DUCATI’S NEW ULTIMATE MONSTER MAKES EAST COAST DEBUT IN MANHATTAN Ducati New York to host party celebrating the new Monster S4Rs Cupertino, CA January 3rd, 2006 Ducati North America will entertain the who’s who of New York on Thursday, January 19th at the Company’s flagship motorcycle dealership, Ducati New York, located at 155 Avenue of the Americas. Join fellow Ducatisti in Manhattan from 7-10pm for food, drinks, music and Ducati’s 2006 lineup including the state-of-the-art Monster S4Rs. Michael Lock, CEO of Ducati North America, will be on hand to unveil the Monster S4Rs. The marriage of Ducati’s 999 Superbike Testastretta engine with the latest Monster chassis is a milestone for Ducati’s premier line of naked bikes. Equipped with top-shelf components including Öhlins suspension, Marchesini forged 10-spoke wheels and Brembo radial caliper brakes; the S4Rs is a race track capable street fighter. Pumping out a breathtaking 130 horsepower, the S4Rs will keep the Monster ahead of the chasing pack and, once again, Ducati’s premier Monster is a testament to Ducati’s commitment to maintaining its leadership in the USA naked bike category. This unveiling will be the first time the Monster S4Rs has been shown on the East Coast and precedes deliveries that will commence in the Spring of 2006. Get a glimpse of the stunning new S4Rs before the rest of the public see it at the New York International Motorcycle Show over the following weekend. For more information and details about the party, visit www.ducatiusa.com.