VOLUME 57 ISSUE 20 MAY 19, 2020 P69
D
eveloping motorcycles,
especially Ducatis, is a very
high-stakes game. And
indeed, the job of Lead Development
Rider has become one of the most
sought after in the motorcycle industry.
Ducati's man in this position is
Alessandro Valia. A former WorldSBK
racer who still competes in the Italian
Championship on occasion, Valia is
considered one of the world's best
development riders, working closely
with every department of Ducati Motor
Holding in creating their products.
We caught up with Valia to hear
just how he develops a motorcycle
from start to finish.
M R. D U C A T I
Alessandro Valia is the man responsible for developing
almost every Ducati in the current lineup. We sat down with
him for a chat as part of the Cycle News Live series.
