DUCATI PRESENTS ITS NEW 2006 MODEL RANGE AT MILAN’S EICMA SHOW: A 130 HP ‘SUPER’ MONSTER S4RS AND A BRAND- NEW HYPERMOTARD CONCEPT ARE THE STARS OF THE SHOW Milan, 15 November 2005 A floor space of 800 square metres (Hall 18, Stand D65) houses the Ducati world at the 63rd EICMA International Motorcycle Exhibition in Milan. The Italian manufacturer will be presenting a comprehensive and innovative line-up of bikes, accessories and clothing for 2006 at this important international show. The stars of the show are the two bikes that received their world premiere during Press Day. A brand-new Monster S4Rs, fitted with the Ducati Testastretta desmodromic engine until now reserved for the Superbikes that take part in the World Superbike championship is destined to become the new point of reference for the ‘naked’ segment, thanks to its 130 HP of power and its high level of components. Here are the details of the “Super” monster S4RS: 130 hp @ 9500 rpm (same deep dump engine as 999/999s) – rated at 150 hp w/performance exhaust 77 ft-lbs @ 7500 rpm 5 spoke Y-shaped front wheel (like 999) 5 spoke Y-shaped rear wheel (like 999 but for single sided swingarm) Radial front brake master cylinder Radial front brake calipers Ohlins fully adjustable upside-down fork with TiN Ohlins fully adjustable rear shock Carbon fiber exhaust silencer Carbon fiber cam belt covers Price $14,995! THE DUCATI HYPERMOTARD CONCEPT BIKE The Ducati Hypermotard a radical concept bike takes power, aggressiveness, versatility, and sport performance to a new extreme. Taking advantage of the compactness and agility of a traditional supermotard, Ducati has upped the ante with potent street power thanks to a new air-cooled twin engine. The front of the bike is as slim and compact as a single cylinder, in part thanks to the engine layout, but also due to the absence of weighty cooling radiators. The Ducati Hypermotard takes-on urban canyons and attacks mountain curves with total abandon. High performance starts with attitude. Pared down to its essentials, the Ducati Hypermotard is an extreme performance, over-the-top motorcycle. Its purpose is single minded to thrill. Incredibly slim, compact and exceptionally light, with riding position to dominate, it’s ready to rock every road with big-bore acceleration. Supermotard styling makes the blood boil. This bike offers what no Supermotard can: speeds exceeding 220KPH on the race track, fuel injection and 100 horsepower on only 175 kg of dry weight. The Ducati Hypermotard the most extreme mountain conquering, urban assaulting machine ever from Ducati. On the Road Bring on the curves, the bumps, the unexpected. A rigidly triangulated tubing Trellis frame and track tested chassis geometry is matched with state-of-the-art suspension. Start off with the road-holding of huge 50mm Marzocchi R.A.C. forks, gripped by a triple screw lower fork crown, then add an Ohlins remote reservoir shock that mounts to a stout single-sided swingarm. Ultra light forged and machined Marchesini racing wheels are paired with a single radial mounted Brembo four piston, four pad calliper gripping a 320mm disc up front and a 240mm disc at the rear. Making power 1000cc’s of DESMO power The 1000 Dual Spark engine pumps out torque and horsepower that is smooth and linear, because the roads that the Ducati Hypermotard seeks are neither smooth nor linear. A Slipper type racing clutch makes aggressive downshifting and heavy braking more exciting and by damping the abrupt engagement of lower gears while entering a turn. Magnesium engine covers subtract more weight for a feathery feel and athletic manoeuvres. Pilot controls A ride on the Ducati Hypermotard is road domination. The wide tapered section handlebars transfer control of the tarmac to the rider. A wide full length seat design lets the pilot move fore and aft, up-front entering the turns, back for maximum traction on exit. Ducati Hypermotard two wheels, one purpose to thrill. Founded in 1926, Ducati builds racing-inspired motorcycles characterized by unique engine features, innovative design, advanced engineering and overall technical excellence. Ducati has won eleven of the last thirteen World Superbike Championship titles and more individual victories than the competition put together. The Company produces motorcycles in five market segments which vary in their technical and design features and intended customers: Superbike, Supersport; Monster, Sport Touring and Multistrada. The Company’s motorcycles are sold in more than 40 countries worldwide, with a primary focus in the Western European and North American markets. For more information about the Company, please visit our web site at www.ducatiusa.com.

