U.S. motorcycle maker Harley-Davidson (HOG.N) is lining up a takeover bid for Italian rival Ducati, potentially bringing together two of the most famous names in motorcycling in a deal that could be worth up to 1.5 billion euros ($1.67 billion), sources told Reuters.

Iconic Italian motorcycle brand Ducati is attracting interest from private equity firms and motorcycle makers as owner Volkswagen AGconsiders a sale, people familiar with the matter said.

I have an apprehensive love relationship with vintage motorcycles.

The ducati ‘848’ neo-racer custom motorcycle from smoked garage cuts a futuristic form in raw aluminum with minimalist blue details. based on a 2015  ducati street fighter 848, the ‘neo-racer’ explains the indonesian company’s history with the drag strip, racing, and quality, while experimenting with some unusual materials.

With costs rising from its diesel emissions-cheating scandal, VW needs to streamline its business as much as possible. 

There is something fascinating – no, mesmerizing – about an Italian motorcycle. I’ve always thought of a Ducati as a Ferrari on two wheels, as something seductive and devilish, but I also imagined that the green-white-and-red flag on the back seat cover was the promise of something refined and exotic. 

Ducati North America is offering film fans and motorcycle enthusiasts the opportunity to own a piece of the Warner Bros. feature film “CHIPS.”

Ducati North America now allows consumers to essentially lease a Ducati motorcycle — in some cases with a lower monthly payment and down payment than a traditional loan

It has been my good fortune to ride a number of modern Ducati motorcycles. They’re all terrific.

Mention Ducati and images of bright red sport bikes and superbike racing are conjured. These premium Italian motorcycles are essentially the two-wheeled equivalents of exotic high-performance cars, so imagining them venturing into black fly country after the pavement ends is a little outlandish.