The Mig-RR Is Ducati's First Ever Electric Mountain Bike, The Company's Greenest Two-Wheeler

Ducati is set for an unveil at the upcoming EICMA show in Milan starting November 4. But instead of its customary releases, the Italian superbike maker will be showcasing its first-ever mountain bike this time. Ducati MIG-RR, as it is called, will be the company¡¯s first venture into the growing segment and comes in partnership with European electric bike maker Thok e-bikes. So as can be assumed, the mountain bike is electric.

Electric and Ducati, an alluring combination of course. To top it, the MIG-RR has been designed by renowned Italian designer Aldo Drudi, the man responsible for the creative helmets donned by Valentino Rossi.

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Now since it is Ducati, we can expect the MIG-RR to be nothing short of a racehorse. Powered by Shimano Steps E8000 engine, the electric mountain bike is backed by a 504 Wh battery. In addition, the bike features Renthal carbon fibre handlebar, four-piston Shimano Saint brake calipers, 11-speed gears and wheels by Mavic. The suspension has been provided by FOX Factory suspension that provide a 170 mm of travel on the 29-inch front wheel, and 160 mm of travel on the 27.5-inch rear one.

As can be understood, the electric backing to the 22.5 kg mountain bike is to enable the riders for a trough traverse, to climbs that are not simply possible by human strength.

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Ducati has announced the availability of the MIG-RR for its market in Europe starting spring 2019 but those who are sure they have to get their hands on this, can pre-order it starting January 2019. It is unclear if the bike-giant will be launching the bike in India or not. For now, the company will also be live streaming the unveiling of the e-mtb on the specified date.