Motorcycling Knows No Gender Barriers – SUPERSHOW Welcomes Everyone to the International Centre January 6-8, 2006 – (Toronto) When Danica Patrick began to make a name in IndyCar racing, she proved that women also love fast toys. More and more women are joining the world of motorcycle enthusiasts and are being welcomed whole-heartedly, because any motorcyclist can tell you that once you move from passenger to rider, there is no turning back. Besides, what man doesn’t like to see a woman straddling a motorcycle? To see the best the motorcycle industry has to offer for men and women, North America’s largest motorcycle show is the place to be. Set for January 6th – 8th, the 2006 edition of the North American International Motorcycle SUPERSHOW is celebrating 30th years of “Everything to do With Motorcycling”. When Speed Channel asked Michele Smith to host the popular American Thunder, no one knew what a true motorcycle enthusiast she would become. Loving every minute she is in the industry and all the great bikes that she gets to test drive, Michele has been quoted as saying “just hearing the sound of a motorcycle gets me going, it’s really a rush!” Michele can be seen all three days of the SUPERSHOW. In recent years, motorcycle rider training schools have seen a noticeable increase in women riders, who can now boast an approximate membership of 20 to 25 percent of students. With this in mind, Humber College’s motorcycle rider training program has added a new feature to their Rider Academy at the SUPERSHOW called “She Rides Resources for Lady Riders”. These free seminars are educational and a not-to-miss for all new female motorcycle enthusiasts. Also designed to educate new female riders, WIMA (Women’s International Motorcycle Association) will run demonstrations throughout the weekend on topics geared specifically to women such as “How to Pick up Your Fallen Bike”. Exclusive to SUPERSHOW 2006, a new Airbrush Body Painting feature, “The Human Canvas”, will present airbrush artist De Anne Lamirande. From her booth, Airways Airbrushing, De Anne will paint onto live female and male models as Show attendees watch her artistry come to life on living, breathing canvases. Themes include motorcycle riding gear, animal art and exhibitor corporate identity themes. De Anne is one of the few female airbrush artists in a field dominated by men. Look for her finished works of art on display and walking around the Show. From touring to racing and vintage to customized theme bikes, many women are now participating in the SUPERSHOW’s showbike competition. Don’t miss Shelley Hamilton’s 2000 Honda Shadow named “Spirit Horse”. This custom bike can be seen in her native-themed display, complete with teepee and totem pole. With more ladies riding, motorcycle accessories and riding gear are focusing on designing specifically for the needs of women. Dare to Ride Inc, owned by Laura McKay of Waterdown, is one company aimed at promoting motorcycling for women. Check out their large display with a slide show of women riding, fitness demos, ‘Diva Kits’ and women’s riding gear and accessories. Also, catch the Leather Stage Shows taking place on the Main Entertainment Stage, created and produced by designer Elaina Pring and her staff from On The Fringe Custom Leather, of Toronto. Elaina’s designs are always current and fashionable, but more importantly, practical and sturdy, to protect the riders above all else. Show-goers can access Show information and updates at www.supershowevents.com as well as download special opening day admission discount coupons.

