DUCATI'S NEW 11° ENGINE TECHNOLOGY INTRODUCES GROUND-BREAKING SERVICE COST REDUCTIONS
Cupertino, Calif. (5 February 2010) - Ducati North America is excited to announce a significant milestone in the company's engineering history: 15,000 mile major service intervals on the 2010 Multistrada 1200.
The Multistrada 1200 is the product of Ducati's most intensive development program ever. Entering the arena of adventure touring motorcycles, Ducati set its sights on the class benchmarks. With the goal setting a new class standard, Ducati developed revolutionary new features such as the Multistrada's "4 bikes in 1" adjustability.
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DUCATI'S NEW 11° ENGINE TECHNOLOGY INTRODUCES GROUND-BREAKING SERVICE COST REDUCTIONS
Cupertino, Calif. (5 February 2010) - Ducati North America is excited to announce a significant milestone in the company's engineering history: 15,000 mile major service intervals on the 2010 Multistrada 1200.
The Multistrada 1200 is the product of Ducati's most intensive development program ever. Entering the arena of adventure touring motorcycles, Ducati set its sights on the class benchmarks. With the goal setting a new class standard, Ducati developed revolutionary new features such as the Multistrada's "4 bikes in 1" adjustability.
The Multistrada 1200's aggressive development process also encompassed build quality and servicing. Ducati is now excited to announce the fruits of its labor: a 15,000 mile period between major services.
Doubling the mileage between valve clearance inspections has been made possible due to the introduction of a new valve seat material. This material enables the new "Testastretta 11°" powerplant to go the distance - both literally and figuratively. Incorporating improved combustion efficiency and a new temperature management system, the Testastretta 11° engine ushers in a new era of service and reliability. The engine lowers the cost of maintenance, improves fuel efficiency and reduces emissions - all while retaining exhilarating performance capabilities.
The game-changing Multistrada 1200 will arrive in North American showrooms this coming April.
The 2010 Multistrada will be available in standard, S Sport and S Touring versions. The base model is fitted with a fully adjustable 50mm Marzocchi inverted fork and Sachs shock. The S editions use Öhlins, in the form of a high-spec "active" 48mm fork and shock, both controlled and adjusted by the new Ducati Electronic Suspension (DES). Wheel travel on all models is a bump-friendly 6.7 inches front and rear.
The electronics continue: All Multistrada 1200s are fitted with a ride-by-wire electronic throttle-control system that includes three power delivery modes and eight traction-control levels. The power modes range from 150-hp Sport, 150-hp Touring (smoother delivery) and a softer, 100-hp City and Enduro mode. On the S edition, the system also modifies suspension tuning according to load, riding style and road conditions. Brembo ABS brakes are optional on the base bike and standard on the S versions. Claimed dry weight is 412 pounds, impressive for a bike with these features.
As an interesting side note, Ducati has signed an exclusive-supplier contract to use Pirelli tires on all production bikes. Applied here are multipurpose Pirelli Scorpion Trial radials mounted on 17-inch Brembo wheels.
MSRP for the base Multistrada 1200 is $14,995, with ABS costing $1000. The S-package bikes are expected to retail for $18,995.(Cycle World)
Just as aggressively striking as the 1100, the lightweight new Hypermotard 796 features a lower seat height and brand new smooth and flexible engine to make it the perfect urban assault vehicle.
A dry weight of just 167kg (368lb) and seat height of 825mm (32.5in) makes the Hypermotard 796 a sure-footed 20mm (0.8in) lower than the 1100 and inspires confidence however and wherever it’s ridden.
The completely new Ducati 796 engine has a bore and stroke of 88mm x 66mm, conforms to Euro 3 regulations and produces 81hp (59.6kW) of power and 55.7lb-ft (7.7kgm) of torque with the smooth and very economical rideability enjoyed from all Desmodue L-Twins.
The new power unit is also equipped with an APTC ‘wet’ clutch to give a ‘slipper’ type action that prevents destabilization of the rear-end during aggressive down-shifting and also gives the extra benefit of a super-light feel at the adjustable lever, a great advantage in stop-start city traffic or during longer journeys.
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