[Ducati] Ducati 107.5 percent rise in core profit

[Mateo]

MILAN, Oct 31 (Reuters) - Italian motorcycle maker Ducati confirmed its 2007
profit margin forecast on Wednesday after posting a 107.5 percent rise in
core profit for the first nine months, as new models like the SBK 1098
helped boost sales.

Shares in the maker of racing bikes driven by Australian world champion
Casey Stoner raced 8.5 percent higher to close at 1.972 euros, their highest
level in about two months.