Wednesday, May 15, 2013

2013 Ducati Multistrada 1200S Touring


2013 Ducati Multistrada 1200S Touring Review and Specifications



2013 Ducati Multistrada 1200S Touring

The Passion Of Touring Motorcycle

That the philosophy to perfection Of 2013 Ducati Multistrada 1200S Touring.With the new Ducati Skyhook Suspension (DSS), the Ducati Multistrada 1200S Touring actively responds to the challenges thrown up by the terrain.

The 2013 Ducati Multistrada family presents an innovative and technically advanced evolution of an already award-winning range, now updated with restyled aesthetics, a brand new Granturismo model and the new Ducati Skyhook Suspension (DSS) system that provides confidence-inspiring, intelligent electronics to ensure this multitasking motorcycle is instantly ready for every road.


The 2013 range includes the Ducati Multistrada 1200S Touring with the associated Riding Mode technologies of Ride-by-Wire (R-b-W) and Ducati Traction Control (DTC) in addition to the very latest in ABS, while the Ducati Multistrada 1200S Touring S Touring is now equipped with Ducati Skyhook Suspension (DSS), R-b-W, DTC and ABS with additional side luggage, heated grips and centre stand. The new touring flagship of the range for 2013 is the Ducati Multistrada 1200S Touring S Granturismo with increased side luggage capacity, top case, additional LED illumination, enhanced wind protection and long-distance tyres, while the Ducati Multistrada 1200S Touring S Pikes Peak celebrates the sporting side of the model’s character with a replica of the famous 2012 mountain race bike in its stunning new race-winning livery.

The new Ducati Multistrada 1200S Touring transforms every road into an unending thrill-fest. Skyhook suspension, which ensures the best set-up every inch of the way, and the stunningly smooth Testatrices 11° DS engine merge with unmistakeable Ducati appeal to provide the ride of your life. And for those eager for even more boundless adventure theres the new Granturismo model, the bike ready to take on the world.


2013 Ducati Multistrada 1200S Touring - Specifications



Engine
TYPE
L-Twin cylinder, 4 valve per cylinder, Desmodromic, Dual Spark, liquid cooled
DISPLACEMENT
1198.4cc
BORE X STROKE
106x67.9mm
COMPRESSION RATIO
11.5:1
POWER
150hp - 110.3kw @ 9250rpm
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, aluminium tail pipes
Transmission
GEARBOX
6 speed
PRIMARY DRIVE
Straight cut gears, Ratio 1.84:1
RATIO
1=37/15 2=30/17 3=27/20 4=24/22 5=23/24 6=22/25
FINAL DRIVE
Chain 5.30"; Front sprocket 15; Rear sprocket 40
CLUTCH
Light action, wet, multiplate clutch with hydraulic control. Self-servo action on drive, slipper action on over-run
Chassis
FRAME
Tubular steel Trellis frame
FRONT SUSPENSION
Sachs 48mm fully adjustable usd forks. Electronic compression & rebound damping adjustment with Ducati Skyhook Suspension
FRONT WHEEL
10-spoke in light alloy 3.50 x 17
FRONT TYRE
Pirelli Scorpion Trail 120/70 17
REAR SUSPENSION
Electronic compression & rebound damping adjustment. Electronic spring pre-load adjustment with DSS Aluminium single-sided swingarm.
REAR WHEEL
10-spoke light alloy 6.00 x 17
REAR TYRE
Pirelli Scorpion Trail 190/55 17
FRONT WHEEL TRAVEL
170mm (6.7in)
REAR WHEEL TRAVEL
170mm (6.7in)
FRONT BRAKE
2 x 320mm semi-floating discs, radially mounted Brembo callipers, 4-piston, 2-pad. ABS as standard equipment
REAR BRAKE
245mm disc, 2-piston caliper
INSTRUMENTATION
Multifunction digital dashboard of two displays with white backlight. Main LCD display: odometer (total, trip 1 and trip2), speedometer, rev counter, clock, gear indicator, coolant temperature; fuel level. Circular LCD dot-matrix display: trip computer (riding style set-up, active riding parameters, remaining fuel/distance, current fuel consumption, average fuel consumption, average speed, air temperature, trip time), maintenance intervals indicator (Km), signaling alarms and errors detection (diagnosis), setup menu and customization functions. Interface for the management of Riding Modes (control power curve and throttle response, traction control, ABS, DSS). "Parking" and "Steering lock" indicators. Activation and adjustment heated-grips control function (Touring and Granturismo versions only). Lights: oil pressure, neutral N, fuel warning, turn signal, EOBD (diagnosis), high beam, DTC intervention (Traction Control) and deterrent immobilizer (in Key-Off). Headlight control: auto switching-off during engine start, auto turning-off after 60 seconds from Key-On without starting the engine. The key management of the various function menus are integrated in the left and right switch controls.
Dimensions and weight
DRY WEIGHT
206kg (454lb)
WET WEIGHT
234kg (516lb)
SEAT HEIGHT
850mm (33.5in)
WHEELBASE
1530mm (60.2in)
RAKE
25°
TRAIL
110mm (4.33in)
FUEL TANK CAPACITY
20l - 5.3 gallon (US)
VERSIONS
Dual seat
Standard Equipment
STANDARD EQUIPMENT
DSS Ducati Skyhook Suspension,DSP Ducati Safety Pack ( ABS 9ME + DTC),Riding modes,Riding modes, RbWDSS Ducati Skyhook Suspension,DSP Ducati Safety Pack ( ABS 9ME + DTC),Riding modes,RbW, 58 litre side luggage, heated grips and centre stand.
Warranty
WARRANTY
2 years unlimited mileage
MAINTENANCE SERVICE INTERVALS
7,500m
VALVE CLEARANCE CHECK
24.000km (15,000m)
Emissions and Consumption
STANDARD
follows the US Federal Regulation


In USA The 2013 Ducati Multistrada 1200S Touring Prices:See dealer for pricing in USD