Ducati has hit the EICMA show in force at Milan, an affordable new Scrambler 400 variant being a highlight for our market.
Bologna based bike-maker Ducati has revealed 9 new bikes, ready to hit roads around the world in 2016. The Ducati World Première, has taken place at Milan, where the motorcycling world is concentrating, as top manufacturers reveal their latest motorcycles and scooters. Traditionally associated with the colour red, Ducati’s now brought a new hue into the family,Yellow, as compliments its Scrambler brand. Ducati already has four Scramblers, available in India too, as the Classic, Icon, Full Throttle and the Urban Enduro. For 2016, Ducati has added two new Scramblers; the Scrambler Flat Track Pro, the sportiest Scrambler yet, that comes with lowered handlebars and a high performance, Termignoni exhaust system in place. Along with the Flat Track Pro, Ducati brought in what promises to be a star for the Indian market, a smaller capacity 400cc, V twin, two-valve per cylinder engine equipped Sixty2, so named after the year 1962, when the Italian company introduced their first Scrambler model.
The Italian big bike specialist also has for 2016, an all-terrain conquering Multistrada 1200 Enduro tourer, powered by a potent 1199cc, DVT, or Desmodromic Variable Timing system equipped engine, that outputs 13.9kgm of torque. The Multistrada 1200 Enduro is brimming with technology and electronic riding aids, with a highlight being Vehicle Hold Control, to help the motorcycle clamber uphill from a standstill, and four riding modes you can choose from to suit every riding condition; Touring, Enduro, Sport and Urban, each of which alter engine response, braking, suspension and traction control settings.
Also revealed in Milan is a sportier Ducati Multistrada 1200, a re-introduction of the Pikes Peak edition tourer that Ducati already used to offer, in homage to the famous annual hill- climb racing event where Ducati has seen considerable success. The Pikes Peak Multistrada will use a 1199cc, variable valve timing equipped DVT engine, comes with a lower visor, adjustable Ohlins suspension, loads of carbon fiber bits and Termignoni exhaust.
Then there’s the new Hypermotard range, three variants all using a new for 2016, V-twin, 937cc, 113bhp powerplant. There’s a standard Hypermotard 939, sportier 939 SP variant and a touring oriented Hyperstrada 939. The Hypermotard now develops a peak torque output of
9.98kgm.
Next up from Ducati is a middleweight superbike successor for the impressive Panigale 899; the Panigale 959, which gets a 955cc, V-twin cylinder motor mated to a six-speed transmission, with an impressive dry weight of just 176kg. The 959 comes with exhaust system in stacked, under-over configuration, with optional titanium exhaust system also available.
Finally, there’s the XDiavel, a new gen Diavel, Ducati’s take on a power cruiser, as lies somewhere between a cruiser and traditional high performance motorcycle. The XDiavel features belt-drive, and comes with a new, 1262cc, 156bhp, V-twin powerplant, that makes
maximum torque low in the powerband, at 5000rpm. The XDiavel is suspended on fully - adjustable Ohlins front and rear suspension and offers a massive 240 section rear tyre, allowing the bike lean angles of up to 40 degrees. The XDiavel also comes equipped with a DPL (Ducati Power Launch) launch control system and LED powered illumination all-round.
Courtesy : Autocar