First picture: Ducati two-seater.

Ducati have sent Crash.net the first picture of their new Desmosedici two-seater, which will make its debut at this weekend's Italian Grand Prix.

At Jerez, Ducati brought a 999 Superbike - dressed in Marlboro colours - for experienced two-seater pilot Randy Mamola to take DJ Goldie and TV presenter Meg Matthews around the Spanish GP circuit - but the Bologna based company have now completed a full blooded version in time for their home GP.

The machine has been specially designed by Borgo Panigale's racing division to let guests and VIPs experience the thrill of the Desmosedici's 220+ BHP.

At certain GPs - Mugello, Barcelona, Donington, Estoril, Valencia - celebrities from the world of entertainment, fashion, cinema and sport will be selected to ride pillion - and enjoy the unforgettable exhilaration of a high-speed lap.

"I tried out the bike last Friday in France, on the Ladoux circuit, and it is simply fantastic," said rider Mamola. "I can't wait to try it out at Mugello and give my passengers the chance to experience the same thrill."

Modifications made to the two-seater version to accommodate a passenger mainly involved a different suspension set-up, all the other key components - the frame and V4 engine - remain unchanged.

The saddle support has, of course, been fully re-designed and reinforced to take a passenger and the fuel tank now features two slots which house safety grips, indispensable for the passenger to offset the incredible forces of acceleration and into-the-bend braking. Additional footrests complete the two-seater kit.

Ducati's race riders, Loris Capirossi and Troy Bayliss, are pictured with Mamola on the new machine. Both Capirossi and Bayliss will be in action tomorrow (Friday) at Mugello first qualifying.