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The Multistrada 1260 S features Ducati’s SkyHook semi-active control unit actuating the 48mm Kayaba inverted front forks and Sachs monoshock, both of which are fully adjustable. For the Pikes Peak edition, the Bolognese bike manufacturer has employed Ohlins inverted forks at the front and Ohlins TTX36 monoshock at the rear. These are mechanically adjustable. Another addition that the Pikes Peak edition packs is the lightweight Termignoni exhaust system.

While the 1260 S rolls on five-spoke lightweight alloy wheels, the Pikes Peak edition gets forged aluminium wheels, which are 3kg lighter than the ones on the 1260 S. All three variants come shod with Pirelli Scorpion Trail II tyres. At 229kg kerb, the Pikes Peak edition is 6kg lighter than the Multistrada 1260 S.

Ducati left no stone unturned to make the race-spec Multistrada 1260 as fast as possible. They got rid of all the unnecessary bits like the hand guards, engine protector, headlights and taillight. They also used forged magnesium wheels in the race-spec motorcycle to reduce unsprung weight, and also to improve agility. The race bikes featured a stock engine with a race-spec ECU remap topped off with a custom Termignoni titanium full exhaust system for unrestricted power flow. Sadly, Ducati has not revealed the power figures of the race-spec Multistrada. To give you a perspective, though, the stock version of the 1262cc Ducati Testastretta DVT liquid-cooled L-twin motor produces 158PS at 9500rpm, and 129.5Nm at 7500rpm. The Multistrada 1260, 1260 S, Pikes Peak edition and the race-spec motorcycle feature the same 6-speed transmission with Ducati Quick Shifter (up and down).

The race-spec bike uses the same suspension setup as the production Pikes Peak, albeit tuned by Race Tech with height adjustment as well. It also uses Brembo M50 callipers that bite into the stock dual 330mm front discs with the aid of a WSBK-spec master cylinder. The braking setup for the rear wheels is believed to be the same 265mm disc seen on the stock motorcycle. Finally, Ducati also equipped the race-spec bike with custom-made Rizoma rear-set footpegs instead of the stock units for better cornering clearance.

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The wait for a Royal Enfield alternative might finally be over. Cleveland CycleWerks, the American two-wheeler manufacturer which recently showed off its products at the Auto Expo 2018, will commence sales this October. The announcement was made through the company’s social media accounts.

Cleveland CycleWerks originally had plans of launching its motorcycles in June 2018 but with the dealership network setup still underway, the launch had to be pushed to this October. For their Indian operations, the company will be collaborating with Hyderabad-based Laish-Madison Motor Werks for production and distribution of its bikes. The bikes will take the CKD route from China and will be assembled at CCW’s Pune Plant.

Speaking of the bikes, CCW showcased four models at the Auto Expo 2018: the Misfit, the Ace Deluxe, the Ace Scrambler and the Ace Cafe. Of these, only the Ace and the Misfit will be launched this October.

The Ducati SuperSport is one of the most sensual-looking motorcycles ever made by the Italian bike manufacturer. In fact, it even won the ‘Most Beautiful Bike Of the Show’ at the 2016 EICMA. Now, Ducati has updated the SuperSport with a new matte-finish Titanium Grey colour. Along with the frame, the wheels too get the red colour treatment and enhances the sporty stance of the motorcycle. The optional pillion seat cover and the panniers will also be offered in this colour, says the company.

The new colour will be available in the international market from July, and its prices will remain unchanged too. Currently, it retails at £11,795 (around Rs 10.57 lakh) in the UK. In India, the SuperSport retails at Rs 12.04 lakh (ex-showroom India) for the Ducati Red variant. The SuperSport S variant will continue to be available in Star White Silk and Ducati Red. Here’s Ducati’s official statement on the new colour variant:

Press Release:

Ducati presents a new colour scheme for the SuperSport range

Borgo Panigale (Bologna, Italy), 19 June 2018 – Ducati springs forward to 2019, with the presentation of the new and stylish colour scheme for the SuperSport which will be available with a matt Titanium Grey fairing paired with red wheel rims and frame.

The new colour scheme, which combines a sporty style with an elegant look, is a reinterpretation of the colours that characterised some of Ducati's most iconic sports models in the past. The SuperSport says goodbye to the traditional Ducati Red and debuts with the new Titanium Grey with a matt finish which is made yet more attractive and unique by the red of the frame and wheel rims. The rear seat cover will also be available in the same colour combination, as will the plastic inserts decorating the side panniers, both items featuring among the wide range of Ducati Performance accessories (pictured below).

The SuperSport S, fitted with Öhlins suspension, Ducati Quick Shift up/down and rear seat cover, will continue to be available in Ducati Red as well as in the much-loved combination of Star White Silk, with red wheel rims and frame.

The new colour scheme will be available starting from July at Ducati Stores. The price of the SuperSport range remains unchanged.

The Ducati SuperSport is the bike for those eager to ride sports-style on everyday roads. Fun and versatile with true Ducati sports styling and zest, the SuperSport makes riders feel like racers. Equipped with a 937 cm3 twin-cylinder Testastretta 11° engine, it delivers 110 HP and a full yet linear torque curve. While a mean lean road machine, the SuperSport has decidedly approachable feel thanks to easy handling, the confidence-inspiring Ducati Safety Pack (Bosch ABS + Ducati Traction Control), the awesome price-quality ratio of the equipment and the long maintenance intervals.