Ducati’s Hottest New Releases And Very Affordable (By The Country Mile)

The new, one-century limited edition brings new meaning to the term “café racer.”

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While Ducati will forever be associated with some of the finest motorcycles ever made, the bikes themselves are not the only hallmark of the Borgo Panigale brand.

A related factor is the unwavering ingenuity of the Italians in engineering their incredible performance that can only be matched by jaw-dropping.

A black Ducati espresso machine with a carbon fiber finish and a pressure gauge on a black countertop. — As beautiful as it looks, the Barista M3 1926 is a very functional coffee machine, which already speaks for itself.

As the brand celebrates its 100th birthday, that quality is on full display with the Superleggera V4 Centenario, billed as “the most extreme street legal motorcycle ever.”

But it is characterized differently by a different type of product, which undoubtedly produces the most Italian gasoline available.

Carbon fiber

Limited to 1,926 hand-assembled units and rocking the true mouthpiece of the name, the Barista M3 1926 Limited Edition Carbon Fiber by Ducati combines Swiss precision with Italian racing spirit.

While the carbon fiber panels and integrated cup holder are part of the package, the sweet little capsule holder appears to be an aftermarket conversion. (What Ducati doesn’t have at least one or two these days?)

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With that, the stainless steel construction is extended with front and rear panels designed from three layers of 1.5mm real twill-weave carbon fibre, which is the same combination found on Ducati’s best track bikes.

Although that plays a big role in the appearance, and it is tempting to think of this release as more than a gimmick, like bikes, the function follows the path to a high-end coffee machine.

A black Ducati espresso machine with a glass cup that brews coffee on a wooden surface. — The Barista M3 1926 is one quick brewmaster, and if you’re actually legally recycling capsules, you could argue it’s sustainable, too. (Of course it’s more than picking up a disposable Starbucks cup every morning.)

Able to make twelve different types of drinks, from espresso to latte to macchiato, the Barista M3 1926 heats up almost as fast as the motos go from 0-60: thanks to the special heating tool, it is ready to be made in 7 seconds.

The machine boasts amazing flexibility as well: the dial allows you to adjust the temperature from 158 to 205 degrees, depending on the drink, with separate dials that allow you to choose the size and lightness, normal or strong. ~~octane~~ flavor profile.

A hand with dark red nails adjusting the temperature dial on a carbon fiber espresso machine that shows 93°C. — Three satisfying dials allow you to adjust the temperature, size and strength of every cup.

The real innovation comes in what Ducati calls “the world’s first milk in a cup.” Put milk in the included cup (with its own storage slot), place it under the head and the intake takes over, creating no-muss, no-fuss café-grade microfoam right in the cup.

Rounding out the feature set is a premium milk steamer, a built-in water filter and a large disposable capsule tray, which holds up to 20 Nespresso-style capsules.

A woman using a black Ducati milkshake with a black espresso machine on the kitchen counter. — An in-cup milk frother keeps things clean and simple, while the Ducati mug keeps things cool on their own.

Oh, and like the bikes themselves, you’d better believe there’s a Barista by Ducati App, which helps you with service tasks like brewing, yes, and tracking your coffee consumption stats.

Availability and pricing

Ducati’s Barista M3 1926 Limited Edition Carbon Fiber is available now for €2,599, which converts to just over $3,000 USD.

Only 1,926 units were produced, and the estimated delivery date for the second batch is still October.

Ducati black espresso machine with carbon fiber finish and multiple control knobs and gauges.

Barista M3 1926 Limited Edition Carbon Fiber by Ducati

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About the Author:

Now managing editor, Steve has worked in various roles with GP since 2019. Having written and edited publications such as Men’s Health, Men’s Journal, Esquire and ESPN, he likes to cover many topics – but especially those related to cycling, snow sports, pocket knives and supercars – and the high-end bike where everyone lives in the world.

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