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Photo shows Ducati Multistrada V4 is coming

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This spy photo from Motorrad  magazine seems to prove that Ducati is introducing a Multistrada V4 version as we tipped earlier this month.

The Multistrada V4 is expected to be unveiled on October 23 when Ducati will release its 2020 model range.

It comes hot on the heels of Ducati announcing a naked Streetfighter V4 will be unveiled in October as a 2020 model.

A prototype was recently raced at the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb in Colorado.

Sadly, four-time winner Carlin Dunne crashed and died on the final corner on his way to victory and a record time. Motorcycle races at the hillclimb have been suspended next year.

Carlin Dunne rides Ducati V4 Streetfighter prototype at Pikes peak Multistrada V4
Carlin Dunn e on the Streetfighter V4 prototype

Multistrada V4

Now it seems the Streetfighter V4 street version may be accompanied by a Multistrada V4.

Earlier this month motorcycle magazine Motorrad claimed it had seen the bike out testing in Borgo Panigale, home of the Ducati factory in north-east Italy.

They did not have any images to prove their sighting, but they have now published iomages from this Facebook post by Luca Moncalieri, Managing Director of Ducatisti Integralisti,Pavia, Italy.

A Multistrada V4 makes a lot of sense as does a Monster version.

Will there be any L-twins left?

Streetfighter V4 is expected to have similar power to the Panigale V4’s 158kW (213hp).

It had been suggested the street production version may be a little tamer. However, it is likely to still be more than the Aprilia Tuono’s 173hp (129kW).

The Multistrada is likely to be tuned for less top end and more low-down power and torque.

The current Multistrada 1260 has 117kW (158hp) output. 

Ducati Multistrada V4 coming?
Ducati Multistrada 1260

The new V4 models are likely to have front and rear radar for blind spot alerts and cornering ABS as Ducati has previously said it would add these features to its entire range in 2020.

The tech is part of the company’s joint development with Audi of safety technology to fit into an automated driving future.

Source: MotorbikeWriter.com

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Is Ducati planning a Multistrada V4?

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Hot on the heels of Ducati announcing a naked Streetfighter version of its Panigale V4, rumours have surfaced that the Italian company is planning a Multistrada V4.

The Streetfighter V4 production version will be unveiled this year as a 2020 model and a prototype was recently raced at the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb in Colorado.

Sadly, four-time winner Carlin Dunne crashed and died on the final corner on his way to victory and a record time.

Carlin Dunne rides Ducati V4 Streetfighter prototype at Pikes peak Multistrada V4
Carlin Dunn e on the Streetfighter V4 prototype

Multistrada V4

Now it seems the Streetfighter V4 street version may be accompanied by a Multistrada V4, according to German motorcycle magazine Motorrad.

The magazine claims it has seen the bike out testing in Borgo Panigale, home of the Ducati factory in north-east Italy.

There are no images available to prove their sighting, but it makes a lot of sense for Ducati to use the engine in other model variants.

Who knows, they could also be planning a Monster version!

Streetfighter V4 is expected to have similar power to the Panigale V4’s 158kW (213hp).

It had been suggested the street production version may be a little tamer. However, it is likely to still be more than the Aprilia Tuono’s 173hp (129kW).

The Multistrada is likely to be tuned for less top end and more low-down power and torque.

The current Multistrada 1260 has 117kW (158hp) output. 

Ducati Multistrada V4 coming?
Ducati Multistrada 1260

A Multistrada V4 could make its debut alongside the Streetfighter V4 at the EICMA motorcycle show in Milan in November.

If it does, the bike is likely to have front and rear radar for blind spot alerts and cornering ABS as Ducati has previously said it would add these features to its entire range in 2020.

The tech is part of the company’s joint development with Audi of safety technology to fit into an automated driving future.

Source: MotorbikeWriter.com

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Ducati Riding Experience Is Coming To America

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Ducati is calling all of you Multistrada and adventure riders who would like to be a part of the legendary Ducati Riding Experience (DRE) Enduro program. The DRE, which has been held only in Europe up to this point, will be coming to the Flying Iron Horse Ranch in Utah this June, and space is limited so sign up fast because you never know if or when it will be back in the States again.

