On April 9, 2026, Poste Italiane issued a commemorative stamp dedicated to the centennial of Ducati, within the prestigious thematic series “Le Eccellenze del sistema produttivo e del Made in Italy” — the same series that celebrates the historic companies that have made Italy great throughout the world.
From a Bologna basement to the top of the world
Few people know that Ducati did not start as a motorcycle manufacturer. In January 1926, engineer Antonio Cavalieri Ducati founded in Bologna the Società Scientifica Radiobrevetti Ducati, specializing in radio communication technology. It was his son Adriano, a brilliant 19-year-old physics student, who achieved the first stable short-wave radio connection between Italy and the United States. Only after the war, in 1946, was the legendary motorcycle division born with the mythical Cucciolo — a small 48cc engine that conquered the world with over 250,000 units sold.
Since then, a hundred years of innovation — from Fabio Taglioni’s desmodromic system to victories in MotoGP and Superbike, from the Monster to the Panigale V4 — have made Ducati synonymous with Italian excellence on two wheels.
The stamp
The face value is €1.30 and is available on the Poste Italiane Philately portal. For collectors, a Ducati Panigale Lithograph (light version, €50.00) is also available.
Celebrating Ducati on VroomVroom Accessories
Our marketplace also celebrates the world of Ducati with a dedicated selection of accessories from our specialized producers:
Gamma Zinken Sport offers its range of protection and technical components for the Ducati DesertX: browse our engine guards for Ducati DesertX (Rally, Off-Road, and Street versions), navigation towers for Ducati DesertX, and electrical distribution systems — everything you need to face any adventure.
Bags&Bike Italy offers custom-fit luggage racks for the Ducati Scrambler family (800, 1100, and 2019/2022) — Made in Italy solutions for those who never give up their luggage, even astride a Bologna thoroughbred.
FBA Motoitaliane is the editorial reference for enthusiasts, with the Mondo Ducati Dossier magazine subscription and an exclusive catalog of collectible monographs.
In the bookshop
Speaking of centenaries: DUCATI 1926 is out — the centennial book published by FBA Motoitaliane. A limited numbered edition of 1,926 copies, 160 hardcover pages featuring testimonies from Bruno Cavalieri Ducati, CEO Claudio Domenicali, and a previously unpublished manuscript by Fabio Taglioni. Buy it now on our shop — €55.00.
The Ducati centennial
The house of Borgo Panigale is celebrating this milestone with numerous initiatives: the Superleggera V4 Centenario (ultra-limited edition), the “The Origin Collection” apparel capsule, the Instagram profile dedicated to the Museo Ducati to tell a century of history, and a grand countdown to the official date of July 4, 2026 — the exact day of the centennial.
For us motorcyclists, this stamp is not just a piece of paper: it’s a small tribute to a passion that for 100 years has made the hearts of millions of enthusiasts beat worldwide. And at VroomVroom Accessories, we’re proud to do our part — one accessory at a time.
Source: Filatelia Poste Italiane
