Ducati completes the Multistrada 60,000 km EU tour
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 29 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, equal 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 has been exhibited at the entrance to the Ducati museum on February 28.
