The Ducati Desmosedici has established itself as the prototype of choice in the world of MotoGP, attracting top talent with its cutting-edge technology and exceptional performance. In 2024, Ducati continues to dominate, demonstrating once again that Borgo Panigale is the birthplace of machines capable of challenging and often surpassing their Japanese competitors. This technical leadership has placed Ducati at the top, attracting renowned riders such as Pecco Bagnaia and Enea Bastianini, without arousing vocations among legends, such as Marc Marquez...
These GP24s are in the expert hands of the Pramac team drivers, George Martin et Franco Morbidelli, as well as driven by the talents of the team VR46 made up of the pair Bezzecchi - By Giannantonio, and by the brothers Marquez in Gresini with the GP23s. The latest incarnation of the Desmosedici, unveiled at Madonna di Campiglio, seems without rival, despite the notable progress ofAprilia et KTM.
The merits of these advances go largely to the engineer Gigi Dall'Igna, architect of the recent successes of Ducati. Its innovations, particularly in aerodynamics, paved the way for a series of unprecedented triumphs for Ducati, crowned by the two consecutive victories of bagnaia in the world championship.
A fall with a Ducati Desmosedici is very expensive
The contribution of each pilot Ducati at MotoGP has been remarkable, with performances that have seen not only bagnaia excel in 2022 and 2023, but also the rise of drivers like bastianini, Bezzecchi and especially George Martin. These successes come at a cost, supported by cutting-edge engineering and advanced technology.
The Desmosedici, with its engine 4° V90, liquid-cooled and featuring desmodromic distribution, is a marvel of modern technology. Able to exceed the 360 km/h, it is equipped with avant-garde Brembo braking systems and weighs only 157 kg. However, the cost of such a machine reaches according to Step.1 nearly 3 million, making each fall not only a sporting challenge but also a financial one…
