The Multistrada 1200 S Pikes Peak livery of Ducati Corse red with GP-like white stripe contrasts stylishly with the rider foot-peg hangers and engine guard anodised in black and jazzy red pin-striping applied to the gorgeous new 1199 S Panigale-style triple 3-spoke wheels, solid and machined by Marchesini. additionally to the initial instrumentation silencer associated screen the Pikes Peak arrives with an EU approved Ducati Performance carbon fibre silencer by Termignoni* and a race-derived low screen in carbon fibre. further carbon fibre elements embody front air intakes, lateral air outtakes, front splash-guard, rear soul and engine cam-belt covers, whereas a custom created seat elaborated with red sewing completes associate increased specification well merit a race duplicate.
The Pikes Peak International Hill Climb, or “Race to the Clouds”, is located during a vary of the mountain chain, 16km west of metropolis and races 20km from a begin line altitude of two,862 metres to a finishing line at four,300. 2012 was the primary year within the event’s history that the whole course was asphalted and winning the extremely difficult Pikes Peak race any underlined the exceptional skillfulness of the Ducati Multistrada and demonstrates its ability to right away adapt in any atmosphere. *Not all countries.
Multistrada colors
For 2014 the Multistrada 1200 and 1200 S road ar offered in red, that contrasts elegantly against the athletics gray frames, whereas the 1200 S road is additionally offered within the gorgeous new matte chrome with colour-matched aspect bags for each schemes. The Multistrada 1200 S Pikes Peak comes with pride wearing the race colors of Ducati Corse red with white stripe and red frame, whereas the Granturismo is finished during a refined road gray or new-for-2014 Ducati red, each with athletics gray frames. All models within the Multistrada family roll on black-finished wheels.
The Multistrada - road meets passion
The 2014 Ducati Multistrada family continues the technically advanced and triumph vary with the Multistrada 1200, 1200 S road, 1200 S Granturismo and 1200 S Pikes Peak. All models of this multi-tasking bike feature confidence-inspiring, intelligent physics to make sure they're instantly prepared for each road, all S versions additionally feature the advanced Ducati Skyhook Suspension (DSS)
The vary signals the newest stage of the Multistrada journey with a protracted list of fascinating and hi-tech options that continue the model's name for industry-changing innovation. They embody the second generation Testastretta 11° DS engine and therefore the old master ABS 9ME braking system with full Riding Mode integration.
Combining ground-breaking style and unprecedented technology, the Multistrada’s Sport, Touring, Urban and Enduro Riding Modes alter a very gratifying and customisable riding expertise separated by only 1 click. The four-bikes-in-one conception makes instant adjustment to power and force delivery additionally to electronic adjustment of suspension settings, traction management, ABS and Ducati Skyhook Suspension, instantly remodeling the Multistrada 1200 to suit its rider and atmosphere with even additional preciseness.
Hailed as a real ‘game-changing’ bike, the Multistrada 1200 has attracted all sorts of riders by removing the borders between bike classes. With the newest 150hp Testastretta 11° DS engine, a class-leading dry weight of simply 194kg (428lb)* and therefore the application of advanced bioengineering, the Multistrada 1200 isn't solely powerful and elvish, however additionally a snug and versatile journey on 2 wheels. The eight-level DTC and new three-level ABS introduce the Ducati Safety Pack (DSP) conception to the Multistrada family, any underlining Ducati's target performance safety.
The 2014 vary includes the Multistrada 1200 with the associated Riding Mode technologies of Ride-by-Wire (R-b-W), Ducati Traction management (DTC) and ABS, whereas the Multistrada 1200 S road is supplied with Ducati Skyhook Suspension (DSS), R-b-W, DTC and ABS with further aspect bags, heated grips and centre stand. The road flagship of the vary, the Multistrada 1200 S Granturismo, with further aspect bags capability, top case, further light-emitting diode illumination, increased wind protection and long-distance tyres, is additionally offered in Ducati red for 2014. The Multistrada 1200 S Pikes Peak continues to celebrate the sporting aspect of the model’s character with a duplicate of the illustrious mountain race bike in its gorgeous race-winning livery. *Multistrada 1200 S Pikes Peak
