2011 Ducati Multistrada 1200 - COOL WALL VOTE: COOL

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2011 Ducati Multistrada 1200

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2011 Ducati Multistrada 1200


Transform your ride

A dream Ducati - 4 bikes in 1. A sport bike, long-distance tourer, urban and road enduro are now separated by just one click.



Endless transformations

The award-winning and highly successful Ducati Multistrada 1200 moves into 2011 having proved its
innovative concept and established itself as a new industry benchmark. Combining ground-breaking design and unprecedented technology, the Multistrada’s Sport, Touring, Urban and Enduro riding modes enable a truly enjoyable and customisable riding experience separated by just one click.


The ground-breaking four-bikes-in-one design makes instant adjustment to power and torque delivery in addition to electronic adjustment of suspension settings and traction control, transforming the Multistrada 1200 to the rider’s needs, and not the other way around.


Hailed as a true ‘game-changing’ motorcycle, the technologically-advanced Multistrada 1200 has attracted all types of riders by opening up the borders between motorcycle categories.


With the 150hp Testastretta 11° engine, a class-leading dry weight of just 189kg (417lb) and the application of advanced ergonomics, the Multistrada 1200 is not only powerful and playful, but also a comfortable and versatile adventure on two wheels.


The Multistrada 1200 offers ABS as optional, while the flagship Multistrada 1200 S presents ABS and Ducati Electronic Suspension by Öhlins as standard equipment. The 1200 S is available in ‘Sport edition’ with carbon fibre components or ‘Touring edition’ with side luggage, heated grips and centre stand.


Four-bikes-in-one


The four-bikes-in-one concept is achieved by selecting, even while riding, from a choice of four pre-et
modes programmed to instantly change the engine character and chassis set-up of the Multistrada 1200.

The four modes are made possible by combining a number of class-leading technologies.


An electronic Ride-by-Wire (RbW) system administers different mappings to regulate power delivery by interpreting the rider’s throttle input, while the world-beating Ducati Traction Control system (DTC) uses eight levels of system interaction to enhance control by reducing wheel-spin. For the ‘S’ version, Ducati Electronic Suspension (DES), by Öhlins, instantly configures the suspension set-up with electronic adjustment. At the touch of a button, four different motorcycles to suit the specific needs of the rider and not the other way around.

Sport


The Sport riding mode provides the rider with an adrenalin-fuelled 150hp ride with a sport-oriented throttle response and, on the ‘S’ version, an instant high performance suspension set-up. In character with its Superbike bloodline, the sport mode also changes the DTC system intervention to level 4 for expert riders whose ‘comfort zone’ is a little closer to the limit.


Touring


The Touring riding mode is also programmed to produce 150hp, however, the power characteristics are designed in a touring configuration with a smoother, more user-friendly delivery. Active safety is enhanced by increasing DTC system intervention to level 5, specifically intended for an enjoyable and relaxing ride and, on the ‘S’ version, the suspension automatically dials-in a set-up ideal for long distance touring, ensuring maximum comfort for both the rider and passenger.


Urban


As navigation of the urban jungle can require an even more user-friendly motorcycle, the Urban riding mode instantly transforms the Multistrada 1200 into the most manageable, everyday transport. Power output is reduced to 100hp, and the suspension, on the ‘S’ version, to a setting perfect for tackling the maze of city streets full of speed bumps and drain covers. DTC is further enhanced to level 6 to provide high system intervention during the most chaotic of stop-start traffic.


Enduro


Should the journey aboard the Multistrada 1200 leave the beaten track, it has the capability to take off-road routes in its stride. Agile and lightweight and with high, wide handlebars, serrated footrests and specially designed tyres, the Multistrada also features an Enduro riding mode which instantly produces a smooth 100hp engine, immediately dials-in an appropriate suspension setting on the ‘S’ version and reduces the DTC system to level 2 for minimal intervention.


