Ducati Multistrada: even more exciting with the Testastretta DVT engine

Ducati multistrada – Ducati writes a new chapter linked to the name of Multistrada giving the city enduro a new engine Ducati Testastretta DVT (Desmodromic Variable Timing) of 1262 cm3, a new chassis, more advanced electronics and an aesthetic update which includes new side wings and wheels with a sportier design.

Already at its debut in 2010, the Multistrada represented a revolution for the world of two wheels, offering enthusiasts for the first time a motorbike that wanted to encompass four: from the sports car to the tourer for long journeys, from the everyday motorbike to the 'enduro. Today, the Multistrada 1260, thanks to the new Euro 1262 approved 3 cm4 Ducati Testastretta DVT engine, becomes even more enjoyable in everyday use thanks to the more substantial torque at low and medium speeds. In fact, 85% of the torque is already available from 3.500 rpm with an increase in the curve of 18% at 5.500 rpm, compared to that of the previous model. This makes the Multistrada 1260 the motorcycle in its category with the highest torque value at 4.000 rpm, which is the rotation speed most used while riding. This performance is also easy to manage thanks to the new Ride by Wire which allows for an even smoother throttle connection and the DQS (Ducati Quick Shift) Up & Down which significantly improves the riding experience thanks to fluid and precise engagements both uphill and uphill. and when downshifting.

The increase in the wheelbase, thanks to the longer swingarm and the new front geometry, allows for more effective driving through curves, guaranteeing maximum stability, even when fully loaded with side bags and passenger. At the electronic level there is the inertial platform, theInertial Measurement Unit (IMU). The Bosch IMU manages the operation of the Cornering ABS and the Cornering Lights (DCL) function present in the full LED headlight that equips the Multistrada S and the Ducati Wheelie Control (DWC). Both the DWC and the DTC can be set by the pilot on 8 levels and deactivated. The Multistrada 1260 is also equipped as standard with Vehicle Hold Control (VHC). Finally, the Bosch IMU inertial platform also interacts with the semi-active suspension control system Ducati Skyhook Suspension (DSS) Evolution, present on the S version. All models feature cruise control which allows the rider to set a cruising speed using the buttons integrated in the control block located on the left side of the handlebar. The S version is equipped as standard with a Bluetooth module which, via the Ducati Multimedia System (DMS), allows you to connect the bike to a smartphone and manage the most important multimedia functions (receiving phone calls, SMS notification, listening to music) via the buttons on the handlebars and viewing the information on the new TFT dashboard which sets new standards for interface and ease of reading.

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The Multistrada 1260 is equipped with a new and safer Hands Free system and boasts long maintenance intervals: the oil change is in fact scheduled every 15.000 km while the "Desmo Service" is required every 30.000 km, distances that allow you to enjoy all journeys, even the longest ones, without worries.