Two Ducatis open this week’s proceedings. One is the new Ducati Multistrada V2 adventure bike, while the other is the last custom motorcycle that the legendary XTR Pepo will build on commission. We also feature the new Dust Moto Hightail electric dirt bike and a highly creative custom Royal Enfield Shotgun 650 from India.
2025 Ducati Multistrada V2 Ducati has just pulled the covers off the latest iteration of their mid-sized adventure touring bike—the 2025 Ducati Multistrada V2. The changes are subtle and numerous, but the Borgo Panigale marque is making serious headway into dream-touring-bike territory.
First up is the light massaging of the front end to improve aerodynamics—but the improvements are for rider comfort rather than speed. The shape of the adjustable windscreen has been improved, and cutouts in the side of the front fairing channel fresh air to the rider’s legs.…