Troy Bayliss will ride a special inspired by the Scrambler world

Troy Bayliss – A few days after the official announcement of Troy Bayliss' participation in five races of the 2015 AMA Pro Flat Track championship, here is the first image of the Ducati with which the three-time World Superbike Champion will return to the track. The motorbike was built starting from an air-cooled two-valve Ducati twin, duly prepared for oval racing, which inspires the sportiest of the Scramblers, the Full Throttle. Like the bike that Bayliss will ride, the Scrambler Full Throttle is equipped with low and wide handlebars, has double exhaust on the right side and number plates, which on Troy's bike show off the Australian rider's famous 21.

The races of Flat track they are a very popular specialty in the United States. Born at the beginning of the twentieth century, they reached maximum popularity in the 20s and are still very popular today in the United States and Australia. They are held on different types of tracks, but the ones that are most popular in America are the one-mile oval races, due to the spectacular nature and speed that the drivers achieve on the track. Created by the Lloyd Brothers Motorsports team, thanks also to the support of Ducati and the sponsorship of the historic Ducati collector Jim Dillard, the motorcycle of Troy bayliss It boasts a handcrafted frame specially made for Flat Track racing, specific suspension for oval racing, 19-inch wheels and, as per the regulations, only the rear brake disc.

“As a boy, I cut my teeth on Dirt Track and Flat Track. Everything I learned on dirt has served me well in my career on the track, and finding myself back where I started now makes me feel young,” said Bayliss. “I am happy with this opportunity. I want to have fun and taking part in the American Championship will be a great challenge, but I couldn't miss the opportunity to race on a Ducati with Lloyd Brothers Racing, especially with the Scrambler colours. Flat Track is increasingly popular here in Australia. For the past three years, I've organized and raced in the Troy Bayliss Classic and it's been great to rub shoulders with Flat Track specialists like Henry Wiles, Jared Mees and Sammy Halbert. I am truly excited to be leaving for the United States and I thank Ducati, the friends of the Scrambler brand, Ducati North America, Lloyd Brothers Motorsport and Jim Dillard for this exciting opportunity."