More factory works road racers consigned to Daytona Auction March 10th J. Wood and Co has been consigned a 1950 Norton Manx that was sent to the Indian Sales team at Daytona. It is one of five bikes sent to the race in 1950. Indian placed first, second and fourth in the beach race. We also have another one of five works Norton Dominator twins that were sent to Daytona in 1964. This one is believed to have won the 100 mile race with Kenny Hayes aboard. Ronnie Rall placed 8th in the 200 mile race on Daytona’s high banks with one of the team bikes. Both of these machines have been restored and ridden with AHRMA. These bikes along with Cal Rayborn’s XRTT will give collectors a rare opportunity to purchase historic works race bikes. The bikes can be seen at the event in DeLand March 8th and 9th and will be sold at the auction starting at 1PM on Friday March 10th. For more information and photos, visit www.jwoodandcompany.com

Ducati and UBM sign preliminary contract to establish syndicate of stand-by underwriters for proposed capital increase. Bologna, March 1st, 2006 – Ducati Motor Holding S.p.A. (NYSE: DMH and Borsa Italiana S.p.A: DMH), expressed satisfaction at the signing of the definitive contract between Texas Pacific Group and InvestIndustrial Holding S.A. for the transfer of 30% less one share (not considering treasury shares which may be retained by the Company) at Euro 0.85 per share. The Company has also signed a preliminary contract with UniCredit Banca Mobiliare, to establish a syndicate of stand-by underwriters relating to the proposed capital increase for a maximum of Euro 80 million in ordinary shares to be offered by way of subscription rights. Ducati has also obtained a new credit line of Euro 35 million from UniCredit Banca d’Impresa, which is guaranteed for a period of 5 years, and negotiations are continuing with other banks for a further Euro 25 million financing. Following communication of the signing of the acquisition agreement, a Ducati Board of Directors meeting has been convened to deliberate on the postponement of the Ordinary Shareholders Meeting which was scheduled for March 20th, 2006 (first call) and March 22nd, 2006 (second call), to appoint the new Board of Directors, among other items. It is expected that the meeting will be held before mid-April in order to allow the new shareholder to complete the transition of the controlling stake in time to present its own list of Board candidates. Closing of the transaction is expected by the end of March. “We are very satisfied that the change of ownership is drawing to the desired close, thereby ensuring the company’s relaunch”, declared Federico Minoli, Ducati’s Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. “We would like to thank Ducati’s banks, and in particular UniCredit Group, for their continuing confidence in the company”, said Enrico D’Onofrio, Chief Financial Officer at Ducati. Founded in 1926, Ducati develops racing-inspired motorcycles characterized by unique engine features, innovative design, advanced engineering and overall technical excellence. The Company produces motorcycles in six market segments which vary in their technical and design features and intended customers: Superbike, Supersport; Monster, Sport Touring, Multistrada and Sport Classic. The Company’s motorcycles are sold in more than 60 countries worldwide, with a primary focus in the Western European and North American markets. Ducati has won thirteen of the last fifteen World Superbike Championship titles and more individual victories than the competition put together. For more information about the Company, please visit our web site at ~http://www.ducati.com~ This press release contains statements that are forward-looking and are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those anticipated, as described in documents previously filed by the Company with CONSOB and with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. These materials are not an offer of securities for sale in the United States. The securities may not be offered or sold in the United States absent registration with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission or an exemption from registration under the U.S. Securities Act of 1933, as amended. Any public offering of the company’s securities to be made in the United States will be made by means of a prospectus that may be obtained from the company and that will contain detailed information about the company and its management, including financial statements.

