Exactly my thoughts, I'm so glad I bought a brand new GT S along with a full termi system several weeks back. The last example of a great model with all mods and cons. I'm going to hold onto it for many years. The changes they've made just doesn't tickle my fancy. Doesn't sound as exciting at all.
They do Rich and no doubt it/they/yours will continue to, no matter what you do with or to it. Fact of life as they say, but then there are always examples within all model ranges, that DON'T......burn any oil!
I caught the end of the launch video. My word, something is going badly wrong in the design department these days.
They’re gearing up to sell the company. By losing their identity and going for clones of top selling bikes, they’re hoping to increase sales to whoever will buy the bikes. They won’t care if they alienate current loyal Ducati owners, if it means getting loads of new customers. The accountants are taking over the company, I’ve said it before.
why this means that they want to sell the company? trying for more profit is something that EVERY company wants.if they achieve it no one will be sorry for losing the old loyal costumers.sales and numbers do all the talking...for EVERY company.its so simple. well just have to sit back,wait 1 year and see the sales.then everything will be clear.
The world is changing. The petrol engine has a limited lifespan. Companies like Ducati have to change if they are to survive.
Having just watched the Monster video my conclusion was...... The days of Ducati’s individuality and distinctiveness are sadly ending. The Monster could have any manufacturers name on it and you wouldn’t have a clue. The Uglystrada still has undertones, but heavily hidden. I’m the proud owner of a 2020 Pikes Peak, one of the last greats.
Plenty of other bikes to try and buy but they will all have pretty much the same commercial philosophy.
yes,but every year until now ducati makes profit.so,by changing so much the philosophy of the most succesfull models takes a HUGE risk that might not work so well.if this year ducati make less money than last year it will be a big step back for selling the company. when you want to sell you keep your company profitable and make less investments.
I have first hand experience of selling businesses, and am currently gearing up to sell one of my current companies. It’s not just about profit; a business will be valued on its turnover, profit, order history, and forecasted orders. If Ducati announce several new bikes now that will appeal to a larger audience, not just their current owners, the order books will be fuller, so any potential investor will take that into account when making an offer. It could all be coincidence, but it strikes me as a bit odd that all of a sudden, Ducati seem to be turning two of their most popular bikes into Japanese and German clones. We shall see.
All businesses are valued by their stream of future Free Cash Flows discounted back at the purchaser’s preferred discount rate. Will these new products and strategy increase future FCF? Estimating these future FCF is key. Garbage-in, Garbage-out.
I seem to recall VW wanting to sell Lambo and Ducati because it impacted on their global Co2 emissions.
I like the look of the new baby Monster. Trying to be objective here: I like the tank and the "Brutalish" exhaust. It would have benefited from a SSSA. Not fond of the plastic. However, those parts can always be Carbon Fiberized. +1^ about the Multistrada comment. The 1200~1260 (both S and PP ) is without a doubt one of the last greats. Very few bikes can be ridden as above then slap panniers on it for a comfortable weekend getaway.
Yes,have watched that. Glowing report and also other reviewers also. Usually the case when a new model appears,many existing owners take a while to come round to the idea.Some never do,some change their mind. Time will tell.
