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World Ducati Week 2026 will be the highlight of Ducati’s 100th anniversary celebrations. From July 3 to 5, Misano will once again become the international meeting place for the global Ducatisti community.

Three years after switching to the V4 engine, the Ducati Diavel appears to be undergoing a model update. Initial indications come from design registrations published by the European Union, which reveal numerous visual and technical changes.

Behind the scenes of the Ducati factory team, there was more going on in 2025 than just Marc Marquez’s sporting dominance. Statements from management show how closely sporting success, internal dynamics, and the uncertain future of Francesco Bagnaia are linked.

With the Desmo450 EDS, Ducati is expanding its still young off-road model range with a road-legal enduro. Initial design registrations now reveal the technical modifications planned for public road use.

At Ducati Lenovo, two very different starting positions are coming together ahead of the start of the 2026 MotoGP season. While Marc Marquez is struggling to regain his physical consistency after his injury, Francesco Bagnaia is under considerable pressure to succeed, both in terms of his sporting performance and his contract.

Italian manufacturer Ducati suffered a serious theft last fall. Racing parts for MotoGP and Superbike worth around €200,000 were stolen, but have since been recovered by the police.

Ducati celebrates Marc Márquez’s 2025 MotoGP title with an extremely limited edition Panigale V4 special edition. The World Champion Replica combines exclusive technology with direct references to factory racing.

Ducati is apparently preparing a new model with historical references for its anniversary year in 2026. A US homologation points to the Ducati Formula ’73, which is said to be based on the Scrambler series from a technical standpoint.

Ducati has launched a safety recall in the US for certain Panigale V2 and Streetfighter V2 models. The reason for this is a possible assembly error in the ABS fuse, which in the worst case could lead to wheel lockup.

Ducati is turning its attention to its next generation of models in the off-road segment. Two new models are set to be released in summer 2026, expanding the brand’s existing off-road range.

In the run-up to its 100th anniversary, Ducati will be presenting a particularly extensive and technically advanced model range at EICMA 2025. The Italian manufacturer is focusing on both tradition and innovation, showcasing numerous new products in Milan that underline the company’s sporting heritage and technological expertise.

With the presentation of the fifth Monster generation, Ducati continues the history of what is arguably its most famous naked bike series. The new Monster 2026 remains true to itself both visually and technically, but consistently focuses on a modern interpretation of its unmistakable lines—inspired by the original model from 1992.

Ducati has made it clear that the Italian manufacturer will not be offering motorcycles with small displacement engines, such as those in the 400 cm³ range. The company continues to pursue a consistent premium strategy and does not intend to develop affordable models like those offered by some of its competitors.

With the Multistrada V4 Rally 2026, Ducati presents a comprehensively upgraded adventure bike that is specifically aimed at motorcyclists who value long range, high comfort, and maximum versatility. The latest generation of the touring motorcycle from Borgo Panigale features technical innovations, a revised chassis, and, for the first time, a striking green paint job. In addition to the traditional Ducati red, the Multistrada V4 Rally will also be available in “Jade Green” with a brushed aluminum tank and gold-colored spoked wheels.

Shortly before EICMA 2025, rumors are intensifying about a new Ducati DesertX model. Various sources report on a possible version with a V2 engine, as already used in the Multistrada V2 and Multistrada V2 S. While Ducati itself has not yet made any official confirmation, test rides with a prototype version have recently been spotted, allegedly hinting at the development of a DesertX with an 890cc V2 engine.

From July 3 to 5, 2026, the Misano World Circuit Marco Simoncelli will once again become the center of the Ducati world, as the thirteenth edition of World Ducati Week (WDW) will be dedicated to the 100th anniversary of the legendary brand from Borgo Panigale. This historic event is set to be not only the biggest Ducati gathering ever, but also a unique opportunity to celebrate a century of innovation, speed, and passion.

Ducati has teamed up with Michele Pirro and Garage 51 to launch the “V2 Future Champ Ducati Academy – Become the Next One.” The aim of this new racing academy is to enable young talents – both under and over the age of 21 – to embark on a professional motorsport career. The project will start in 2026 and is intended to provide a springboard for future national and international racers.

The Ducati Scrambler Nightshift will receive a striking new emerald green paint job for the 2026 model year, designed by the Ducati Style Center. This color scheme is inspired by the motorsport icons of the 1970s and is intended to emphasize the model’s retro flair.

According to the manufacturer, the 2026 model year Ducati Panigale V4 R represents the most advanced combination of production motorcycle and racing technology currently available. Developed in close collaboration with Ducati Corse, it is intended to serve as the homologation basis for the Superbike World Championship while offering ambitious riders access to technical features that were previously reserved exclusively for racing.

Ducati is currently conducting a worldwide recall for all Panigale V4 and Streetfighter V4 models with single-sided swingarms. All models built between 2018 and 2025 are affected – essentially all models since the introduction of these series. The reason for the recall is the rear axle, which is being replaced with a new version as a precautionary measure. Around 7,000 vehicles are affected in Germany and more than 10,000 in the USA.