RUST magazine: RUST#37

adventure
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enduro taster, the big Italian continued
to impress while negotiating tight
turning circles, weaving through cones
and crossing narrow planks. Steering
the bike with weight distribution
through knees and the pegs – i.e.
proper off-road riding technique – it’s
all surprisingly manageable. And the 19”
Pirelli Scorpion Rally shod wire-spoked
front wheel certainly adds to its prowess
in the dirt.
My only slight gripe is the clutch
is a little heavy for extended periods
of real nadgery riding like this, but
honestly how often are you going to be
negotiating these types of obstacles on
a maxi-adventure bike? That said, it’s
nice to know you could.
SOPHISTICATED!
The ride height has been slightly
jacked-up over the road version and
offers over 200mm of suspension
travel – right in the ballpark for such a
model. The suspension by Sachs feels
quality, it’s semi-active (called ‘Skyhook’
by Ducati) featuring the electronically
controlled monoshock on the rear
which can ride soft or firm depending
on ride mode but as well stiffens up for
the big hits – and even has a stopper
incorporated into the final stroke to
prevent the big bike overwhelming
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