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Ducati India has launched the Italian motorcycle brand's flagship adventure tourer, the Ducati Multistrada 1260 with prices starting at Rs. 15.99 lakh (ex-showroom) for the standard Multistrada 1260. The Ducati Multistrada 1260 S has been priced at Rs. 18.06 lakh (ex-showroom). The S variant gets a full-colour TFT instrument panel, electronically manged, semi-active Ducati Skyhook Suspension and top-spec brakes with Brembo M50 monobloc four-piston calipers. The Ducati Multistrada 1260 will replace the existing Ducati Multistrada 1200 range in India. The Multistrada 1260 gets a new engine, new chassis, longer swingarm and updated electronics.

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The 1,262 cc L-twin Testastretta DVT engine makes 158 bhp, 129.5 Nm

The Multistrada 1260 uses a larger engine with the 1,262 cc, DVT Testastretta engine which gets a displacement bump, more power and torque. The L-twin puts out 158 bhp at 9,750 rpm and peak torque of 129.5 Nm at 7,500 rpm. The engine is said to deliver better low- and mid-range torque, producing 85 per cent of its torque below 3,500 rpm. The Multistrada 1260 comes with a host of electronic rider aids, including ride-by-wire throttle, a Bosch inertial measurement unit (IMU) which controls the eight-level Ducati Wheelie Control, cornering ABS and traction control. The S variant also features the Ducati Quickshifter and cornering headlights.

The Multistrada 1260 S gets improved electronics and a new full-colour TFT instrument panel

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The new Multistrada 1260 offers four riding modes in all - with Sport mode offering the full 158 bhp from the engine, Touring mode offering 158 bhp but a gentle throttle response, Urban mode with power limited to 100 bhp with traction control dialled up high. Enduro mode will also have 100 bhp and each mode has pre-determined settings for traction control, wheelie control and ABS. The Ducati Multistrada has an all-new chassis, boasting of high-speed stability and intuitive handling. The Multistrada 1260 also has the longest wheelbase in its class and lowest seat height.

The Ducati Multistrada 1260 competes with the Triumph Tiger 1200 XCx and the BMW R 1200 GS in India. Compared to the Ducati Multistrada 1260's starting price of Rs. 15.99 lakh (ex-showroom), the Triumph Tiger 1200 XCx is priced at Rs. 17 lakh (ex-showroom), while prices for the BMW R 1200 GS begin at Rs. 15.70 lakh (ex-showroom) for the base variant.

Ducati Multistrada 1260 Technical Specifications

	Ducati Multistrada 1200	Ducati Multistrada 1200 S
Engine	1,262 cc Testastretta DVT L-Twin	1,262 cc Testastretta DVT L-Twin
Transmission	6-speed manual	6-speed manual
Max Power	158 bhp @ 9,500 rpm	158 bhp @ 9,500 rpm
Peak Torque	129.5 Nm @ 7,500 rpm	158 bhp @ 9,500 rpm
Frame	Tubular Steel Trellis Frame	Tubular Steel Trellis Frame
Front Suspension	48 mm inverted Kayaba fork	48 mm inverted Sachs shock electronically adjustable
Rear Suspension	Fully adjustable Sachs shock	Fully adjustable semi-active Ducati Skyhook electronic
Front Brake	320 mm dual disc with Brembo 4-piston calipers, cornering ABS	330 mm dual discs with Brembo M50 calipers, cornering ABS
Rear Brake	265 mm single disc with 2-piston caliper, cornering ABS	265 mm single disc with 2-piston caliper, cornering ABS
Kerb Weight	232 kg	235 kg

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