Designing Ducati’s Diavel V4

We speak with the motorbike brand's Global Design Director, Andrea Ferraresi

Stare long enough at Ducati‘s new Diavel V4 and it starts looking like something other than a motorcycle. Its exhaust twists into a metallic organ. From the side, a distinct visible bend cuts from the tail to the nose—a sort of curved stress line, with its highest point at the apex of the gas tank. From the rear, the taillight twinkles into a firmament of …

Test Ride: Ducati’s DesertX Adventure Motorbike

Fun to ride on the road and on dirt, this bike features clever tech upgrades

Adventure bikes (also known as ADV bikes) are increasingly popular in the US for a few reasons. They’re rideable on pavement or off-road, the riding position is relatively upright, the bars are at an all-day-comfortable-for-your-arms angle, there’s a smallish windscreen that offers just enough protection, and the tank is cut like a motocross machine to give your knees purchase against it (so a thigh squeeze …

Monterey Car Week 2018: Favorite Cars, Favorite Shows

From The Quail to Pebble Beach and Concorso Italiano, our favorite shows and the beauties on display

For one week in August each year, the automotive enthusiast community descends upon Monterey, California and the surrounding area to admire, display, auction and drive all manner of vehicles. There’s an overwhelming number of events held over the course of the week-long extravaganza, but the bulk of the shows occur over the weekend. While it’s a struggle to give all the incredible displays the attention …