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Ducati Multistrada 1200 S



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Ducati Multistrada 1200 S First Ride Review
Ducati Multistrada 1200 S First Ride Review
Ducati Multistrada 1200 S First Ride Review
Ducati Multistrada 1200 S First Ride Review
Ducati Multistrada 1200 S First Ride Review
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Multistrada 1200 S Key Highlights

Engine Capacity1,198.4 cc
Mileage - ARAI
20 kmpl
Transmission6 Speed Manual
Kerb Weight235 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity20 litres
Seat Height845 mm

Ducati Multistrada 1200 S Summary

The Multistrada range of bikes has made Ducati a leader in the world of adventure touring. The Multistrada 1200S makes the segment more interesting with its latest technologies.

The overall design styling of this new Multistrada hasn’t changed and still gets the tall boy design. With the sharply chiseled body, carbon fiber panels and delicate detailing, the visually appealing motorcycle features Marchesini three-spoke wheels and a newly designed LED headlight.

The Multistrada 1200S is powered by a new 1200cc Testastretta engine that produces 160bhp at 9500rpm and peak torque of 136Nm at 7600rpm. This engine is mated to a six-speed gearbox, which transfers power to the rear wheel via a chain drive. This engine has been tuned to deliver power and torque across the band, to give a nice touring experience.

In terms of equipment, the Multistrada 1200 S is loaded with the latest gadgets. It gets Ducati Safety Pack (DSP) that combines the Bosch 9ME multi-calibration cornering ABS with the Ducati branded 8-levels DTC. The rider has the option to switch off the ABS. The bike comes with four riding modes – urban, touring, sport and enduro. Other than this, the bike is equipped with Ducati Cornering Lights (DCL) and Ducati Wheelie Control (DWC). And the list doesn’t stop there. It gets TFT display that shows detailed data of the bike, which will be helpful to the rider. The Multistrada 1200S also gets cruise control, hands-free ignition and Ducati Skyhook Suspension (DSS).

The Ducati Multistrada 1200S is sold as a completely-built-up (CBU) unit from Italy. The bike can be booked from all the Ducati showrooms present in India.

Ducati Multistrada 1200 S Expert Opinion

We've ridden Ducati’s do-it-all model before but we experience it for the first time on Indian soil. It takes the form of an adventure-touring motorcycle, but claims to transmogrify into a sportbike, dirt bike or commuter at the touch of a button or two.

What is it?

Ducati’s do-it-all model that we’ve ridden before but we experience it for the first time on Indian soil. It takes the form of an adventure-touring motorcycle, but claims to transmogrify into a sportbike, dirt bike or commuter at the touch of a button or two.

How does it ride?

Really well in any situation, given that the suspension is electronic. There are modes to choose from, and you can set it to respond to just a rider, a rider with a pillion, a rider with luggage or a two up with luggage. There’s also the different modes, namely, Urban, Touring, Sport and Enduro, to choose from. These modes change the throttle response, power output, suspension preload and damping all at a single go. It is only sharp ridges that catch it out; something that air-damped electronic suspension has not managed to deal with in any vehicle so far. We hadn’t managed to try out the Enduro mode during our previous ride, and we found that it shuts off the ABS at the rear and softens the throttle response from the 160bhp, 1200cc V Twin. Another mode we didn’t really try out was the ‘Urban’ mode. This is also very useful in bumper-to-bumper traffic. Coupled with the DVT, it doesn’t give you the Ducati impression of old, that you’re riding a very unhappy thoroughbred horse. There is nothing but seamless torque from as low as 2000rpm. Ducati has even taken care of the throttle-blipping problem that we experienced on the Monster 821 – All Throttle Blips Are Equal when you’re riding a Multistrada, regardless of the mode. It does heat up enough to boil eggs if you’re in very slow-moving traffic, though, so we wouldn’t recommend rush hour on this, even though its other aspects like the turning radius and the ability to see over anything except trucks (all you have to do is stand on the pegs) make it a very good commuter. 

Anything else I should know?

It is a genuinely usable motorcycle. We had the opportunity to ride it (unofficially) around a racetrack, on a cross-country trip and on our commute, and we can’t think of any other motorcycle we’ve ridden that can do all of these things combined as well as the Multistrada can. We found ourselves throwing it around corners – thank you, traction control and cornering ABS – and onto the dirt with the 100cc motorcycles when the going got rough with no worry about punctures. We never did face a puncture with all we put the Multistrada through, and that is commendable. 

There are a ton of features on the Multistrada – from an adjustable windscreen, to a colour TFT instrument cluster, to cruise control, to ABS, cornering ABS, traction control, wheelie control, rear lift mitigation… Just about the only thing it doesn’t do is make you coffee. There are optional extras, too, like the auxiliary lights, radiator guard and side guard, and main stand, that you can see on the example in these images.

Should I buy one?