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2011 Ducati Multistrada 1200 - North American Specifications
USA MSRP - $14,995 USD

Chassis
FRAME
Tubular steel Trellis frame
WHEELBASE
1530mm (60.2in)
RAKE
25°
FRONT SUSPENSION
Marzocchi 50mm fully adjustable usd forks
FRONT WHEEL TRAVEL
170mm (6.7in)
FRONT WHEEL
10-spoke in light alloy 3.50 x 17
FRONT TYRE
Pirelli Scorpion Trail 120/70 17''
REAR SUSPENSION
Progressive linkage with fully adjustable Sachs monoshock. Aluminium single-sided swingarm
REAR WHEEL TRAVEL
170mm (6.7in)
REAR WHEEL
10-spoke light alloy 6.00 x 17
REAR TYRE
Pirelli Scorpion Trail 190/55 17''
FRONT BRAKE
2 x 320mm semi-floating discs, radially mounted Brembo callipers, 4-piston, 2-pad
REAR BRAKE
245mm disc, 2-piston caliper
FUEL TANK CAPACITY
20l - 5.3 gallon (US)
DRY WEIGHT
189kg (417lb)
INSTRUMENTS
Na
WARRANTY
Na
BODY COLOUR (FRAME/WHEEL)
Red (racing grey / black) - Arctic white (racing grey / black)
VERSIONS
Dual seat, ABS optional
SEAT HEIGHT
850mm (33.5in)

DDA
DDA
Not available on this model

DTC
DTC
Standard equipment

ABS
ABS
Available upon request

Engine
TYPE
L-Twin cylinder, 4 valve per cylinder, Desmodromic, 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
tsubishi 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
RATIO
1=37/15 2=30/17 3=27/20 4=24/22 5=23/24 6=22/25
PRIMARY DRIVE
Straight cut gears, Ratio 1.84:1
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

Emissions
STANDARD
follows the US Federal Regulation

[ceemes]

I voted cool, but with reservations. Looks wise, I think its not all that pretty at all, however if the wizz-bang, gollywee high tech in has works as advertised, then its a pretty cool machine....if not, then it an one fugly uncool machine.

[HYPERR]

I always thought it looked like an offspring of a meeting between a Hypermotard and the the R1200GS Adventure.

[rayian]

Great looking bike with lots of awesome features.

[Grey Thumper]

Fantastic all-rounder, although I tend to think of the Multi as a sort of hybrid open-class standard/sport tourer, with odd adventurer tourer looks thrown in just because the category is vaguely fashionable these days. Anyone looking to do some serious adventure touring wouldn't consider this bike (17 inch front wheel, for a start), but that's not a fault, IMHO. It's just a fresh perspective on the category.

[1poser]

Thanks for posting this Mike!

Great info and I obviously voted AWESOME.

Since I bought the used 620D I've been all grins when I ride her and to think of a 1200 MS with tunable HP and suspension...WOW...I'll seriously put this on my bucket list, having had the pleasure of owning the GS1200 and my current opinion of the GS as being the best all around bike I've had, the MS1200S might (will) change my mind. I'll wait and see if all the electronics develop any hickups then decide between that or the 2012 Triumph Tiger 800XC.

The MS look is one of those hate it or love it looks and since 2006 they sure have cleaned it up. Here's my 06 MS620D and it did take me a couple of hours to get use it her beauty;











now I love the look and the newer 2011 MS1200

[Grey Thumper]

Only six votes so far. I was expecting more people to have either a love or hate thing for this bike.

[HYPERR]

Only six votes so far. I was expecting more people to have either a love or hate thing for this bike.

The bike is not really anything out of the ordinary or controversial. The styling by now is quite "mainstream" as the 999, the original multi, and the Hypermotard preceded it. I think it's the kind of bike that most people would think its ok or cool but nothing that would elicit a very strong reaction.

[High_Side]

Well I asked for it in the other thread so I really need to chime in here:

Despite the "adventure" tag this is a comfortable Superbike that you can tour on. All the great parts of a good Ducati without the bad:

25000km between valve adjustments - finally.
Great seat
Natural ergos
Ducati sound
Ducati feel
Factory hard bags

The only things hurting it are the high price and likely high depreciation that you get with most Ducatis (I've learned this the hard way). That's why I'll wait for a couple of years for a low mileage garage queen and then I'll pick one up for a lot less $ than new.

An awesome bike in my opinion. I've yet to ride one but I am sure that it rips.

[Grey Thumper]

Despite the "adventure" tag this is a comfortable Superbike that you can tour on. All the great parts of a good Ducati without the bad:

Yeah, I think of the Multi as either the world's best sport tourer or the world's most honest adventure bike (What % of GS riders take their bikes off-road anyway? 5? So the road focus of the Multi really makes sense.)