Does anyone on here care or have an opinion?
I've been to Bologna on one holiday (when BA had direct flights from Manchester) and saw lots :-) What does Audi know about bikes!?!?
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What does Audi know about bikes!?!?
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Probably about as much as Ducati know about cars. Although Audi do have motorcycling in their distant pedigree; DKW, one of the founder companies of Auto Union (which begat Audi) was in the 1930's the world's largest motorcycle manufacturer. The best-known model was the RT125, the design of which was pinched by numerous countries world-wide as reparations after WW2. In the UK it became the BSA Bantam, and even Harley-Davidson made a version, known as the Hummer.
To add an appropriate touch of racing pedigree, their split-singles dominated lightweight racing between the wars.
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>>Probably about as much as Ducati know about cars<<
IIRC Ducati used to build the 3 litre V8s, badged as 'Ferrari', that went into the very enjoyable Lancia Thema 8.32.
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Perhaps we can get Rossi on one for the MotoGP?
Pat
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>> Mercedes wont be happy..... www.worldcarfans.com/111120138667/mercedes-ducati-slk-55-amg-unveiled
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To celebrate the first anniversary of their partnership with Ducati..............
Think it may be their first and last anniversary.
I do wonder what Audi will get from this. Any possible technology sharing?
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If it means that the "Duke" survives as a brand then it's good. Is there crossover ? Ask Honda about their VTEC engines !. BMW have a very, very succesful motorcycle brand, you bet there's crossover there as well..
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Audi to buy Ducati - Harleyman
