The new Ducati Multistrada Enduro makes a splash!
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Bloody ’ell, that’s a big old bugger’ I mumbled worriedly when faced with the prospect of climbing aboard Ducati’s new Multistrada 1200 Enduro. I reckon my concern was justified...
When the redesign of an already pretty lofty bike means it’s been raised by another 30mm, makes the scales creak to the tune of an extra 15 kilos, and now drinks from a massive 30-litre tank, the new Duke was always likely to seem overbearing to a stumpy-legged little lad like me. Just to further my bowel-loosening apprehension, the bulky 1200 I was trying to get on had been fitted with a pair of optional and generously-sized alloy panniers. Even with my requested lower 750mm seat in place, I still had to take a deep breath and swing my leg over it with plenty of commitment.