1920's-1940's: Humble Beginnings
Ducati, a name long synonymous with motorcycle racing, actually started out manufacturing electroniccomponents. Founded
in 1926 by the Ducati family, and officially named "The Societa Radio Brevetti Ducati",The 1950's: Burgeoning Success
The production of the Cucciolo continued into the early 50's, and by 1953, Ducati's racing success had mane a name for the
company. Ducati was split into two separate operations- Ducati Elettronica S.p.A. and Ducati Meccanica S.p.AThe 1990's and Beyond: Rebirth
Doug Polen won an unprecedented 17 times on
the 888 in 1991, and 9 times in 1992, bringing home the championship for the third timeUPERBIKE
After the 888 was retired, Ducati needed a bike that would captivate the world and establish Ducati as a household name. They
did that with the 916 (and 996 and 998). One of the sexiest bikes ever made, it is instantly recognizable as a Ducati.
source : http://www.ducatisuite.com/history.html
the 888 in 1991, and 9 times in 1992, bringing home the championship for the third timeUPERBIKE
After the 888 was retired, Ducati needed a bike that would captivate the world and establish Ducati as a household name. They
did that with the 916 (and 996 and 998). One of the sexiest bikes ever made, it is instantly recognizable as a Ducati.
source : http://www.ducatisuite.com/history.html
