Great success for Ducati new models and previews at EICMA 2026

Sun 8th November 2026

Experience

Milan, 8 November 2026 – Ducati enjoyed outstanding public success at EICMA 2026, with thousands of enthusiasts crowding the stand throughout all four public opening days. Visitors had the chance to admire the five new products presented in the latest episode of the Ducati World Première 2026: the new Diavel V4, the Panigale V2 SP and V4 SP, the Streetfighter V4 SP, the new DesertX Rally, together with a preview of the Desmo250 EDS.

Enthusiasts were able to see the new Panigale V4 live for the first time, a further evolution of Ducati's seventh-generation superbike. A motorcycle capable of improving on the previous benchmark by 0.4 seconds per lap thanks to continuous refinement of chassis, engine and electronics.

Fans also had the opportunity to closely admire the Superleggera V4 Centenario, the Multistrada V4 Pikes Peak and Grand Tour, Panigale V4 and Diavel V4 models customized through the Ducati Factory Made program, the complete off-road range and the XDiavel Black Edition. The new Scrambler Full Throttle in Heritage livery, highly appreciated by Land of Joy enthusiasts, was also on display.

Many visitors attended the exhibition dedicated to the Ducati Centenary, “100 YEARS. 100 STORIES. 100 key moments from Ducati's first century”, where they could admire the extraordinary Superleggera V4 Centenario Tricolore and a selection of true gems, including MotoGP and Superbike machines raced to victory by Capirossi, Stoner, Bagnaia, Fogarty and Bautista, as well as Marco Lucchinelli's 750 F1 BOT, Mike Hailwood's legendary 1978 Tourist Trophy-winning 900 SS, and Bruno Spaggiari's 750 Imola Desmo.

The strong visitor turnout at the stand confirmed Ducati as a benchmark in motorcycling in Italy and around the world, thanks to its long tradition of sporting success, a hundred-year history, an unparalleled community, and the unique combination of technological excellence and iconic design that defines its identity. Values appreciated by a growing audience, as demonstrated by the record attendance figures achieved by EICMA 2026, further confirming the steady growth of interest in two wheels among an ever-wider public.

Also on display were the DesmosediciGP competing in the final stages of the 2026 MotoGP World Championship battle with Marc Marquez, and the Panigale V4 R, World Champion with Nicolò Bulega after a season of absolute dominance. Alongside them were the Panigale V2 that won the Lenovo V2 Ducati Future Champ Academy trophy and the Desmo450 MX, S1GP Supermoto World Champion with Marc Reiner-Schmidt and Team Undici.

The Ducati stand was animated by the motorcycles themselves and by numerous guests and friends, including Superbike World Champion Nicolò Bulega, Italian champion Alessandro Lupino accompanied by nine-time world champion Tony Cairoli, four-time Italian champion Davide Stirpe, and new Red Bull Ducati Factory MXGP Team signing, two-time MXGP World Champion Romain Febvre. Fans also had the chance to meet Kevin Vandi, rider in the Italian Supermotard Championship and star, together with SBK legend Ruben Xaus, of the Hypermotard V2 launch video, as well as Flat Track World Champion Marc Reiner-Schmidt.

Official DesmosediciGP test rider and ten-time Italian SBK champion Michele Pirro was also present to meet fans and, together with Ducati CEO Claudio Domenicali, award Jesus Torres, winner of the first edition of the Lenovo V2 Ducati Future Champ Academy.

In the MotoLive outdoor area, three Dirt Track-spec Ducati Desmo450 MX motorcycles starred over the two days of the Champions Charity Race, ridden by three-time Superbike World Champion Troy Bayliss, 2011 Superbike World Champion Carlos Checa and Ducati icon Ruben Xaus. 

Carlos Checa has done an excellent weekend, taking victory in the speed riders category on both days. Carlos also claimed two second palce finishes overall in Superfinals, finishing behind Chistope Pourcel on Saturday and Alex Salvini on Sunday. 

The race was preceded by a lap of honour by Tim Neave, winner of the Flat Track World Championship title aboard a Ducati Desmo450 MX prepared by Team VRX.

All motorcycles in the Ducati range can be seen on Ducati.com, where, thanks to the new configurator, enthusiasts can create the bike of their dreams with Ducati Performance accessories and view it in different environments. The website also allows users to book a test ride or request information from a dealer for every model in the range.

All images and information relating to Ducati's participation at EICMA 2026 are available on Ducati Media House.