Ducati marks centenary with limited-run ‘Collezione 100’ models

Ducati has unveiled a collection of ten limited-edition motorcycles to celebrate its 100th anniversary, with each model produced in a run of 100 individually numbered units.

Known as the Collezione 100, the range draws inspiration from significant moments and motorcycles in Ducati's history, with each model featuring a unique livery based on a historic Ducati race or production bike.

The collection was revealed at Italy's Mugello circuit ahead of the Italian MotoGP round, where Ducati also presented a one-off race livery for the factory Ducati Lenovo Team bikes ridden by Marc Marquez and Francesco Bagnaia. The MotoGP design combines visual elements from all ten anniversary motorcycles.

The Collezione 100 range spans much of Ducati's current line-up, including the Panigale V4 S, Panigale V2 S, Streetfighter V4 S, Monster, XDiavel V4, Diavel V4 RS, Multistrada V4 RS, Scrambler, Hypermotard V2 SP and DesertX.

Beyond their commemorative paint schemes, the motorcycles receive a range of model-specific details including Alcantara or leather seats, numbered plaques, special bronze-finished components and, in several cases, dry-clutch conversions. Ducati says the Panigale V2 S 100 and Hypermotard V2 SP 100 are among the first motorcycles based on the company's new V2 platform to feature a dry clutch.

Each bike is supplied with a matching rear stand, bike cover and certificate of authenticity. Owners will also have the option of purchasing a matching helmet and riding jacket designed around the livery of their motorcycle.

The project also incorporates an artistic element. Italian artist Ugo Nespolo has created a series of prints inspired by each anniversary model and the historic Ducati that influenced it. Buyers will receive two numbered prints carrying the same serial number as their motorcycle.

Among the most significant historical references is the Panigale V4 S 100, which pays tribute to the 750 Imola Desmo that won the inaugural Imola 200 in 1972. The Panigale V2 S 100 references Franco Uncini's championship-winning 750 Super Sport Desmo from 1975, while the Streetfighter V4 S 100 adopts the black-and-gold styling of the 1979 900 Sport Desmo Darmah.

Other models look to milestones throughout Ducati's history. The Monster 100 recalls the Monster S4Rs Tricolore, the XDiavel V4 100 references Cook Neilson's Daytona-winning "California Hot Rod" racer, and the Diavel V4 RS 100 draws inspiration from the iconic 900 Replica.

The Multistrada V4 RS 100 celebrates the influential 500 SL Pantah, the Scrambler 100 honours the original US-market Scrambler from 1962, while the Hypermotard V2 SP 100 and DesertX 100 reference Ducati endurance-racing successes and lesser-known historical projects respectively.

Ducati has not announced pricing for the Collezione 100 range. Public displays of the collection are planned for World Ducati Week in July before the motorcycles are shown at the Goodwood Festival of Speed and later returned to Italy for exhibition.