Ducati present 1199RS13 Superbike and start to reveal 2013 models at Cologne’s Intermot show Ducati has started to reveal its 2013 range at the Intermot International Motorcycle Show in Cologne, Germany, displaying new colours in the Diavel and Superbike families and, as the famous naked icon now celebrates 20 years of production, special Anniversary versions of the Monster 696, 796 and 1100EVO. The recently released 2013 Ducati Multistrada 1200 also made its first-ever public appearance, as did the brand new 1199 Panigale RS13, which is now ready to make its debut in the World Superbike series next year. Company CEO, Gabriele Del Torchio, and General Manager, Claudio Domenicali addressed the world's motorcycle press during a special conference held on the Italian manufacturer's stand at the massive biennial event. "Ducati has entered a new era," said Gabriele Del Torchio, CEO of Ducati. "Being part of such a prominent and significant group as Volkswagen makes us look to the future with confidence and optimism and we are very happy to be here at Intermot with so many new products to present. Despite today's severely shrinking market, Ducati continues to show positive growth, and since 2007 has consistently increased its market share and further strengthened its financial position. 2011 was a record year in the history of Ducati and we expect to continue our growth in 2012. Our 2013 motorcycles, such as the new Multistrada 1200, demonstrate the consistency of our development strategies and today I am especially proud to present our new Monster Anniversary, a celebration of the glorious history of this iconic model in the Ducati family." "Twenty years have passed since the presentation of our first Ducati Monster, right here at Intermot," said Claudio Domenicali, General Manager of Ducati Motor Holding, during the press conference. "This model redefined the parameters of the naked segment and our new Monster Anniversary is dressed in the original livery of that very first version and applied to the whole range of latest-generation Monsters. In addition to the Monster Anniversary, we have brought a number of interesting new products to Cologne. Our new Multistrada 1200 is an evolution of the 4-bikes-in-1 concept and now becomes even more versatile with the introduction of the revolutionary Ducati Skyhook Suspension system. The model also presents a new and improved Testastretta 11° DS engine, with enhanced power delivery and smoother operation, and a re-styled front-end with new LED lighting. We are also presenting brand new colour schemes for the Diavel and the Superbike 848 and 1199 Panigale and Ducatisti here in Cologne have the first chance to see the RS13 version of the 1199 Panigale, now available for teams to prepare their fight for the 2013 Superbike World Championship." First introduced in Cologne in 1992, the Monster family now reaches a milestone 20 years of production and Ducati celebrates the iconic naked with special 20th Anniversary editions of its latest 696, 796 and 1100EVO models. Standing proudly alongside the exclusive Monster Diesel, this bold range of lifestyle motorcycles are dressed in special liveries, revised colour finishes and character-forming features. The innovative Ducati Diavel, which has become one of Ducati's most desired models, rolls into 2013 with an exciting line-up that sees the flagship Diavel Carbon now exclusively in carbon red and the standard Diavel in three stunning new colour versions. The Diavel Dark in matte black with black-finished components and two "street-sport" schemes that introduce metallic blue or Ducati red with stylish white stripes, white wheels and special defining features. The 2013 Ducati Superbike family introduces arctic white versions of the exciting 1199 Panigale and 1199 Panigale S alongside the signature Ducati red, while the 1199 Panigale S Tricolore continues proudly as the flagship of the family. The highly successful 848EVO is available in the traditional colours of Ducati red* and dark stealth*, while the exclusive 848EVO Corse Special Edition, with a new-for-2013, lightweight, aluminium fuel tank, gets dressed in the stunning new Ducati Corse Test Team livery of matte black and matte grey. *Country specific The 2013 Ducati Multistrada family has its first public showing at Intermot and presents an innovative and technically advanced evolution of an already successful range. Restyled aesthetics, a brand new Granturismo model and the new Ducati Skyhook Suspension (DSS) system, which provides confidence-inspiring, intelligent electronics, are just a few of the many enhancements that continue the Multistrada's excellent reputation. Ducati's highly anticipated 1199 Panigale RS13 also breaks cover for the first time at Intermot. The spectacular Ducati Corse prepared machine previews the full race version of the company's top-of-the range sportbike model, now ready and available for teams to prepare for competition in the 2013 World Superbike series. Intermot will be open to the public from 3-7 October and Ducati's impressive 2013 models, accessories and apparel can be viewed on stand A-042/C-055 in Hall 8 of Cologne's exhibition complex.

