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Ducati has expanded its Multistrada range with the introduction of the Multistrada 1260 boasting a bigger 1262cc engine and more touring capability. The new Multistrada 1260, Multistrada 1260 S, Multistrada 1260 S D|Air (with airbag system), Multistrada 1260 Pikes Peak are also joined by a Multistrada 1200 Enduro Pro with 30-litre fuel tank. They are …
Ducati will unveil a flagship Scrambler 1100 at the EICMA show in Milan tomorrow morning (November 6, 2017) along with four other new models. Spy photos from Inmoto (above) emerged last year of a big Scrambler being tested in Europe and many thought it would be a 1200cc model. However, American Asphalt & Rubber is now …
Ducati will fit a 1262cc L-twin engine in its Multistrada next year and maybe use the engine in its Diavel models. The change in engine has been unveiled in an official statement by the California Air Resources Board (CARB). Currently the 1200cc Testastretta 11 DVT engine is used in the Multistrada with a slightly detuned …
Police have used a variety of motorcycles for patrols over the years, but there may be a new trend toward riding big-bore adventure motorcycles. The Italian Carabinieri has chosen the Ducati Multistrada 1200 S and Multistrada 1200 Enduro as their official bikes. Meanwhile, American Honda has just donated two Africa Twin adventure motorcycles to the …
Ducati is issuing a worldwide recall on 2016-17 Multistrada 1200 Enduro models over an issue with the Sachs shock breaking. The official notice through the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has now been released. Ducati says the Sachs semi-active lower rear shock absorber end eyelet may crack and possibly detach from the swingarm. The official notice …
Now that Ducati’s adventure range of Multistradas and Scramblers are their most popular sellers, they are offering adventure training courses and treks. They call it Ducati Adventure Riding Experience (D-A-R-E) and it includes off-road training courses by Motor School and expeditions. It sounds very much like what BMW has been doing with their GS Safaris …
The Multistrada Enduro is Ducati’s globetrotter, a bike built to go anywhere and everywhere with all the supplies you need and maybe even a pillion. It’s a big ask, and one that has to be tested. Click on the following videos for Mick Matheson‘s review of the all-roads tourer. OVERVIEW We loaded up the Ducati, two-up, …
Ducati has unveiled two new Scramblers, an entry level Multistrada (pictured above), Monster 797, 1299 Superleggera and updated 1200 Monster at EICMA in Milan. That’s on top of the Supersport and Supersport S unveiled at Intermot in Cologne a month earlier. The Scramblers are the Desert Sled and Cafe Racer. Read all about them here. …
West Australian Steve Fraser is the current rider in Ducati’s worldwide Globetrotter 90th campaign where riders lap the world on a Multistrada 1200 Enduro. Steve is the fifth of seven riders. He picked up the bike at Indianapolis and is riding to New York City. You can track him on the daily blog. He received …
Spy photos of a Ducati 1200 Scrambler being tested in Europe have surfaced, supporting rumours that the company would produce a large-capacity version of their most popular bike. From the one photo, it appears the bike has the same single instrument, round headlight, handlebars, mirrors, 18-inch front wheel, upside-down forks, frame, high fender (from the …