From a press release issued by Pro Italia:

Glendale, CA – – Pro Italia, one of the nation’s top dealers of exotic Italian motorcycles such as Ducati and Aprilia, congratulates film star Eric Bana on his recent purchase of a Ducati 748RS from our Glendale showroom.

The 748RS was a no-nonsense factory replica race bike produced by the Bologna manufacturer. Produced in a very, very limited number and aimed at track use, it featured carbon bodywork, weight saving aluminum wheels and other hi-performance modifications. It was a highly developed branch of the legendary 916 family of sporting machines.

Eric Bana, on the other hand, is a highly successful actor who has had starring roles in “The Incredible Hulk” (2003), “Finding Nemo” (2003) and the epic “Troy” (2004) where he portrayed the warrior Hector. Recently rumors have appeared that link Mr. Bana as being considered to star as the next James Bond. In addition to all this, Eric Bana is also a motorcycle enthusiast as well as a competitor. The Ducati 748RS that he has purchased is ear-marked to be raced by him in Bana’s native Australia.

The tradition of motorcycle racing runs deep at Ducati and the 748RS is a symbol of this. Pro Italia congratulates Eric Bana on the purchase of his bike and wishes him “Buona fortuna!” in his upcoming race season.