Last week, Ducati introduced it could as soon as once more current its new product bulletins in a sequence of on-line displays. Just like in 2020 and 2021, the Ducati World Premiere 2023 sequence will happen over a number of episodes, with each half that includes a distinct product line.
For 2023, the sequence will span seven episodes, beginning Sept. 2, forward of the MotoGP spherical in San Marino, and operating until Nov. 7, simply forward of EICMA. As it has developed into customized, Ducati has given each episode a cryptic title providing a clue to the presentation’s subject. The episodes are:
- September 2, 2022: Ducati World Premiere – Episode 1 | The Unexpected
- September 15, 2022: Ducati World Premiere – Episode 2 | Ready for more?
- September 29, 2022: Ducati World Premiere – Episode 3 | Unlock Earth
- October 7, 2022: Ducati World Premiere – Episode 4 | This is Racing
- October 20, 2022: Ducati World Premiere – Episode 5 | Push Forward
- October 28, 2022: Ducati World Premiere – Episode 6 | Dare to be Bold
- Nov. 7, 2022: Ducati World Premiere – Episode 7 | Next Gen Freedom
Apart from the episode titles, Ducati has provided yet another clue: the ultimate episode will likely be a mannequin that was previewed for guests at World Ducati Week. Although Ducati has managed to stop any photographs of the WDW preview from going public, a report from Moto.it confirms the brand new mannequin is the next-generation Ducati Scrambler.
As for the remaining, we did slightly digging and uncovered some clues about what to anticipate, together with a brand new Panigale V4 R to go Ducati Monster SP.
Ducati’s racing homologated mannequin, the Panigale V4 R, is an apparent match for Episode 4. Introduced in 2019, the Panigale V4 R is powered by a 998cc engine, allowing it to compete in Superbike racing courses. With the 1103cc Panigale V4 and V4 S getting up to date final year, it appears apparent that the V4 R is due for its personal replacement.
Introduced in 2019, the Panigale V4 R is due for a replacement.
The Monster was launched in 2021, introducing a brand new chapter within the mannequin’s legacy with a 937cc liquid-cooled V-Twin engine and an aluminum alloy body changing the standard metal trellis. Thanks to automobile certification paperwork in Australia, Motorcycle.com can verify that the Monster and Monster+ will likely be joined by a brand new Monster SP.
The Australian certifications for the Ducati Monster had been up to date right this moment so as to add a brand new Monster SP variant.
Unfortunately, the Australian certification doesn’t present any additional info past the identify and that it’ll probably use the same 937cc engine because of the non-SP fashions. From what Ducati gave the SP variations of the Streetfighter V4 and Panigale V4, we will assume the Monster SP will obtain plenty of upgrades corresponding to light-weight carbon rims and upgraded brakes. A dry clutch may attract Monster traditionalists, and we will most likely anticipate plenty of equipment like CNC-machined footpegs, lithium-ion battery or a carbon fiber fender.
With the brand new Scrambler, the Monster SP, and the Panigale V4 R, that’s three of the seven World Premieres accounted for. One episode is perhaps reserved for Ducati’s burgeoning e-bikes, which is why Ducati’s announcement is cautious to say “new products” and never “new motorcycles”.
Speaking of electrics, Ducati revealed details about its V21L MotoE racer in June, with MO‘s very own Troy Siahaan getting an exclusive up-close look. We might get another look in Episode 1, which so happens to be scheduled for Sept. 2 – just before the final round of the 2022 FIM Enel MotoE World Cup, and the last before Ducati replaces Energica as the sole supplier for the class. While we believe a production electric Ducati motorcycle may still be a little ways off, a preview would definitely fit the Episode 1 title of “The Unexpected.”
A production version of Ducati’s V21L MotoE racer would undoubtedly depend as “unexpected”.
In search of extra clues, we perused Ducati’s online owner’s handbook database and found plenty of 2023 manuals have already been uploaded. We pored by means of each 2023 handbook out there, and tracked them towards the 2022 manuals to see which fashions are prone to return unchanged.
