2013 Ducati Multistrada 1200

Tom 9:45 AM

2013 Ducati Multistrada 1200 - The 2013 Ducati Multistrada 1200 is a motorcycle manufactured by Ducati since 2010. The engine is a retuned version of the Testastretta from the 1198 superbike, now called the Testastretta 11° for its 11° valve overlap. All models include throttle by wire, selectable engine mapping and traction control adjustable through eight levels, called DTC.

The bike comes in three equipment levels, the base, the S-Sport and the S-Touring. The S models include ABS (optional on standard model) and electronically adjustable suspension, called DES. The S Sport model features carbon fiber air intakes, cam belt covers and rear hugger, while the S Touring model comes with heated grips, hard luggage and a center stand. The 2013 Ducati Multistrada 1200 won the 1205 Division of the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb in 2011 and in 2012. In 2012 a Ducati Multistrada ridden by Carlin Dunne achieved the first sub 10 minute time for a motorcycle with a 9:52.819, only a bit over a second slower than the 2011 overall record.

For 2013 the Multistrada 1200 saw many changes, including the addition of an Active suspension system, using solenoid/valve actuated methods to actively control damping rates, often called the "Sky-Hook method". The bike also features a revised second generation of the Testastretta 11-degree motor, now with "twin-plug cylinder heads for smoother, more efficient combustion", the change contributing to a 5% increase in torque and a 10% improvement in fuel consumption. Also, there are significant changes to the windscreen, which is "larger and shaped to reduce noise at high speed". 2013 also sees minor changes to the Pikes Peak edition; new graphics to match the 2013 Ducati Multistrada 1200 Pikes Peak International Hill Climb race-winning livery. A new Granturismo model features larger side-cases, the addition of a top case, driving lights and more touring-oriented tires.