This no kidding happened to me yesterday on my way to Peterson AFB. I'm at a light and a guy pulls up next to me on a Kawi Vulcan and takes a good look at my bike.
Him - "Cool bike! What kind is it?"
Me - "It's a Ducati Supersport" (Says that on the bike and I point to it)
Him - Sweet! Who makes it?"
Me - "Ducati." (Still pointing)
Him - Blank look followed by "Oh"
Light turns green.
Joe