We drove: Ducati Multistrada 1260 Enduro // Ducati for all trails, even dusty ones

Therefore, at the world presentation in the heart of Tuscany, they prepared a two-part route. In the morning I was testing out how to drive around corners, and equipped with a pair of large aluminum side hulls, it zigzagged through the narrow streets of the village dotted with hills. After lunch at the idyllic castle of Nipozzano, there was a veritable circle of enduro along paths and carts through vineyards and chestnut forests full of holes and stones, which was what this 225lb beast enduroMILF Kee Brune 158 'horses', a first-class experience.

For me personally, who otherwise loves to drive dynamically on the road, but I do not like racing, because I like it much more than in motion, when I fully squeeze out the gas on a race track, this Multistrada Enduro best multistrada. Front 19, rear 17 is a combination that sets this bike apart from the regular Multistrade and is more playful to ride, but it provides reasonably good road contact and good feedback, and above all, at least it feels more relaxed and stable. .

For the 2019 model year, it is equipped with a new larger engine, which is now being metered. 1262 cubic centimeters and delivers 128 Nm of torque or a flatter power and torque curve. Therefore, there is no need for a new one for dynamic driving. Testastratte ride at high revs, but already at 3.500 rpm there is a lot of usable power and torque. However, when the fully digital indicator is at maximum 9.000 rpm, it feels like you are not sitting on an enduro touring bike, but on a slightly more upright Panigale.

The driver is also greatly assisted by the Sequential Shift Assistant, which provides continuous acceleration without squeaking in the gearbox. Even if not, the list of accessories and customization options is so long that you can list half the magazine, but the standard equipment is impressive. The perfectly functioning suspension (on the road and in the field) is comfortable and adaptable to the settings and the ground, but offers tremendous customization according to your own wishes. Then there is the cruise control, smart switches and turn signals that are deactivated when sensors detect a change in direction, a Ducati car-like multimedia system, a large five-inch color screen. TFT and front LED lights. At the same time, I shouldn't forget the really rich safety equipment like ABS, which also works on a slope when cornering, rear wheel slip control, front wheel lift control, turn lights and even an automatic brake. to start on the slope. Ducati also boasted that there is now a service interval allowing valves to be adjusted every 30.000 kilometers. regular maintenance every 19.000 km.

In driving, it proved to be a suitable car for the demanding driver, but since the seat, steering wheel and pedals have been lowered, this beast will now be easier to drive even for those with seat height causing headaches. The driving position is excellent, I hid well behind the wide fuel tank and the rear side did not complain about the comfort of the seat. Protection from the wind was enough for me, and in the morning, when it was still a little cold, the palms were pleasantly warmed by the heated hands.

I want to note a very good position in the corners, which is not hindered even by bad asphalt, as the suspension does its job perfectly. I'm sure no other Ducati will catch up with this bike on a normal country road. When you drive across the field, you still do not understand anything for a while. In the Multistrada panties, I even climbed the training ground without any problems, where I could play around with the rear wheel slip control setting. The best compromise is to set the electronics to minimum, which reduces engine power and allows for some slippage but remains under control. Since I have ever ridden such a powerful bike off-road, I liked it even when I just turned off all the electronics, but then you need to be very careful and attentive, as the bike is constantly idling.

Off-road or on the road, you will arrive at your destination tired if you do not stop to refuel when you swallow as much as 30 liters of gasoline, at a consumption of 5,5 liters, the next stop can be very, very far away. This is why the Multistrada 1260 Enduro definitely lives up to its name as it is an interesting off-road bike with a lot of potential.