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All you need to know: Ducati Panigale V2

October 23, 2019 mcnews Leave a comment

The new Ducati Panigale V2 is actually the Panigale 959 with a new name and updates, the most notable of which are the underslung exhaust and single-sided swingarm.

We expect it will arrive in Australia early next year with pricing announced closer to the date. The current 959 starts at $A22,490.

It was presented in Italy by boss Claudio Domenicali along with Streetfighter V4, more aerodynamic Panigale V4, Scrambler Dark, Multistrada 1260 S Grand Tour and all-red Diavel S.

Claudio Domenicali and the Ducati Streetfighter V4 — Claudio

The Panigale V2 not only gets much of the V4’s electronic rider aids, but also a more comfortable seat and softer springs for a plusher ride on bumpy real-world roads, not the racetrack.

It is powered by a Euro5 995cc Superquadro engine with 115kW (155hp) at 10,750rpm and 104Nm of torque at 9000rpm.

Valve checks are now only every 24,000km and services every 12,000km or 12 months.

It looks very compact with its tightly hugging all-red wrap-around fairing and black wheels.

The electronics package is based on the six-axis inertial platform from the V4.

It includes ABS with cornering function, upgraded quickshift that now includes down-changes, traction control, engine brake control and wheelie control.

All controls are incorporated in the three Riding Modes (Race, Sport, Street) and can be adjusted via the new 4.3″ colour TFT dashboard with browsing menus and adjustable settings.

The Panigale V2 features fully adjustable 43mm Showa Big Piston Forks with improved damping at low speed, ensuring lower-pressure oil feed and reducing the amount of fluid needed for compression and rebound adjustment.

Ducati says this not only improves suspension performance but significantly reduces weight.

The fully adjustable side-mounted Sachs monoshock is joined to the new die-cast single-sided aluminium swingarm via progressive-rate linkage.

Panigale V2
ENGINE
ENGINE	Superquadro 90° V2, 4 valve per cylinder, Desmodromic, liquid cooled
DISPLACEMENT	955 cc
BORE X STROKE	100 x 60,8 mm
COMPRESSION RATIO	12.5:1
POWER	114 kW (155 hp) @ 10.750 rpm
TORQUE	104 Nm (76,7 lb-ft) @ 9.000 rpm
FUEL INJECTION	Electronic fuel injection system. Twin injectors per cylinder. Full ride-by-wire elliptical throttle bodies
EXHAUST	2-1-2-1 system, with 2 catalytic converters and 2 lambda probes
TRANSMISSION
GEARBOX	6 speed with Ducati Quick Shift (DQS) up/down EVO 2
PRIMARY DRIVE	Straight cut gears; Ratio 1.77:1
RATIO	1=37/15 2=30/16 3=27/18 4=25/20 5=24/22 6=23/24
FINAL DRIVE	Chain; Front sprocket 15; Rear sprocket 43
CLUTCH	Hydraulically controlled slipper and self-servo wet multiplate clutch
CHASSIS
FRAME	Monocoque Aluminium
FRONT SUSPENSION	Fully adjustable Showa BPF fork. 43 mm chromed inner tubes
FRONT WHEEL	5-spokes light alloy 3.50″ x 17″
FRONT TYRE	Pirelli Diablo Rosso Corsa II 120/70 ZR17
REAR SUSPENSION	Fully adjustable Sachs unit. Aluminum single-sided swingarm
REAR WHEEL	5-spokes light alloy 5,50” x 17”
REAR TYRE	Pirelli Diablo Rosso Corsa II 180/60 ZR17
WHEEL TRAVEL (FRONT/REAR)	120 mm (4.72 in) – 130 mm (5.12 in)
FRONT BRAKE	2 x 320 mm semi-floating discs, radially mounted Brembo Monobloc M4.32 4-piston callipers with Cornering ABS EVO
REAR BRAKE	245 mm disc, 2-piston calliper with Cornering ABS EVO
INSTRUMENTATION	Digital unit with 4,3″ TFT colour display
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHTS
DRY WEIGHT	176 kg (388 lb)
KERB WEIGHT*	200 kg (441 lb)
SEAT HEIGHT	840 mm (33,1 in)
WHEELBASE	1.436 mm (56,5 in)
RAKE	24°
FRONT WHEEL TRAIL	94 mm (3.70 in)
FUEL TANK CAPACITY	17 l – 4.5 gallon (US)
NUMBER OF SEATS	Dual seat
EQUIPMENT
SAFETY EQUIPMENT	Riding Modes, Power Modes, Cornering ABS EVO, Ducati Traction Control (DTC) EVO 2, Ducati Wheelie Control (DWC) EVO, Engine Brake Control (EBC) EVO, Auto tyre calibration
STANDARD EQUIPMENT	Ducati Quick Shift (DQS) up/down EVO 2, Full LED lighting with Daytime Running Light (DRL), Sachs steering damper, Auto-off indicators
READY FOR	Ducati Data Analyser+ (DDA+) with GPS module, Ducati Multimedia System (DMS), anti-theft, Ducati Lap Timer GPS (DLT GPS)
WARRANTY
WARRANTY (MONTHS)	24 months unlimited mileage
MAINTENANCE (KM/MONTHS)	12,000 km (7,500 m)/12 months
VALVE CLEARANCE ADJUSTMENT (KM)	24,000 km (15,000 m)
CONSUMPTION AND EMISSIONS (ONLY FOR COUNTRIES WHERE EURO 5 STANDARD APPLIES)
STANDARD	Euro 5
CONSUMPTION	6,0 l/100km
CO2 EMISSIONS	CO2 = 139 g/km
*Kerb weights indicate total bike weight with all operating consumable liquids and a fuel tank filled to 90% of capacity (as per EU Regulation 44/2014 Annex XI).

