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streetbike spec . As we ’ ve seen in concept form , the DesertX should have great off-road capabilities thanks to an all-new chassis designed around a 21- inch front wheel with suspension likely to be high-quality units , possibly Öhlins in a top-tier model . Ducati is set to pull a long-tease on us , however , with the bike not set to be revealed in full until December 9th at the culmination of a six-episode web series premiering new products for 2022 . The 2022 Ducati World Premiere release schedule is as follows : September 30 : Ep 1 | Your everyday wonder October 14 : Ep 2 | Mark your roots October 28 : Ep 3 | Rule all mountains November 11 : Ep 4 | A new Fighter in town November 25 : Ep 5 | The evolution of Speed December 9 : Ep 6 | Dream Wilder - DesertX

DUCATI FACTORY TOURS RESUME

While for most of us the prospect of travelling to Italy right now is just a fantasy , at least we know when that becomes a reality some of the great motorcycle based experiences on offer will be waiting for us . Ducati recently reopened its museum experience to the public after initially shutting its doors due to the pandemic , and finally the Borgio Panigale factory will also reopen its doors from October 11th to the public . During the factory tours , visitors , accompanied by an expert guide , will have the opportunity to walk through the production lines , observing what goes on inside the factory where Ducati motorcycles are created . In order to ensure the safety and health protection of visitors and workers , access to the facility will be possible by reservation only during the hours indicated with a limited number of entries . The presentation of a valid EU Digital COVID Certificate is mandatory , with the exception of children under 12 years and people unfit for vaccination with a medical certificate .

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