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Ducati Motor is Not in Talks with Harley Davidson

9 July 1999

Ducati Motor is Not in Talks with Harley Davidson

    BOLOGNA, Italy, July 8 -- With reference to press stories
of an interest by Harley  Davidson, Inc. to acquire Ducati Motor
Holding SpA (NYSE: DMH; Borsa Italiana) Federico Minoli, Chairman and CEO of
Ducati declared: "Neither Ducati nor its principal shareholder TPG have had
any contacts with Harley Davidson concerning a possible acquisition of an
interest in Ducati."
    Founded in 1926, Ducati builds racing-inspired motorcycles characterized
by unique engine features, innovative design, advanced engineering and overall
technical excellence.  Ducati has won seven of the last nine World Superbike
Championship titles and more individual victories than the competition put
together.  The Company produces motorcycles in four market segments which vary
in their technical  and design features and intended customers: Superbike,
Supersport, Sport Naked and SportTouring.  The company's motorcycles are sold
in more than 40 countries worldwide, with a primary focus in the Western
European and North American markets.