This two-day, hands-on training program will have riders honing their skills aboard the Ducati Multistrada 1260 Enduro before embarking on an adventure through Utah’s picturesque backcountry roads among the Wasatch and Uinta mountains. Instruction will take place under the guidance of Paris-Dakar veteran Beppe Gualini and a number of guest instructors yet to be named.

The price for this rare opportunity starts at $1,900 per person for the two-day DRE and $2,900 for three days, which includes a two-day riding experience. The cost of admission includes lodging at the Sundance Resort, the rider training program, and a guided tour through the rugged mountain terrain once you’ve acquired the skills necessary to survive the ride. Remember that spaces are limited and they are selling out fast, so if you have the means and the desire to make it happen, go for it. This might be the only opportunity to be a part of the Ducati Riding Experience for most American riders.

2019 Dates And Package Pricing
DRE Session 1 June 3–5 2-day Ducati Riding Experience Enduro
DRE Session 2 June 5–7 2-day Ducati Riding Experience Enduro
DRE Intensivo June 7–10 3-day Intensivo Ducati Riding Experience Enduro

Adding a guest runs $400 for sessions 1 or 2 and $600 for Intensivo, while riding gear rental is $179.

Source: MotorCyclistOnline.com

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Why are adventure bikes getting bigger?

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When Charley Boorman and Ewan McGregor rode around the world in 2004 on BMW R 1150 GS Adventure bikes we saw how difficult the bigger bikes were in tough terrain.

Since then, BMW has gone to an R 1200 GS and now an even bigger R 1250 GS.

BMW boxer R models all get Shiftcam technology
BMW R 1250 GS Adventure HP

Meanwhile, Ducati from a Multistrada 1200 to 1260 and KTM Super Adventure from 1190 to 1290.

Now Harley-Davidson is promising a 1250cc Pan America adventure bike in the next couple of years.

Do we really need bigger and more powerful adventure bikes?

Sure, the new bikes come with a host of electronics that make them easier to ride in tough terrain.

But even a Harley-Davidson cruiser in the right hands can do some adventure work.

Just check out this video where a BMW R 1200 GS has a hard time keeping up with the female rider!

How embarrassing!

But does that mean we should be buying bigger bikes to go adventure riding?

Is bigger better?

No doubt Charley and Ewan played a big part in the popularity of BMW’s 1200cc GS models and the advent of similar-sized models from Ducati, KTM, Yamaha, Triumph and Moto Guzzi.

Charley Boorman big adventurer
Charley in the Flinders Ranges

Most are a tour de force of electronic wizardry that allow riders to adventure further and further off piste.

But if there is one thing any off-road rider will tell you is that they expect to crash.

That’s fine on a small bike, but on a tall and heavy behemoth like this new crop of adventure bikes, even a small crash can have big consequences.

Even if your bike survive the crash, you may not. And there may still be a 230kg+ bike to wrestle back to its vertical position.Bigger adventure bikes

But in recent years, adventure riders and adventure bikes are downsizing.

The slightly smaller 998cc Honda Africa Twin quickly became a top-selling adventure bike in Australia. Honda is also rumoured to be making a smaller version.

And Moto Guzzi is replacing its 1150cc Stelvio next year with an 853cc V85 TT.

Moto Guzzi V85 TT arrives mid-2019 season
V85 TT

The new generation of scramblers are now adding more off-road oriented versions to appeal to those wishing to downsize from behemoth adventurers.

There is also now a baby adventure sector for novice adventurers. The include the Kawasaki Versys-X 300, BMW G 310 GS, 400cc Royal Enfield Himalayan, Honda CB500X, Honda 190cc Night Hawk and Suzuki “Baby-Strom” DL250.

Kawasaki Versys-X 300 available light bulb
Kawasaki Versys-X 300

While we don’t expect riders to head off into the single trails on their Harleys, we should be seeing more smaller adventure bikes in the outback.

Source: MotorbikeWriter.com