The Rise and Fall of Cagiva, the Italian Upstart That Bought Ducati, Chased Glory, and Faced Ruin

Cagiva was once one of Italy’s most ambitious motorcycle manufacturers. From buying Ducati to challenging the world's biggest racing names, Cagiva dreamed of building a motorcycle empire. But aggressive expansion, financial struggles, and costly decisions eventually pushed the company toward collapse. Discover the incredible rise and fall of Cagiva, its legendary motorcycles, racing victories, the Ducati acquisition, and how an Italian underdog's ambition became its greatest weakness.