BIANCHI

18.02.2007 BIANCHI AND DUCATI TEAM UP TO CREATE SPECIAL SERIES OF BICYCLES

Thoughts that call to mind deeds of heroic and exhilarating competitiveness, from the past, but most importantly from the present; moments of sports and victories, of technology lived with immense passion which today becomes a reality thanks to the cooperation of two legendary Italian brands: Bianchi Reparto Corse and Ducati Corse. Both share common values of stubborn dedication, of searching for performances mated with the desire to enhance the relationship between man and technology; these are the basic ingredients that have made this all-time and unique project concrete and feasible. The outcome is a range of bicycles with a strong personality, unique in terms of technology and results on the road. Ducatisti, Bianchisti and all those seeking products for great performances and with a character are sure to be satisfied.

The Technology

The motorcycling experience in materials, geometry and details pointed out the path to follow from the very beginning. Ultimate technology, exclusive and rigorously tested. Essential design targeting the absolute search for performance. Weights at the limit and great rigidity in order to avoid losing even a Watt of power. High-modulus carbon fibre MR60 and HR40 employed with Tube-to-Tube technology, which guarantees precision couplings between the single tubing and maximum control of the reinforcement fibres, allowing for an extremely high ratio between rigidity and weight (just 900 grams for the road frame, in size 55 format). Hydro-forming aluminium for stiffness beyond all limits and for the purpose of guaranteeing accurate dimensional control of the tubing compared to the traditional drawing systems. Hyperalloy aluminium alloy, in order to obtain safety and lightness (1380 grams for the MTB frame), at the same time.
 

DUCATI BIANCHI

Four Racing bicycles, three MTBs and one Street Bike. A single colour solo: red; and the names, taken from the motorcycling world past and present.

DUCATI BIANCHI

Bianchi Reparto Corse and Ducati Corse, two Italian brands which both boast a highly successful history at the peak of their respective disciplines, have teamed up to create a special series race of road and racing bicycles.


The only one alloyed with zinc and magnesium capable of offering unbeatable performance in terms of stiffness and stress resistance (50 percent more compared to the normal alloys available today on the market).

The Models

Four Racing bicycles, three MTBs and one Street Bike. A single colour solo: red. The names, taken from the motorcycling world past and present, are sure to conquer even the less attentive consumer: Factory, Factory 900, Factory 900R, Factory 900XR for the racing bikes. Factory as the name of the official racing motorcycles that Ducati Corse outfits for both the Motorcycling GP and the Superbike world championship. Scrambler 140, Scrambler XS, Scrambler XR, for the MTBs. And Scrambler to suggest one of the most successful models in the great history of Ducati.

An eclectic motorcycle, suitable for mixed terrains but most importantly boasting excellent cycling features. A synonym of unequalled performances and timeless Italian style. A tribute to history, which has never been so up to date. Panigale for the unique and trendy Street bike of the range. Borgo Panigale identifies the area on the outskirts of Bologna that has always been the headquarters of the historical Dcati plant. A tribute for a city bike destined to define a new urban style of experiencing the bicycle.
 

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