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Ducati Multistrada V4? Not Yet but A Ducati Multistrada 1260 GT with Radar Maybe Soon

  • A Ducati Multistrada 1260 GT with radar-controlled cruise control and safety systems ought to be unveiled soon.

  • The Ducati Multistrada V4 will probably appear in 2021, instead.

  • Ducati have filed the MTS 1260 GT with the US Environmental Protection Agency.

Sorry to cut your dreams short. The Ducati Multistrada V4 isn’t on the way – yet. However, a Ducati Multistrada 1260 GT with radar-controlled cruise control and safety systems ought to be unveiled soon.

Italian magainze Moto.it came across a filing to the US Environmental Protection Agency for a new Multistrada 1260 GT. Motorcycle manufacturers in the United States are required to announce their upcoming models for the agency to keep tabs on their emissions levels.

Being a GT (Gran Turismo), the new bike should be fully accessorized with all the touring accoutrements one can shake a stick at. Be prepared for large volume panniers and top case, auxiliary lighting (i.e. spotlights), possibly better seats in addition to other stuff on top of the MTS 1260 S Tour Pack option.

Please click here for photos of the test bike.

But the biggest news may be that the MTS 1260 GT will be equipped with radar-controlled cruise control and safety devices.

Ducati is already working on the technology for at least since 2014 and vowed to be the first in the market. Since the upcoming KTM 1290 Super Adventure is rumored to use the system as well, Ducati engineers will surely work overnight to keep their company’s promise.

The Bosch radar system may regulate the bike’s speed with traction control on in traffic. A rear-facing radar, meanwhile, monitors vehicle’s in the rider’s blindspots (like luxury cars) and warn of a fast approaching vehicle.

It’s rumored to also prime the brake system for emergency stops.

The MTS 1260 GT will likely be the last twin-cylinder model, with the MTS V4 appearing in 2021.

The details are due on 23rd October 2019.

Wahid's lust for motorcycles was spurred on by his late-Dad's love for his Lambretta on which he courted, married his mother, and took baby Wahid riding on it. He has since worked in the motorcycle and automotive industry for many years, before taking up riding courses and testing many, many motorcycles since becoming a motojournalist. Wahid likes to see things differently. What can you say about a guy who sees a road safety message in AC/DC's "Highway to Hell."

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