Most of Ducati’s 2022 fashions are returning, with the manuals indicating no important adjustments. A whole lot of these had been up to date simply last year, in order that comes as no shock. There had been, nevertheless, a couple of fashions that don’t have 2023 manuals as of but. These embody the Panigale V4 R and 803cc Scramblers, which helps our idea that they’re likely to be receiving updates.
Interestingly, the Diavel and Streetfighter V4 households do not need but 2023 fashions added to Ducati’s website. The Streetfigther V4 SP was launched last year, however the common V4 and V4 S fashions have been unchanged since their introduction in 2020, making them prime candidates to be a part of Ducati’s 2023 World Premières.
The Diavel 1260 household has additionally been comparatively static for a couple of years, with the final notable addition being the Lamboghini version mannequin in 2021. An up to date Diavel wouldn’t be a giant shock. It’s additionally worth noting that Lamborghini celebrates its sixtieth anniversary in 2023. A brand new Ducati 1260 Lamborghini makes a variety of sense for the Italian carmaker’s diamond anniversary.
Could we see one other particular version Ducati Diavel to have a good time Lamborghini’s sixtieth anniversary?
The Multistrada V4 and V2 fashions all have 2023 manuals, however what concerning the Multistrada 950 S Spoked Wheel? Despite the introduction of the V2 mannequin final yr, Ducati continued to supply the wire-spoke model of the Multistrada 950. And whereas you may get one geared up with wire-spoke wheels from Ducati’s accent catalog, a full-on adventure-ready Multistrada V2 could be a pleasant addition.
To recap, right here’s what we imagine Ducati will reveal as part of its World Premiere 2023 sequence:
- Next Generation Scrambler
- Panigale V4 R
- Monster SP
- Devil
- e-Bikes
- V21L/Production electrical mannequin
- Multistrada V2 Spoked Wheel
Of course, there’s a good probability Ducati has one thing deliberate that we haven’t accounted for. We are assured that almost all of our predictions above will likely be a part of the Ducati World Première 2023 net sequence, however we’d additionally welcome a shock or two.
Begin Press Release:
Ducati World Premiere 2023: the displays of Ducati’s new merchandise will begin from September 2nd
- Seven appointments for the new-for-2023 merchandise from the Borgo Panigale producer which is able to finish on November seventh with a preview for the Ducatisti at WDW 2022
- All the episodes of the Ducati World Premiere 2023 will likely be out there on the Ducati.com web site, on the YouTube channel and on Ducati’s social media networks
Borgo Panigale (Bologna, Italy), 28 July 2022 – The Ducati World Premiere begins once more, the sequence of occasions that every year presents the brand new merchandise from the Bologna-based producer for the next season. The streaming of the primary episode is scheduled for Friday September 2nd at 19:00, on the event of the Grand Prix of San Marino and the Rimini Riviera. The sequence will then proceed until November seventh, when all bike lovers will finally be able to see the mannequin unveiled as a preview to the Ducatisti individuals in World Ducati Week 2022.
Seven episodes will likely be devoted to Ducati’s new merchandise for 2023, which between September, October and November will symbolize the levels of a journey revealing the bikes online on the Ducati.com web site, on the YouTube channel and on the social media networks of the Bologna-based firm. These bikes will then be seen residing beginning Thursday November tenth, when EICMA 2022 will open its gates to the general public.
Below is the calendar of all of the episodes of the Ducati World Premiere 2023 net sequence:
2 September 2022: Ducati World Premiere – Episode 1 | The Unexpected
15 September 2022: Ducati World Premiere – Episode 2 | Ready for more?
29 September 2022: Ducati World Premiere – Episode 3 | Unlock Earth
7 October 2022: Ducati World Premiere – Episode 4 | This is Racing
20 October 2022: Ducati World Premiere – Episode 5 | Push Forward
28 October 2022: Ducati World Premiere – Episode 6 | Dare to be Bold
7 November 2022: Ducati World Premiere – Episode 7 | Next Gen Freedom
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