Ducati to launch five superbikes

Ducati, the Ferrari of bikes, is expected to launch five superbikes - motorcycles with engines of more than 800 cc in India on May 7, 2008.

Ducati already has a 50:50 joint venture with Kinetic Motors to manufacture auto components.

India's 7.2-million-strong bike market, which is also the world's second-largest two-wheeler market, has prompted leading bike-makers around the world to renew their focus on the Indian market.

These include the Harley Davidson of the US, Triumph of the UK and Japanese majors like Honda and Kawasaki.