Source: MotorbikeWriter.com

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Ducati Streetfighter V4 | Streetfighter V4 S | 208 hp | 123 Nm | 199/201 kg wet

October 23, 2019 mcnews Leave a comment

It has perhaps took a little longer than expected but Ducati have finally taken the covers off of the new Ducati Streetfighter V4 and V4 S.

201/199 kg is the wet respective kerb weights for the two models which are both powered by a 208 horsepower iteration of the Desmosedici Stradale 90-degree V-4 engine. That peak power is produced at 12,750 rpm while the 123 Nm of twist peaks at 11,500 rpm.

Ducati Streetfighter V S — Ducati Streetfighter V4 S

An optional Akrapovic full exhaust system can up those numbers to 220 horsepower and 130 Nm while knocking six kilograms off the scales. Just be aware that fitting said exhaust will likely require more than ten hours of labour due to the V4 lay-out, so figure the fitment into your bargaining if that’s what you have your heart set on when signing the paperwork at your local Ducati dealer!

Showa and Sachs provide the suspension for the Streetfighter V4 while the V4 S gets electronically-adjustable Ohlins at both ends.

The geometry is the same across both bikes and both can take a pillion.

A single wide handlebar that offers more friendly ergonomics than sportsbike clip-ons are a nod to rider comfort, as are lower pegs than Ducati’s sportsbike brethren and a much thicker seat with 60 mm of padding. Seat height is 845 mm.

The two bikes also roll on different rims with the S getting forged Marchesini gorgeousness.

Both bikes sport the same Brembo Stylema M4.30 brakes.

Wings come to nakedbikes! That’s right, Ducati have put wings on the Streetfighter and claim they increase stability markedly and produce as much as 28 kg of down-force when you head to the cafe at 270 km/h.

A top spec’ six-axis IMU controls an extensive electronics suite that graces both Streetfighter models as does 5” TFT instrumentation lifted from the Panigale V4.

Riding modes change throttle response and power matched to relative traction and abs settings. Full power is available in Race and Sport modes while Street pegs it back to 155 hp. Riding modes also change the attitude of the electronic suspension on the S.

Ducati’s GPS lap-timer functions, multimedia intregration with Bluetooth and Data Analyser systems seem likely to be optional extras.

No word yet as to Australian arrival dates or pricing.

2020 Ducati Streetfigher V4 / Streetfighter V4 S Specifications

Source: MCNews.com.au

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Ducati Panigale V2 | 955 cc | 155 hp | 104 Nm | 200 kg wet

October 23, 2019 mcnews Leave a comment

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Ducati unleashes 2020 models

October 23, 2019 mcnews Leave a comment

Ducati unleashes its 2020 model line-up including the Streetfighter V4, more aerodynamic Panigale V4, Scrambler Dark, Multistrada 1260 S Grand Tour, all-red Diavel S and Panigale V2.

There was nothing new for Monster, Supersport or Hypermotard.

Despite talking about the importance of the Panigale V4 and race wins in the MotoGP, WSBK and BSB, boss Claudio Domenicali started his presentation with the launch of three e-bikes.

This stresses the future focus of the company on electric mobility.

