Ducati TK-01RR: muscular e-bike enduro with the soul racing

The Ducati TK-01RR is the E-Bike Enduro of the Borgo Panigale house designed to face extreme routes, where impervious climbs and techniques are alternated on dirt, rocky or wooded funds. It is located in the medium-high segment of enduro e-bikes, with a list price starting from 7,690 euros. The project marries the mechanical accuracy with excellent technical solutions, such as the 85 Nm Shimano EP8 engine, the Öhlins suspension, the 12 -speed Shimano transmission and the 4 -piston Shimano XT brakes. Below is the complete test.

Chassis

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The frame built in Aluminum 6061 It is designed to guarantee an optimal balance between reactivity and stability, two fundamental qualities for an e-enduro. The rear chariot, also in aluminum, works in synergy with the tested THOK PROGRESSIVE SYSTEM (TPS): a Horst Link quadrilateral system with dedicated metric shock absorber and rocker, which effectively absorbs stresses on disconnected jumps and traits.

Battery and handlebar

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The Shimano Da Battery from 630 WH, While the upper tube hosts the control of the ignition/shutdown of the Drive Unit. The Renthal handlebar In carbon 800 mm contributes to dampening the vibrations and offers precise control over the front, while the KS telescopic bra with remote control on the handlebar is combined with the Ducati Fit saddle. THE’steering angle From 64.5 ° and the 75.5 ° inclined saddle tube return an aggressive geometry, designed to face steep descents while maintaining agility in the narrower and technical traits.

Suspension

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The dynamic heart of the TK-01RR is the Öhlins suspension department, supported by the TPS scheme. At the front we find the fork RXF38 Air, With 38 mm and 180 mm excursion stems, equipped with a double piston tire spring and three rooms for large customization possibilities. At the rear a shock absorber works Öhlins TTX Air, Tarate on Ducati specifications, with 170 mm of running and separate adjustments for high and low speed compression. This setup guarantees a very progressive behavior, ideal for both the aggressive descent and for uphill traction.

Engine and autonomy

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The Shimano Ep8, With its 85 Nm of torque and a low weight of 2.6 kg, an extremely reliable and performing unit is confirmed. The speed is limited to 25 km/has per European legislation. The pedal support is fluid and natural with a thrust decided already at low cadences, which also adapts well to technical climbs on slippery funds. The battery from 630 WHwell integrated in the frame, has shown good autonomy: on a mixed 41 km path with 1,250 meters in altitude, the display still indicated three residual notches, confirming a realistic range included between 70 and 80 kmin line with what Shimano declared. Through the Shimano E-Tube Project app, the rider can customize the three levels of assistance- Eco, Trail and Boost – modulating the couple according to the type of exit.

Wheels and covers

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The TK-01RR adopts a Mullet set, with Crankbrothers Synthesis aluminum crankbrothers rims: front from 29 “x 31 mm e rear from 27.5 “x 35 mm. This configuration favors the ability to overcome obstacles to the front and the tension at the rear. The tires are two Pirelli Scorpion: enduro S 29” x 2.6 Smartgrip Hyperwall in front and E-MTB S 27.5 “x 2.6 behind. The carcass Hyperwall It ensures good protection against pinches and high stability at low pressures, improving adherence to the most demanding trails.

Transmission and brakes

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The group is Shimano Deore XT a 12 speeds With a 34-tooth FSA crack and 10-51t box, which offers a large range to face fast technical climbs and descents. The braking system is one of the strong points of the bike: Shimano Deore XT a brakes a 4 pistons With 203 mm discs, powerful and well -modular, which maintain high performance even under prolonged effort and in difficult conditions.

How is it going

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The Ducati TK-01RR has proven to be an extremely effective and versatile e-ddura. From the first meters it transmits a sense of solidity And precision. Downhill is a real war machine: stable, planted on the ground and capable of maintaining the trajectory even when the bottom becomes chaotic. The Öhlins RXF38 fork works without uncertainties, absorbing jumps, roots and obstacles without ever getting to the race. In climb It is surprising for the fluidity of SHIMANO EP8 assistance, which also pushes vigorously on double -digit slopes. The natural feeling of the ride allows you to maintain control even in the technical steps. Modern geometry with well -studied corners allows a central and balanced position, ideal both to push strong and to face relaunchs in mixed traits. The configuration Mullet It promotes quick change changes and gives excellent traction in curves, while the content weight of the frame and the good progressiveness of the rear chariot make the bike agile in the most nervous trails. Finally, the Shimano XT brakes offer modular and power even when prolonged with excellent thermal behavior.

Strengths and weaknesses

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The following are the pro And against by Ducati TK-01RR.

Strength: Öhlins suspension performance; SHIMANO EP8 Fluid and Powerful EP8; balanced geometry between stability and handling; XT 4 brakes always ready, never fatigued; Mullet configuration well designed for traction and agility; Good autonomy for outputs from more than 1,000 meters in altitude; The aluminum frame is robust.

Defects: high weight (26 kg); The aluminum rims are robust but heavy in the relaunches. The constructive quality can be improved: there are raw welds on the cart and rocker, and a cockpit with non -well -managed cables.