From a press release issued by Ducati:

DUCATI DESIGNER PIERRE TERBLANCHE PRESENTS: “THE ART AND DESIGN OF AN ITALIAN MOTORCYCLE”

Renowned motorcycle designer Pierre Terblanche will speak at the Larz Anderson Auto Museum on November 19th, 2004, Brookline, Massachusetts.

October 20th, 2004 – Cupertino, CA – World famous designer Pierre Terblanche will make a U.S. appearance on November 19th, 2004 at the Larz Anderson Auto Museum in Brookline, Massachusetts. Terblanche is the Director of Design for Ducati in Bologna, Italy and is recognized as a preeminent designer who leads the design team whose innovations keep Ducati at the forefront of motorcycle design.

US DESMO, an official Ducati Owners Club of the United States, has organized the event and is honored to welcome Pierre Terblanche for this special presentation. Pierre will speak on the company’s rich heritage and the unique role of style for the machines he has personally designed such as the 900SS, MH900e, as well as the companies latest, the Multi-Strada and the 999. Mr. Terblanche will address motorcycle design from identified market needs to new product development. His presentation integrates Ducati’s real world practicality toward engineering and manufacturing to useful design for a wide range of riders and riding styles.

Ducati motorcycles are considered works of art by people around the world and are the sexiest bikes on the planet. Fine examples can been seen in the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, Art of the Motorcycle at the Guggenheim, and other museums worldwide. The bikes combine emotion, form, and function in an overall package unlike any other manufacturer. Together with proven dominance on the racetrack, a Ducati motorcycle is a cultural, artistic, and performance statement.

Selected Ducati motorcycles will be exhibited at the Larz Anderson Auto Museum and a special edition Ducati will be signed by Pierre Terblanche.

The VIP cocktail reception and book signing by Pierre will be a catered affair with a wonderful assortment of passed hors d’oeuvres and catered by one of Boston’s premiere caterers. The VIP reception begins at 5:00 p.m. and tickets are $50. General Admission is at 7:00 p.m and tickets are $9.

For reservations and directions, contact: Sheldon Steele, Larz Anderson Auto Museum 15 Newton St. Brookline MA 02445, 617-522-6547 ext.19. Or visit: www.mot.org.

The event is sponsored by Eastern Cycle Ducati in Beverly, Massachusetts with support from US Desmo, BCM Motorsports, the Society of Automotive Engineers, North American Warhorse, and Moto Italia.

Founded in 1926, Ducati builds racing-inspired motorcycles characterized by unique engine features, innovative design, advanced engineering and overall technical excellence. Ducati has won eleven of the last thirteen World Superbike Championship titles and more individual victories than the competition put together. The Company produces motorcycles in five market segments which vary in their technical and design features and intended customers: Superbike, Supersport; Monster, Sport Touring and Multistrada. The Company’s motorcycles are sold in more than 40 countries worldwide, with a primary focus in the Western European and North American markets. For more information about the Company, please visit our web site athttp://www.ducati.com.