2018 Ducati Multistrada 1260 range launched in India, priced from Rs. 15.99 lakhs.

2018 Ducati Multistrada 1260 Price
The Ducati Multistrada 1260 will replace the Multistrada 1200 in India

The 2018 Ducati Multistrada 1260 and the 1260 S have been launched in India priced at Rs. 15.99 lakhs and Rs. 18.06 lakhs (ex-showroom, India) respectively. The Multistrada 1260 range is the flagship Ducati adventure touring motorcycle in India. Globally, the vehicle is offered in four variants – Multistrada 1260, Multistrada 1260 S, Multistrada 1260 D-Air and Multistrada 1260 Pikes Peak.

The 2018 Ducati Multistrada 1260 and the 1260 S use a larger engine displacement of 1262cc with DVT (Desmodromic Variable Timing). The L-Twin cylinder motor is capable of producing 158 PS at 9500 RPM and 129.5 Nm of torque at 7500 RPM. The flat torque curve ensures that 85% of the peak torque is delivered from as low as 3500 RPM. The engine comes mated to a 6-speed gearbox with slipper clutch.

Both the Multistrada 1260 and the 1260 S use fully adjustable 48 mm inverted forks (by Sachs) up front but at the rear, the 1260 gets only a fully adjustable Sachs monoshock with preload adjustment. The 1260 S additionally, gets semi-active DSS (Ducati Skyhook Suspension) Evo. Both the motorcycles come shod with 17-inch 5-spoke alloy wheels wrapped in 120 and 190 section tyres at the front and rear respectively. The Multistrada 1260 gets twin 320 mm disc brakes at the front and a 265 mm disc at the rear whereas the 1260 S comes with twin 330 mm disc brakes at the front and a 265 mm disc at the rear. Both the variants are offered with Bosch Cornering ABS as standard.

The 2018 Ducati Multistrada 1260 gets an LCD instrument cluster while the 1260 S comes with a 5-inch colour TFT display. Both the bikes come with a 20-litre fuel tank capacity, Vehicle Hold Control (VHC), riding modes, power modes, Ducati Wheelie Control (DWC), cruise control, backlit handlebar while the 1260 S also gets Ducati Cornering Lights, Ducati Quick Shift (up/down) and a full LED headlamp. The bike has an extended maintenance interval with oil changes required at every 15,000 kms and valve adjustments at 30,000 kms.

2018 Ducati Multistrada 1260 Price

– 2018 Multistrada 1260 and Multistrada 1260 S launched in India
– Multistrada 1260 priced at Rs. 15.99 lakhs while the 1260 S costs Rs. 18.06 lakhs (both prices, ex-showroom)
– Is powered by a 158 PS 1262cc L-Twin cylinder engine
– Rivals the BMW R1200 GS and the Triumph Tiger 1200 XCx

2018 Ducati Multistrada 1260 S Features
The four riding modes on offer are Sport, Touring, Urban and Enduro
2018 Ducati Multistrada 1260 S
The Multistrada 1260 has the lowest-in-class seat height of 825 mm
2018 Ducati Multistrada 1260 S India
The 2018 Ducati Multistrada 1260 gets a 48 mm longer wheelbase
2018 Ducati Multistrada 1260 S Rear
The chassis of the Ducati Multistrada 1260 has been retuned as well