Ducati Multistrada 1260S-DAir (2018)

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The 2018 Ducati Multistrada 1260S-DAir motorcycle features a four-stroke engine with 90-degree L twin cylinders and Testastretta DVT technology. Its 1262 cc capacity and liquid-cooled system produce a 156 hp maximum power output and 130 Nm of torque. The clutch is light-action and wet, while the transmission is six-speed with a final chain drive. The motorcycle has a tubular steel trellis frame with an adjustable front suspension, fully adjustable rear suspension, and aluminum single-sided swingarm. The front brakes consist of two 320 mm semi-floating discs and radially mounted monobloc Brembo callipers with cornering ABS, while the rear brakes feature a single 265 mm disc and 2-piston floating caliper with cornering ABS. The motorcycle has a wheelbase of 1529 mm and an adjustable seat height of 825 mm to 845 mm. Its LCD display includes features like vehicle hold control, riding modes, power modes, and a full-color TFT display. Additional electronic features include riding modes, power modes, the Ducati Safety Pack, Ducati Cornering Lights, and a Ducati Multimedia System. The motorcycle comes ready for an anti-theft system and has a fuel capacity of 20 liters.

Technical specifications:

Make Model: Ducati Multistrada 1260S-DAir

Year: 2018


Engine: Four stroke, 90 degrees L twin cylinders,Testastretta DVT with Desmodromic Variable Timing, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder
Capacity: 1262 cc / 77.0 cu-in
Bore x Stroke: 106 x 71,5 mm
Cooling System: Liquid cooled
Compression Ratio: 13.0:1
Lubrication: Wet sump
Exhaust: Stainless steel muffler with catalytic converter and 2 lambda probes, aluminium tail pipes
Induction: Bosch electronic fuel injection system, elliptical throttle bodies with Ride-by-Wire, equivalent diameter 56 mm
Ignition: Marelli electronic
Starting: Electric
Max Power: 156 hp / 116.2 kW @ 9500 rpm
Max Torque: 130 Nm / 96.2 lb-ft @ 7500 rpm
Clutch: Light action, wet, multiplate clutch with hydraulic control. Self-servo action on drive, slipper action on over-run
Transmission: 6 Speed
Final Drive: Chain; Front sprocket 15; Rear sprocket 40

Primary Drive: Straight cut gears; Ratio 1.84:1
Gear Ratio: 1=37/15 2=30/17 3=27/20 4=24/22 5=23/24 6=22/25
Frame: Tubular steel trellis frame
Front Suspension: Sachs 48 mm fully-adjustable USD forks. Electronic compression and rebound damping adjustment with Ducati Skyhook Suspension Evo (DSS).
Front Wheel Travel: 170 mm / 6.7 in
Rear Suspension: Fully adjustable Sachs unit. Electronic compression and rebound damping adjustment. Electronic spring pre-load adjustment with Ducati Skyhook Suspension (DSS) Evo. Aluminium single-sided swingarm.
Rear Wheel Travel: 170 mm / 6.7 in
Front Brakes: 2 x 320 mm semi-floating discs, radially mounted monobloc Brembo callipers, 4-piston, 2-pad, with cornering ABS as standard equipment
Rear Brakes: Single 265 mm disc, 2-piston floating calliper, with cornering ABS as standard equipment
Front Wheel: 5-spoke Y-shape cast light alloy 3.50″ x 17″
Rear Wheel: 5-spoke Y-shaped cast light alloy 6.00″ x 17″
Front Tyre: 120/70 R17 Pirelli Scopion Trail II
Rear Tyre: 190/55 R17 Pirelli Scorpion Trail II
Rake: 24 degrees
Trail: 19 mm / 4.3 in
Wheelbase: 1529 mm / 60.2 in
Seat Height: Adjustable 825 mm / 32.5 in – 845 mm / 33.3 in
Dry Weight: 212 kg / 467 lbs
Wet Weight: 235 kg / 518 lbs
Fuel Capacity: 20 Litres / 5.3 US gal / 4.4 Imp gal

Instrumentation: LCD: Colour TFT display 5″
Electronics: S and S D|Air models: Vehicle Hold Control (VHC), Riding Modes, Power Modes, Ducati Safety Pack (Bosch Cornering ABS + DTC), Ducati Wheelie Control (DWC), Ducati Cornering Lights, Ducati Skyhook Suspension (DSS) Evo, Ducati Quick Shift (DQS) up/down, Cruise control, Hands-Free, Backlit handlebar switches, Ducati Multimedia System (DMS), Full-colour TFT display, Full LED headlamp, Auto-off indicators, ready for Anti-theft system.

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