Who doesn't love the Italian gusto that goes in to every Ducati motorcycle's design? Ducati exudes a sense of passion and style that bikers the world over envy. There's only the small issue of the higher price point that keeps a Ducati out of practical reach for many.

While a Ducati is pretty much the cheapest way to lay claim to an Italian-made motor vehicle, it's not cheap by any means. But, that doesn't mean that the average Joe-bike-rider can't get their hands on some official Ducati-designed gear on the (relatively) cheap.

The Sony Ericsson Z770 Ducati edition brings the style and feel of Ducati's motoring tradition in a more affordable handset. All gussied up in a Ducati-designed red and black paint-job, this Sony Ericsson Z770 flip-phone sports Ducati-branding. The handset comes with an HBH DS-220 based Ducati Bluetooth headset to match the trick color-scheme of the SE Z770.

Unfortunately for Ducati-fans in The States, the Sony Ericsson Z770 only supports tri-band (900/1800/1900Mhz) GSM. But, if tri-band works well in your corner of the world, the SE Z770 should serve up data through its web browser at UMTS/HSDPA speeds.

Sony Ericsson plans to bring the SE Z770's Italian gusto to TIM in June.

[www.intomobile.com]