2010 Ducati Multistrada 1200 Pure Black
The 2010 Ducati Multistrada 1200 will not generate much interest if it was only a mild redesign of the sports tourer out cold air, but re-imagined Multi offers so many features radicals – among them Superbike machine-source and available electronic suspension – which has become one of the bikes The most anticipated year.
We drove by the new Multistrada more than 150 miles in the Canary Islands have a bike directly in various areas. Read on to find out whether the latest Ducati to live up to the hype.
Goods, Part I: Four Bikes in One?
Ducati dare to claim that their new 1200 Multistrada combines four bikes in one, but how could I make a bike so many different personalities? Let’s see how the Multistrada’s hardware address those claims.
The basic version of the Multistrada 1200 at a price $ 14,995, and comes with the Ducati Traction Control (DTC.) Optional ABS rings in at $ 16,495. Four-in-one idea is based on the Ducati Electronic Suspension (DES) system found in the version “” S (price $ 19,995), in collaboration with the DTC and the mapping of the valve to change the behavior on-street bike through Öhlins units that can be adjusted with fast. “Sport” mode using all the 150 hp engine with sharp throttle response and the DTC set to 4 (with 8 being the most boring.) “Touring” DTC set to 5 and soften the suspension, while the “Urban” power outages up to 100 hp, mounds DTC until the sixth, and soften for a big hole and bumps. “Enduro” lifted rear suspension bikes for extra clearance, allowing for 100 hp and making power slides possible by setting DTC 2.
Although the four setting can be easily exchanged through the left switchgear (and shown in the lap dash), digging deeper into the menu allows customization of very specific, for example, you can redefine “Sport” mode to produce only 100 horsepower from the engine, with the intervention DTC and little or no ABS off. In addition, you can individually assign numerical preload and rebound settings to the front and rear suspension, and stores the combination of a bicycle computer for future reference. It’s also easy to go back to the default settings.
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Goods, Part II: powertrain and Accessories
The 2010 Ducati Multistrada 1200 weighs only 478 pounds wet (£ 485 in “S”), and his 1198cc L-twin powerplant produces 150 hp and 87.5 pounds-ft of torque, output torque is so strong Multistrada that under 6500 rpm , it actually exceeds the torque of the Superbike from which it originated. In particular, has been increased service intervals to 15,000 miles on this machine.
For reference, the Multistrada 1200 S is 19 pounds lighter than the BMW R1200GS, and has a 40 horsepower over the defeat. Compared to the Yamaha Super Tenere, the Multistrada has 42 more horsepower and weighs 97 pounds less. KTM 990 Adventure and although somewhat mild, it is also particularly on the grunt, producing a mere 105 horsepower. Since the power-to-weight ratio that makes stem Multistrada unnecessary heat from the segment, you can imagine the effect on ridability – and you’ll read about it below.
The Desmodromically valved, the pair of L-twin with six-speed transmission and clutch shoes, and a double seat is 33.46 inches (although lower accessory seats available, measuring 32.48 inches.) Standard features include the windscreen is set manually, a hand free ignition system that uses a wireless transponder instead of keys, and digital display with everything from teeth and indicators DES mode of arrangement (the “” bike S) for fuel economy, ambient temperature, average speed, and more.
The “S Sport” version features ABS, DES, and carbon trim, and “S Touring” replacing carbon with hand luggage, standing center, and overcome heated. Both “S” model price $ 19,995.
On the Road (and Dirt): Groundbreaker Ducati’s New Athletic
If you still do not know the hardware and the all-new powertrain, the Multistrada 1200 is a bold step forward for Ducati, so my expectations high for the bike.
As I swung the leg over the Multistrada 1200 S, did not take long to realize that biting is a hard bite of the famous. Seat height was managed for my frame 5’11 “, mainly because the bike is so light to handle. Although the sequence began involving the familiar click-down ignition lock keepers before the red button is pressed, the passage of large-bore L-twin at startup make yourself familiar to die-hard Ducatisti.
