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|frame            = Tubular steel trellis frame
|frame            = Tubular steel trellis frame
|suspension      =Front: Sach 48 mm fully adjustable USD forks. Electronic compression and [[rebound damping]] adjustment with Ducati Skyhook Suspension <br>
|suspension      =Front: Sach 48 mm fully adjustable USD forks. Electronic compression and [[rebound damping]] adjustment with Ducati Skyhook Suspension <br>
Rear: Progressive [[linkage]] with fully adjustable Öhlins monoshock. Electronic compression and rebound damping adjustment. Electronic spring preload with DSS aluminium single-sided swingarm
Rear: Progressive [[linkage]] with fully adjustable Öhlins monoshock. Electronic compression and rebound damping adjustment. Electronic spring preload with DSS aluminum single-sided swingarm
|brakes          =Front: 2 x 320 mm Semi-floating discs, radially mounted Brembo calipers, 4-piston, 2-pad. ABS as standard equipment <br>Rear: Single 245 mm disc, 2-piston caliper
|brakes          =Front: 2 x 320 mm Semi-floating discs, radially mounted Brembo calipers, 4-piston, 2-pad. ABS as standard equipment <br>Rear: Single 245 mm disc, 2-piston caliper
|front_tire      = {{tire|120/70 - ZR17}}  
|front_tire      = {{tire|120/70 - ZR17}}  
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==Chassis==
==Chassis==
It came with a 120/70 - ZR17 front [[tire]] and a 190/55 - ZR17 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via 2 x 320 mm Semi-floating discs, radially mounted Brembo calipers, 4-piston, 2-pad. ABS as standard equipment in the front and a Single 245 mm disc, 2-piston [[caliper]] in the rear. The front suspension was a  Sach 48 mm fully adjustable USD forks. Electronic compression and rebound damping adjustment with Ducati Skyhook Suspension while the rear was equipped with a Progressive linkage with fully adjustable Öhlins monoshock. Electronic compression and rebound damping adjustment. Electronic spring preload with DSS aluminium single-sided swingarm. The Multistrada 1200S Touring was fitted with a 20 Litres / 5.3 US gal / 4.4 Imp gal fuel tank. The bike weighed just 194 kg / 428 lbs. The wheelbase was 1530 mm / 60.2 in long.   
It came with a 120/70 - ZR17 front [[tire]] and a 190/55 - ZR17 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via 2 x 320 mm Semi-floating discs, radially mounted Brembo calipers, 4-piston, 2-pad. ABS as standard equipment in the front and a Single 245 mm disc, 2-piston [[caliper]] in the rear. The front suspension was a  Sach 48 mm fully adjustable USD forks. Electronic compression and rebound damping adjustment with Ducati Skyhook Suspension while the rear was equipped with a Progressive linkage with fully adjustable Öhlins monoshock. Electronic compression and rebound damping adjustment. Electronic spring preload with DSS aluminum single-sided swingarm. The Multistrada 1200S Touring was fitted with a 20 Litres / 5.3 US gal / 4.4 Imp gal fuel tank. The bike weighed just 194 kg / 428 lbs. The wheelbase was 1530 mm / 60.2 in long.   
== Photos ==
== Photos ==
[[File:Ducati-Multistrada-1200S-Touring-13--1.jpg|600px|Ducati Multistrada 1200S Touring]]
[[File:Ducati-Multistrada-1200S-Touring-13--1.jpg|600px|Ducati Multistrada 1200S Touring]]
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The Multistrada 1200 and 1200 S Touring are available in red or the stunning new
The Multistrada 1200 and 1200 S Touring are available in red or the stunning new
matte chrome, which contrasts elegantly against the racing grey frames, with the
matte chrome, which contrasts elegantly against the racing grey frames, with the
1200 S Touring boasting colour-matched side luggage. The 2013 Multistrada 1200 S
1200 S Touring boasting color-matched side luggage. The 2013 Multistrada 1200 S
Pikes Peak comes proudly dressed in the new race colours of Ducati Corse red
Pikes Peak comes proudly dressed in the new race colours of Ducati Corse red
with white stripe and red frame, while the Granturismo is finished in a
with white stripe and red frame, while the Granturismo is finished in a
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Using the same processor that controls the ABS of the 1199 Panigale Superbike,
Using the same processor that controls the ABS of the 1199 Panigale Superbike,
the new Multistrada now provides an optimised front-to-rear combined braking
the new Multistrada now provides an optimized front-to-rear combined braking
system in Urban and Touring Riding Modes, instantly adjusted when operated in
system in Urban and Touring Riding Modes, instantly adjusted when operated in
Sport and Enduro Riding Modes, riding environments in which a less automated
Sport and Enduro Riding Modes, riding environments in which a less automated
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master-cylinder and one in the front and rear calliper circuit - to precisely
master-cylinder and one in the front and rear calliper circuit - to precisely
understand the vehicle’s braking performance and provide an additional and
understand the vehicle’s braking performance and provide an additional and
optimised braking pressure on the rear when the front brake is applied.
optimized braking pressure on the rear when the front brake is applied.


