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Jun 11, 2024
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The new Futa All Road moves to a wider front tire and adds three packs to give it solid carrying capacity for bikepacking trips.
Ducati entered the e-bike world a few years back with two eMTBs, the enduro-oriented TK-01RR, the all-mountain MIG-S and a road e-bike, the Futa. They’ve now added an all-road version of the Futa. As is befitting an e-bike bearing the Ducati monicker, the Futa is a high-end carbon fiber creation that weighs in at just 27.3 lbs. (without pedals). It comes in four sizes (S-XL).
The Futa All Road uses the FSA HM 1.0 hub motor, which produces 250W and 42Nm of torque. It is powered by FSA’s 250Wh integrated battery. The FSA HM 1.0 hub motor offers five PAS levels; it is operated by a Garmin-made controller that mounts to the handlebar. The parts pick features FSA K-Force components mixed with SRAM Rival hydraulic brakes and electronic eTap levers.
The All-Road Futa rolls on Pirelli tires, using the Tirreno Dry in a 38mm width in the front and 35mm in the rear; this is only a slight departure from the Road Futa which features 35mm-wide Tirrenos both front and rear, which suggests there may not be clearance for a wider tire in the rear.
The biggest departure for the All-Road Futa from the Road Futa is the inclusion of bike-packing bags from Skuad. The All-Road Futa comes with three bags: handlebar, frame and seat.
Think of the All-Road Futa as the pedaled version of a Ducati dual-sport machine such as the Multistrada. It will be plenty comfortable on paved road and capable for lighter off-road use.
The All-Road Futa will have some limitations for bikepacking, as the more you load on a bike, the wider you want the tires to be in order to provide more cushion. A 35mm tire in the rear will make some rougher roads … rough. Another challenge is that even with FSA’s lightweight hub motor, when touring or bikepacking, you tend to want some fairly low gears for climbing and the 35 x 30t low gear will make steep climbs a challenge. With three bags, it will be able to easily accommodate weekend trips or longer, tentless excursions.
On Ducati’s web site the Futa All Road has been discounted from its list price of more than $7500 down to €6490 ($7010).
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