Ducati’s luxury and prestige has been a main feature of the brand for years, and the brand’s high caliber motorcycles, which are now leaning their range towards electrification. High-caliber motorcycles, now leaning its range towards electrification. MotoE will have all the engineering and technology at the disposal of its championship from 2023. As if that were not enough, the manufacturer wants to continue expanding beyond motorcycles but without abandoning two wheels.
An electrified bike has been introduced by the Italians: Futa, sporty, elegant, aesthetically pleasing and ready to be demanded on the roads. The specialist Thok has left its mark during the process. Two models will arrive with full details, the first one mentioned before, while the second will be a limited version.
The price of the Ducati Futa is 9,690 euros, while the Ducati Futa LE will cost 11,990 euros. The limited version will only have 50 units available for purchase, and one of the advantages is its light weight (12.5 kilograms).
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The two bikes will have the electric motor located at the rear, at the wheel hub to make it weigh less. The power unit has been manufactured by FSA and gives 205 W of power along with a maximum torque of 43 Nm. The battery is positioned on the frame, inside the tube and integrated, allowing 250 Wh.
However, Ducati will handle the option of extending the battery with 250 Wh more. It has five assistance modes when pedaling and a display developed by Garmin. Its physical attributes include carbon fiber parts, hydraulic braking system and Pirelli Citurato Velo tires.
About Ducati
Founded in 1926, since 1946, Ducati has been building race-inspired motorcycles characterized by “desmodromic” engines, innovative design and cutting-edge technology. The Ducati motorcycle range consists of different market segments that vary in their technical specifications, design and target customers: Diavel, XDiavel, Hypermotard, Monster, Multistrada, Panigale, SuperSport and Scrambler. The brand has participated in MotoGP since 2003 and won the world championship title in the 2007 season, winning the constructors’ and riders’ titles.
Written by | Ronald Ortega
