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Ducati Multistrada 1260S / S-DAir

Make Model	Ducati Multistrada 1260S / S-DAir
Year	2020
Engine	Four stroke, 90° “L” twin cylinders,Testastretta DVT with Desmodromic Variable Timing, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder
Capacity	1262 cc / 77.0 cu-in
Bore x Stroke	106 x 71,5 mm
Cooling System	Liquid cooled
Compression Ratio	13.0:1
Lubrication	Wet sump
Exhaust	Stainless steel muffler with catalytic converter and 2 lambda probes, aluminium tail pipes
Induction	Bosch electronic fuel injection system, elliptical throttle bodies with Ride-by-Wire, equivalent diameter 56 mm
Ignition	Marelli electronic
Starting	Electric
Max Power	156 hp / 116.2 kW @ 9500 rpm
Max Torque	130 Nm / 96.2 lb-ft @ 7500 rpm
Clutch	Light action, wet, multiplate clutch with hydraulic control. Self-servo action on drive, slipper action on over-run
Transmission	6 Speed
Final Drive	Chain; Front sprocket 15; Rear sprocket 40
Primary Drive	Straight cut gears; Ratio 1.84:1
Gear Ratio	1=37/15 2=30/17 3=27/20 4=24/22 5=23/24 6=22/25
Frame	Tubular steel trellis frame
Front Suspension	Sachs 48 mm fully-adjustable USD forks. Electronic compression and rebound damping adjustment with Ducati Skyhook Suspension Evo (DSS).
Front Wheel Travel	170 mm / 6.7 in
Rear Suspension	Fully adjustable Sachs unit. Electronic compression and rebound damping adjustment. Electronic spring pre-load adjustment with Ducati Skyhook Suspension (DSS) Evo. Aluminium single-sided swingarm.
Rear Wheel Travel	170 mm / 6.7 in
Front Brakes	2 x 320 mm semi-floating discs, radially mounted monobloc Brembo callipers, 4-piston, 2-pad, with cornering ABS as standard equipment
Rear Brakes	Single 265 mm disc, 2-piston floating calliper, with cornering ABS as standard equipment
Front Wheel	5-spoke Y-shape cast light alloy 3.50" x 17"
Rear Wheel	5-spoke Y-shaped cast light alloy 6.00" x 17"
Front Tyre	120/70 R17 Pirelli Scopion Trail II
Rear Tyre	190/55 R17 Pirelli Scorpion Trail II
Rake	24°
Trail	109 mm / 4.3 in
Wheelbase	1529 mm / 60.2 in
Seat Height	Adjustable 825 mm / 32.5 in - 845 mm / 33.3 in
Dry Weight	212 kg / 467 lbs
Wet Weight	235 kg / 518 lbs
Fuel Capacity	20 Litres / 5.3 US gal / 4.4 Imp gal
Instrumentation	LCD: Colour TFT display 5"
DAir	The new Multistrada 1260 D \| air® offers its rider cutting-edge technological innovation with regard to safety thanks to a system exploiting a wireless connection to the motorcycle that activates the Ducati D \| air® by Dainese attire guards in just 45 milliseconds, protecting the vital parts of the rider’s and pillion rider’s body.
Electronics	S and S D\|Air models: Vehicle Hold Control (VHC), Riding Modes, Power Modes, Ducati Safety Pack (Bosch Cornering ABS + DTC), Ducati Wheelie Control (DWC), Ducati Cornering Lights, Ducati Skyhook Suspension (DSS) Evo, Ducati Quick Shift (DQS) up/down, Cruise control, Hands-Free, Backlit handlebar switches, Ducati Multimedia System (DMS), Full-colour TFT display, Full LED headlamp, Auto-off indicators, ready for Anti-theft system.

The new Multistrada 1260 S increases riding pleasure thanks to the new Ducati Quick Shift, it is comfortable for long trips in pairs, great fun off-road and super responsive on urban routes. The new colour TFT instrument panel features allow you to quickly switch between Riding Modes and adjust all the motorcycle parameters, including the Ducati Skyhook Suspension. The new Multistrada 1260 S adapts to every situation to get the maximum out of every road.