The e-bikes are the MIG-RR limited edition on which you can have your name printed on the frame, the MIG-S mountain bike and the e-Scrambler for riding in the city.

Ducati Dark Scrambler cheapest yet

Speaking of Scramblers, which are now the company’s biggest seller with more than 70,000 sales since launch in 2015, Claudio unveiled their cheapest yet, the Scrambler Icon Dark.

IN fact, it will be €800 cheaper than the Icon on which is is based. that means it should be about $A1000 less than the current price of $A13,990 (plus on-road costs).

Like previous Ducati Dark models, it has a blacked out engine and is a cheaper model.

‘It strips away what was not necessary for the product,” Claudio says.

Yet it still features cornering ABS which was introduced last year, plus round rear mirrors and bulb blinkers.

Claudio also showed a future direction for Scrambler with two artist impressions for a Motard version and a Desert X with Dakar Rally styling and powered by the 1100ss engine.

While on the topic of black he also unveiled a Diavel 1260 matt black as well as an all-red 1260 S Red available from February 2020.

Multistrada 1260 S Grand Tour

One of the highlights of the Multistrada 1260 S Grand Tour, according to Claudio, is that it has an electric fuel cap with no need to use your key.

It also comes with new styling features and creature comforts for the long haul.

Claudio says that in the past 16 years they have sold more than 100,00 Multistradas.

Ducati unleashes Panigale V2

Claudio stressed the mid-weight sports bike section with the unveiling of the Panigale V2 in all red.

“You can see how lean and pure this bike is,” he says.

It features a low and short muffler, single sided swingarm and is powered by the V2 Superquadro engine with 115kW at 10,750rpm and 104Nm @ 9000rpm.

It also has the same electronics as the top Panigale, TFT colour dashboard, up and down quickshifter, engine brake control, traction control, ABS cornering control and wheelie control.

“It is the safety package that is the most developed we have in Ducati,” Claudio says.

Among the tech is “DTC Evo 2 with predictive strategy” which apparently regulates revs so you have better stability out of a corner even when aggressive on the throttle.

“It’s the perfect first track bike for young people; a springboard bike,” he says.

Panigale V4

The updated V4 is now lighter and has upgraded aerodynamics with a wider side fairing, wider front fairing, racing screen and winglets.

The result is 30kg of downforce at 270km/h on the front wheel to reduce wheelie tendency and improve high-speed stability.

Claudio then went very techno as he rambled a= on about the “science of speed”, mentioning “higher centre of gravity”, “higher chain force angle” and the “new torque correlation law”.

And hallelujah, it now has softer springs to handle bumpy roads.

Streetfighter V4 and V4S

The highlight was the Streetfighter V4 and V4S which was unleashed the same day as Kawasaki unveiled their Z H2 with 147.1kW of power.

Ducati’s Steetfighter retains the Panigale’s 208hp (155kW), but only weighs 177kg dry.

To control all that power and keep the front wheel on the ground, it has an aero package that creates 28kg of downforce at 270km/h.

They will be available from March 2020 in a “base model” at €19,990 and an S version at €22990.

Source: MotorbikeWriter.com

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New motorcycle models coming in 2020

October 20, 2019 mcnews Leave a comment

It’s motorcycle show season with a host of new 2020 models soon to be revealed at the biggest motorcycle show on the planet, EICMA, in Milan in November and the Tokyo Motor Show starting Thursday (20 October 2019).

We expect the usual new models, updates, concepts and, of course, a host of electric motorcycles and scooters.

However, Ducati, Kawasaki and Honda will jump the queue with unveilings on Wednesday ahead of show season.

2020 bikes

Here’s our rundown on what to expect at the shows for 2020:

Ducati

We are kickstarting with Ducati who will steal the show on Wednesday night (23 October 2019) when it reveals its 2020 models including seven new models.

Their big-ticket item is the 208hp Streetfighter V4 weighing in at just 178kg dry. There may also be a Multistrada with the V4 engine.

Two other models we’ve heard of are the Multistrada 1260 S Grand Tour and a blacked-out Scrambler Icon Dark.

We may also see an updated Panigale 959.

Kawasaki

On the same day, Kawasaki will unveil their naked supercharged Z H2. It will be interesting to see if it has the same power as the H2 or whether it is “retuned”.

The Ninja 400 engine is expected to be added to the baby Versys, we could see a W800 scrambler version and there could be updates to the Ninja 650 and Ninja 1000.

Rather than a new model, the big news could be confirmation of the rumours that the big green machine has gobbled up Italian icon, Bimota, for which it has historically supplied engines.

