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The Ducati Multistrada 1200 is a motorcycle made by Ducati since 2010 The engine is a retuned version of the Testastretta from the 1198 superbike, now called the Testastretta 11° for its 11° valve overlap (reduced from 41°). All models include throttle by wire, selectable engine mapping (full power with sensitive or relaxed throttle response, and reduced power with relaxed throttle response) and traction control adjustable through eight levels, called DTC (Ducati Traction Control).
The Multistrada 1200 comes in three equipment levels, the base, the S-Sport and the S-Touring. The S models include ABS (optional on standard model) and electronically adjustable Ohlins suspension, called Ducati Electronic Suspension (DES). The S Touring model comes with heated grips, hard luggage and a center stand.
Over 10,000 units were sold in the first year.
The Multistrada 1200 won the 1205 Division of the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb in 2010, 2011 and in 2012. In 2012 a Spider Grips Ducati Team Multistrada ridden by Carlin Dunne achieved the first sub 10 minute time for a motorcycle with a time of 9:52.819, only a bit over a second slower than the 2011 overall record.
2018
The 2018 Ducati Multistrada uses the 1262cc motor from the Diavel and now designated 1260. The new motor cures the power dip at 5000rpm of the 1200DVT motor. Ducati changed the way they measure hp and torque so it drops to 158 hp (118 kW) and 95.5 lb⋅ft (129.5 N⋅m) torque.[15] Wheelbase increased 2.2 inches and rake increased 1° for better stability. The display has higher resolution and user interface has been updated with more graphics. Keyless system has been improved. A quickshifter is standard on the S model. Brembo M50 is standard front caliper for the S model and Pikes Peak.
Reference
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ducati_Multistrada_1200