European Motorcycle Accessories has come to agreement with AFM (American Federation of Motorcycles) to be the title sponsor of their premier road racing series the 2006 Formula Pacific Challenge. Along with the series prize money for finishes, 1st $375, 2nd $250, 3rd $185, 4th 125 and 5th $65, The 2006 Series Champion will receive a set of PVM 10Y forged magnesium race wheels valued at $2700. EMA and PVM will also provide a PVM Contingency program for the 600 Superbike, 750 Superbike, and Open Superbike classes, paying out $100 for first place, $70 for second place, and $30 for third place finishes. EMA will also be providing a random draw for three classes per race weekend. The winners of the random draw will have their choice of; $180 in R&G bike protection products, $170 three line brake line kit from Fren Tubo, or $130 in EMA dollars. Three different classes will be selected each weekend so that all classes except FP will have an opportunity to win by the seasons final race weekend. Total Value of all available prizes is over $20,000.00. EMA and PVM are looking forward to a great year with one of America’s most prestigious road racing organizations.

BUELL XBRR TO MAKE COMPETITION DEBUT IN DAYTONA 200 Four Dealer Teams to Enter New Buell Production Racing Motorcycle EAST TROY, Wis. Four Buell dealer teams with racing experience will be entering new Buell XBRR production roadracing motorcycles in the 65th running of the Daytona 200, the opening round of the 2006 AMA Superbike/Lockhart Phillips USA Formula Xtreme series, scheduled for March 11 at Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Fla. The Buell XBRR is a limited-edition production racing motorcycle designed exclusively for closed-course competition. It offers private racers a professional-level, race-ready, production-based platform. Buell will be producing a total of 50 XBRR motorcycles this year. The teams slated to enter the Buell XBRR in the Daytona 200 are: Buell Hannover of Hannover, Germany, with 2005 BMW Motorrad Power Cup rider Rico Penzkofer. Deeley Harley-Davidson/Buell Canada of Vancouver with rider Steve Crevier, the reigning Parts Canada Pro 600 Sport Bike champion. Hal’s Harley-Davidson/Buell of New Berlin, Wis. with AMA Pro Thunder winner Mike Ciccotto. Warr’s London Harley-Davidson/Buell of London, England with 250 GP and Moto GP star Jeremy McWilliams. These four riders will appear on March 10 at an autograph session from 10 a.m. to noon at the Buell Demo Truck located on the North side of Daytona International Speedway. The entry of four independent teams in the Daytona 200 brings to fruition the original goal of the Buell XBRR program: To make affordable bikes for privateers who want to compete in the prestigious AMA Formula Extreme class and other pro-level road racing classes. “Although Formula Xtreme has seen some exciting and very fast motorcycles from the factories, the gap between factory riders and privateers is pretty large,” said Erik Buell, Chairman and Chief Technical Officer, Buell Motorcycle Company. “We talked with the AMA and asked them if we could modify bikes at the factory and sell them to privateers, and that we wouldn’t be running a factory team. The reception from the AMA to this was quite positive.” While motorcycles raced in Formula Xtreme must start as a street model, the modifications allowed are extreme, hence the name of the class. Formula Xtreme rules allow different displacements and modifications for different types of engines. “We started with our Buell Firebolt XB12R model, which has wonderful handling, and did the modifications allowed by the AMA rules,” said Buell. “There was an intense effort by a small team of folks in the company, many of whom have been or are privateer racers. The Buell dealer network is quite excited about the prospect of being able to go up against the factories with private dealer teams.” Buell Motorcycle Company has also sought sponsorship opportunities for the dealer teams and privateers. Pirelli will provide support for the four teams competing at Daytona, and will offer a contingency program in Formula Extreme that provides free tires to Buell riders finishing through 20th place. “Tires are a substantial expense for private teams, and the frustration of not getting the factory-level tires is always aggravating,” said Buell, who was a successful privateer road racer early in his career. “I can’t thank Pirelli enough for what they are doing for the riders and the sport.” The Buell teams racing at Daytona are also receiving sponsor support from Sentry Insurance, Harley-Davidson Financial Services, Harley-Davidson Visa, and Screamin’ Eagle SYN3 Synthetic Lubricant and will compete for their share of $36,000 in Buell contingency funds posted for the Daytona 200. Buell Motorcycle Company has expanded its racing support program for 2006, with more than $700,000 posted in cash contingencies for Buell racers competing in a variety of national and regional race series events and classes aboard Buell XB models and the Buell XBRR production racing motorcycle. Buell Motorcycle Company, a subsidiary of Harley-Davidson, Inc., produces sport motorcycles, motorcycle parts, accessories and apparel. To learn more about Buell motorcycles, visit your local Buell dealer today and experience the pure streetfighter attitude, style and performance only found on board a Buell. Pull into www.buell.com for the Buell dealer nearest you.

