Ducati Multistrada 1000S DS (2005-06)

The 2005-06 Ducati Multistrada 1000S DS is a motorcycle with a four-stroke, 90-degree L twin-cylinder engine, DOHC, desmodromic 4 valves per cylinder, and belt-driven capacity of 992 cc. It has a compression ratio of 10.5:1, is air-cooled, and has fuel injection with 45 mm throttle bodies and a Marelli CPU 5.9M. The bike has a maximum power output of 67.7 kW / 92 hp @ 7750 rpm and a maximum torque of 87.5 Nm / 9 kgf-m / 64.5 ft-lb @ 5750 rpm. It has a dry weight of 188 kg / 414 lbs, a fuel capacity of 20 L / 5.3 US gal / 4.4 Imp gal, and an average fuel consumption of 4.55 L/100 km / 22.0 km/l / 51.7 US mpg / 62.1 Imp mpg. The motorcycle features a six-speed transmission with a primary drive ratio of 1.84 (32/59) and a final drive ratio of 2.8:1 (15/42) via a chain. It also has an Ahlins 43 mm upside-down fully adjustable fork with TiN surface treatment in the front and a progressive linkage with a fully adjustable Ahlins monoshock and hydraulic remote preload control in the rear. The front brakes are dual-disc 320mm with four-piston calipers, and the rear brake is single 245mm disc with a two-piston caliper. The motorcycle has a top speed of 214.2 km/h / 133.1 mph and can cover a standing quarter-mile in 12.1 seconds. Motorcycle.com describes the Ducati Multistrada 1000S DS as a versatile and comfortable ride suitable for long-distance touring, although it also has the ability to handle more aggressive riding.


Technical specifications:

Make Model: Ducati Multistrada 1000 DS

Year: 2005 – 06


Engine: Four stroke, 90 degrees L twin cylinder, DOHC, desmodromic 4 valves per cylinder, belt driven
Capacity: 992 cc / 60.5 cu in
Bore x Stroke: 94 x 71.5 mm
Compression Ratio: 10.5:1
Cooling System: Air cooled
Induction: Fuel Injection, 45 mm throttle bodies, Marelli CPU 5.9M
Spark Plugs: Champion RA6HC
Ignition: Marelli electronic
Starting: Electric
Battery: 12V 10Ah
Max Power: 67.7 kW / 92 hp @ 7750 rpm
Max Torque: 87.5 Nm / 9 kgf-m / 64.5 ft-lb @ 5750 rpm
Clutch: Dry mulitplate
Transmission: 6 Speed
Primary Drive Ratio: 1.84 (32/59)

Gear Ratios: 1st 2.466 / 2nd 1.764 / 3rd 1.350 / 4th 1.091 / 5th 0.958 / 6th 0.857
Final Drive Ratio: 2.8:1 (15/42)
Final Drive: Chain
Front Suspension: ~Ahlins 43 mm upside-down fully adjustable fork with TiN surface treatment
Front Wheel Travel: 165mm / 6.5 in
Rear Suspension: Progressive linkage with fully adjustable ~Ahlins monoshock; hydraulic remote preload control. Single-sided aluminium swingarm
Rear Wheel Travel: 141 mm / 5.6 in
Front Brakes: 2 x 320 mm Discs, 4 piston calipers
Rear Brakes: Single 245 mm disc, 2 piston caliper
Front Tyre: 120/70-17
Rear Tyre: 190/50-17
Dimensions: Length: 2130 mm / 83.9 in Width: 830 mm / 32.7 in Height: 1280 mm / 50.4 in
Wheelbase: 1462 mm / 57.6 in
Seat Height: 820 mm / 32.3 in
Dry Weight: 188 kg / 414 lbs
Fuel Capacity: 20 L / 5.3 US gal / 4.4 Imp gal
Consumption Average: 4.55 L/100 km / 22.0 km/l / 51.7 US mpg / 62.1 Imp mpg
Standing 1/4 Mile: 12.1 sec
Top Speed: 214.2 km/h / 133.1 mph
Review: Motorcycle.com

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