British rider Kev Coghlan made it onto the Superstock 1000 podium for the first time ever after a truly tough race at the Nurburgring. Throughout the season DMC Racing have been working really hard and the podium seemed to be just a question of time. Despite Coghlan admitting that the Nurburgring has never been his favorite track, the team found settings that were good enough to provide a confident weekend for the rider Scotland. In the race a group of four at the front had pulled out a significant gap, and it looked as if the podium places were to be contested between Barrier, Staring, Guarnoni and La Marra. However one by one, three of the leading pack lost grip and crashed out, starting with La Marra. While the others fell by the wayside, Kev managed to keep it on the black stuff to finish a fantastic second. "The last time I was here was in World Supersport back in 2009 with the Holiday Gym Racing Team," said Coghlan. "In the race I had been trying to put in fast consistent laps to break away from the following pack. La Marra had already fallen, then Guarnoni went, and near the end Staring, leaving me in second place. I had a 1.5 second lead by then so I just had to concentrate on making no mistakes, which was not easy as there was no grip, and I had some big slides on the rear. It's a great confidence boost to get on the podium, and I'm looking forward to the last two races of the season". Last weekend Coghlan was in Russia at the Moscow Raceway to compete in another round of the Russian Superbike championship and he won the race after a battle for the lead with Marko Rohtlaan from Estonia.

£1000 worth of Accessories FREE with any MTS1200S bought from Ducati Manchester or DMC Preston

We are pleased to offer customers £1000 free accessory kits with all MTS1200 S models. You can choose from 2 kits available, Extreme Touring includes Top Box and Rack, Smoked Screen and Ducati Sat Nav System, or the Extreme Sports package includes Carbon front fender, Termi carbon silencer and smoked screen. This is an amazing offer, call now for full details....

0% Finance now available on Ducati 848 Evo and Evo Corse

We are pleased to offer our customers 0% Finance is now available on all 848 EVO and 848 EVO corse from today, 09/08/2012.... We accept any part exchange and give the best possible price, now has never been a better time to get on this great bike. Call Manchester or Preston now for full details. Demonstrator is available...

A day at the Races

Our next Store Rideout in conjunction with Legio Victrix - Cheshire Branch of the Ducati Owners Club will be on the 8th July to Oulton Park to watch the BSB Round, and to cheer on our very own Robbie Brown who is setting the 848 Challenge alight this year with his pace... having won at Brands Hatch, Assen and Snetterton and currently leading the 848 Challenge Championship by 43.5 points on our own 848 (race prepared by our own mechanics). We'll be setting off from Store, with a further collection point (details to be confirmed) - before heading up to Oulton Park. This promises to be a spectacular day - we just pray that for once this year that the weather is going to be kinder!!!!

Sorry everyone - the planned store rideout to Rivington Barn this morning is cancelled due to the inclement weather. All the team will however be at Rivington for the day anyway with the Ducati Roadshow Truck Tour, which is going ahead as planned - so if you do fancy coming along - we'd love to see you - and we have a full range of merchandise available for sale.... may be some new wet weather gear perhaps !!?

Ducati Trioptions Finance deals now available on 848 and Diavel. We are pleased to offer our customers an easy way to get on your dream bike. From the 18th May 2012, we have a brand new finance offer. We have some very low rate PCP offers to get you on your dream bike, with payments as little as £149 per month for the 848 Evo. Please see examples below.