Ducati 1098

As usual, the members of the Motorcycle Design Association, over 120 professionals from within the 2-wheel R&D industry worldwide, have been asked to nominate the best designs from all the new models introduced over the previous year.

The results of the 2006 Motorcycle Design Awards are as follows:

Supersport Category

• Winner - Ducati 1098
  (OVERALL DESIGN TROPHY WINNER)
• Runner up - Honda CBR600RR

Open Category

• Winner - Benelli 756 Due
• Runner up - Aprilia Shiver

Junior Category (up to 200cc)

• Winner - Derbi Senda Terra 125
• Runner up - Blata 125 Enduro / Generic Trigger SM50

Scooter Category 

• Winner - Gilera GP800 / Yamaha Giggle
• Runner up - Piaggio MP3

Concept Bike Category

• Winner - TVS Isotope
• Runner up - Victory Tourer