[GSS]

Rumors of a possible acquisition?

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/auto/bikes/royal-enfield-revving-up-to-buy-ducati/articleshow/58567363.cms

[REpozer]

If that happens , we will finally see a twin model.

[Richard230]

And more power from RE engines - if the Italian engineers are retained and they don't go on strike. 

[Otto_Ing]

Very interessting indeed. Well, doesn't matter because in 2020 only electric bikes will be permitted to sell in europe.   

[Farmer_John]

It will emasculate the entire being that is Ducati.

good god I hope this is just another stupid Indian press rumor...

[Richard230]

It will emasculate the entire being that is Ducati.

good god I hope this is just another stupid Indian press rumor...

That is my bet.  There is no way Italians are going to work for Indians. 

[Kevin Mahoney]

Good name    But.... the Italian motorcycle industry has a very long and proud history of building beautiful bikes and being completely mismanaged. Most have gone broke at least once if not several times.

A little Indian might be good for them

[Richard230]

Good name    But.... the Italian motorcycle industry has a very long and proud history of building beautiful bikes and being completely mismanaged. Most have gone broke at least once if not several times.

A little Indian might be good for them

I hope the Indians don't mind a few strikes at the factory every now and then - along with scheduled time off for union activities, protesting, holidays and wine tasting.   

[Kevin Mahoney]

Cannot compete even remotely with the work disruptions in India because of the 10,001 religious holidays - all of them important