Ducati Multistrada 1260 Pikes Peak Launched In India

The Ducati Multistrada 1260 may be an adventure tourer, but it is surprisingly agile for a motorcycle of its class. Taking its dynamics to the next level, Ducati India has introduced the Pikes Peak edition in the market, with bookings open from today onwards. As you’d have guessed, the Pikes Peak variant is inspired by the legendary American hill climb race (Pikes Peak International Hill Climb race in Colorado). Interestingly, the launch comes just after Ducati racer Carlin Dunne of the 2018 Spider Grips Ducati Pikes Peak team reclaimed the crown as ‘King of the Mountain’ during this year’s annual running of the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb (PPIHC). Dunne completed course in a blistering 9:59:102. You can read about the competition here.

The Multistrada 1260 Pikes Peak variant is powered by the same engine as the recently launched  Standard and the S variants. However, this version features a carbon fibre and plexiglass windscreen, carbon fibre front mudguard, intake covers, front side bulkheads and knuckle guards. Speaking of mechanical additions, the motorcycle comes with a Termignoni exhaust system and forged aluminium wheels which are 3kg lighter than the ones on the S variant. Ducati has equipped the Pikes Peak version with Ohlins inverted front forks and Ohlins TTX36 rear monoshock, both fully adjustable mechanically. Click here to read the first ride review of the Multistrada 1260 S.

The 1262cc Ducati Testastretta DVT liquid-cooled L-twin motor is good for 158PS at 9500rpm, and 129.5Nm at 7500rpm. It works in conjunction with a 6-speed transmission with Ducati Quick Shifter (up and down) as standard. The Pikes Peak variant is Rs 5.49 lakh more expensive than the standard model. Here’s Ducati’s official word on the launch:

Press Release:

Ducati India brings the Multistrada 1260 Pikes Peak for the Indian market

• Ducati India confirms availability of Multistrada 1260 Pikes Peak for the Indian market.
• Bookings open today with only limited numbers coming to India
• Carlin Dunne wins this year Pikes Peak Race on new Multistrada 1260

New Delhi, June 25, 2018: Ducati India today announced the launch of the Multistrada 1260 Pikes Peak edition here in India. The Pikes Peak version - which draws its inspiration from the legendary American hill climb race (Pikes Peak International Hill Climb race in Colorado)– really brings out the sports character of the Multistrada 1260.

The announcement comes immediately after legendary Ducati racer Carlin Dunne has led the 2018 Spider Grips Ducati Pikes Peak team to victory and reclaimed the crown as King of the Mountain during this year’s annual running of the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb (PPIHC). Dunne completed today’s “Race to the Clouds” in 9:59:102. Rounding out the Ducati team this year was new member Codie Vahsholtz, who finished in third with a time of 10:12:703. This is Ducati’s seventh victory on the mountain since the company’s debut in 2008.

The Pikes Peak International Hill Climb, also known as the "The Race to the Clouds", is held in an area of the Rocky Mountains some 16 km west of Colorado Springs. A distance of 20 kilometres separates the starting line, at an altitude of 2,862 metres, from the finishing line at 4,300 m. It's an incredibly tough competition.

“We did it. We took the podium,” said Dunne, who notably was the first motorcyclist ever to traverse the 4,720-foot Pikes Peak race course in less than 10 minutes in 2012. “The Multistrada 1260 Pikes Peak proved as amazing as we all hoped. It performed flawlessly, giving me everything I needed to get up the mountain. Pikes Peak is never an easy race, but the weather cooperated and we clinched the victory for Ducati.”

Developed on the technical foundations of the Multistrada 1260 S, the Pikes Peak version benefits from the 1262 cc Euro 4 compliant Ducati Testastretta DVT engine and new chassis dimensions, which include a new front end geometry and a longer swingarm. Along with a race-inspired colour scheme, the Multistrada 1260 Pikes Peak comes equipped with new forged aluminium wheels, which are lighter than those of the Multistrada 1260 S. In addition, the bike is fitted with the Öhlins fork and Öhlins TTX36 shock, which can both be adjusted mechanically.

“In line with our commitment of making the most desirable products available to the Indian riders we are extremely happy to announce that Ducati India will be bringing the Multistrada 1260 Pikes Peak model to the India market and our dealers will start taking bookings today onwards will deliveries beginning soon”. Said Sergi Canovas, Managing Director of Ducati India.

Only a limited numbers will be available in India at a price of INR 21.42 lacs ex showroom pan India.