2010 Ducati Multistrada 1200 Specs Leaked?
2010 Ducati Multistrada 1200 Specs Leaked?
http://www.onewheeldrive.net/2009/11/02/2010-ducati-multistrada-1200-specs-leaked/
Generally there is a gentleman’s agreement around these things, an embargo between a manufacturer and a media outlet, but Motorcycle.com has published a number of 2010 Multistrada 1200 specifications in a preview. Here’s the rundown of the one’s we think have credibility…
1.1199cc liquid-cooled V-Twin found in the 1198 Superbike. It’s called “Testastretta 11°” in referring to the valve angle in the new cylinder heads that are said to aid combustion efficiency. This was released in a Ducati UK press release.
2.150HP – Entirely credible, though most likely an at the crank number. Ducati wants this bike to be a class leader.
3.A new fuel-injection system is controlled by Ducati’s first-ever ride-by-wire throttle with better sub-3000-rpm fueling than the Superbike. – Entirely credible, we’ve heard the new bike is utterly controlled at walking speeds.
4.“sophisticated electronics package that allows the ignition and fuel maps to be switched at the touch of a button” – Again, switch on the fly mapping is credible. We’ll expect to see 90hp-100hp soft mode, and 150hp performance mode out of a 3-way ECU, similar to the Suzuki GSX-R 1000 set up.
5.“comprehensive instrumentation displaying for trip time, lap time, range to empty, and current and average fuel consumption” – Pretty much mandatory for a bike in this class, we’re looking at you KTM 990 Adventure… Yes, you without the fuel gauge.
6.“New cast aluminum component around the swingarm pivot area to join with Ducati’s traditional steel-trellis arrangement up front” – This would be entirely in keeping with Ducati’s revision of the frames across the line. Expect a similar update to the Hypermotard 1100.
7.“standard bike will be suspended by a Marzocchi fork and Sachs shock, both fully adjustable.” – Well in keeping with Ducati’s Multistrada history.
8.S Model with ABS and traction control – undoubtably.
9.S model with electronically adjustable Ohlins Suspension on fly, similar in concept to the ESA system on some BMWs. At first this seems unlikely, except similar technologies can be found on Ohlins non-motorcycle suspension.
10.“expect a dry weight somewhere around the 425-lb” – The current Multistrada 1100 weighs 432-lbs dry. This seems a stretch considering the extra plumbing involved with the liquid-cooled 1198 engine.
11.Expect a full range of accessories. We’re just throwing that in, because industry sources have reported that Ducati’s been extensively testing luggage and GPS systems.
12.“first shipment of Multi-12s to arrive at dealers in late Spring” – We’d bet on April-May, baring production delays.
One thing is clear in our communications with Ducati, regardless of the details, they intend the Mutlistrada 1200 to be a technological tour de force. A platform for demonstrating the real world application of innovation, as Honda has done with the VFR sport-tourer. We also have reason to believe that this bike has been extensively tested for reliability and durability to avoid first model year gremlins, right down to the sourcing of a “long life” chain.
Full details of the new Multistrada 1200 will be revealed on November 9, 2009 at the EICMA International Motorcycle Show in Milan. As interesting Ducati has hinted at “surprise models” that haven’t been in the recent rumour mill. We’ll give the Flying-D this, they know how to cause an internet stir.
