THE CONCEPT
The Italians hired former World Cup pro Stefano Migliorini to develop the Ducati enduro bike. His mission: to design an E-MTB that could keep up with the big players in the E-MTB business. We say: Stefano has fulfilled his mission. The data sheet put a question mark on our faces. Instead of a modern rear triangle, Ducati gave the Enduro a rather stocky geo. The fact that Ducati uses mixed wheels (29 inch front, 27.5+ rear) is not surprising, as the principle has long been tried and tested in motorbike racing. Shimano's Steps E8000 motor with battery in front of the down tube serves as the drive - concealed by a stylish plastic spoiler.
ON THE TRAIL
Long chainstays, high bottom bracket, short reach - the Mig may not look quite right on the spec sheet, but on the trail it works brilliantly. The plush suspension gives the bike a lot of confidence on rough trails, but still has enough pop for bunny hops and off-road jumps - that's how it should be! The rear suspension in particular is sensitive and mercifully irons out bumps. The high bottom bracket means you don't sit quite as low on the bike, but you're less likely to make contact with the ground on rocky uphill sections.
For whom?
Our conclusion: Contrary to its name, the Mig with its moderate geometry is less a race rocket than a fun freerider with a wide range of uses. Our sister magazine EMTB liked the Italian bike so much that it awarded the Ducati the top rating of SUPER. By the way: We definitely recommend the Large to classic medium riders.
Facts
Geometry (Large):
Spring travel: 170 mm / 160 mm
EngineShimano Steps E8000
Reach: 432 mm
Stack: 638 mm
Chain stay: 448 mm
Steering angle: 65,8 °
Top tube length: 616 mm
Bottom bracket height: 365 mm
Wheelbase: 1222 mm
Weight: 23,1 kg
Price6250 Euro
Info: ducati.com
Dimitri Lehner
Editor
