ROAD NEWS
DUCATI MULTISTRADA PROVES ITS
COMPETITION METTLE
W
hile the Ducati brand is far from unfamiliar
with the winner’s circle in competition,
it has been some time since one of the
Italian’s signature L-twin engine’s has seen
success on the rally-raid circuit.
Despite its outward guise as an adventure
tourer, Ducati’s Multistrada 1260 has brought
the brand back to the podium in rallying at
the Turkish Transanatolia Rally.
Taking first place in the twin-cylinder
category thanks to the talents of Ducati
test rider Andrea Rossi.
The Turkish race, like most rally-raid events, is
demanding for motorbikes and competitors and
sees both professional and amateur riders at the
start. The route consists of an extremely rocky
terrain that alternates between dirt roads, sand
and very fast stages.
The 2020 edition was held between August
15-22 August and the itinerary, developed over
seven days, included the departure from Istanbul
to arrive in Şile, crossing the cities of Abant,
Aymana and Karadag, for a total of 2850km.
The Multistrada 1260 Enduro raced in Turkey
equipped with bull-bars, radiator guards and
type-approved silencer all from the Ducati
Performance accessories selection. The
configuration was standard with the exception
of a high saddle more suitable for extreme
off-road, suspensions adjusted according to the
type of route and side number plates required
by race regulations.
“Since 2016 I started working with Ducati on the
development of the Multistrada Enduro project,
so I know very well its potential, its robustness
and its countless qualities, which is why it was
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