Underlining its similarity to the 1199 Panigale, the ABS system also enhances
Underlining its similarity to the 1199 Panigale, the ABS system also enhances
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concept by dividing its features into a three-level operating system. Level two
concept by dividing its features into a three-level operating system. Level two
provides an appropriate combined front/rear balance and no lift-up detection for
provides an appropriate combined front/rear balance and no lift-up detection for
Sport riding, while level three delivers optimised combined braking with lift-up
Sport riding, while level three delivers optimized combined braking with lift-up
detection to provide the maximum security management for Touring and Urban use.
detection to provide the maximum security management for Touring and Urban use.
Level one provides maximum performance for off-road use, removing lift-up
Level one provides maximum performance for off-road use, removing lift-up
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addition to carrying out the 2-1-2 compensator function, the silencer contains
addition to carrying out the 2-1-2 compensator function, the silencer contains
the catalyser and sound-absorbent materials. The two compact and lightweight
the catalyser and sound-absorbent materials. The two compact and lightweight
aluminium alloy end pipes depart in a low, lateral configuration to keep the
aluminum alloy end pipes depart in a low, lateral configuration to keep the
overall weight to a minimum. The long road to major services
overall weight to a minimum. The long road to major services


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intervention to level five, specifically intended for an enjoyable and relaxing
intervention to level five, specifically intended for an enjoyable and relaxing
ride and ABS to a touring-oriented level three interaction for maximum
ride and ABS to a touring-oriented level three interaction for maximum
confidence with “lift-up” detection active and combined braking optimised. On
confidence with “lift-up” detection active and combined braking optimized. On
the ‘S’ versions, the suspension automatically dials-in a set-up ideal for long
the ‘S’ versions, the suspension automatically dials-in a set-up ideal for long
distance touring, ensuring maximum comfort for both the rider and passenger and
distance touring, ensuring maximum comfort for both the rider and passenger and
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intervention during the most chaotic of stop-start traffic and ABS to a
intervention during the most chaotic of stop-start traffic and ABS to a
city-oriented level three interaction for maximum confidence with “lift-up”
city-oriented level three interaction for maximum confidence with “lift-up”
detection active and combined braking optimised.
detection active and combined braking optimized.


Enduro Riding Mode
Enduro Riding Mode
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Components that are far more than just aesthetic detail, include the frontal air
Components that are far more than just aesthetic detail, include the frontal air
intakes that characterise the face of the Multistrada and also deliver air to
intakes that characterise the face of the Multistrada and also deliver air to
the oil cooler and airbox, and the beautifully formed aluminium sump guard and
the oil cooler and airbox, and the beautifully formed aluminum sump guard and
side plates that help to protect the engine off-road.
side plates that help to protect the engine off-road.


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Frame
Frame
The Trellis frame uses large diameter, light gauge tubing with two central cast
The Trellis frame uses large diameter, light gauge tubing with two central cast
aluminium sections and a Trellis rear subframe to achieve optimum torsional
aluminum sections and a Trellis rear subframe to achieve optimum torsional
rigidity. The high pressure, die cast, magnesium front sub-frame reduces the
rigidity. The high pressure, die cast, magnesium front sub-frame reduces the
high, frontal weight and contributes to chassis feel and control.
high, frontal weight and contributes to chassis feel and control.
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!Rear Suspension
!Rear Suspension
|Progressive linkage with fully adjustable Öhlins monoshock. Electronic compression and rebound damping adjustment. Electronic spring preload with DSS aluminium single-sided swingarm
|Progressive linkage with fully adjustable Öhlins monoshock. Electronic compression and rebound damping adjustment. Electronic spring preload with DSS aluminum single-sided swingarm
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!Rear Wheel Travel
!Rear Wheel Travel