The new and eagerly awaited Multistrada 1200 along with the acclaimed Hypermotard 796 made their UK debuts at the International Motorcycle Show in Birmingham in December 2009. Whilst other manufacturers took the decision not to attend the show due to the economic climate, Ducati felt it was vital to not only support the UK's premier motorcycle show but also not to deny the British public the opportunity to see one the most important and eagerly awaited bikes of 2010.

The Multistrada 1200 stunned visitors with its innovative looks and class leading technology. It is a bike with the emphasis on 'multi' and could be described as four-bikes-in-one as its characteristics can be changed by the touch of a button to different riding modes: Sport, Touring, Urban and Enduro. Power and torque delivery, suspension settings and traction control can be changed even while riding. The Multistrada incorporates many innovations including ride-by-wire, Ducati traction control (DTC), Ducati electronic suspension (DES), a new Testestretta 11 150hp producing 87.5lb ft of torque and a host of other cutting edge specifications. Weighing in at 189kg the Multistrada is lighter than any other road enduro, touring or sport touring bike currently available and coupled with class leading technology, Ducati has once again set the benchmark

The Hypermotard 796 joined the Multistrada at the NEC and has already received much praise after its recent press launch in Bologna where it impressed with its agility and dexterity and will no doubt be a draw to those looking for a versatile urban companion. The 796 is as aggressively striking as the 1100, but with a lower seat height, flexible 81hp engine and an overall weight of 167kg, the new 796 fuses aggression with mild manners, a perfect combination for the city or the open road.