Let the clutch out a low effort, and low weight Multistrada it became quickly clear, in the “Touring” mode, push the overwhelming and immediate. In “” Sport mode, it comes with a shipping rack and felt (but not dramatically) more urgency, while “Urban” smooth mode and can be predicted accurately. Lightweight bike is probably more useful in a staggered manner in which the front bicycle wheel 17 inches film easily from side to side, pitching the bike into the turns with a low handlebar effort. And again, Multistrada tracks with stability, even when I hit an indicated 215 km / h (134 mph) along a very long straight. Dual 320mm radial Brembos offered to stop powerful, and ABS on our “S bicycle model” test adds a layer of certainty, with relatively little pedal pulsing. And so we slowed down, not long before the temptation of torquey twin-L has been our big explosions along with speed, with power whisking easy to bike along with a five-digit engine RPM.
saddle proved comfortable during a day of riding, and not surprisingly, it refers to the seat of BMW GS. Incidentally, the selection of accessories also refers to the Beemer, not to mention the volume of the saddle bag: bag Multi those shares may continue to 15.32 or 19.28 gallons (depending on the lid that is used), which is more than the stock BMW GS’s. 12.68 gallons optional top case will swallow two full-face helmet, and if there is something missing from the repertoire of amenities, may be an option for cruise control.
Questions offroad
Multistrada adjustable suspension proved adept at switching from tense sportbike like the level of damping is more compatible, hole-friendly settings, but the true test comes on the stretch very touched wheels and no orderly way to the beach. In “” Enduro mode, 6.69-inch travel suspension bike absorbs bumps very well, we find ourselves humming along the winding surface about 60 mph comfortably, tailor made Pirelli Scorpion Trails inspires confidence more than expected. Similarly, the traction control system bicycles (which can be completely turned off) makes it easy to hit the throttle with impunity, tail slide a bit before the machine was ordered into a rather small though the front wheels and the engine is relatively low clearance may limit its main offroad capabilities, the Multistrada flexible and adaptable suspension, lighter, and the torque is enough to make him look ready for almost any trail or fire road challenge you might encounter in nature.
2010 Ducati Multistrada 1200 Red
SPECIFICATIONS
Chassis
Frame : Tubular steel Trellis frame
Wheelbase : 1530mm (60.2in)
Rake : 25°
Front suspension : Marzocchi 50mm fully adjustable usd forks
Front wheel travel : 170mm (6.7in)
Front wheel : 10-spoke in light alloy 3.50 x 17
Front Tyre : Pirelli Scorpion Trail 120/70 17”
Rear suspension : Progressive linkage with fully adjustable Sachs monoshock. Aluminium single-sided swingarm
Rear wheel travel : 170mm (6.7in)
Rear wheel : 10-spoke light alloy 6.00 x 17
Rear tyre : Pirelli Scorpion Trail 190/55 17”
Front brake : 2 x 320mm semi-floating discs, radially mounted Brembo callipers, 4-piston, 2-pad. ABS optional
Rear brake : 245mm disc, 2-piston caliper
Fuel tank capacity : 20l – 5.3 gallon (US)
Dry weight : 189kg (417lb)
Instruments : NA
Warranty : NA
Body Colour (frame/wheel) : Red (racing grey / black) – Arctic white (racing grey / black)
Versions : Dual seat, ABS optional
Seat height : 850mm (33.5in)
DDA : Not available on this model
DTC : Standard equipment
ABS : Available upon request
Engine
Type : L-Twin cylinder, 4 valve per cylinder, Desmodromic, liquid cooled
Displacement : 1198.4cc
Bore x Stroke : 106×67.9mm
Compression ratio : 11.5:1
Power : 150hp – 110.3kW @ 9250rpm 7500rpm
Torque : 87.5lb-ft 118.7Nm @7500rpm
Fuel injection : Mitsubishi electronic fuel injection system, Mikuni elliptical throttle bodies
Exhaust : Stainless steel muffler with catalytic converter and 2 lambda probes, alluminium tail pipes
Transmission
Gearbox : 6 speed
Ratio : 1=37/15 2=30/17 3=27/20 4=24/22 5=23/24 6=22/25
Primary drive : Straight cut gears, Ratio 1.84:1
Final drive : Chain 5.30″; Front sprocket 15; Rear sprocket 40 39
Clutch : Light action, wet, multiplate clutch with hydraulic control. Self-servo action on drive, slipper action on over-run
Emissions
Standard : Euro 3 (Europe) – USA: follows the US Federal Regulation
