Ducati, Pirelli and SACS Marine join forces for Ducati's first nautical vessel
Ducati is entering the nautical world for the first time with a new Pirelli Speedboats vessel created with Pirelli and SACS Marine to mark its 100th anniversary.
- 100th
- over twenty years
What Happened
On 8 September 2026 in Borgo Panigale, Bologna, Ducati announced a collaboration with Pirelli and SACS Marine that brings its DNA to the nautical world for the first time. The project adds a new vessel to the Pirelli Speedboats range, created to celebrate Ducati's 100th anniversary and inspired by one of Ducati's most exclusive motorcycles. The new model will be unveiled as a world premiere during a dedicated event at the 2026 Cannes Yachting Festival.
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 more than twenty years, the two companies have helped redefine the concept of the maxi-RIB. The new Ducati-inspired vessel features a livery inspired by one of the pinnacles of Ducati excellence and integrates exclusive features developed with Centro Stile Ducati, with clear references to racing. Its lines, colours and details define its sporty character, and Ducati says the boat brings its values of Style, Sophistication and Performance to the nautical world.
““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.””
““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.””
““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 is described as the encounter between three Italian excellences united by the pursuit of maximum performance, attention to detail, technological innovation and the culture of Italian know-how. Ducati says it represents a further opportunity to celebrate Made in Italy and 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.
Ducati, Pirelli and SACS Marine announce the collaboration and the new vessel in Borgo Panigale, Bologna.
The new Pirelli Speedboats model will be unveiled as a world premiere at a dedicated event.
Why this matters
The collaboration marks Ducati's first move beyond motorcycles, bringing its design and performance values to a new product category in the marine world alongside two Italian partners. For enthusiasts of the brand, it offers a new way to experience Ducati's DNA, with a boat inspired by one of its most exclusive motorcycles. The vessel will be shown to the public at the 2026 Cannes Yachting Festival.
Terms in This Story
- maxi-RIB
- A large rigid-hulled inflatable boat; a sporty motorboat design that combines a solid hull with inflatable tubes around the sides.
- livery
- A distinctive paint scheme or color design applied to a vehicle or boat.
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