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Title: Claudio Castiglioni - RIP Post by: ducatiz on August 17, 2011, 03:41:47 AM http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/News/newsresults/General-news/2011/August/aug1711-claudio-castiglioni-dies-at-63-loss-of-father-916-monster-mv-f4/ (http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/News/newsresults/General-news/2011/August/aug1711-claudio-castiglioni-dies-at-63-loss-of-father-916-monster-mv-f4/)
Father of the 916 and the Monster and truly, savior of Ducati, excellent dresser and race supporter. He was a class act even if he couldn't run a company into profit -- he was doing what he loved, making bikes and racing them. (http://www.motorcyclenews.com/upload/282429/images/claudio-1.jpg) Ferrari, Castiglioni and Bordi with the newly introduced 916 (http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2600/3911373755_cfeaa296e6_z.jpg) With his wife: (http://bp0.blogger.com/_Mvhjidbvdzc/R5yu3lHQrxI/AAAAAAAADtI/n6nHCag8gyM/s400/cc2.jpg) Title: Re: Claudio Castiglioni - RIP Post by: Travman on August 17, 2011, 04:04:57 AM RIP :'(
Title: Re: Claudio Castiglioni - RIP Post by: ducatiz on August 17, 2011, 04:05:28 AM Talking about the new F3 675
Moto.it intervista Claudio Castiglioni che descrive la MV Agusta F3 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vf-TpgWOYkM#) Title: Re: Claudio Castiglioni - RIP Post by: yamifixer on August 17, 2011, 07:44:57 AM RIP.
Thanks for the lust you put into my life. Title: Re: Claudio Castiglioni - RIP Post by: Howie on August 17, 2011, 07:52:50 AM RIP Claudio Castiglioni, you will be missed.
Title: Re: Claudio Castiglioni - RIP Post by: bikepilot on August 17, 2011, 08:01:24 AM RIP, truely one of the greats. Maybe they angles needed some 916s so the called him up. [Dolph]
Title: Re: Claudio Castiglioni - RIP Post by: twolanefun on August 17, 2011, 08:20:23 AM http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/News/newsresults/General-news/2011/August/aug1711-claudio-castiglioni-dies-at-63-loss-of-father-916-monster-mv-f4/ (http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/News/newsresults/General-news/2011/August/aug1711-claudio-castiglioni-dies-at-63-loss-of-father-916-monster-mv-f4/) Also the Paso, which had significant influence on super sport motorcycles of all brands. RIP you will be missed. - GeneFather of the 916 and the Monster and truly, savior of Ducati, excellent dresser and race supporter. He was a class act even if he couldn't run a company into profit -- he was doing what he loved, making bikes and racing them. Title: Re: Claudio Castiglioni - RIP Post by: ducatiz on August 17, 2011, 08:26:16 AM Also the Paso, which had significant influence on super sport motorcycles of all brands. RIP you will be missed. - Gene I forgot the Paso. Completely underappreciated bike and frankly, it is the tire size choice that killed it. As far as I know, it was the first motorcycle named in memory of a person. Ducati continued this with the Senna versions of the Monster and the 748/996 Title: Re: Claudio Castiglioni - RIP Post by: Juan on August 17, 2011, 08:39:47 AM RIP
Title: Re: Claudio Castiglioni - RIP Post by: zarn02 on August 17, 2011, 09:07:20 AM RIP
Title: Re: Claudio Castiglioni - RIP Post by: duclvr on August 17, 2011, 09:14:06 AM RIP
Title: Re: Claudio Castiglioni - RIP Post by: twolanefun on August 17, 2011, 09:40:10 AM I forgot the Paso. Completely underappreciated bike and frankly, it is the tire size choice that killed it. Not sure about that, my 907ie has 17", one of the reasons I bought it instead of a 750. I was not aware of Ducati back then, I was on BMWs. It really is a pretty good machine, comfortable, handles well, good motor, good brakes - just a little heavy. - GeneTitle: Re: Claudio Castiglioni - RIP Post by: ducatiz on August 17, 2011, 11:06:17 AM Not sure about that, my 907ie has 17", one of the reasons I bought it instead of a 750. I was not aware of Ducati back then, I was on BMWs. It really is a pretty good machine, comfortable, handles well, good motor, good brakes - just a little heavy. - Gene The 907 was the only one without, the 750 and 906 both had 16" wheels. the 906 and 907 also had the later style engine. Title: Re: Claudio Castiglioni - RIP Post by: twolanefun on August 17, 2011, 01:03:23 PM In it's day it was not the only brand running 16", the move away from 16" began after 1988 I believe. The 907 was the best of the breed with 92' believed by many to be the best example. It eventually spawned the ST2 in 97', which also shared some of the 916 bits. Still it is a shame it did not last after 93'. Kinda what happened to the ST3, sorry but I don't think the MTS is a progression. - Gene
Title: Re: Claudio Castiglioni - RIP Post by: fastwin on August 17, 2011, 02:20:16 PM Sad news indeed. [thumbsdown]
Think of all the 1000s of fights he caused between husbands and wives over the years. "What is that motorcycle doing in our garage?" [laugh] Oh wait a minute... maybe that's just at my house! ;D RIP CC Title: Re: Claudio Castiglioni - RIP Post by: sbrguy on August 17, 2011, 03:04:48 PM the guy was good at choosing talent for designers and really wanting his company to building beutiful bikes, the 916/f4/brutale and soon to be f3.
with any luck hopefully he passed this gene on to his son now running the company. that and they need to find the next "tamburini" designer, which will be tough. RIP. Title: Re: Claudio Castiglioni - RIP Post by: toodlepip on August 17, 2011, 03:09:38 PM Sad day....R.I.P.
