• Ducati, Pirelli and SACS Marine announce a collaboration that brings the Borgo Panigale-based manufacturer’s vision of design, technology and performance to the nautical world for the first time
• The Pirelli Speedboats range is expanding with a new vessel, created to celebrate Ducati’s 100th anniversary and inspired by one of the Borgo Panigale-based manufacturer’s most exclusive motorcycles
• The new model will be unveiled as a world première during a dedicated event at the 2026 Cannes Yachting Festival

Borgo Panigale, Bologna, 8 September 2026 – The celebrations for Ducati’s centenary continue to unfold with new chapters, capable of expressing the Borgo Panigale-based manufacturer’s identity through different languages ​​and worlds. These include the collaboration with Pirelli and SACS Marine, which brings the Borgo Panigale-based manufacturer’s DNA to the nautical world for the first time, creating a new vessel from the Pirelli Speedboats range.

The Pirelli Speedboats range is the result of a partnership between Pirelli, one of the world’s most prestigious motorsport brands, and SACS Marine, a benchmark in the Italian nautical industry. For over twenty years, they have been united in a partnership that has helped redefine the concept of the maxi-RIB. It is within this context that Ducati has entered, inspiring a new vessel from the range and bringing its values ​​of Style, Sophistication and Performance, which have always been the foundation of all its creations, to the nautical world.

Created to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Borgo Panigale-based manufacturer, the new model in the Pirelli Speedboats range features a livery inspired by one of the pinnacles of Ducati excellence and integrates a series of exclusive features developed together with the Centro Stile Ducati, with clear references to the world of racing. Lines, colours and details define its sporty character, giving shape to a boat with a bold and immediately recognizable design, capable of thrilling emotions.

Claudio Domenicali, CEO Ducati: “Performance is a language that Ducati, Pirelli, and SACS Marine speak every day, each in their own world. The products change, but not the approach: the constant pursuit of excellence, the desire to push the limits and uncompromising attention to every detail. It is precisely this shared vision that made it natural for us to embark on this journey together. In a few days, we will unveil the result and I am convinced that enthusiasts will recognize at first glance what makes this project truly unique. I can’t wait to share it with them.”

Marco Maria Tronchetti Provera, SVP Pirelli Design & Assets Conversion: “Our collaboration with SACS Marine has enabled us, for more than twenty years, to bring into the nautical world the values that have always distinguished Pirelli: innovation, sportiness and attention to detail. Ducati’s entry into the project marks a new phase in this journey and further strengthens an all-Italian initiative, where different areas of expertise come together to create a unique product.”

Nicola Antonelli, Chief Growth Officer SACS Marine: “The vision that drives us puts the owner at the heart of every decision we make, and the origins of this project start right here: from the outset, the sporty character of Pirelli Speedboats has appealed to owners seeking a product with unique DNA, one that expresses Pirelli’s values in an eye-catching walkaround that is instantly recognizable. By bringing Ducati into the equation, we have taken several aspects of the project to an even higher level, experimenting with new ideas and solutions and mindful of enthusiasts seeking drive, performance and world-class design. These are the people we had in mind: lovers of detail and uniqueness; enthusiasts of engines, speed and freedom.”

The project was born from the encounter between three Italian excellences united by the same vision: the pursuit of maximum performance, attention to detail, technological innovation and the culture of Italian know-how. These companies, despite operating in different sectors, share the desire to constantly push their limits and set new benchmarks.

For Ducati, this project represents a further opportunity to celebrate Made in Italy and, at the same time, extend its universe of values ​​beyond the world of two-wheeled vehicles, creating experiences capable of engaging enthusiasts in new contexts, without compromising the DNA that has always distinguished the brand.

The collaboration and the new vessel will be presented as a world premiere during an exclusive event at the 2026 Cannes Yachting Festival.