Ducati UK Gets R&G Racing Protection

Ducati’s demo bike fleet is to have R&G Racing crash protection, the British division of the motorcycle manufacturer announced recently. The fleet forms part of the Ducati Roadshow, which will be attending over 20 events and bike meetings throughout the UK in 2010, as part of the company marketing program.

The deal will see the Ducati demonstrator bikes and its accompanying transporter featuring R&G branding.

The Ducati Road show fleet consists of 14 bikes, including the Hypermotard 1100 Evo and 796, Monster 696,796 & 1100, Multistrada 1200, Streetfighter and the 848 and 1198 superbikes. These machines will all be fitted with a selection of R&G Aero Crash Protectors, Fork Protectors, Spindle Sliders, Swingarm Protectors and Bar End Sliders.

The vulnerability of these bikes is understandable, as they will be subject to use by hundreds of prospective customers over the year. Therefore R&G products will reduce the risk of major and costly damage from low side accidents and slow speed drops.

“I am delighted to secure this partnership with R&G as suppliers to our demonstrator fleet. These bikes are used continuously through the season and by using R&G products we hope to reduce both repair costs and the length of time any damaged bikes are off the road,” Debbie Wiggins, marketing manager for Ducati UK, said in a release.

“Obviously we’re very pleased that Ducati have put their trust into our products when looking to protect their much-valued demonstrator fleet. With the current climate and rising costs of running such a service, Ducati has made a sensible choice,” added R&G Racing’s sales & marketing director, Simon Hughes.