Ducati Multistrada 1200 Review

Ducati is a popular motorcycle company which has launched numerous motorcycles under different nameplates like the Ducati Monster, Ducati Panigale, Ducati Scrambler, etc. The same company in the year 2003, launched the first generation of the Multistrada which was a 992 cc motorcycle. With the passage of time and change in people’s need, Ducati launched the 1200 cc version of the Multistrada. The Ducati Multistrada 1200 cc version, further, is available in three variants; Multistrada 1200, Multistrada 1200 S and Multistrada Enduro.

The Ducati Multistrada 1200 looks similar to the Multistrada 1200 S. Everything starting from the placement of the body-frame, design and placement of dual exhaust system, dual seats looks identical in the Multistrada 1200 and 1200 S. The chassis of both the 1200 and 1200 S is same, and the alloy wheels also look similar. Also, both 1200 and 1200 S possesses length of 2200 mm.

The Ducati Multistrada 1200 Enduro has been built on same body design as other Multistrada 1200 variant. However, the Enduro version looks much muscular than others. However, the Enduro has been featured single exhaust and also has a unique design. Also, the chassis featured in the Enduro variant looks like off-road type than that of 1200 and 1200 S. Further, the Enduro has been featured with metallic spokes instead of alloy wheels which make it look like a typical off-road motorcycle.

Moreover, Ducati has been exporting the three variants of Multistrada in Nepal under the dealership of Turbo Motors Trading.

Price in Nepal: Rs. 4,000,000 (Multistrada 1200 Base),

Rs. 4,200,000 (Multistrada 1200 Touring Pack),

Rs. 4,400,000 (Multistrada 1200S Red),

Rs. 4,400,000 (Multistrada 1200S White),

Rs. 4,500,000 (Multistrada 1200S Red+Touring Pack),

Rs. 4,500,000 (Multistrada 1200S White+Touring Pack),

Rs. 5,000,000 (Multistrada 1200S D|Air, Pikes Peak),

Rs. 4,400,000 (Multistrada 1200 Enduro Red, White and Grey),

Rs. 4,650,000 (Multistrada 1200 Enduro Red, White and Grey + Touring Pack)

Dimension:

Category	Ducati Multistrada 1200	Ducati Multistrada 1200 S	Ducati Multistrada 1200 Enduro
Body Type	Dual Sport	Dual Sport	Dual Sport
Weight	232 kg	235 kg	254 kg
Length	2200 mm	2200 mm	NA
Height	1420 mm	825>845 mm	NA
Width	NA	NA	NA
Wheelbase	1530 mm	1530 mm	1594 mm
Ground Clearance	NA	NA	NA

 

Engine:

Category	Ducati Multistrada 1200	Ducati Multistrada 1200 S	Ducati Multistrada 1200 Enduro
Fuel	20 liters	20 liters	30 liters
Engine Type	Testastretta 11° L-Twin, 4 Desmodromically actuated valves per cylinder, liquid cooled	Ducati Testastretta DVT with Desmodromic Variable Timing, L-Twin cylinder, 4 valve per cylinder, Dual Spark, liquid cooled	Testastretta with variable valve timing, L-Twin cylinder, 4 valve per cylinder, Dual Spark, Desmodromic, liquid cooled
Maximum Power	160 bhp @ 9500 RPM	160 bhp @ 9500 RPM	160 bhp @ 9500 RPM
Maximum Torque	136 Nm @ 7500 RPM	136 Nm @ 7500 RPM	136 Nm @ 7500 RPM
Displacement	1198.4 cc	1198.4 cc	1198.4 cc
Box X Stroke	106 x 67.9 mm	106 x 67.9 mm	106 x 67.9 mm
Starting System	Electric	Electric	Electric
Final Drive	Chain 5.30″; Front sprocket 15; Rear sprocket 40	Chain 5.30″; Front sprocket 15; Rear sprocket 40	Chain; Front sprocket 15; Rear sprocket 43

 

Suspension:

Category	Ducati Multistrada 1200	Ducati Multistrada 1200 S	Ducati Multistrada 1200 Enduro
Front Suspension	48mm fully adjustable usd forks. Electronic compression & rebound damping adjustment with Ducati Skyhook Suspension	48mm fully adjustable usd forks. Electronic compression & rebound damping adjustment with Ducati Skyhook Suspension (DSS)	Sachs 48 mm fully adjustable usd forks. Electronic compression and rebound damping adjustment with Ducati Skyhook Suspension (DSS)
Rear Suspension	Electronic compression & rebound damping adjustment. Electronic spring pre-load adjustment with DSS Aluminium single-sided swingarm	Fully adjustable unit. Electronic compression and rebound damping adjustment. Electronic spring pre-load adjustment with Ducati Skyhook Suspension (DSS). Aluminium single-sided swingarm	Fully adjustable Sachs unit. Electronic compression & rebound damping adjustment. Electronic spring pre-load adjustment with Ducati Skyhook Suspension (DSS). Aluminium double-sided swingarm
Front Tyre	Pirelli Scorpion Trail 120/70 17″	Pirelli Scorpion Trail II 120/70 17″	Pirelli Scopion Trail II 120/70 ZR19 as optional Pirelli Scorpion Rally same measure
Rear Tyre	Pirelli Scorpion Trail 190/55 17″	Pirelli Scorpion Trail II 190/55 17″	Pirelli Scorpion Trail II 170/60 ZR17 as optional Pirelli Scorpion Rally same measure

 

Brakes:

Category	Ducati Multistrada 1200	Ducati Multistrada 1200 S	Ducati Multistrada 1200 Enduro
Front Brake	2 x 320mm semi-floating discs, radially mounted Brembo callipers, 4-piston, 2-pad. ABS as standard equipment	2 x 330 mm semi-floating discs, radially mounted Brembo monobloc Evo M50 4-piston calipers, 2-pad, radial pump with cornering ABS as standard equipment	2 x 320 mm semi-floating discs, radially mounted monoblocco Brembo callipers, 4-piston, 2-pad, with cornering ABS as standard equipment
Rear Brake	245mm disc, 2-piston caliper	265 mm disc, 2-piston floating calliper, with cornering ABS as standard equipment	265 mm disc, 2-piston floating calliper, with cornering ABS as standard equipment

 

Transmission:

Category	Ducati Multistrada 1200	Ducati Multistrada 1200 S	Ducati Multistrada 1200 Enduro
Transmission	Manual	Manual	Manual
No. of Gears	6	6	6
Clutch	Light action, wet, multiplate clutch with hydraulic control. Self-servo action on drive, slipper action on over-run	Light action, wet, multiplate clutch with hydraulic control. Self-servo action on drive, slipper action on over-run	Light action, wet, multiplate clutch with hydraulic control. Self-servo action on drive, slipper action on over-run