Rizla and Suzuki join forces in MotoGP Suzuki has teamed up with Rizla the world’s premier rolling papers brand and agreed a two-year partnership for the title sponsorship of its premier motorcycle race team in the prestigious MotoGP World Championship. The title of the team will be Rizla Suzuki MotoGP. The all-new 2006 Suzuki GSV-R prototype race machines and riders John Hopkins and Chris Vermeulen will roll out in ultra-distinctive ‘Rizla blue’ livery in the 17-race 2006 MotoGP series. The new-look team will be unveiled at the Official MotoGP Test at Catalunya on 2nd – 4th March, shortly before Rizla Suzuki MotoGP makes its race debut in Jerez on Sunday 26th March, where Hopkins and Vermeulen will be aiming for glory. Rizla and Suzuki have a successful on-going partnership in British Superbike racing and the partnership’s expansion onto MotoGP’s global stage is seen as a natural progression. Starting in 2002, the Crescent operated Rizla Suzuki British Superbike team has won more than 30 races, in addition to the rider and manufacturer 2004 British Superbike titles. Rizla Suzuki MotoGP will be holding an Official Team Launch Presentation at the Circuit De Catalunya on Thursday 2nd March at 19.00hrs. All members of the media are invited to join Rizla Suzuki MotoGP in its hospitality facility for this presentation, which includes the official public unveiling of the all-new 2006 specification Rizla Suzuki GSV-R XRE4. Paul Denning Team Manager: “This is an exciting and significant step forward for Suzuki in MotoGP, and for the Rizla Suzuki partnership. Rizla is a colourful and exciting brand that fits in well with Suzuki’s racing ethos and identity. The added pressure of a sponsor to support Suzuki’s racing programme will also bring a welcome impetus to improve performance both on and off the track. “Suzuki has been working with Rizla since 2002 in the British Championship and we are now very pleased to be extending the association to the worldwide stage in MotoGP. Rizla and Suzuki also have historical links, which include Kevin Schwantz making his Grand Prix debut aboard a Rizla-backed RG500. Our dynamic and ambitious 2006 racers take to the track aiming to replicate the level of excitement and success that developed from there. I know that with the dedication and commitment of Suzuki and the support of Rizla and everybody involved, we can now take the team to a much-improved level throughout 2006.” Graham Blashill Rizla Group Sales & Marketing Director: “We are entering a new phase in our Sponsorship of Motorcycle sport. For the last four years in the UK, Rizla has sponsored the Suzuki British Superbike Team creating Rizla Suzuki, which won Championship honours in 2004, at which time Paul Denning was managing the team. We have decided to compliment this initiative and roll out our successful partnership with motorcycle racing and Suzuki at the very pinnacle of its sport MotoGP. Just as Rizla is a premium rolling paper with a Global distribution, MotoGP is a championship that has a global reach and appeal, with international flare and highly sophisticated technological advances, with a friendly, approachable and competitive nature that personifies the Rizla brand. “We are looking forward to the 2006 season and working with Suzuki over the next couple of years as they strive to get back to winning ways. ” Hirotaka Ono Suzuki Board Member & Director, America/Europe Motorcycle Marketing: “Suzuki is delighted to be entering into this new partnership with ITL and its Rizla brand. This marks a new and exciting stage in the history of Suzuki as it sets out to take great steps forward to further success in MotoGP. “Rizla is the number one brand in its market worldwide. We are excited to work with such a reliable partner and all members of the Suzuki team both in the factory and at trackside are very motivated by this new partnership. “We all now look forward to the new challenge of enhancing the Rizla Suzuki brand at a world racing level and seeing the distinctive blue machines fighting for success.”