2006 Ducati Multistrada 1000s DS

Ducati Multistrada 1000s DS 2006


2006 Ducati Multistrada 1000s DS specifications, pictures, reviews and rating

Ducati's profilation of this bike
If you’re looking for versatility and maximum performance and superb componentry, then look no further than the Ducati Multistrada 1000s DS. It is this extreme versatility and sport performance that prompted the US magazine Cycle World, the world’s best selling motorcycling monthly, to nominate the 1000s DS “best Sport Tourer of 2005”.

General information
Model name Ducati Multistrada 1000s DS
Year model 2006
Type Sport touring
Rating 3.6  See the detailed rating of touring capabilities, reliability, accident risk, etc. Compare with any other motorbike.
Engine and transmission
Engine size 992.0 ccm (60.53 cubic inches)
Type of engine V2, four-stroke
Effect 90.8 HP (66.3 kW)) @ 8000 RPM
Torque 87.5 Nm (8.9 kgf-m or 64.5 ft.lbs) @ 5000 RPM
Bore x stroke 94.0 x 71.5 mm (3.7 x 2.8 inches)
Valves per cylinder 2
Fuel system Injection
Fuel control Desmodromic valve control
Cooling system Air
Gearbox 6-speed
Transmission type Chain (final drive)
Clutch Dry multiplate with hydraulic control 
Exhaust system Single steel muffler and pre-silencer with catalytic converter (non-catalytic on USA version) 
Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels
Frame type Tubular steel trellis 
Rake (fork angle) 24.0°
Front suspension Öhlins 43 mm upside-down fully adjustable fork with TiN surface treatment 
Rear suspension Progressive linkage with fully adjustable Öhlins monoshock
Rear wheel travel 133 mm (5.2 inches)
Front tire 120/70-ZR17
Rear tire 180/55-ZR17
Front brakes Double disc
Diameter 320 mm (12.6 inches)
Rear brakes Single disc
Diameter 245 mm (9.6 inches)
Physical measures and capacities
Dry weight 196.0 kg (432.1 pounds)
Power/weight ratio 0.4632 HP/kg
Seat height 850 mm (33.5 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
Wheelbase 1462 mm (57.6 inches)
Fuel capacity 20.00 litres (5.28 US gallons)
Other specifications
Color options Red-red-black, Black-black-black
Starter Electric
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