Archive · 19 Nov 2025
Ducati Kicks Off 2026 Season With Retro MotoGP Bikes
Ducati started the 2026 MotoGP season by showing off special bikes that look like old, famous Ducati race bikes.
Last year, Ducati won many big races.
They are having a big party this summer to celebrate being 100 years old.
Ducati unveiled special liveries honoring iconic past bikes at Valencia MotoGP tests
Francesco Bagnaia's bike inspired by 1972 Imola 200 Miles-winning 750 Imola Desmo
Nicolò Bulega's bike inspired by 1975 Italian 750cc title-winning 750 Supersport Desmo
Ducati dominated 2025 with MotoGP Riders', Constructors', and Teams' titles
Ducati also won titles in WorldSBK, CIV, IDM, and made progress in off-road racing
- Who
- Ducati
- What
- Unveiled special liveries for 2026 MotoGP season and dominated 2025 racing
- When
- 2026 season kick-off, 2025 racing season
- Where
- Valencia MotoGP tests, various racing events
- Why
- To honor past racing history and celebrate recent successes
- 2025 MotoGP Riders' Title
- Won by Marc Márquez
- 2025 MotoGP Constructors' Title
- Won by Ducati
- 2025 MotoGP Teams' Title
- Won by Ducati
- 2025 WorldSBK Manufacturers' Title
- Won by Ducati
- Upcoming event
- World Ducati Week (July 3-5, 2026)