Shoreham-based
Ricardo — a global strategic, environmental, and engineering consultancy — has been confirmed as a partner of
Ducati Motor Holding, in the role of ‘Official Supplier for 2023’, consolidating a collaboration between the two companies. The two businesses enjoy a long-standing relationship, having worked together on several key projects for a range of different two-wheeled vehicle developments that incorporate the technical expertise of Ricardo’s motorcycle team with the design and engineering expertise of Ducati.
Delivering complete turnkey solutions, Ricardo’s motorcycle team undertakes projects for a range of motorcycle industry clients, including supporting powertrain, vehicle, industrial design, and manufacturing engineering activities — plus providing strategic consulting advice and support, and expertise in e-bikes and hybrid propulsion systems for motorcycle applications.
Stefano Granvillano, Ricardo’s head of motorcycle engineering, said: “We are delighted to announce our partnership with Ducati, and are proud to work alongside some of the biggest names in the motorcycle industry, on a range of innovative projects. From concept to production launch and engineering excellence programmes for innovation, sustainability, and new technology development, we use cutting-edge knowledge and methodologies — and the expertise of our teams around the world. We also continue to work with Ducati on several projects and look forward to building on the strength of this relationship in the future.”
Vincenzo De Silvio, Ducati Motor Holding’s R&D director, concluded: “For Ducati, it is absolutely strategic to be able to collaborate with a partner like Ricardo in the engineering field, relying on its vast know-how and development facilities.”