Honda

Honda will also show its 2020 fleet on Wednesday, including the already revealed Honda CRF1100 Africa Twin.

Their big news will be the new CBR1000RR with a host of electronics to be competitive in the 2020 World Superbikes series.

Honda usually has some interesting concepts and the rest may just be updates of existing production models.

Triumph

The British invasion will include a Thruxton RS to bridge the gap between the ‘R’ and the ‘TFC’ and we expect a Bobber version to join their exotic TFC range.

BMW

The Bavarian promises six new models highlighted by the reveal of the production version of their first cruiser in 15 years, the 1800cc boxer-powered R 18 (spy photos at the top of this page and below).

We also expect to see the F 850 RS based on the Concept 9cento, an updated S 1000 XR sport tourer, the new S 1000 R streetfighter and perhaps more R nineT versions.

Magnets make BMW 9cento two bikes in one — BMW 9cento

KTM

The Austrian manufacturer has been defying the sales slump with some clever new models in recent years and should continue the trend.

We expect a new 1290 Super Duke R with winglets as this teaser video suggests.

KTM is tipped to announce a range of entry-level 490cc twin-cylinder motorcycles, a range of 890cc models and a 790 Supermoto.

Aprilia

The Aprilia RS 660 production bike is the big tip following the unveiling last year of the concept model.

There should also be RSV4 updates with less weight and more power … as usual.

Norton

No new models, but we expect to see the Atlas models and V4 RR hit the showroom floor.

MV Agusta

A Russian funding injection and promises of new models has got everyone excited, but it may be too early.

Perhaps we’ll see yet more limited-edition models such as the Brutale 1000 Serie Oro to challenge Ducati Streetfighter V4 in a horsepower brawl.

RMK

2020 RMK E2 prototype electric motorcycle — RMK E2

This Finnish motorcycle company will unveil an electric motorcycle with up to 300km of range and a hub-less rear wheel housing the motor.

Suzuki

After years of teasing, we expect to see a turbo model, perhaps even a turbo Hayabusa or Katana, but probably more likely something in the mid-range engine capacity.

There will also be updates for the V-Strom 1000, new colours, new graphics and maybe a concept or two, probably electric.

Some have suggested a smaller version of the recently released Katana.

Indian

The American company is expected to unveil its Challenger bagger believed to be powered by a liquid-cooled 1770cc engine called the Powerplus.

Yamaha

The R1 and R1M will have an update and we should see at least one new variant of the popular MT range.

Moto Morini

The Italian manufacturer has hinted at an adventure bike with unknown engine capacity.

Moto Guzzi

The popular V85 TT adventure bike and V7 could be joined by more variants.

Source: MotorbikeWriter.com

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Will Ducati direct imports mean cheaper bikes?

October 2, 2019 mcnews Leave a comment

Ducati fans want to know if the company taking over its own Australian and New Zealand imports and distribution from NF Importers in April 2020 will lead to cheaper bikes.

This follows a similar move by the KTM factory in June to import and distribute KTM and Husqvarna motorcycles.

That has not led to cheaper bikes from KTM.

However, in June Husqvarna offered massive discounts on the 401 and 701 Svartpilen and Vitpilen motorcycles of up to $7000!

Husqvarna Vitpilen 701 imports — Husqvarna Vitpilen 701 doen $7000 to $9995

Our industry sources say Ducati price cuts are not likely, especially given the current falling dollar.

Instead, they say the advantage for riders is that brands going the subsidiary route will offer better service, better parts supply and a “cleaner corporate message”.

So who’s next? Triumph? MV Agusta? Royal Enfield?

Our industry sources say all these manufacturers must be watching closely to see how the Ducati model works.

After all, the biggest margins are made at the distribution level so there is a lot for them to gain.

And what they want most is control.

Factory imports

Of the major brands, all Japanese are distributed here by the manufacturers, as well as BMW, Harley-Davidson and Indian.

The biggest takeover of Australian distribution was when Harley-Davidson grabbed the reins in the early 2000s.

Harley was selling well before the factory took the market over so the only advantage has been market coordination and corporate profile.

They certainly didn’t offer massive discounts. In fact, they held the profit margins high for dealers and have only recently offered discounts on slow sellers in this current sales slump.

NF Importers

NF Importers has distributed Ducati for 55 years and done a pretty good job.

Managing director Warren Fraser says they have put 55,000 Ducatis into Aussie and Kiwi garages since 1964.

