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11 Posts | Latest reply on 22/04/2012 20:52:22 by oldyeti | Go to original / last post

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Well it now has been confirmed that Ducati have been bought by Audi or the VAG group of companies. What does everyone else think, is this going to be good for Ducati with thier standards etc, or is it bad to see a German car manufacturer enter the bike market? I'd be interested to know what others think on it?

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Holmfirthgirl

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Not sure what to think actually - I mean you could say the same thing about BMW's?

Message posted by Holmfirthgirl on 18 April 2012 at 15:44

Holmfirthgirl @ 18/04/2012 15:44:18

centurion

In: Catterick Garris
Posts: 636

Yeah, as somebody who has owned 6 BMW MOTORCYCLES over the years I was baffeled by the 'or is it bad to see a German car manufacturer enter the bike market?' comment too! I obviously have no problem with German car manufactuerer's getting more involved in the motorcycle market

Message posted by centurion on 18 April 2012 at 17:25

centurion @ 18/04/2012 17:25:59

Gloom

In: Southport
Posts: 216

There is nothing wrong with German bikes but I think there may be a difference in philosophy over what a bike should be between Audi and Ducati but time will tell

Message posted by Gloom on 18 April 2012 at 18:42

Gloom @ 18/04/2012 18:42:02

centurion

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Posts: 636

Yeah, lets just hope Audi take a fairly 'hands off' approach and leave Ducati to get on with making the bikes that have made them famous, in which case at least the take over will keep Ducati in business. To be fair, BMW are a totaly different set-up, they were making bikes for 5 years before they branched out into car manufacturing, a pity THEY didn't buy out Ducati!

Message posted by centurion on 18 April 2012 at 19:04

centurion @ 18/04/2012 19:04:14

SPESH

In: Rugeley In The S
Posts: 709

Look out for the next Ducati diesel turbo :-)

Message posted by SPESH on 18 April 2012 at 20:25

SPESH @ 18/04/2012 20:25:17

centurion

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http://www.ducati.com/bikes/monster/monster_diesel/index.do

Message posted by centurion on 18 April 2012 at 20:46

centurion @ 18/04/2012 20:46:42

Alice2

In: York
Posts: 2585

Heee Heeeeeeeeeeee...I mis-read Audi for ALDI !!! Plonker !! LOL

Message posted by Alice2 on 18 April 2012 at 22:18

Alice2 @ 18/04/2012 22:18:29

Sprint900

In: leeds
Posts: 298

Audi also own Lamborghini,if anyone is concerned that Audi won't let Ducati make decent machines then look at the Aventador,that hasn't got much in common with an A3 TDI....

Message posted by Sprint900 on 18 April 2012 at 22:25

Sprint900 @ 18/04/2012 22:25:14

Bikeabill

In: Hull /Hessle
Posts: 4467

point taken Sprint your right there

Message posted by Bikeabill on 19 April 2012 at 02:01

Bikeabill @ 19/04/2012 02:01:33

oldyeti

In: Hartlepool now
Posts: 426

as an avid ducati fan (well i guess as last 9 bikes have been ducs, i guess addict is better) the quality control of electronics and reliability went through the roof when texas pasific took over a couple of years ago (oh i`m getting old. maybe 18?) so audi (vw, scoda) may be a good thing, lets see! i`d like electric seat and air con please mr german.

Message posted by oldyeti on 22 April 2012 at 20:52

oldyeti @ 22/04/2012 20:52:22

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