Ducati celebrates 100 years with iconic model showcase

Italian motorcycle maker Ducati marks its centenary, highlighting a century of technical innovation and iconic bikes. Founded in Borgo Panigale, the brand introduced the desmodromic valve system with the 1956 Ducati 125 GP Desmo, a design by engineer Fabio Taglioni that set a lasting engineering hallmark.

The celebration revisits key models that shaped Ducati’s identity, including the 1962 Scrambler created for the U.S. market, the 1980s Ducati 851 that launched the L‑twin desmo‑quattro era, the Monster 900 that defined modern naked bikes, and the 916 sportbike that combined performance with design. Events and exhibitions are taking place in Bologna, and the company hints at possible corporate developments as part of the anniversary.