We took a quick poll with the team, as to who would prefer a Multistrada over the Panigale, and all except one die hard supersport fan opted for the Multistrada. Once you’ve had your fill of screaming from one place to another on a fully faired motorcycle, or have one parked at your friendly neighborhood racetrack, a motorcycle like the Multistrada makes a lot of sense. We rode it at the track, then rode it back home, and it was fun all the way. The sticker price of Rs 21 lakh prevented us from trying it out off-road, but the off-road specialists in the team are quietly waiting for the Multistrada Enduro to make its way into the press fleet. However, to answer the question posed above, in a single word, yes.

Where does it fit in?

The adventure-touring motorcycle segment is still in its infancy in the Indian market. Right from the Royal Enfield Himalayan to the BMW R 1200 GS, there isn’t much choice at particular price bracket. The Multistrada 1200 competes with the BMW in principle, but the German isn’t officially available in the market yet. That means the Multistrada is in a class of one. Sure, you can point at the Kawasaki Versys 1000, but that is not as sophisticated.

Gear check

1. Arai Astro-IQ Second in the Arai street models hierarchy, the Astro-IQ is a comfortable, stable helmet at any speed. Price: Rs 50,000 

2. Scorpion Hat Trick Mesh/Textile jacket Although not on sale for a while now, the Hat Trick is a jacket that is protective yet allows decent airflow. The fleece liner keeps you warm enough, and the waterproof liner makes it truly impermeable, even in a Mumbai monsoon. Drying it out takes a while, though. Price: Rs 15600 (Scorpion Phalanx

3. Royal Enfield Spiti riding gloves Made for comfortable touring, these short-cuff gloves offer a lot of comfort right from the first ride. Price: Rs 3200

4. Joe Rocket Phoenix 2.0 pants Mesh is a wonderful thing in our heat, and the Joe Rocket Phoenix mesh pants manage an ideal combination of protection via the removable armour, and airflow. Price: Rs 9600 (Phoenix Ion)

5. Royal Enfield long riding boots With a little inspiration from both off-road boots and touring boots, the RE long riding boots are comfortable and yet protective. Price: Rs 11,000

Photography: Kapil Angane

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Ducati Multistrada 1200 S mileage

Ducati Multistrada 1200 S mileage

The ARAI mileage of Ducati Multistrada 1200 S is 20 kmpl.

Multistrada 1200 S mileage details

Multistrada 1200 S Specifications & Features

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      Specifications

      • Power & Performance

        • Displacement
          1198.4 cc
        • Max Power
          157.8 bhp @ 9500 rpm
        • Max Torque
          136 Nm @ 7500 rpm
        • Mileage - ARAI
          20 kmpl
        • Mileage - Owner Reported
          -
        • Riding Range
          400 Km
        • Top Speed
          -
        • Riding Modes
          -
        • Transmission
          6 Speed Manual
        • Transmission Type
          Chain Drive
        • Gear Shifting Pattern
          -
        • Cylinders
          2
        • Bore
          106 mm
        • Stroke
          67 mm
        • Valves Per Cylinder
          4
        • Compression Ratio
          -
        • Ignition
          -
        • Spark Plugs
          2 Per Cylinder
        • Cooling System
          Liquid Cooled
        • Clutch
          -
        • Fuel Delivery System
          -
        • Fuel Tank Capacity
          20 litres
        • Reserve Fuel Capacity
          -
        • Emission Standard
          -
        • Fuel Type
          Petrol
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      • Brakes, Wheels & Suspension

        • Front Suspension
          48mm fully adjustable usd forks
        • Rear Suspension
          Fully adjustable unit
        • Braking System
          -
        • Front Brake Type
          Disc
        • Front Brake Size
          330 mm
        • Caliper - Front
          -
        • Rear Brake Type
          Disc
        • Rear Brake Size
          265 mm
        • Caliper - Rear
          -
        • Wheel Type
          Alloy
        • Front Wheel Size
          17 inch
        • Rear Wheel Size
          -
        • Front Tyre Size
          120/70 17
        • Rear Tyre Size
          190/55 17
        • Tyre Type
          Tubeless
        • Radial Tyres
          Yes
        • Front Tyre Pressure (Rider)
          -
        • Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider)
          -
        • Front Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)
          -
        • Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)
          -
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      • Dimensions & Chassis

        • Kerb Weight
          235 kg
        • Seat Height
          845 mm
        • Ground Clearance
          -
        • Overall Length
          -
        • Overall Width
          -
        • Overall Height
          -
        • Wheelbase
          1529 mm
        • Chassis Type
          Tubular steel Trellis frame
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      • Manufacturer Warranty

