Ducati Multistrada
Multistrada 1000DS and 1100SDS
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| Manufacturer | Ducati |
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| Production | Since 2003 |
| Successor | Multistrada 1200 |
| Class | Standard / Dual-sport |
| Engine | 992 cc (1000DS), V-twin, 2 valves per cylinder Desmodromic; air cooled |
| Transmission | 6-speed, constant mesh, final drive chain |
| Wheelbase | 1,462 mm (57.6 in) |
| Fuel capacity | 20 l (4.4 imp gal; 5.3 US gal) |
First introduced in 2003, the Ducati Multistrada is series of V-twin "street trailie" motorcycles. Essentially a hybrid of a supermoto and a sport-tourer, the Multistrada competes in the market with other dual-sport motorcycles such as the BMW GS; but, like the Yamaha TDM850, the Multistrada is neither intended nor suitable for off-road use.
Designed by Pierre Terblanche as an evolution to his previous design, the Cagiva Gran Canyon, the Multistrada has drawn mixed reviews for its unconventional aesthetics. The word Multistrada is Italian for "many roads".
Motor Cycle News described the original Multistrada 1000 as "a truly versatile motorcycle", but let down by "a smallish tank and limited performance".Motorcycle Consumer News categorised the Multistrada as an "Open Standard".
The Multistrada 1000DS was released in 2003. There were two basic Ducati Multistrada models in 2005, the 1000DS and the 620. There was also the 620 Dark entry model. For 2007, there were Multistrada 1100 and 1100S models.
The 2005 Ducati Multistrada 1000DS has a 992 cc air cooled 90° V-twin engine with a 40 degree included valve angle, based on Ducati's existing engines, with twin-spark plug heads, pressure fed plain camshaft bearings, redesigned crankshaft, higher oil pressure and volume, and new alloy clutch basket, drive and driven plates. The 2006 1000DS uses Ducati's signature trellis frame with fully adjustable 165 mm travel Showa forks up front, and a single-sided swingarm, with a Showa fully adjustable rear shock coupled with a rising rate, height-adjustable suspension system at the rear. Brembo "Serie Oro" four piston brake callipers are used in the front and rear disc brakes. Front 320 mm discs, single 245 mm rear disc, and steel-braided brake lines are used throughout. The discs are now mounted directly to oversized hubs, eliminating the disc carriers. The wet weight is 504–505 lb (229–229 kg).
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