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Characters DUCATI BROTHERS

Antonio Cavalieri Ducati’s three sons, the company’s founders: Adriano, Bruno and Marcello
Designer ADRIANO DUCATI

A brilliant physics student, he became known for his successful attempt to connect Italy and the United States via radio using a short-wave device of his own invention.
Designer BRUNO CAVALIERI DUCATI

General manager and designer at the Ducati factory in Borgo Panigale
Designer GIAN LUIGI CAPELLINO

Gian Luigi Capellino may well be defined as the first frame designer of Ducati.
Character GIORGIO MONETTI

He became part of Ducati's history especially thanks to the "World Tour", an extraordinary and pioneering journey that lasted one whole year
Character LEOPOLDO TARTARINI

Born in a family in which motorcycles have always had a special consideration, has been a "World Tour" rider and Ducati dealer.
Character FRANCO FARNÈ

When Fabio Taglioni arrived and revolutionised Ducati’s technique, Farné had already professionally raced the Cucciolo and was working as a mechanic in the factory.
Designer FABIO TAGLIONI

The designer who, more than anyone else, has been inextricably linked to the Borgo Panigale manufacturer.
Designer MASSIMO TAMBURINI

The designer of a motorcycle that would have a profound effect for more than a decade, its lines still exclusive today: the 916
Designer FILIPPO PREZIOSI

One of the greatest engineers in the MotoGP paddock and one of the main factors in Ducati's racing success between 1994 and 2012
BRUNO SPAGGIARI

The decan of Ducati riders from 1954 to 1974, Bruno was the Italian Seniores champion with the 125 Desmo and the winner of two 24 Horas de Montjuic.
Rider MIKE HAILWOOD

He began his incredible career with Ducati in 1959, before reaching the pinnacle of his success with victory at the 1978 Tourist Trophy.
Rider PAUL SMART

The rider who, by winning the Imola 200 Miles in 1972, anticipated the feats of the modern-day Superbikes.
Rider COOK NEILSON

He entered Ducati's history for his beautiful victory at the Circuit of Daytona in 1977, with the California Hot Rod, a 750 SS.
Rider MARCO LUCCHINELLI

Marco "Lucky" Lucchinelli was the champion who carried Ducati back onto the highest step of the rostrum at Laguna Seca and Daytona in 1986 and 1987.
Rider RAYMOND ROCHE

Known for having contributed to the development of the Ducati 851 complete with new Desmoquattro engine, Roche won the first SBK riders’ title for Ducati in 1990.
Rider DOUG POLEN

With a record seventeen wins and ten pole positions, Polen scored Ducati its second riders’ title as well as a first constructors’ title in 1991.
Rider GIANCARLO FALAPPA

He joined the official Ducati in 1990 and became from immediately one of the most fighting riders of the World Championship Superbike.
Rider CARL FOGARTY

He is one of the most successful of all time. With Ducati, he has won 55 races and won four World Superbike.
Rider TROY CORSER

Until 2023 he was the holder of the record of participation in a race of the World Superbike Championship.
Rider BEN BOSTROM

He raced for the official Ducati for three years between 2000 and 2002, leaving his mark thanks to his spectacular riding style.
Rider NEIL HODGSON

The rider who won the title World Superbike Championship in 2003 riding the Row Ducati 999 at the age of 30.
Rider JAMES TOSELAND

He is one of only two riders, along Troy Corser, to have won the World Superbike Championship for two different manufacturers, Ducati and Honda.
Rider TROY BAYLISS

A three-time SBK world champion with three different Ducatis, and winner of an incredible MotoGP race at Valencia, Troy is the ultimate hero in the eyes of modern Ducatisti.
Rider LORIS CAPIROSSI

The protagonist of Ducati's return to competition in the premier class of Moto GP in 2003.
Rider CASEY STONER

The rider who in 2007 led Ducati to the roof of the world with ten victories and four podiums and since that moment is in the hearts of all Ducatisti.
Rider ANDREA DOVIZIOSO

One of the most successful in MotoGP with 15 victories and 62 podiums riding a Ducati.
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