Ducati Multistrada 1200
Ducati Musltistrada 1200 Enduro in Indian auto market. It gets tubeless spoked aluminium wheels, LED headlamps, semi-active suspension and reworked design of the fairing. It is also loaded with cornering ABS, traction and wheelie control, ride-by-wire and adjustable riding modes.
Ducati Multistrada 1200 Full Specifications
ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS
Displacement (cc) | 1198.4 |
Engine Type | DVT with Desmodromic Variable Timing, L-Twin cylinder, Dual Spark |
Valves Per Cylinder | Four Valves Per Cylinder |
Maximum Power | 160 BHP @ 9500 RPM |
Maximum Torque | 136 Nm @ 7500 RPM |
Starter System | Self |
Fuel Delivery System | Bosch Electronic Fuel Injection |
Cooling System | Liquid Cooled |
Gears | 6 Speed |
Clutch | Wet, Multiplate Clutch With Hydraulic Control |
CHASSIS AND SUSPENSION
Chassis Type | Tubular steel Trellis frame |
Front Suspension | 48 mm Fully Adjustable USD Forks |
Rear Suspension | Fully adjustable Sachs monoshock unit |
BRAKES
Front Brake | 2 x 320 mm semi-floating discs ABS |
Rear Brake | 265 mm disc, 2-piston floating calliperc ABS |
TYRES AND WHEELS
Front Tyre Size | 120/70 ZR19 |
Rear Tyre Size | 170/60 ZR17 |
Wheel Size (inches) | 19 |
Tyres Types | Tubeless |
Wheel Type | Spoked Aluminium Wheels |
ELECTRICALS
Battery | Maintenance free |
Tail Light | LED |
Dashboard | Digital |
DIMENSIONS & WEIGHT
Length (mm) | 2200 |
Width (mm) | 825 |
Height (mm) | 1530 |
Weight (Kg) | 232 |
Wheelbase (mm) | 1594 |
COLOR
Colors | Red |
FUEL ECONOMY AND CAPACITY
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres) | 30 |
Fuel Consumption City (kmpl) | 15.00 |
Fuel Consumption Highway (kmpl) | 17.00 |
SAGMart Reviews on Ducati Multistrada 1200
What's Good:
The off-road Ducati Multistrada 1200 Enduro is a perfect blend of style and technology. With testing done under the most extreme conditions, the bike upholds outstanding hard-wearing frame with an all new double-sided swingarm. There is an excellent all-terrain ability, which provides long-touring capabilities. The tourer incorporates a bulk of the latest technological features like cornering ABS, cornering lights, traction control, etc., that the rider can configure according to the preference. A few its pros are stated below:
- Various Touring, Sports, Urban and Enduro Packages.
- Bosch-Brembo ABS 9.1ME Cornering Braking System
- Electronic Cruise Control
- Ducati Wheelie Control (DWC)
What's Bad:
Although, gaining maximum positive share, the Multistrada 1200 Enduro has got some pitfalls that may put second thoughts about the bike. Mentioning a few of them next:
- Switching between modes.
- Low end torque
- Fuel consumption
Power and Mileage
The Multistrada 1200 Enduro comes loaded with a Ducati Testastretta DVT engine that delivers splendid power output and vigorous riding potential. The 1198.4cc L-twin cylinder, dual spark, liquid-cooled engine produces around 160BHP of maximum power at 9500 RPM and 136NM of peak torque at 7500 RPM. The motor is paired up to a six-speed gearbox. The power and mileage specs are as follows:
- 1198.4cc engine displacement
- 169BHP of Power
- 136NM of Torque
- Extremely powerful engine to perform efficiently on rough terrains.
Safety:
Coming towards the safety measures, the Italian Hercules has done premium engineering in the bike for the sake of the riders. Braking responsibilities have been done by 265mm rear disc while 2x320mm semi-floating discs at the front to stop the bike at extreme points. As far as the suspension set up is concerned, there are fully adjustable USD forks at the front end and the electronic compression & rebound damping adjustment at the rear. Pirelli Scorpion Trail II tyres will give maximum grip over the terrains and manage the motorcycle.
Maintenance:
As per the maintenance issues, there is a warranty of unlimited mileage for up to 24 months. However, the maintenance service intervals are counted for 15000km/12 months.
Verdict:
The new Ducati Multistrada 1200 Enduro is an epitome of performance, style and technology. For all those who are looking for an epic adventure tourer with dynamic performance, undoubtedly, the said bike would be truly a better option. Although, it is a bit of luxury around the $28K (approx. INR 1.86 lakh) mark.