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We're talking
bets we'll see those Poggipolini magnesium case covers for our
Multistrada in the next Ducati Performance Parts Catalog.
Stefano
Poggipolini's
MILLONA
1000NE
Somewhere
in Italy, February 1st, 2004 -Ducati
enthusiasts know of Poggipolini as the small Italin manufacturer
of exotic aftermarket race components for their Bolonga bombers.
Company president Stefano Poggipolini designs and manufacturers
lightweigh titanium components used by many MotoGP and Superbike
teams including NCR and Ducati Corse. Their Ti subframes and components
are featured in the Ducati Performance Parts Catalog.
So when Stefano
decided he want to build his own racebike you had to expect it
would probably be the lightest, most exotic, simple and functional
bikes on the plant featuring a Ducati powerplant. Carrying the
simplicity of that bike as far as possible, the bike was to be
based on Ducati's most basic and simple air cooled powerplant,
the DS1000 V-twin introduced in the Multastrada.
The result
is Stefano's beautiful MILLONA 1000NE. This is a purpose-built
track bike with incredible attention to detail. Designed by Aldo
Drudi, the MILLONA has gone through several incarnations in its
developmental cycle. Abundantly blessed with carbon fiber and
a hand-formed aluminum gas tank, the MILLONA strikes a perfect
balance of form and function. The Ducati 1000 DS emgine is nestled
in a custom Cr.Mo. frame. Ohlins front and rear, Marchesini wheels,
Dunlop racing slicks and Poggipolini Titanium components hold
everything in place. The exhaust is a titanium SilMotor with single
exhaust and the clutch is STM.
The limited
production MILLONAs are being built to order with an expected
production run anywhere between 10 to 30 depending on demand.
There
are no "standard" MILLONAs. Each bike is hand built
and configured to each customer's requests.
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Details and Pictures: Millona
1000NE
Macchia
Nera
May 2004 - On
display at World Ducati Week 2004 was this latest showcase of Poggipolini
engineering magic named the Macchina Nera, the most outrageous monster
naked bike imaginable. The Nera features a vast array of titanium
components from its trellis Ducati replica frame, to the unique
full-race exhaust system and various controls and engine components
that are separately available from Poggipolini. The engine is a
full race Ducati Testastretta engine rated around 180hp, housed
in a bike that weighs just 297lbs. With all that power and almost
no weight stuffed in a short 55.5 inch wheelbase you can bet the
Nera is a serious wheelie monster. MORE
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Details and Pictures: Millona
1000NE • Maccchia
Nera
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