Leading up to its official press event September 20-27, in Bilbao, Spain and first public showing October 3-7, in Cologne, Germany, Ducati is offering a preview of their new 2013 Multistrada model lineup. The foundation of the model line, the Multistrada 1200, gets a variety of technological upgrades including Ride-by-Wire (R-b-W), Ducati Traction Control (DTC), and Ducati’s latest ABS. Moving up the model range, the 1200 S Touring gets these upgrades as well as Ducati’s Skyhook Suspension (DSS), heated grips, center stand, and additional luggage capacity. The top-of-the-line 1200 S Granturismo gets further increased side luggage capacity, topcase, additional LED lighting, more wind protection, and touring tires. Rounding out the Multistrada lineup, the 1200 S Pikes Peak commemorates Ducati’s successful conquest of the famous mountain by wearing the 2012 race bikes paint scheme. For more info visit www.ducati.com.

We will be at the press intro of the 2013 Ducati Multistrada in Bilbao, Spain. Check back for photos and updates.