Ducati Celebrates Iconic Liveries With Collezione 100

10 classic looks on 10 modern motorcycles

Dressing up a modern motorcycle with a historic paint scheme is a quick and easy way for manufacturers to produce a limited edition model it can sell at a premium price. Ducati already did it just this year with the Formula 73, a Scrambler-based café racer styled after the 750 Super Sport Desmo.

The Collezione 100 is perhaps the most ambitious attempt at this kind of project yet, with Ducati dressing up 10 different models – one from each of its on-road product families, including separate Panigale V4 and V2 models – in 10 different liveries from the brand’s past. Ducati will produce 100 examples of each bike in the collection. The pairings include:

• The Panigale V4 S and the 1972 Imola Desmo

• The Panigale V2 S and the 1975 Super Sport Desmo

• The Streetfighter V4 S and the 1979 900 Sport Desmo Darmah

• The Monster and the 2008 Monster S4Rs Tricolore

• The XDiavel V4 and the 1977 750 Super Sport “California Hot Rod”

• The Diavel V4 RS and the 1979 900 Replica

• The Multistrada V4 RS and the 1979 SL Pantah

• The Scrambler and the 1962 250 Scrambler

• The Hypermotard V2 SP and the 1975 860 “24 Horas de Montjuïc” and

• The DesertX and the 1981 Pantah “Ice”

Most pairings, like the Panigale V4 S and the Imola Desmo, were natural fits, but some, like the Hypermotard V2 SP and a “24 Horas de Montjuïc” endurance racer are a bit of a stretch. Some interpretations of classic liveries were more successful than others; the Diavel V4 100 and XDiavel V4 100 have drastically different proportions from their historic counterparts, making the translations difficult. And then you have the DesertX 100 looking like it’s doing V-Strom cosplay.

The Collezione 100 models all offer more than just a special paint scheme. Ducati outfitted each 100 model with Alcantara or leather saddles with embroidered logos, and bronze–colored highlights on their brake calipers, fuel cap crowns, and individually-numbered plates riveted to the steering heads or billet triple clamps. And with the exception of the DesertX 100 and Scrambler 100, each model comes fitted with a dry clutch.

Each model comes with a dedicated color matching rear stand, a bike cover, a certificate of authenticity, and a special start-up animation on their displays. North American customers will also receive a limited edition helmet and riding jacket with a complementary color scheme.

With just 100 units worldwide, the Collezione 100 models will likely get snapped up pretty quickly. Pricing has not been announced, but you can expect each one to cost a pretty penny. Visit the Ducati’s official website to register your interest.

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