The Ducati Futa is the Italian company’s first foray into the electric racing bicycle segment of the EV market and it comes at a pricey € 7,690 (US$ 8,470). The Ducati Futa has just been launched and it provides some exciting features and an overall strong introduction of the company to racing e-bikes.
The Ducati Futa is a racing road bike
designed for speedy rides in an efficient manner. Ducati has provided an
overview of the features present in the Futa that will endear it to the racing
segment, although at a huge price. The carbon fiber monocoque frame is designed
for long-haul performances, in addition to the aerodynamic design. The bike is
also comfortable and it is a culmination of innovative and efficient features
that have evolved from the Ducati brand.
The Ducati Futa weighs about 12.4kg and
has a 250Wh battery pack. An additional 250Wh Extender battery pack could be
added to double the Ducati Futa’s riding range from about 80 km to 160 km. The
FSA System HM 1.0 motor provides 250W of electric support which is just enough
to provide a tailwind to the rider. The e-bicycle has a 2×12 speed wireless
electronic shifting setup is found in the rear hub motor. Stopping power comes
from the K-Force WE hydraulic disk brakes on the 160mm FSA rotors, while the
GPS-enabled remote comes from Garmin.
The huge price of the Ducati Futa has not
prevented the company from coming up with a limited edition model as well. Only
fifty units of the new Futa Limited Edition have been produced. It retains the
basic features of the Futa but features more efficient components and it is
lighter. Ducati says the Futa Limited Edition was created for the most
demanding riders who desire to enjoy the best in terms of technological
performance and innovation. As per the price of the higher version of the
Ducati Futa, it will cost € 11,990 (US$ 13,200), up to $5,000 more expensive
than the basic model.
It remains to be seen how the new Ducati
Futa electric bicycles fare in the market. To be sure, their prices were on the
high-end of the spectrum, but Ducati hopes to leverage its track record to
drive sales.
