DUCATI MOTOR HOLDING CONFIRMS ITS INTEREST IN APRILIA GROUP
Bologna, September 9th, 2004, Ducati Motor Holding S.p.A. (NYSE: DMH, Borsa Italiana S.p.A.: DMH), a leading manufacturer of high performance motorcycles today confirmed its interest in the Aprilia Group, reiterating its offer made on July 30th, 2004.

In addition, Ducati has confirmed its interest in Moto Guzzi and Aprilia's off-road project, recognizing an indicative value of Euro 40 Million for these assets.

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 five market segments which vary in their technical and design features and intended customers: Superbike, Supersport; Monster, Sport Touring and Multistrada. The Company’s motorcycles are sold in more than 60 countries worldwide, with a primary focus in the Western European, Japan and North American markets. Ducati has won twelve of the last fourteen World Superbike Championship titles and more individual victories than the competition put together. For more information about the Company, please visit our web site at http://www.ducati.com

This press release contains statements that are forward-looking and are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those anticipated, as described in documents previously filed by the Company with CONSOB and with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.