A Club Called US DESMO

In 2003, The Ducati Owners Club of Canada (DOCC) Southeast Region undertook a metamorphosis and emerged as “US DESMO INC: The Ducati Owners Club Of the United States.” This separate charter was formed by Jim Calandro, the past DOCC Southeast Regional Representative, with assistance from Clyde Romero and Bob Lattanzi. This club is sanctioned by Ducati SpA Desmo Owners’ Club with all rights therein. If you are not familiar with this organization go to the club section on their web page www.ducati.com.

US DESMO is a gathering of rider enthusiasts whose common interest is to promote Italian motorcycles on the road and on the track, safely. The clubs initial efforts were in the Southeastern United States. There are now three area rallies, two track days and two 2 day track weekends. More adventures are planned for the future. Please revisit this web site for more information on membership, the magazine, discounts with area dealers, rallies, track days, and other events to come. We always welcome like-minded riders, members and volunteers!

If you wish to join US DESMO, you may use this Adobe Acrobat application form. If you have questions and comments contact Jim Calandro at capo@carolina.rr.com

Official Desmo Owner's Club Registration and Benefits

US DESMO is an Official Desmo Owners Club and as such it's members are entitled to any benefits offered from Ducati, both in the USA and the world. However, if you aren't a registered member you will not have access to any of it. This is a new program which just opened on the Ducati.com website. In order to be registered you need to go to this link and register as a member of US DESMO INC:

http://club.ducati.com/_layouts/ducaticlub/registration/register.aspx
(Be sure and specify US DESMO INC in the clubs list on the form, and include the US international code (001) in the phone number.)

DO NOT try and fill in the CODE number at the top of the form, it's not needed and may make the form malfunction. If you don't want to register it's up to you. You will still enjoy all the benefits of US DESMO, but you WON"T HAVE ACCESS TO DOC BENEFITS like these I have listed below which are just some of what is offered:

Yearly DOC Member kits sent directly to members (this is new for 2009)
Pin/Patch/Sticker
Race ticket packages (This would include Project Mugello, the hotels and the Ducati Grandstands
Special DOC member factory tours, (only DOC members can get factory tours on Saturdays for example)
Event discounts, (i.e. special pricing for the Milan Motorcycle show and events of this type
Rental bike discounts at the Ducati Factory
Special DOC access to factory racer autograph signing sessions
DOC Discounts for the DRE riding school

Founded in 1926, Ducati builds racing-inspired motorcycles characterized by unique engine features, innovative design, advanced engineering and overall technical excellence. The company produces motorcycles in six market segments which vary in their technical and design features and intended customers: Superbike, Streetfighter, Monster, Multistrada, SportClassic and Hypermotard. The company's motorcycles are sold in more than 60 countries worldwide, with a primary focus in the Western European, North American and Japan markets. Ducati competes in the World Superbike and MotoGP World Championships. In World Superbike, Ducati won both the 2008 Manufacturers' and Riders' titles, bringing the total to 16 of the last 19 Manufacturers' titles and 13 Riders' titles. Competing in MotoGP since 2003, Ducati won both the Constructors' and Riders' world titles in 2007. For more information, please visit our web site at www.ducati.com.