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        | General information | 
  
    | Model name | Ducati Multistrada 1260 S | 
    | Year model | 2018 | 
    | Type | Allround | 
    | Rating | 3.7   Check out the detailed rating of reliability, maintenance costs, value for money, etc. Compare with any other motorcycle. | 
    
        | Engine and transmission | 
  
    | Engine size | 1262.0 ccm (77.01 cubic inches) | 
    | Type of engine | V2, four-stroke | 
    | Engine details | Testastretta DVT | 
    | Effect | 158.0 HP (115.3  kW)) @ 9500 RPM | 
    | Torque | 129.5 Nm (13.2 kgf-m or 95.5 ft.lbs) @ 7500 RPM | 
    | Compression | 13.0:1 | 
    | Bore x stroke | 106.0 x 71.5 mm (4.2 x 2.8 inches) | 
    | Valves per cylinder | 4 | 
    | Fuel system | Injection. Bosch electronic fuel injection system, elliptical throttle bodies with Ride-by-Wire, equivalent diameter 56 mm | 
    | Fuel control | Desmodromic valve control | 
    | Ignition | Dual Spark | 
    | Cooling system | Liquid | 
    | Gearbox | 6-speed | 
    | Transmission type | Chain  (final drive) | 
    | Clutch | Light action, wet, multiplate slipper clutch with hydraulic control. Self-servo action on drive, slipper action on over-run | 
    | Driveline | Chain 5.30 | 
    | Fuel consumption | 5.20 litres/100 km (19.2 km/l or 45.23 mpg) | 
    | Greenhouse gases | 120.6 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission) | 
    | Emission details | Euro 4 | 
    | Exhaust system | Stainless steel muffler with catalytic converter and 2 lambda probes, alluminium tail pipes | 
    
        | Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels | 
  
    | Frame type | Tubular steel Trellis | 
    | Rake (fork angle) | 24.0° | 
    | Trail | 109 mm (4.3 inches) | 
    | Front suspension | 48mm fully adjustable usd forks. | 
    | Front wheel travel | 170 mm (6.7 inches) | 
    | Rear suspension | Fully adjustable Sachs unit. Remote spring preload adjustment. Aluminium single-sided swingarm | 
    | Rear wheel travel | 170 mm (6.7 inches) | 
    | Front tire | 120/70-17 | 
    | Rear tire | 190/55-17 | 
    | Front brakes | Double disc. ABS. Floating discs. Four-piston calipers. Radially mounted. | 
    | Diameter | 330 mm (13.0 inches) | 
    | Rear brakes | Single disc. ABS. Two-piston calipers. | 
    | Diameter | 245 mm (9.6 inches) | 
    | Wheels | 5-spoke light alloy. Pirelli Scorpion Trail II tires. | 
    | Seat | Dual seat | 
    
        | Physical measures and capacities | 
  
    | Dry weight | 212.0 kg (467.4 pounds) | 
    | Power/weight ratio | 0.7453 HP/kg | 
    | Seat height | 825 mm (32.5 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting. | 
    | Alternate seat height | 845 mm (33.3 inches) If adjustable, highest setting. | 
    | Overall length | 2200 mm (86.6 inches) | 
    | Wheelbase | 1530 mm (60.2 inches) | 
    | Fuel capacity | 20.00 litres (5.28 US gallons) | 
    
        | Other specifications | 
  
    | Color options | Ducati Red, white, dark grey | 
    | Starter | Electric | 
    | Instruments | LCD display | 
    | Factory warranty | 2 years unlimited mileage | 
    | Comments | Windscreen. Traction control. Cruise control. Hands-Free. | 
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