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Ducati Multistrada 1200 2012 specs

Latest motor bike specifications and pictures for the 2012 Ducati Multistrada 1200.



Ducati Multistrada 1200 2012 motorcycle info

Main Detail

Make
Ducati
Model
Multistrada 1200
Year
2012
Category
All-Round

Performance and Speed

Power to Weight Ratio
0.7937 HP/kg
Torque
118.65 Nm (12.1 kgf-m or 87.5 ft.lbs) @ 7500

Dimensions and Weight

Dry Weight
189.0 kg / 416.7 pounds
Kerb Weight
220.0 kg / 485.0 pounds
Wheelbase
1,530 mm / 60.2 inches

Engine and Exhaust

Bore / Stroke
106.0 x 67.9 mm / 4.2 x 2.7 inches
Engine Capacity
1198.40 cc / 73.13 cubic inches
Compression
11.5:1
Engine Detail
Type L-Twin cylinder
Engine Type
V2, four-stroke
Starter
Electric
Valves / Cylinder
4
Exhaust system
Stainless steel muffler with catalytic converter and 2 lambda probes, aluminium tail pipes

Transmission (Gearbox) and Final Drive

Transmission Type
Chain
Gearbox
6-speed
Clutch
Light action, wet, multiplate clutch with hydraulic control. Self-servo action on drive, slipper action on over-run
Drive line
Primary drive Straight cut gears, Ratio 1.84:1: Chain 5.30; Front sprocket 15; Rear sprocket 40

Fuel and Emission Standards

Fuel System
Injection. Tsubishi electronic fuel injection system, Mikuni elliptical throttle bodies
Fuel Control
Desmodromic valve control
Fuel Capacity
20.00 litres / 5.28 gallons
Emission Details
Follows the US Federal Regulation. Euro 3.

Suspension

Front Suspension
Marzocchi 50mm fully adjustable usd forks
Front Suspension Travel
170 mm / 6.7 inches
Front Wheel Travel
130 mm / 5.1 inches
Rear Suspension
Progressive linkage with fully adjustable Sachs monoshock. Aluminium single-sided swingarm
Rear Wheel Travel
148 mm / 5.8 inches

Tires and Rims

Front Tire
120/70-ZR17
Front Tire Dimensions
120/70-17
Rear Tire
180/55-ZR17
Rear Tire Dimensions
190/55-17
Rims
10-spoke in light alloy

Brakes

Front Brakes
Double disc. Optional ABS
Front Brake Diameter
320 mm / 12.6 inches
Rear Brakes
Single disc. Optional ABS
Rear Brake Diameter
245 mm / 9.6 inches

Instrumentation and Lighting

Instruments
Digital unit displaying: Speedometer, rev counter, time, scheduled maintenance warning, oil temperature, trip fuel, lap time, warning light for low oil pressure, fuel level, fuel reserve, neutral, turn signals, warning ABS, overrev, DTC, immobilizer. Read

Notes, Comments and Warranty Information

Factory Warranty
2 years unlimited mileage
Colour Options
Red, white

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