(New York, NY) Tumi, the leading international brand of prestige travel, business and lifestyle accessories is pleased to announce a three-year licensing agreement with Ducati, the Italian manufacturer of high performance motorcycles. Launching in February 2006, the exclusive Ducati Collection by Tumi will include a range of eight racy black and Ducati red travel and accessory bags that will feature the company’s logos. The collection, which includes wheeled luggage, backpacks and messenger bags, will retail in the USA between $125 for a small map bag to $550 for a large wheeled duffle and will be available through 500 Tumi retail stores and Ducati’s network as well as top specialty and department stores worldwide. “Tumi is the most innovative, design-driven luggage and briefcase brand in the world,” says Laurence Franklin, CEO of Tumi. “We are thrilled with a partnership that brings together two internationally recognized, high-performance brands. It is an arrangement that emphasizes our individual strengths and expands our visibility in new markets.” Federico Minoli, Chairman and CEO of Ducati, declared: “We are delighted to have achieved another excellent result and to be able to add Tumi to the number of our official licensees. It is a brand that is perfectly in line with the Ducati philosophy: Tumi products are at the top of their sector, they are highly functional and their finishing touches are reminiscent of the world of Ducati motorbikes.” Tumi has been diversifying its product range by adding new categories to its highly successful travel, business case and day-bag collections. These category extensions are part of Tumi’s global strategic growth initiative which also includes opening ten free-standing Tumi retail stores in the USA and an additional five in Europe and Asia per year over the course of the next three years. Tumi currently has over thirty stores in the USA and twelve in Europe and Asia. As part of the marketing efforts between the two companies, Tumi will become official sponsor of the Ducati factory team competing in the MotoGP World Championship. Tumi will also develop additional products that will be customized for motorcycle enthusiasts, as well as day and travel styles for general use. Claudio Domenicali, Ducati Corse CEO, added: “I’d like to welcome Tumi as one of our sponsors. The Ducati Corse MotoGP team will be enthusiastic about travelling around the world with the products of such a prestigious brand.”

KTM launches powerful new 990 ADVENTURE (15.11.2005) New big displacement Travel Enduro for perfect off-and onroad riding pleasure. KTM, the Austrian company renowned for the manufacture of fine motorcycles, particularly in the offroad segment, is releasing a new generation of the successful Travel Enduro concept that combines the best of off- and onroad riding pleasure and the latest high-tech features. The new 990 Adventure is a natural progression of KTM’s 950 released three years ago to bring a fresh wind into the big displacement Enduro scene. Now KTM goes one step forward in producing a perfect bike for Dual Sport enthusiasts. With even more displacement, an electronic fuel injection, regulated catalytic converter and an ABS System, the 990 Adventure is now elevated to the highest technical level in matters of safety and emission control, which is now regulated to conform to EURO III standards. The 990 Adventure is fitted with the proven light weighted LC8 engine with an increased displacement of now 999 cc. In addition, new motor management guarantees a powerful and dynamic unfolding of power and significantly improved torque while maintaining the same level of top performance. The KTM 990 Adventure comes in two varieties: the KTM 990 Adventure S, the ultra sporty model with longer suspension travel and new “Dakar-Design” blue optics sourcing its origins in rally sport. The KTM 990 Adventure is a touch lower than the companion S model and features improved safety factors through its ABS. The 990 Adventure comes in two variations of the new two-colour design: orange-grey and black-grey. More detail informations on www.990adventure.com KTM launches big, powerful, light weight, pure Enduro machine – 950 SUPER ENDURO R KTM, renowned and respected as a leading offroad manufacturer, has enjoyed significant success building fine motorcycles, especially in the Enduro segment. It is therefore a logical step in the development of the LC8 family to design and introduce a big Twin-cylinder pure Enduro bike that is derived from the well-known 950 Adventure. Massive power combined with easy, lightweight handling, optimal offroad features and a distinctive design and all offered for a reasonable price, make the 950 Super Enduro R the bike of choice in the new Enduro category. This bike meets all the requirements of sport-oriented offroad riders who enjoy trail riding or even want to take part in competitions. This is a motorbike that is uncompromisingly optimized regarding weight, ergonomics and above all suspension. A new front fender and light headlight unit, a new one piece 14-liter tank and a sportier, narrower seat are all excellent ergonomic features that contribute to new levels of riding pleasure. The taut setting of the WP – suspension components as well as the construction of the suspension travel from 250 to 255 mm respectively are designed for competition make it no problem to tackle the most challenging jumps on any motocross course. The design of the front brakes, the optimal wheels now fitted with nobby tyres and a more stable aluminium engine protector that provides additional protection for the newly placed oil tank (at the lowest possible center of gravity) are all features that are optimal for offroad riding. These extra features combine to revolutionize the offroad experience. The super compact and slim-line LC8 engine is, with just 58 kg, still the lightest V-Twin on the market and has also proven its strength in numerous rallies. Sweet tempered, but nevertheless with a powerful unfolding of power coupled with high performance, the LC8 is the ideal engine for this new motorbike concept.