Title: Re: Claudio Castiglioni - RIP Post by: Duc Buz on August 17, 2011, 05:31:26 PM RIP
Title: Re: Claudio Castiglioni - RIP Post by: jvax on August 18, 2011, 06:43:38 AM R.I.P.
Title: Re: Claudio Castiglioni - RIP Post by: ducatiz on August 18, 2011, 06:49:10 AM In it's day it was not the only brand running 16", the move away from 16" began after 1988 I believe. The 907 was the best of the breed with 92' believed by many to be the best example. It eventually spawned the ST2 in 97', which also shared some of the 916 bits. Still it is a shame it did not last after 93'. Kinda what happened to the ST3, sorry but I don't think the MTS is a progression. - Gene good observation. the 907 was sort of a hybrid bike sharing some of the feel of the 900ss. the MTS is really a progression of the Elefant/Gran Canyon line, not the Paso. the bevels begat the Pantah which begat the Alazzurra, which begat the Paso and the 750 Sport Nuovo and then the 1989 900SS. bike history, bible style.. lol Title: Re: Claudio Castiglioni - RIP Post by: BellissiMoto on August 18, 2011, 07:07:43 AM A very sad day indeed, I had (as I'm sure most of us did) a ton of respect for Claudio... He pushed the envelope so much and really made Ducati and MV what they are today (or if your pessimistic on today's state of the companies - lets say responsible for what they were pre-09).
Title: Re: Claudio Castiglioni - RIP Post by: spolic on August 18, 2011, 07:22:11 AM With his wife: (http://bp0.blogger.com/_Mvhjidbvdzc/R5yu3lHQrxI/AAAAAAAADtI/n6nHCag8gyM/s400/cc2.jpg) ^ That must be what killed him. Title: Re: Claudio Castiglioni - RIP Post by: ducatiz on August 18, 2011, 07:31:09 AM ^ That must be what killed him. the shit-eating grin, you mean? Title: Re: Claudio Castiglioni - RIP Post by: OT on August 18, 2011, 03:13:36 PM ^ That must be what killed him. More likely it took the two of them to do him in ;)Title: Re: Claudio Castiglioni - RIP Post by: DucatiBastard on August 18, 2011, 06:06:51 PM Rest In Peace, Claudio, and Thank You so very much for my bike [clap]
Title: Re: Claudio Castiglioni - RIP Post by: ab on August 18, 2011, 06:58:49 PM RIP.
Title: Re: Claudio Castiglioni - RIP Post by: hbliam on August 18, 2011, 07:07:52 PM Ducati continued this with the Senna versions of the Monster and the 748/996 Ducati officially made a Senna 916. Never officially a Monster or 748/996. The color combo of grey with red wheels became known as/called/even printed on some bikes paperwork as the color Senna but when you don't pay the fee to the Senna foundation you don't get to call it a Senna. The 2002 748s in the "Senna" color scheme is one of my favorite Ducati's ever. (http://www.bikez.com/pictures/ducati/2002/19839_0_1_2_748%20s_Image%20by%20Ducati.%20Published%20with%20permission..jpg) RIP Monster creator. Title: Re: Claudio Castiglioni - RIP Post by: mitt on August 18, 2011, 07:15:37 PM Ducati officially made a Senna 916. Never officially a Monster or 748/996. The color combo of grey with red wheels became known as/called/even printed on some bikes paperwork as the color Senna but when you don't pay the fee to the Senna foundation you don't get to call it a Senna. The 2002 748s in the "Senna" color scheme is one of my favorite Ducati's ever. (http://www.bikez.com/pictures/ducati/2002/19839_0_1_2_748%20s_Image%20by%20Ducati.%20Published%20with%20permission..jpg) RIP Monster creator. Most people call my 03 M1000 a Senna, but I call it the gray / red version just like the catalog did. RIP Claudio, mitt Title: Re: Claudio Castiglioni - RIP Post by: ducatiz on August 19, 2011, 04:41:53 AM On the Ducati.com home page right now. A very classy tribute.
(http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l309/ducatiz/DMF/75c1c329.jpg) Quote Claudio Castiglioni passes away August 17, 2011 After a long fought battle with disease, Claudio Castiglioni, MV Agusta President and patron of the Cagiva brand, passed away in a hospital in Varese, Italy last night. While Castiglioni's entrepreneurial quest was born with the Cagiva brand, he will be remembered for his influence on Italian motorcycling as a whole, including Ducati. In fact, in 1985 Ducati was acquired by the Castiglioni brothers, Claudio and Gianfranco, only to be sold in 1996 to the American investment fund Texas Pacific Group who, in turn, sold its shares in 2006 to Investindustrial, the current owner of the motorcycle brand of Borgo Panigale. It is with a the utmost respect that Ducati celebrates the enthusiasm, passion, courage and determination of Claudio Castiglioni and his impact on Italian motorcycle history. We join his family, his company and the many friends and motorcyclists in mourning his death. Thank you Claudio, we'll miss you! |