Ducati Company has launched its new bike 2016 Ducati Multistrada 1200 Pikes Peak from Multistrada family. This bike has amazing feature design and is best known for its performance; it is an adventurous bike. The bike shows the legacy of Ducati Company; this bike has the amazing powerful engine which delivers the enormous power and makes the ride full of fun even if you are riding on mountains. The bike has the unusual combination of race inspired looks and cutting edge technology. The bike has a lightweight body made up of carbon fiber which reduces weight and enhances fuel efficiency as well. The bike comes with fantastic equipment and accessories.
2016 Ducati Multistrada 1200 Pikes Peak – specs
Engine
2016 Ducati Multistrada 1200 Pikes Peak is well known for its powerful engine and its enormous speed.  The bike has an engine of 1198 cc testastretto 11° V-twin with the support of DVT (Desmodromic Variable Timing), with four valves per cylinder, Dual Spark and has a liquid cooled system as well. The Bore to Stroke ratio is 106 into 67.9 mm while compression ratio is 12.5:1. The bike delivers the power of 117.7 kW at 9,500 RPM and has a torque of 136 Nm at 7,500 RPM. The fuel injection system of a motorcycle is fantastic and has a Bosch electronic system, elliptical throttle bodies with Ride-by-wire, and equivalent diameter of 56 mm. The exhaust system of the bike is made up of stainless steel muffler with catalytic converter, two lambda probes and aluminum tailpipes all of them are working excellent.
Suspension
2016 Ducati Multistrada 1200 Pikes Peak comes with high performance and fully adjustable Ohlins suspension which not only enhances precision but handling also. The bike has single side swingarm, and a suspension travel goes up from 6.7 to 7.9 inches while wheelbase from 60 to 61.2 inches. The fantastic feature is that fork is preload and has adjustable damping via the top cap which allows a rider to tailor the fork for their preference.
Design
2016 Ducati Multistrada 1200 Pikes Peak has amazing 19 inches front wheel which have aluminum rims shod with a knobbier tire. The front end geometry of the new bike is kept same as the design of its ancestor and has a 25-degree rake with the trail of 109/110 mm. Â The seat can be adjusted accordingly i.e. from 32.5 to 33.2 inches. Optional seats will be available depending upon the need of the rider. The bike has the fantastic gold finish which enhances the overall design of the motorcycle.
Electronic system
2016 Ducati Multistrada 1200 Pikes Peak has the amazing electronic system, and when it comes to the electronics, this bike is considered to be the one of the best bikes in the world. The bike has an Inertia Measurement Unit (IMU) platform which is developed by Bosch; this unit measures pitch and roll angles and acceleration along three axes which not only raise performance but also ensures safety standards as well. The IMU also controls the Cornering ABS and Ducati Wheelie Control (DWC) systems. The Ducati Cornering Lights (DCL) system for LED headlights and Ducati Skyhook Suspension (DSS) system are working amazingly. The bike has the incredible electronic speed control that rider can set with the help of button on the handlebar.
Unique Key Features
- Ducati Testastretta DVT powerful engine.
- Adjustable Ohlins fork.
- Excellent exhaust system.
- Lightweight due to the use of carbon fiber.
- Electronic Cruise Control.
- Ducati Multimedia System (DMS)
- Ride-by-Wire Power Modes (PM)
- Ducati Wheelie Control (DWC)
- Ducati Traction Control (DTC)
- Height-adjustable rider’s seat
- Dashboard with full-TFT 5″ colour screen
- Color option-Â Pikes Peak livery, Ducati red chassis and black wheel rims with red trim.
Accessories
2016 Ducati Multistrada 1200 Pikes Peak has a lot of accessories available which include Urban and Sports packages depending upon the interest and need of the rider.
2016 Ducati Multistrada 1200 Pikes Peak – specs
Engine
| Type | Ducati Testastretta DVT with Desmodromic Variable Timing, L-Twin cylinder, four valves per cylinder, Dual Spark, liquid cooled |
| Displacement | 1198.4 cc |
| Bore x Stroke | 106 x 67.9 mm |
| Compression ratio | 12.5:1 |
| Power | 117.7 kW @ 9,500 RPM |
| Torque | 136 Nm @ 7,500 RPM |
| Fuel injection | Bosch electronic fuel injection system |
| Exhaust | Stainless steel muffler with catalytic Aluminium tailpipes |
Transmission
| Gearbox | 6-speed |
| Primary drive | Straight cut gears, Ratio 1.84:1 |
| Final drive | Chain; Front sprocket  Rear sprocket 40 |
| Clutch | Wet, multi-plate clutch with hydraulic control |
Chassis
| Frame | Tubular steel frame |
| Front suspension | Öhlins 48 mm fully adjustable usd fork |
| Front wheel | Y-shaped 3-spoke, 3.50″ x 17.” |
| Front Tire | Pirelli Scorpion Trail II 120/70 ZR17 |
| Rear suspension | Fully adjustable Öhlins TTX36 unit. Aluminium single-sided swingarm |
| Rear wheel | Y-shaped 3-spoke in light alloy, 6.00″ x 17.” |
| Rear tire | Pirelli Scorpion Trail II 190/55 ZR17 |
| Front wheel travel | 170 mm (6.7 inches) |
| Rear wheel travel | 170 mm (6.7 inches) |
| Front brake | 2 x 330 mm semi-floating discs with  radially mounted Brembo Monobloc Evo M50 4-piston callipers |
| Rear brake | 265 mm disc, 2-piston floating calliper, cornering with ABS as standard equipment |
| Instrumentation | Colour TFT display 5.” |
Dimensions and weight
| Dry weight | 208 kg (458 pounds) |
| Wet weight (KERB) | 231 kg (509 pounds) |
| Seat height | Adjustable: 825 – 845 mm (32.5 – 33.3 inches) |
| Wheelbase | 1,529 mm (60.2 inches) |
| Rake | 24° |
| Trail | 109 mm (4.3 inches) |
| Fuel tank capacity | 20l – 5.3 gallons |
| Number of seats | Dual seat |
Warranty
| Warranty | 24 months unlimited mileage |
| Maintenance service intervals | 15,000 km (9,000 mi) / 12 months |
| Valve clearance check | 30,000 km (18,000 mi) |
Emissions and Consumption
| Standard | Euro 4 |
| Consumption | 4,9 l/100 km – CO2 = 115 g/km |
Conclusion
The new launched 2016 Ducati Multistrada 1200 Pikes Peak is an excellent bike, and its review is covered under www.bikescatalog.com today. This article provides complete information about the newly launched bike by Ducati Company. 2016 Ducati Multistrada 1200 Pikes Peak is a fantastic bike which has a lot of amazing features and has an incredible electronic system. The bike has an incredibly powerful engine and excellent torque. It is a good bike with great features especially the design of the motorcycle is very attractive, so be the first to purchase it and enjoy its ride with your friends and be here to have more details in the shape of review.
