Ducati Multistrada 1000 DS (2003-04)

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The Ducati Multistrada 1000 DS was produced from 2003 to 2004 and has a four-stroke, L-twin cylinder engine with a capacity of 992 cc. It has a compression ratio of 10.5:1 and is air-cooled, with fuel injection and a 45 mm throttle body. It produces 85.5 hp at 7750 RPM and has a max torque of 64.5 ft-lb at 5750 RPM. The bike features a dry mulitplate clutch and a 6-speed transmission. The front suspension is a Showa 43 mm fully adjustable upside-down lightweight fork, and the rear suspension is a progressive cantilever linkage with fully adjustable Showa monoshock, with length adjustment. The bike has a front braking system with 2 x 320 mm discs and 4 piston calipers, and a rear braking system with a single 245 mm disc and 2 piston caliper. The dimensions of the bike are 2130 mm in length, 830 mm in width, and 1280 mm in height, with a wheelbase of 1462 mm and a seat height of 820 mm. The dry weight of the bike is 188 kg and it has a fuel capacity of 20 L. The average fuel consumption is 4.55 L/100 km, with a top speed of 214.2 km/h. The bike has received positive reviews from Motorbikes Today and Motocorse.

Technical specifications:

Make Model: Ducati Multistrada 1000 DS

Year: 2003 – 04


Engine: Four stroke, 90 degrees L twin cylinder, DOHC, desmodromic 4 valves per cylinder, belt driven
Capacity: 992 cc / 60.5 cu in
Bore x Stroke: 94 x 71.5 mm
Compression Ratio: 10.5:1
Cooling System: Air cooled
Induction: Fuel Injection, 45 mm throttle bodies, Marelli CPU 5.9M
Spark Plugs: Champion RA6HC
Ignition: Marelli electronic
Starting: Electric
Battery: 12V 10Ah
Max Power: 63 kW / 85.5 hp @ 7750 rpm
Max Torque: 87.5 Nm / 9 kgf-m / 64.5 ft-lb @ 5750 rpm
Clutch: Dry mulitplate
Transmission: 6 Speed
Primary Drive Ratio: 1.84 (32/59)

Gear Ratios: 1st 2.466 / 2nd 1.764 / 3rd 1.350 / 4th 1.091 / 5th 0.958 / 6th 0.857
Final Drive Ratio: 2.8:1 (15/42)
Final Drive: Chain
Front Suspension: Showa 43 mm fully adjustable upside-down lightweight fork
Rear Suspension: Progressive cantilever linkage with fully adjustable Showa monoshock, with length adjustment. Aluminium swingarm
Front Brakes: 2 x 320 mm Discs, 4 piston calipers
Rear Brakes: Single 245 mm disc, 2 piston caliper
Front Tyre: 120/70-17
Rear Tyre: 190/50-17
Dimensions: Length: 2130 mm / 83.9 in Width: 830 mm / 32.7 in Height: 1280 mm / 50.4 in
Wheelbase: 1462 mm / 57.6 in
Seat Height: 820 mm / 32.3 in
Dry Weight: 188 kg / 414 lbs
Fuel Capacity: 20 L / 5.3 US gal / 4.4 Imp gal
Consumption Average: 4.55 L/100 km / 22.0 km/l / 51.7 US mpg / 62.1 Imp mpg
Standing 1/4 Mile: 12.1 sec
Top Speed: 214.2 km/h / 133.1 mph
Review: Motorbikes Today / Motocorse

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