Ducati relies on companies that also have their roots in the motorcycle segment to equip its bike: The suspension comes from Öhlins, the handlebars from Renthal and the tires from Pirelli. The frame itself comes from the Italian manufacturer Thok. The TK-01RR model is equipped with the EP8 motor from Shimano, while the Japanese company also supplies the gears and brakes.

The focus is on robust parts that are designed to ensure a lot of riding fun during deep-meter orgies. The look of the TK-01RR clearly appeals to motorcycle fans: It's bulky, screams motocross and riding action. It is not a bike for flow trails, but made for real off-road routes that demand everything from you. Downhill, of course.

The aforementioned robust equipment is reflected in the weight. The scales only stop at 26.6 kilos. In combination with 180 millimetres of travel at the front and 177 millimetres at the rear, it goes without saying that the ride up the mountain and on the flat is only a means to an end. And this is clearly the descent, as rough as possible.

The bike in action

The Öhlins suspension responds as smooth as butter, yet provides good counter-pressure in the mid-stroke and has sufficient reserves when the going gets really tough. The E-Enduro likes the trails hard, open and fast. It offers excellent control even at top speed. Absolutely no bumps are passed through. Racing only? No. If you are riding on very steep single trails that don't allow more than walking pace, you can master them effortlessly thanks to the high front end and without the feeling of rolling over. Due to its high weight, the Ducati is somewhat cumbersome in such terrain, but at the same time stoically calm when balance is required. On fast tracks with tight bends, a little weight shift to the rear is required. This allows you to master them with more speed. The kinematics and geometry work together perfectly. You always have the best control over the bike, hard braking maneuvers can be carried out without losing grip and drifts can be initiated with just a little momentum.

Conclusion

Ducati has managed to give its TK-01RR a good pinch of motocross genes. Although the bike is a somewhat heavy "monster", it is a lot of fun to ride downhill and thanks to the powerful Shimano motor, uphills are quickly conquered. Because with this e-bike, all you want to do is speed downhill and shout "Braaap"!