Klaffi Honda will be the first World Superbike team taking part in pure road race events for the first time since Carl Fogarty and the Moto Cinelli team took part in the 1993 North West 200. Twenty five year old Irishman Martin Finnegan has agreed terms with Klaus Klaffenböck’s Klaffi Honda World Superbike team for the 2006 road race season. The North West 200, the Tourist Trophy Isle of Man and the Ulster Grand Prix are on the schedule. Martin will take part in the Superbike, Supersport and Superstock races. He is amongst the best riders at International level. This year he lapped the TT Mountain Circuit at 127.014mph to become the second fastest rider still competing at the event behind John McGuinness. Martin will make his debut for his new team at the upcoming Macau Motorcycle Grand Prix on the 19th of November, where he will ride a Klaffi Honda Fireblade machine. Callum Ramsey and Cameron Donald will join Martin in the team at Macau. In January 2006 Martin will also join up with the rest of the Klaffi Honda squad for a full testing schedule. Martin Finnegan: “I can’t hide how pleased I am to be joining Klaus’s team. We spoke briefly at the TT this year, but since then I had offers from five team’s altogether. But when Klaus came back to me with a firm offer, there was no doubt in my mind as to where I would be riding. Klaffi Honda has enjoyed a lot of success in a short space of time, and their machinery has proved to be very fast and very reliable, and we have terrific support from HRC UK. I think riding for Klaffi Honda gives me the best possible chance of achieving this ambition. This is the deal of my life and I can’t quite believe that it has happened!” Team Manager Klaus Klaffenböck: “I really enjoy racing at the TT and I like the atmosphere of the real road race scene over there in the UK. I have thought about running a team at The TT and some other events for some time, and started talking to a few riders. Martin was always top of my list however and I am delighted to be welcoming him into our team today. I am sure this is going to be a successful partnership and together we will win a lot of races. We are not going into this half heartedly, and Martin will get our full support and have access to our full team infrastructure. I want to win the TT myself in the Sidecar class, and I now want to win the Superbike races as well with our team and our new rider Martin Finnegan.” Martin Finnegang Age: 25 Nationality: Irish 1999 Winner Irish Junior Support Championship 2000 Winner Manx Newcomers Grand Prix 2001 2004 one of Ireland’s best road racers, regularly winning at national level 2004 Winner Irish Senior Road Race Championship 2005 TT Isle of Man Third

With the street riding season rapidly ending for the majority of the country, the 2 Wheel Tuesday crew has reviewed the 2005 shows and picked its favorite stories and features. Over the next few weeks, SPEED will bring you 2 Wheel Tuesday Best of 2005. Week One Nov. 15 Do you know where the leather motorcycle jacket originated? 2 Wheel Tuesday found Mike Salisbury from Venice, Ca. who researched the history of this famous jacket. Is your motorcycle safe? (Part 1) With the help of a convicted motorcycle thief, we educate you on how, where and when your motorcycle is not safe and what you can do to prevent thieves from riding off with your wheels. This is part one of a three-part series. Kids go to the dirt track. This past year we took a look at some kids competing in dirt track racing. Not only is it a great family sport, it is also where one can get a glimpse of tomorrow’s big talent. Beginners get schooled. As the popularity of motorcycles is growing, we encourage everyone to get educated on how to ride. We sent the 2 Wheel Tuesday camera crew to a street riding school in Atlanta to show the education process. 2 Wheel Tuesday 7:30 Eastern & Pacific SPEED Channel is the nation’s first and foremost cable network dedicated to motor sports and the passion for everything automotive. From racing to restoration, motorcycles to movies, SPEED Channel delivers quality programming from the track to the garage. Now available in nearly 70 million homes in North America, SPEED Channel is among the fastest growing sports cable networks in the country and an industry leader in interactive TV, video on-demand, mobile initiatives and broadband services.