Administrators Bryan Bosch Posted January 24, 2017 Administrators My Ride Report Share Posted January 24, 2017 ewest Addition to Ducati’s Multistrada Family to Be Available for Test Rides at Authorized Dealerships Beginning January , 2017 CUPERTINO, CA - January 24, 2017 - (Motor Sports Newswire) - Ducati today announced the dealership arrival of the newest entry to its Multistrada family, the Multistrada 950. The motorcycle will increase accessibility to Ducati’s beloved Multistrada line and will be available beginning January 28, 2017, in participating U.S. dealerships for test rides. Pricing for the Multistrada 950 begins at $13,995 MSRP. The Multistrada 950 provides a combination of comfort, style, and superior performance, making it an approachable versatile bike with all the technology and capability for which Ducati is world-renowned. Equipped with the Italian brand’s Testastretta 937 cc engine and a 19" front wheel the Multistrada 950 delivers a comfortable balance for long-distance on/off-road touring, excellent city riding and daily commuting thanks in part to low fuel consumption, affordable ownership costs, and an upright seating position. The L-Twin engine produces 113 horsepower and 71 lb-ft of torque and is coupled with a 6-speed transmission and standard ABS, traction control and Ducati’s four distinct riding modes. The new 950 is an extension of the present Multistrada line-up, which currently includes the Multistrada 1200 S, Multistrada 1200 Enduro, as well as the Multistrada 1200 S Pikes Peak. 950 owners will be happy to know that most accessories available for current Multistrada models will also be available for the new Multistrada 950. Accessories designed to enhance each of the distinct Multistrada riding modes. Touring: Color matched panniers, center stand, and heated grips. Sport: Ducati performance exhaust by Temignoni, billet aluminum frame plugs, and billet aluminum front brake reservoir cap. Urban: Top case, tank bag, and USB hub to charge electronic devices. Enduro: Supplementary LED driving lights, engine crash bars, aluminum radiator guard, aluminum sump guard, off-road pegs, tubeless spoked wheels, and aluminum panniers by Touratech. Ducati also has what you need to keep you protected and looking stylish head to toe with their full line of complimenting Multistrada apparel for 2017. To schedule a test ride, contact your local authorized Ducati dealership. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allrpm Posted January 25, 2017 Report Share Posted January 25, 2017 Looks great! I just saw one at the Vancouver Bike show. There will be some big shootouts this year against the KTM 1090 and the Africa Twin. RPM 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PierreADV Posted January 27, 2017 My Rides (2) Report Share Posted January 27, 2017 Premise: I'm italian, born and raised, and I've been a Ducatista for 10 years (Hypermotard 1100 and Ducati 1098s). BUT: I never liked the Multistrada. The first one was ugly as sin, good and comfortable, sure, but I couldn't even LOOK at it.The second gen was definitely a nice bike, but with those 17" rims, and all that horsepower, it was a 100% street bike. So much for being in the maxi-enduro category, eh? Gen 3... I still don't like the looks of it, but since Ducati released the 1200 Enduro model, at least they moved in the right direction. Now, we have the 950. And I think it's the first Multistrada I actually like (minus the looks). A smaller engine, a nice combo of 19"/17"... good move. Now...if only spoked wheels where on by default, like on my GSA800... 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kojack06 Posted January 28, 2017 Report Share Posted January 28, 2017 I want one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeteMoto Posted January 29, 2017 My Rides (2) Report Share Posted January 29, 2017 Very , very tantalizing, with a pleasing starting price ! Another fighter that's beating KTM to the punch in this segment. Quality components, good power, long service intervals, manageable seat height , chain/sprockets to tweak ratios , 48mm forks . Somewhat heavy but then again it seems to lean more to fire roads,service roads etc. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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