The Ducati Multistrada 1200S is the flagship model in the Italian marque’s adventure touring line-up. Combining the versatility of a touring motorcycle and the excitement of a sportsbike, the Multistrada 1200S also happens to be one of the most sophisticated touring motorcycles available in the country. The motorcycle was recently showcased at the India Bike Week 2016 in Goa. Here is our detailed photo gallery of the Ducati Multistrada 1200S.
The beaky front fairing houses a full LED headlight setup, while the turn indicators are integrated into the hand guards.
The Multistrada 1200S features Ducati Cornering Lights technology, which activates in corners to offer better illumination.
The wide handlebars, sculpted tank and slightly rear set footpegs offer a comfortable and upright riding position.
The raised tail section, partially exposed frame, single-sided swingarm and the twin exhaust pipes give the motorcycle a raw appeal.
Apart from basic functionalities, the five-inch TFT screen also displays information about rider modes electronics aids.
The Multistrada 1200S is based on a tubular steel trellis frame, which encloses an 1198cc L-Twin Testastretta engine.
This engine comes with Desmodromic Variable Timing technology (DVT), a first for any production motorcycle.
The Multistrada 1200S gets dual 330mm disc brakes at the front and a 265mm disc in the rear, with cornering ABS as standard.
The rear section gets slots to retrofit the luggage panniers as well as a top case. The tail lamp assembly gets LED lights.
Customers can opt for optional accessories like aluminium panniers, top case, USB hubs and protection bars.
Priced at Rs 17.04 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi), the Multistrada 1200S is available in a single red paint scheme.