New engine. Greater usability and control. The new Multistrada 1260 takes you into a brand new “comfort zone”, where the pleasure of driving becomes a sense of well-being, travelling is turned into an experience and performance becomes pure emotion.

Valve clearance control is required every 30,000 km, distances that allow you to enjoy all your travels, even the longest rides, without any worries.

Elegant and unique

The sleek surfaces, flowing design and volume difference between the front and rear remain the highly characteristic elements that in the new Multistrada 1260 reach completely new quality and finishing standards. Another highly characteristic element of the new Multistrada 1260 S are the Y-shaped 5 spoke wheels.

New Testastretta DVT 1262

Thanks to the new Ducati Testastretta DVT 1262 cm3 Euro 4 engine, the new Multistrada 1260 is now even more pleasurable for everyday use thanks to the increased torque at low and mid-range engine speeds. The new Multistrada 1260 is the motorcycle with the highest torque value in its category standing at 4,000 rpm, which is the average rotation rate most commonly used when driving.

Even more comfort for your travels

New chassis measurements, with a longer swing arm and a new shape at the front end, make tackling curves much more effective, whilst ensuring maximum stability even at full load with side panniers and pillion rider onboard.

The road, a free mind

The Multistrada 1260 has long maintenance intervals: oil changes are scheduled for every 15,000 km, while the “Desmo Service” v

Sport Riding Mode
Selecting the Sport Riding Mode delivers an adrenaline powered motorcycle, driven by 158 hp with a torque of 129.5 Nm and a sporting setup of suspensions in the S versions.

Touring Riding Mode
In Touring Riding Mode the maximum power remains of 158 HP, but the engine delivery is softer and more progressive.

Urban Riding Mode
The power delivery of the Urban Riding Mode is reduced to 100 hp and in the S versions the suspension setting is ideal for easily overcoming frequent urban obstacles

Enduro Riding Mode
In addition to long journeys on motorways and city traffic, the new Multistrada 1260 also deals brilliantly with dirt roads.

Frame
The new Multistrada 1260 chassis is based on the use of a new frame and a longer swingarm. The steering angle has been increased by 1 degree, from 24° to 25° while the swingarm, also new, is 48 mm longer.

Suspensions
The S version suspensions of the new Multistrada 1260 are of the semi-active type and are controlled by the Ducati Skyhook Suspension (DSS) Evolution system.

Tyres and rims
The new Multistrada 1260, 1260 S and 1260 S D|Air are all equipped with light alloy rims with five Y-shaped spokes, 340 grams lighter than those mounted on the previous model.

New Multistrada 1260 Pikes Peak
In addition to the dedicated racing inspired livery, the new Multistrada 1260 Pikes Peak is equipped with new forged aluminium wheels, an exceptional 3 kg lighter than those used on the new Multistrada 1260 S.

ABS Cornering
The entire Multistrada 1260 family is equipped with the Brembo braking system fitted with the ABS 9.1ME Cornering device, an integral part of the Ducati Safety Pack (DSP).

Ducati Skyhook Suspension (DSS) Evolution
The Ducati Skyhook Suspension Evolution system has been tweaked even further, with new forks and new sensors.

Vehicle Hold Control
The ABS that is installed on the new Multistrada 1260 is equipped with the Vehicle Hold Control (VHC) system. When activated, the system keeps the vehicle still by activating the rear brake (and automatically deactivates after 9 seconds if it is not used).

New TFT instrument panel
The new Multistrada 1260 is equipped with a high visibility LCD instrument panel with a new information display and simplified menu management.

DVT system
Developed and fine-tuned by Ducati engineers, the DVT system optimises performance and fluidity of delivery at all end speed levels.

Displacement and torque
Thanks to its new displacement of 1262 cm3, the new Multistrada 1260 engine sets outstanding new riding and performance standards.

Exhaust system
In order to achieve the extraordinary performance of the new Multistrada 1260, the exhaust and intake systems were also redesigned. The exhaust has a new pipe design, a new internal layout of the pre-damper and a new silencer, while the air intake inlet area has also been redesigned.

Desmo appeal
The Ducati Testastretta DVT also uses the engine valve timing system that has made Ducati famous throughout the world.