In fact, Australia has the biggest per-capita ownership of Ducatis outside Italy.

The company, and particularly CEO Warren Lees, developed a great working relationship with the factory.

Warren was even able to twist Ducati’s arm to produce a 659 Monster just for Australia and New Zealand to suit our learner-approved motorcycle scheme.

Ducati Monster 659 motorcycle sales imports — Ducati’s learner-approved Monster 659

The writing was perhaps on the wall for NF Importers when Warren retired a year ago.

The new Australian Ducati subsidiary will be led by Sergi Canovas, who has been the company’s managing director in India for the past three years.

He introduced the brand to the sub-continent and sales rocketed more than 20% in the first year.

Ducati also developed several new dealerships in India, including the world’s largest Ducati store in New Delhi.

Main brands and distributors in Australia

Brand	Distributor
Aprilia	PS Importers
Benelli	Urban Moto Imports
BMW	BMW
BRP/Can-Am	BRP/Can-Am
CFMoto	Mojo Motorcycles
Ducati	Ducati (2020)
Harley-Davidson	Harley-Davidson
Honda	Honda
Husqvarna	KTM
Hyosung	PS Importers
Indian	Indian
Kawasaki	Kawasaki
KTM	KTM
Kymco	Mojo Motorcycles
Moto Guzzi	PS Importers
MV Agusta	Urban Moto Imports
Norton	Brisbane Motorcycles
Piaggio	PS Importers
Royal Enfield	Urban Moto Imports
Sherco	Mojo Motorcycles
Suzuki	Suzuki
SWM	Mojo Motorcycles
Triumph	PS Importers
Ural	Ural Australia
Vespa	PS Importers
Yamaha	Yamaha

Source: MotorbikeWriter.com

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Ducati taking AUS/NZ distribution in house

October 2, 2019 mcnews Leave a comment

Ducati takes Australian and NZ in-house

After a 55-years-long partnership with NF Importers, Ducati is now setting up a fully owned corporate subsidiary to manage the Ducati brands across Australia and New Zealand. The new arrangement will become effective starting from 1 April 2020.

(Francesco Milicia – Ducati VP Global Sales and After Sales)

“Australia and New Zealand have always been key strategic markets for Ducati and we believe that it is the right moment to enhance our presence by investing in a National Sales Company. Ducati received from Australia some of our greatest heroes, Troy Corser, Troy Bayliss and Casey Stoner, and it is time for us to return the favor to the market through a subsidiary that will fuel the passion of all Ducatisti even further”

Francesco Milicia Ducati Director Global Sales — Francesco Milicia, Ducati Global Sales Director

The new Ducati subsidiary will be under the leadership of Sergi Canovas, who comes from a long experience in the motorcycle industry.

(Sergi Canovas – Managing Director Ducati Australia and New Zealand)

“I am extremely happy and honored to take this responsibility. Ducati has been well represented by NF Importers and I am looking forward to continue the fruitful relationship with them on the retail side. Establishing the subsidiary in Australia and New Zealand will assert the brand’s DNA and values of Ducati, translating them into an enhanced experience for all our Ducatisti across Australia and New Zealand”

Mr. Canovas, for the last three years, had also headed up the team of Ducati India, as Managing Director, successfully positioning Ducati as the most premium and desired motorcycle brand in the market.

NF Importers, the current Ducati importer, started the Ducati distribution in Sydney in 1964, expanding the network throughout the years up to 24 dealerships that today cover the entire continent as well as New Zealand, providing Ducati customers with hubs and points of reference for their passion and needs in terms of service, community and products.

After 55 years of partnership, NF Importers and Ducati together decided to make a step forward to take further advantage of the current state of the Australian market.

(Warren Fraser – NF Importers Managing Director)

“I believe that we have represented the Ducati brand very successfully in good and bad market conditions since 1964 and have established the Ducati brand as one of the predominant prestige motorcycle marques in Australia and more recently New Zealand. We have built the brand together with our Ducati friends from virtually nil in this country to where it is today. We have put an estimated 55,000 Ducati motorcycles into the Australian and New Zealand markets, we have consistently been one of the highest achieving countries in terms of market share and we have built a large and loyal band of Ducatisti”

Ducati Panigale Superleggera PA Superleggera — Ducati Panigale 1299 Superleggera

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Designer suggests electric Ducati Monster

October 2, 2019 mcnews Leave a comment

Young designer Alessandro Lupo has designed an electric Ducati Monster to inspire the iconic Italian company to pursue a “new beginning”.

