Is Ducati owned by Volkswagen Group UK?

Yes, Ducati is ultimately owned by Volkswagen Group through its subsidiary Audi. Ducati is an Italian motorcycle manufacturer founded in 1926 by Antonio Cavalieri Ducati. After being reacquired by Italian investors in 2006, Audi AG (a Volkswagen Group company) purchased Ducati in April 2012.

Popular Ducati models available in the UK include the Monster range (Monster 797, Monster 821), Panigale series (Panigale V2, Panigale V4), Multistrada adventure bikes, and the Diavel power cruiser. While Ducati operates as a separate brand under Volkswagen Group's premium automotive division, it maintains its Italian heritage and headquarters in Bologna.

The ownership structure is: Volkswagen Group > Audi AG > Ducati Motor Holding. This places Ducati alongside other Volkswagen Group brands like Bentley, Lamborghini, and Porsche in the UK market, though it remains distinct as the group's only motorcycle brand.