Ducati Multistrada 1260 (2018)

The 2018 Ducati Multistrada 1260 is a powerful and versatile motorcycle with a 1262cc engine that generates 156 hp and 130 Nm of torque. It features a four stroke, 90-degree L twin cylinder Testastretta DVT engine with Desmodromic Variable Timing, DOHC, and 4 valves per cylinder. Its liquid-cooled cooling system and wet sump lubrication make for a smooth and comfortable ride. The bike has a light and wet multiplate clutch with hydraulic control, and a 6-speed transmission with a primary drive ratio of 1.84:1. Its frame is a tubular steel trellis structure and comes with fully adjustable Sachs monoshock unit rear suspension, and 48mm fully adjustable USD forks. The Multistrada 1260 comes with several electronic systems such as Vehicle Hold Control, Riding Modes, Power Modes, Ducati Safety Pack, Ducati Wheelie Control, Cruise control, Hands-Free, Backlit handlebar switches, Auto-off indicators, and Anti-theft system. The brakes are a combination of two 320 mm floating discs with radially-mounted Brembo callipers on the front, and a single 265 mm disc with a two-piston floating calliper on the rear, both with cornering ABS as standard equipment. The bike has a wheelbase of 1529 mm, and an adjustable seat height that ranges between 825mm to 845mm. The bike’s dry weight is 209 kg, while its wet weight is 232 kg. It has a 20-litre fuel tank capacity and comes with LCD instrumentation, a Bosch electronic fuel injection system, and elliptical throttle bodies with Ride-by-Wire, equivalent diameter 56 mm. Overall, the 2018 Ducati Multistrada 1260 is a high-performance motorcycle that offers an array of advanced features and capabilities.


Technical specifications:

Make Model: Ducati Multistrada 1260

Year: 2018


Engine: Four stroke, 90 degrees 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: 48 mm fully adjustable USD forks.
Front Wheel Travel: 170 mm / 6.7 in
Rear Suspension: Fully adjustable Sachs monoshock unit. Remote spring preload adjustment. Aluminium single-sided swing-arm.
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 degrees
Trail: 19 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: 209 kg / 461 lbs
Wet Weight: 232 kg / 511 lbs
Fuel Capacity: 20 Litres / 5.3 US gal / 4.4 Imp gal

Instrumentation: LCD
Electronics: 1260 model: Vehicle Hold Control (VHC), Riding Modes, Power Modes, Ducati Safety Pack (Bosch Cornering ABS + DTC), Ducati Wheelie Control (DWC), Cruise control, Hands-Free, Backlit handlebar switches, Auto-off indicators, ready for Ducati Quick Shift (DQS) up/down, Ducati Multimedia System (DMS), Anti-theft system.

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