Tuscany – Italy, a beautiful country renowned for its rolling green hills, roads that contain switchback after tight switchback, spectacular views, fabulous wine, cheese and olives and, of course, the perfect location for the launch of the new Ducati Hyperstrada.

What’s with all this ‘adventure’ stuff regarding motorbikes? When I was a lad (admittedly a long time ago so shut thou mouths), they were simply called trail bikes. I’m sure you guys who still can’t ‘copy and paste’ will agree?

 Never thought you’d buy an automatic bike? You will after reading this.