First place in Daytona road race for Ducati 848EVO

Ducati's 848EVO has emerged victorious from the Daytona 200 road race, ending a medal drought for the company.

It was the first appearance of the machine in such a professional contest and is the first win in a Daytona competition by the manufacturer in some time.

Ridden by privateer Jason DiSalvo for Team Latus Motors Racing, the model took first place at the Daytona International Speedway.

Those seeking motorbike insurance may be interested in the model, which had seven entrants in the Daytona Sportbike class on the 200 grid.

"I'm so happy I can give Ducati their first Daytona 200 win in my first race on the bike and the 848EVO's first ever AMA race!," DiSalvo declared.

Meanwhile, the manufacturer recently held its largest ever pre-season party in Bologna's Piazza Maggiore, with 38,000 fans attending the MotoGP night, including riders Nicky Hayden and Valentino Rossi, who praised the firm's "beautiful bikes".

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