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Generous in engine, electronics, chassis and escapades, the Multistrada has long earned its maxi-trail stripes with athletic abilities. Frankly GT for a Ducati but still sporty for a trail. Great good for him: his customers are looking for an emotion that the brand’s DNA diffuses through each stroke of the piston.. These have gained further approval with the 1260 evolution of the big Bolognese twin. A technical and tonic update that is seen even more attractive with the S version of the big MTS. As usual, Ducat ‘has enriched the endowment, widened the choice of colors and installed multi-card suspensions..
Its name being a claim to revel in all types of roads, the adoption of semi-active suspensions, the Skyhook Evo, meets both its desires and the dictates of high-end touring machines. Almost all are equipped with this technology now. Sachs supplies the components, a 48mm inverted fork and a monoshock. They are connected to a series of sensors as well as an inertial unit to tailor the damping as accurately as possible depending on the road, driving and the mode selected..
Suspended in this way, the MTS 1260 S is more attentive in terms of comfort or efficiency. But this is not the only added value that can be found on board. Compared to the standard version, its dashboard is more sophisticated: the LCD screen disappears in favor of a 5-inch TFT panel. The interface, very rich, is intended to be simpler to use and allows a sacred panel of configurations. Between the choice of suspensions, the piloting aids, the multimedia system, the Riding Modes and all the rest, this bike is a spaceship.Other specificities, the cornering lighting, perfectly hidden in the impressive rows of LEDs lining the brave gaze of this machine. The desire for sport and lightning-fast gearshifts will be satisfied by the two-way shifter. Finally, braking is reinforced with larger 10mm (330mm) discs bitten by the highly efficient Brembo M50 calipers.
Offering more is not easy for the S, because the standard Multistrada already has a full wallet. Especially in electronics: keyless start, cruise control, automatic turn signal stop, 4 driving modes (Sport, Touring, Urban and Enduro), hill start aid, traction control, Power modes, anti-wheeling and ABS cornering responsive to lean when cornering.
The tubular trellis frame, lightened wheels, 20-liter tank, saddle adjustable to 825 or 845 mm, dimensions, design and protection are identical between the Multistrada 1260 and the S. The latter weighs 3 kilos more , or little for a machine weighing 235 kilos on the scale. Its temperament will hardly suffer, especially since since the 1200, the mechanics have not been deprived of gaining space and availability. Its twin-cylinder is even fuller, overflowing with torque in mid-range. The association of the variable valve DVT with the displacement of the XDiavel goes very well. With 158 horsepower, the Multistrada is a bit more powerful than before, probably a little more unreasonable. Then, proud of its 13.2 mkg, 85% of which are available from 3500 rpm, the machine will boast of offering serious collisions at the slightest request. Can load as long as you can saddles and suitcases, the MTS 1260 doesn’t mind running out of breath.
This motorcycle being the point of origin of the expedition, Ducat ‘has planned a series of packs depending on the profile where it will walk its wheels:
– Touring package: heated grips, side cases and center stand
– Sport package: Ducati Performance Exhaust by Termignoni homologated (only in Europe), carbon fiber front fender, reservoir caps and cover for brake fluid reservoir and clutch in CNC aluminum.
– Urban Pack: top case, tank bag with lock and USB connection
– Enduro package: additional LED lighting and Ducati Performance by Touratech components: engine protection bars, protection bars and grille for radiators, engine guard, wider crutch base and all-terrain footrests
Some details on the driving modes:
– Sport mode offers 158 horsepower and torque of 13 m / kg Nm, with sport suspension. It also features low traction control (DTC) and anti-wheeling (DWC) intervention, and level 2 ABS tuning. This combination of rear anti-dribble and cornering ABS is ideal. for experienced pilots who want to test their limits.
– In Touring mode, the Multistrada delivers 158 hp in a smoother and less direct way in terms of throttle response. Active safety is enhanced by higher sensitivity levels of DTC and DWC, in order to maintain stability. The ABS is set to intervention level 3, ideal for Touring, which allows the rear wheel anti-dribble and ABS Cornering to be triggered, while optimizing the combined effect of the front / rear braking. A suspension better suited to long distances is chosen, guaranteeing first-class comfort for the rider and passenger.
– In Urban mode, the power is reduced to 100 hp. The bike is tuned for optimal agility with the corresponding Skyhook Mapping (DSS). DTC and DWC are set to a high level for maximum safety on imperfect city roads. ABS is set to level 3.
– Enduro mode allows engine power to be set to a maximum of 100 hp, with off-road orientation as well as DSS mapping. DTC and DWC are low and ABS is set to level 1, which is suitable for off-road use on low-grip surfaces: rear wheel anti-slip detection is deactivated, cornering detection deactivated and as well as rear wheel ABS.
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Max speed:
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medium: 5.20 l
The technical aspect
Ducati 1260 Multistrada S 2018
- Frame
- Frame: tubular steel trellis
- Tank: 20 liters
- Seat height: 825 mm
- Wheelbase: 1,585 mm
- Dry weight: 212 kg
- Weight in running order: 235 kg
- Train before
- Skyhook Ø 48 mm inverted tele-hydraulic fork, deb: 170 mm
- 2 discs Ø 330 mm, 4 piston monobloc radial calipers
- Front wheel:
120/70
– 17
- Transmission
- 6-speed gearbox
- secondary by chain
- Rear axle
- Skyhook monoshock, deb: 170 mm
- 1 disc Ø 265 mm, 2 piston caliper
- Rear wheel:
190/55
– 17
- Motor
- Twin cylinder
in L at 90 °
, 4 stroke - Cooling: by water
- injection Ø 56 mm
- 2 ACT, variable distribution
- 4 valves per cylinder
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1,262 cc
(106 x 71.5 mm) -
158
ch
at 9,500 rpm -
13.20 mkg
at 7,500 rpm - Weight ratio /
power
: 1.34
kg / hp - Compression: 13: 1
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exhaust
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electricity
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