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aerodynamics work was done, with an eye always on styling, which is what Domenicali likes to call “rugged and refined.” For off-road, he continues, “The centre and rear parts of the bike are very slim. This is particularly important while riding when standing, and the rear foot pegs are also very slim to allow for optimal off-road use of the bike.” The chassis itself consists of
a cast monocoque frame, a steel trellis rear subframe and a double- sided swing arm. Suspension travel is 170mm at the front and 180mm at the back. Much simulation time was devoted to the body cladding it, with a particular emphasis on the ducting as part of the heat management. This is important as both the rear cylinders are deactivated at idle speed. Even the seat is unusual. The
standard variant height can be adjusted from 860mm to a low position of 840mm, and there is
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an optional 810mm variant for shorter riders. Domenicali notes, “The seats are long and flat to allow for longitudinal movements on longer journeys. Also it’s narrow so the rider can rest his or her feet comfortably on the ground.” Ducati carefully considered the
passenger too. The padding is 25mm thicker than the lower
rider’s section, and 40mm longer. Heated seats are an optional extra, and the self-levelling Skyhook suspension responds to changes in weight on-board to offer the most stable ride possible. The bike comes in 3 trims, V4,
V4S and V4 Sport, with an array of options including bigger brakes and different wheel styles. ●
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