| TEST NOTES |
| 2010 DUCATI MULTISTRADA 1200S |
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Electronically adjustable suspension |
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Great power characteristics |
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Strong brakes, stable chassis |
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ABS threshold too low |
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Limited off-road capability |
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Front fork preload requires wrench |
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A new era of electronically adjustable motorcycles has begun |
Suggested Suspension Settings
TOURING (RIDER With Luggage): Front: spring preload-16 turns out from full stiff; rebound damping-position 16; compression damping - position 11; Rear: spring preload-position 11; rebound damping-position 16; compression damping-position 11
Sport (RIDER With Luggage):
Front: spring preload-12 turns out from full stiff; rebound damping-position 10; compression damping-position 6; Rear: spring preload-position 16; rebound damping-position 12; compression damping-position 6
Urban: Default settings
Enduro: Default settings
Specifications
2010 Ducati Multistrada 1200S
MSRP: $19,995
Engine
Type: Liquid-cooled, DOHC, 90-degree V-twin
Displacement: 1198cc
Bore x stroke: 106.0 x 67.9mm
Compression ratio: 11.5:1
Induction: Mitsubishi electronic fuel injection, Mikuni elliptical throttle bodies equivalent to 56mm diameter
Transmission: 6-speed
Chassis
Front suspension: 48mm Öhlins inverted fork, 6.7 in. (170mm) travel; electronically adjustable for rebound and compression damping, manually adjustable spring preload
Rear suspension: Single Öhlins TTX shock, 6.7 in. (170mm) travel; electronically adjustable for spring preload, rebound and compression damping
Front brake: 2, radial-mount/four-piston/two-pad calipers, 320mm discs
Rear brake: Single two-piston caliper, 245mm disc
Front wheel: 3.50 x 17 in., cast aluminum alloy
Rear wheel: 6.00 x 17in., cast aluminum alloy
Front tire: 120/70ZR-17 Pirelli Scorpion Trail
Rear tire: 190/55ZR-17 Pirelli Scorpion Trail
Rake/trail: 25 degrees/4.3 in. (110mm)
Wheelbase: 60.2 in. (1530mm)
Seat height: 33.5 in. (850mm)
Fuel capacity: 5.3 gal. (20L)
Weight: 503 lb. (228kg) wet; 471.2 lb. (214kg) with all fluids except fuel
Instruments: Liquid crystal display (LCD), with bar-graph tachometer, digital speedometer, odometer, dual tripmeters, coolant temp, fuel gauge, DTC, clock, gear indicator, Drive Mode/DES display; warning lights for neutral, high beam, turn signals, low fuel, low oil pressure, ABS malfunction
Performance
Quarter-mile: 10.80 @ 127.57 mph (corrected)
Top speed: NA
Roll-ons: 60-80 mph/3.3 sec.; 80-100 mph/3.1
Fuel consumption: 38 to 44 mpg, 40 mpg avg.