        • Standard Warranty
          -
        • Standard Warranty
          -

      Features

        • Touch Screen Display
          -
        • Instrument Console
          -
        • Odometer
          -
        • Speedometer
          Digital
        • Fuel Guage
          Yes
        • Digital Fuel Guage
          Yes
        • Hazard Warning Indicator
          -
        • Average Speed Indicator
          -
        • OTA Updates
          -
        • Call/SMS Alerts
          -
        • Geo Fencing
          -
        • Distance to Empty Indicator
          -
        • Tachometer
          Digital
        • Stand Alarm
          Yes
        • No. of Tripmeters
          2
        • Tripmeter Type
          Digital
        • Gear Indicator
          -
        • Low Fuel Indicator
          Yes
        • Low Oil Indicator
          Yes
        • Low Battery Indicator
          Yes
        • Clock
          Yes
        • Service Reminder Indicator
          -
        • Battery
          Maintenance Free
        • Front Storage Box
          -
        • Under Seat Storage
          -
        • Mobile App Connectivity
          -
        • DRLs (Daytime Running Lights)
          -
        • AHO (Automatic Headlight On)
          -
        • Shift Light
          Yes
        • Headlight Type
          -
        • Brake/Tail Light
          -
        • Turn Signal
          -
        • Pass Light
          Yes
        • GPS & Navigation
          -
        • USB Charging Port
          -
        • Riding Modes Switch
          -
        • Traction Control
          -
        • Cruise Control
          -
        • Hazard Warning Switch
          -
        • Start Type
          Electric Start
        • Killswitch
          Yes
        • Stepped Seat
          Yes
        • Pillion Backrest
          No
        • Pillion Grabrail
          Yes
        • Pillion Seat
          Yes
        • Pillion Footrest
          Yes
        • Front Suspension Preload Adjuster
          -
        • Rear Suspension Preload Adjuster
          -
        • Additional Features
          -
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      Ducati Multistrada 1200 S User Reviews

      5.0/5

      (5 Ratings) 2 Reviews

      5

      Visual Appeal


      4

      Reliability


      5

      Performance


      3

      Service Experience

      1200s - to live a dream!

      6 years ago


      Shrini

      After a terrible experience 7 years ago with the earlier mumbai dealer when the first multistrada 1200 was launched, ownership of beautiful but impractical harleys (dyna superglide custom and heritage softail) and looking for a more practical touring ride, the 2016 multistrada was chosen through the new dealer (infinity, mumbai). The purchase experience was great with a test ride readily available and the lightness/smoothness and quick paced demeanor just blew me away! 3 multistradas (2 enduros and 1 1200s) were booked together, with my friends and we eagerly awaited delivery.

      In comparison to harleys, which are too low, too slow. Heavy and with sub standard brakes, the 1200s seemed like a breath of fresh air, given how practical the machine seemed, with very less heat from the engine, even in congested traffic. Yes, the engine is a superbike derived powerplant but the best aspect of this motorcycle is the braking capability. Truly phenomenal!

      The previous generation multistrada wasn't too much of a looker but the current one is striking enough to win awards for design excellence and beauty. A twin cylinder set up does not keep the bike as smooth as a triple or a four cylinder machine but the torque and dvt technology keeps the supply of power silken smooth and constant throughout the rev range.

      Among most buyers of ducati, service used to always be a concern for years, thanks to the previous dealer. This has turned around 360 degrees! fantastic sales, great service and welcoming personnel in the showroom makes the purchase even more sensible!

      Pros:

      The engine - massively powerful and torquey, helped by dvt.

      Braking - carrying over the braking system from their superbikes is a great idea and spells great safety with technology like cornering abs, etc.

      Technology - a supercomputer on 2 wheels doesn't begin to speak of all the customization possible in this machine. Other brands sell a ton of accessories to promote the concept of customization but i have always felt that changing the ride characteristics matter, rather than changing the look.

      Cons

      Seat cushion - here's a flaw keeping in mind touring wishes once the bike is in the stable. The seat is wide but quite hard and devoid of much cushioning.

      Side stand width - on 2 occasions, the bike has been unable to be rested on the small/narrow side stand and has tipped over to the left. No damage done but this doesn't seem too safe when taken off road to less traveled roads. This tiny size also keeps one avoiding to get on the bike while its on a stand by placing a leg on the gear shift footrest and swinging the leg over (required for most adventure bikes, among shorter riders, not me).

      Rating Parameters

      (out of 5)

      5

      Visual Appeal


      5

      Reliability


      5

      Performance


      4

      Service Experience


      4

      Maintenance cost

      5

      Extra Features

      About the Reviewer

      Used it for

      Leisure Rides

      Owned for

      > 1 yr

      Ridden for

      5000-10000 kms

      Got mileage of

      22 kmpl

      Tips for other riders

      Regular service does the trick

      Was this review helpful?

      10


      2


      Boon to ride this machine

      6 years ago


      Arnav

      The experience of buying this bike was on another level this bike cost around 21.45 Lakhs.Riding this bike it feel great its a boon to ride this bike. Being a biker i have driven this bike for 18 hrs its more comfortable than any harley davidson it also look's gorgeous this bike is a super computer when it comes to technology when you put the bike in sports this bike can go up to 110 in just third gear and this bike is having hell lot of power on the go sells and service of ducati is not good

      Rating Parameters

      (out of 5)

      5

      Visual Appeal


      4

      Reliability


      5

      Performance


      1

      Service Experience


      3

      Maintenance cost

      5

      Extra Features

      About the Reviewer

      Used it for

      Everything

      Owned for

      > 1 yr

      Ridden for

      5000-10000 kms

      Tips for other riders

      If you are going to ride this bike daily then take some less powerful bike

      Was this review helpful?

      5


      1

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