When a mythic Italian brand and one of the most famous racers of all time get together, it is usually for something special. Mike Hailwood, known as “Mike the Bike” due to his astounding racing record of 14 wins in the epic Isle of Man TT, four consecutive 500cc World Championships, three 250cc World Championships and two 350cc World Championships. In his career, Hailwood won 76 races in 152 starts.

His last victory at the Isle of Man TT happened on a Ducati in 1978, after he had been retired for 11 years and no one thought he had a chance. He had been seriously injured racing Formula 1 cars years before, and he had not raced motorcycles in more than a decade. But Mike got on board the Ducati 900SS and won the race anyway.