Ducati Extends Siemens Partnership Through 2027 to Accelerate Digital Transformation

Ducati Corse and Siemens extend their partnership for another two years using the Siemens Xcelerator platform to accelerate digital transformation in motorcycle design and racing performance and commercial production.

Engineering Innovation on and off the Track

Ducati has renewed its technical partnership with Siemens Digital Industries Software through 2027, extending one of motorsport’s most technologically advanced collaborations. The partnership focuses on integrating Siemens’ Xcelerator platform into Ducati’s R&D operations—bridging the worlds of elite racing and consumer motorcycling. The Siemens suite enhances Ducati’s ability to design, simulate, and manufacture high-performance motorcycles with precision and sustainability in mind.

Massimiliano Bertei, CTO, Ducati Motor Holding, said:
“Our partnership with Siemens has not only helped us meet current challenges but has also positioned us perfectly to meet future ones, both on the racetrack and in the global market. We are ready to continue winning, with innovation as our guiding principle, always together with a technological partner that allows us to remain competitive and at the top. During race weekends, we can remotely design new components using Siemens’ technology, which are then sent to the track and printed on a 3D printer.”

The Power of Siemens Xcelerator

Through Siemens Xcelerator—a comprehensive suite of software, hardware, and services—Ducati’s engineering, manufacturing, and racing teams collaborate seamlessly across every development phase.

Key technologies include:

• p]:pt-0 [&>p]:mb-2 [&>p]:my-0″>Simcenter and Simcenter Testlab for digital simulation and physical testing integration;
• p]:pt-0 [&>p]:mb-2 [&>p]:my-0″>Teamcenter as the digital thread enabling centralized data synchronization and connection to Ducati’s ERP system;
• Polarion for requirements management and regulatory compliance.

These tools allow Ducati to test modular designs virtually, synchronize production data instantly, and deliver new bike models faster—turning real-time race insights into street-ready performance motorcycles.

Connecting the Racetrack and the Road

One of the partnership’s major achievements lies in unifying Ducati’s race and street divisions. Shared data pipelines mean that innovations born on the MotoGP track are rapidly transferred to commercial development, creating a deeper synergy between sports engineering and consumer needs.

Pietro Mappa, CAD/PLM Manager, Ducati Motor Holding, said:
“Thanks to Siemens Xcelerator, we reduced development times with full sharing of data from the racing world to the street bike world. The mechanical, electronics, and software teams all collaborate in one integrated environment. There are no more silos—race engineers and design engineers work together as one.”

Results that Speak Volumes

The renewed collaboration follows record-breaking success for Ducati. The Ducati Lenovo Team secured the 2025 MotoGP Riders’ Championship with Marc Márquez, along with the Constructors’ and Team Titles—their sixth consecutive triple crown victory. Ducati credits Siemens’ technology for delivering faster component design cycles, digital-twin accuracy, and streamlined data flow across its global operations.

Future Vision: Digital Transformation for Speed and Sustainability

The partnership signifies Ducati’s long-term ambition: to combine speed with sustainability. Siemens’ digital ecosystems are now integrated into Ducati’s ongoing electric vehicle projects (including MotoE) and off-road prototypes such as the Desmo450 MX, aligning racing innovation with environmentally conscious mobility.
Franco Megali, VP and CEO, Siemens Digital Industries Software, Italy, Israel & Greece, said:
“Our collaboration with Ducati demonstrates how digital transformation helps a company develop cutting-edge technology for racing and quickly apply those insights to commercial vehicles. It’s a perfect illustration of Siemens Xcelerator’s power to enable collaboration and unleash innovation across every part of an enterprise.”

With Siemens Xcelerator as its innovation engine, Ducati continues to set the standard for precision engineering, performance, and sustainability—proving that the most powerful machines are driven by advanced digital collaboration.