Ducati boss Claudio Domenicali rides a Hypermotard converted to electric power with a Zero FX powertrain and recently said the company is about to join the electric bike race.

Alessandro, who is a designer at exotic car company Pagani Automobili, says his “desire would be to work for Ducati”.

After reading that Ducati wants to make an electric motorcycle, I thought the Monster project could be ideal,” the Panigale 959 rider says.

“Monster is the Ducati icon, so it could be a new beginning. I hope Ducati can see my idea and be inspired by it.”

An electric Monster also makes a lot of sense as most electric motorcycling in the near future is expected to be short distance and commuting, because of the limited range and long recharge times.

“Given the rumour of a Ducati interest in making an electric motorcycle, I wanted to imagine how this could appear if it became a reality,” Alessandro says.

Noticeably, he has retained chain drive, but it must be one gear as there is no clutch.

Electric Ducati Monster

Here is Alessandro’s video and his electric concept in his own words:

Mixing the vintage style of the Cafe Racer, the beauty of the Ducati brand and the architecture of an electric motorcycle, I designed the Ducati Monster Electric Concept.

Aesthetically appealing; to give the sensation of speed, most of the volumes fall on the front.

This means that the tank is very low and almost invades the front wheel and the rear has no tail, so as to give greater optical lightness and make the tire appear even larger.

This presents the typical trellis frame fixed no longer to the engine but to the battery which, placed inside a carbon cover, becomes structural.

The tank, of considerable size, no longer has the traditional fuel reserve function. This becomes a convenient trunk to store the helmet and various objects. In addition, the “fake” tank is composed of two easily interchangeable side covers to update the style.

The bike, with the combination of materials such as ABS, brushed aluminum and carbon, creates distinct “zones” that at the same time form part of the same assembly.

The meticulous research of the details (like the components milled from full with angles of 45 ° and brushed) must give the perception of “premium”. A luxury that is now present in cars but not in motorcycles.

The cycling odds are more like a sport bike than a naked one, to make the most of a powertrain with lots of torque.

Ducati amps up

At a student event in Spain this year, the Ducati boss told the crowd: “The future is electric, we’re not far from starting series production.”

It’s no news that Ducati has been considering an electric model since about 2017 when a Ducati executive revealed they had electric plans for a motorcycle and a scooter by 2021.

In the same year, VW Group Chairman Matthias Mueller upped the ante saying Ducati would have an electric motorcycle “by 2020”.

Ducati has also collaborated with Milano Scuola Politecnica di Design (Design Polytechnic School) students to produce the futuristic Ducati Zero electric sports bike.

Ducati Zero electric concept 2020 electric bike race — Ducati Zero electric concept

electric bike race — Ducati MIG-RR electric mountain bike

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Ducati Monster S arrives in black on black

September 12, 2019 mcnews Leave a comment

Ducati has unveiled a new “black on black” Monster 1200 S in the lead-up to a whole fleet of new models expected to be rolled out next month.

By “black on black” they mean alternating gloss black and matt black parts, offset by flashes of red on the rims.

Ducati Australia has not yet advised when the bike will arrive or pricing, but we expect it will be here in the next month with a slight premium over the base price.

Current Monster rideaway pricing:

Monster 1200 $22,990
Monster 1200 S Red $ 26,990
Monster 1200 S Liquid Concrete Grey $ 27,190
Monster 1200 R Red $ 30,190

All Monster 1200 models are powered by the Testastretta 11° DS engine with 109kW.

They feature Ride by Wire system and inertial platform, which provide ABS Cornering, Traction Control and Wheelie Control functions.

Monster S

The S versions provide a sports boost with fully adjustable 48mm Öhlins forks and rear Öhlins monoshock, dual 330mm Brembo discs and Brembo M50 monobloc calipers and an up & down quickshifter.

Cosmetically they have three Y-spoke wheels, a carbon fibre front mudguard, daytime running lights and LED indicators.

New Ducatis

Other new models tipped include a Scrambler 1100 Pro, Scrambler 1100 Pro Sport, the Streetfighter V4, Multistrada V4 and maybe even a Monster V4.

Ducati certainly needs the stimulus of new models as its sales have stalled in 2019, down 0.6%.

The biggest drops were in Asia and Latin America where Ducati has invested heavily including a factory in Thailand to make Scramblers and assemble bikes for the local market.

Source: MotorbikeWriter.com

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Ducati Monster 1200 S goes ‘Black on Black’ for MY 2020

September 12, 2019 mcnews Leave a comment

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