Press Release: The Multistrada 60,000 km European Tour has concluded successfully. This is the journey that, starting from France, saw the V4 Rally cross eight European countries, arriving in Borgo Panigale led by a relay of motorcycle enthusiasts.
It was headed by twenty-nine different riders selected from the
nations involved, who illustrated the stories of their travels through
photos and videos of the landscapes visited along the way.
These motorcycle riders had the opportunity to choose the route to
take from the various proposals and, once they reached their
destination, they handed over the bike to the next participant, in what
was a true collaborative journey in the countries involved.
Starting from Nice,
the Multistrada V4 Rally arrived at the city of Bordeaux by riding
along the French alpine roads, showing great versatility even in
difficult asphalt conditions. The next destination was Le Mans, where
the selected rider was able to watch the MotoGP grand prix in the Ducati
grandstand, before handing over to the next riders who arrived at
another iconic location, Spa-Francorchamps. The journey continued
through the picturesque mountainous territories of Austria, touching the capital city of Vienna among the others.
The next leg saw the Multistrada V4 Rally land in Great Britain, where the participants rode through the territories of Wales, Scotland and England before arriving at the historic Silverstone circuit. From here, journalist Nye Davis embarked on a long journey that took him to World Ducati Week in Misano, where the bike was admired for all three days by enthusiasts present at the event.
There was no time to rest and the Multistrada V4 Rally immediately got back on the road, reaching Poland,
where it tackled the typical rural landscapes of Eastern Europe,
stopping in the cities of Warsaw and Krakow. The penultimate leg of the
journey took place in the Iberian peninsula, following a route that saw the bike cross the iconic cities of Barcelona, Valencia, Seville, Lisbon and Madrid.
The project concluded in Italy,
where five enthusiasts took turns on a journey that saw them descend
along the Tyrrhenian ridge, arriving in Sicily and then climbing back up
to Borgo Panigale, concluding this unforgettable experience at the
historic Ducati headquarters.
The Multistrada V4 Rally covered a total of 67,925 km, euqal to one
and a half times the value of the circumference of the Earth, exceeding
the original objective. During the valve clearance check, scheduled
after the first 60,000 km, the bike showed no signs of wear and no
adjustments were necessary, demonstrating the high quality and
reliability that distinguish Ducati’s globetrotter.
The bike that starred in this journey will be exhibited at the entrance to the Ducati museum starting on February 28.
The Multistrada V4 Rally is the Ducati designed for lovers of long
journeys. Thanks to the particular attention paid to rider and passenger
comfort, greater autonomy and advanced suspension that make it even
easier to use both on the road and off-road, the Multistrada V4 Rally is
a bike that is entirely at ease on unpaved roads as well as in modern
cities.
The press kit of the bike with further information and all the images of the model is available on Ducati Media House.
On the official website Ducati.com you can access the new configurator
to discover all the Multistrada V4 Rally accessories, and book a test
ride.
The official video of the project is now available on the Ducati YouTube channel. The routes travelled by the participants, their stories and a visual account of the journey can be found on the dedicated website (link here).
More info here.
