Ducati India has announced its new adventure motorcycle series for the Indian market with the launch of the Ducati Multistrada 1260 and the 1260 S.
Where the Multistrada 1260 comes at an introductory price tag of Rs 15.99 lakh, the 1260 S has been introduced at Rs 18.06 lakh (ex-showroom).
The updates include additional power, a revised chassis and new tech equipment.
What We Like
- More powerful
- Loaded with tech
- Colour TFT display (1260 S)
What We Don’t Like
- Design isn’t really different from its predecessor
- Price (hey, who wouldn’t want it a tad cheaper?)
Motorcycle maker Triumph had recently updated its adventure-bike portfolio with the likes of the Triumph Tiger 800 and its rival Ducati has answered with a more powerful offering like the Multistrada 1260.
The new 1260 and 1260 S sport the same Testastretta DVT (Desmodromic Variable Timing) engine that is capable of pushing out 158 bhp of maximum power @ 9,500 rpm and 129.5 Nm of peak torque.
What’s better is that the new engine combined with the tech helps the engine be more compliant with Euro-IV emission norms.
Thanks to the update in the chassis, the bike has a longer wheelbase, which includes a swingarm that’s 48 mm longer and an increased steering rake. The wheelbase is also longer at 1,585 mm.
In terms of dry weight, the company has retained the same as before at 209 Kg for the 1260 and 212 Kg for the 1260 S.
Ducati is also offering multiple riding modes like Sport, Touring, Urban and Enduro with the bikes.
Cruise control and hands-free connectivity are also some additions that have been made. ABS has been offered as standard and the bikes also get Vehicle Hold Control (VHC) in addition. This holds the bike steady by activating the rear brakes.
There are some features which have been kept exclusive to the 1260 S like a colour TFT instrument cluster, full-LED headlight and cornering lights.
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The new Multistrada line-up has been launched in direct competition with the likes of the BMW R1200 GS and also the Triumph Tiger Explorer 1200 XcX.
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