Ducati Multistrada: the 100.000th example built

The reported specimen number 100.000 Family Ducati multistrada is a 1260 in version Pikes Peak.

Different technological variations

Among the interesting aspects of the overview Multistrada, not only the cycling part but also the technological systems introduced over time. Already in 2010 it was the first model to have riding mode, then with the version D|Air of the 2014 a solution capable of interacting with the dedicated jacket equipped with an airbag has been introduced. To the 2015 then comes the first engine with variable valve timing, the now well-known one Testastretta DVT (Desmodromic Variable Timing). A technical evolution also connected and related to increasingly careful and strengthened reliability. All units in the family, for example, require a valve clearance check every 30.000 km, triple compared to that of the first version, following the relevant indications.

Versatile concept

This story dates back to 2003 with the first Multistrada 1000 DS, in a series of versions and characterizations over the years. From the 2021 the arrival of a new engine is also expected V4 in the overview Multistrada, alongside the classic twin-cylinder units that push the models 950 e 1260.
Today's overview includes 7 versions: two powered by 950 cc engines that deliver 113 horsepower of maximum power and another five with a more full-bodied and muscular 1260 cc heart, capable of transmitting a maximum thrust of 158 horsepower.
Introduced in 2019, the model Multistrada 950 (also in the S variant) is designed for a large audience, always conveying functional versatility and resting on a 19-inch front wheel. There Ducati Multistrada it refers to the original concept of dual sport but evolved, considering the chassis and characteristics that bring it closer to typically sporty examples. There Pikes PeakFurthermore, it boasts Öhlins suspensions, forged rims and an exhaust made of carbon. The more "adventure" version is the Multistrada 1260 Enduro, which features long travel suspension, 19-inch front wheel, spoked rims and a 30-litre tank, designed for those who appreciate long itineraries and off-road routes.
The specimen of Multistrada number 100.000, precisely one 1260 in version Pikes Peak also customized with a laser marking on the steering head, it was delivered by the same CEO Claudio Domenicali to a passionate German customer, as reported.

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