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NEWS

DUCATI ADVENTURE

After seven years of success , the DRE Adventure format returns in 2024 with four events included in the Ducati Riding Academy calendar . The DRE Adventure is a course dedicated to ' adventouring ' enthusiasts who wish to refine the secrets of on and offroad riding , experimenting with the qualities of Ducati motorbikes in charming Italian scenarios and combining instruction with a complete immersion in the Italian reality of culture , art , territory and relaxation .
For 2024 all DRE Adventure events will have as their base a new location situated among the wonderful scenery of the Umbrian hills , the Park Hotel in Cappuccini . The structure , a former 17th century convent located in the centre of Gubbio ( Perugia , Italy ), offers also the opportunity to spend some days relaxing together and to explore the area and its traditions . The course takes place on Multistrada V4 S , Multistrada V4 Rally and DesertX bikes , to which is added the new DesertX Rally already the protagonist of the third episode of the Ducati World Première 2024 .
The new DesertX Rally is the ideal Ducati bike for those who love rallies or the world of Adventouring and know how to appreciate the benefits of professional components , capable of enhancing the skills of both novice and expert riders . The DesertX Rally pushes the spectrum of Borgo Panigale ' s proposals towards offroad , completing the range of Ducati adventure twin-cylinder motorbikes , which is already strong with the Multistrada V2 and the DesertX . The latter is designed for those looking for the best balance between Ducati road performance and the ability to tackle any terrain .
The DRE Adventure format is characterized by an extensive program which sees moments of riding instruction combined with a charming tour surrounded by greenery where it is possible to appreciate the dynamic characteristics of Ducati motorcycles on different terrains . Thanks to a pool of top-level instructors , the course provides motorcyclists with the opportunity to discover the secrets of the Adventouring world : from the correct riding position , to learning
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