycle. Some businessmen bought the little engines in quantity, installed them in frames and offered these complete units for sale.
A 50cc bicycle was produced by ducati in 1946,which sold well..Later under thee supervision of Fabio Taglioni ducati started producing super motorcycles.
The first to be produced under his supervision was the Grand sport Marianna (100cc). The following model was the Desmo which won a lot of races. The Desmo roadster line included a 250, 350 and 450cc engines with simple styling.
In the 1960s, Ducati earned its place in motorcycling history by producing the then fastest 250 cc road bike available, the Mach 1..it was also very cable of winning races due to it's light and had a suburb handling.
Ducati didn't need any extras and produced the 900ss as the most naked bare legal super bike that was on the market in the 70's. It was a raw racing bike and everything on it was designed for speed. In 1971 Ducati had released the 750GT shortly followed by the 750 sport. In 1975 the engine was improved to 846cc and the 900ss was a fact.
Ducati ran into financial problems during the beginning of the 80's and by 1985 the state owned company was bought by Cagiva. Under guidance of Cagiva the 851 Strada was introduced. After which the engine was enlarged to 888cc and the foundation for the very successful 916. The 916 was such a success in design, power and riding comfort that it soared Ducati straight to the front of the super bike scene.
A smaller version of the 916 was also developed, the 748. However the 916 didn't change in design up till 2002. The new look was quite futuristic and many fans had to get use to the design. But it stayed a hit.
In 1985, Cagiva bought Ducati and planned to rebadge Ducati motorcycles with the lesser-known Cagiva name (at least outside of Italy). By the time the purchase was completed, Cagiva kept the "Ducati" name on its motorcycles. In 1996, Texas Pacific Group bought for US$325 million a 51% stake in the company and in 1998, bought the remaining 49% and became the sole owner of Ducati.
In 1999, TPG issued an IPO of Ducati stock and renamed the company Ducati Motor Holding SpA. TPG sold over 65% of its shares in Ducati. In December 2005 Ducati returned to Italian ownership with the sale of Texas Pacific's stake (minus one share) to Investindustrial Holdings, the investment fund of Carlo and Andrea Bonomi...
If you are asking any kid, which superbike they want....then they will jez say....i want hayabusa...or ducati.....We are hearing the name ducati for many years....do anyone know from where this superbike (Ducati) came into existance????
In 1926, Ducati Brothers founded the company to manage electrical components...But During the second world war italian government took over this company and started the development of motorcycles.!!Three brothers Adriano, Marcello and Bruno Ducati founded Societa Scientifica Radio Brevetti Ducati in Bologna. The company produced tubes, condensers and other radio components. The cornerstone of a new factory in Borgo Panigale was laid in 1935.
During the war, the factory was a target for Allied bombing. Although badly hit more than once, production was maintained. About this time Aldo Farinelli began working with the small Turinese firm SIATA (Societa Italiana per Applicazioni Tecniche Auto-Aviatorie) with the idea of developing a small engine that could be mounted on a bicycle. The noise of the engine's short stubby exhaust inspired the name "Cucciolo" (Italian: "little puppy"). Barely one month after the official liberation of Italy, SIATA announced their intention to sell Cucciolo engines to the public; it was the first new automotive design to appear in postwar Europe. The first Cucciolos were available only as a motor to be attached by the owner to a normal bicycle. Some businessmen bought the little engines in quantity, installed them in frames and offered these complete units for sale.
A 50cc bicycle was produced by ducati in 1946,which sold well..Later under thee supervision of Fabio Taglioni ducati started producing super motorcycles.
The first to be produced under his supervision was the Grand sport Marianna (100cc). The following model was the Desmo which won a lot of races. The Desmo roadster line included a 250, 350 and 450cc engines with simple styling.
In the 1960s, Ducati earned its place in motorcycling history by producing the then fastest 250 cc road bike available, the Mach 1..it was also very cable of winning races due to it's light and had a suburb handling.
Ducati didn't need any extras and produced the 900ss as the most naked bare legal super bike that was on the market in the 70's. It was a raw racing bike and everything on it was designed for speed. In 1971 Ducati had released the 750GT shortly followed by the 750 sport. In 1975 the engine was improved to 846cc and the 900ss was a fact.
Ducati ran into financial problems during the beginning of the 80's and by 1985 the state owned company was bought by Cagiva. Under guidance of Cagiva the 851 Strada was introduced. After which the engine was enlarged to 888cc and the foundation for the very successful 916. The 916 was such a success in design, power and riding comfort that it soared Ducati straight to the front of the super bike scene.
A smaller version of the 916 was also developed, the 748. However the 916 didn't change in design up till 2002. The new look was quite futuristic and many fans had to get use to the design. But it stayed a hit.
In 1985, Cagiva bought Ducati and planned to rebadge Ducati motorcycles with the lesser-known Cagiva name (at least outside of Italy). By the time the purchase was completed, Cagiva kept the "Ducati" name on its motorcycles. In 1996, Texas Pacific Group bought for US$325 million a 51% stake in the company and in 1998, bought the remaining 49% and became the sole owner of Ducati.
In 1999, TPG issued an IPO of Ducati stock and renamed the company Ducati Motor Holding SpA. TPG sold over 65% of its shares in Ducati. In December 2005 Ducati returned to Italian ownership with the sale of Texas Pacific's stake (minus one share) to Investindustrial Holdings, the investment fund of Carlo and Andrea Bonomi...
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