Italian motorcycle manufacturer Ducati may be considering entry into the low capacity electric motorcycle segment, according to a recent interview with Marco Biondi, sales and marketing head for Ducati APAC. While the brand has been resistant to producing smaller motorcycles in the past, Biondi believes that there is potential for 35kW (47.5hp) and 11kW (15hp) electric bikes, although he cautions that it may take time for the necessary battery technology to become available.Ducati is the last major European motorcycle brand to resist entering the low capacity motorcycle space. Other big brands such as BMW, Triumph, KTM, and MV Agusta have already partnered with manufacturers in India to produce smaller, cost-effective motorcycles. Even Harley Davidson has gone down this route, marking a significant shift for the company that is traditionally known for producing large, high-powered bikes.While Ducati may be considering entry into the low capacity EV motorcycle segment, Biondi emphasized that the company will want to maintain its premium positioning and the core values that come with its products. For now, Ducati is focusing on its involvement in MotoE, which is providing the company with valuable insight into the technology and what customers are looking for in an electric motorcycle.According to Biondi, the technology is simply not there yet for Ducati to enter the low capacity EV motorcycle market. The bikes need to be lightweight and offer a range of 250km to be viable for customers. While Ducati may have plans to enter the market in the future, it is not clear when this will happen.It is worth noting that the demand for electric motorcycles is growing rapidly, particularly in Asia where many major cities are imposing restrictions on internal combustion engine vehicles. As battery technology continues to advance, it is likely that more manufacturers will start producing low capacity EV motorcycles to cater to this market. Whether or not Ducati will be one of these manufacturers remains to be seen.