Multistrada 620 and 1000DS

The Multistrada is a group of models of motorcycles manufactured by Ducati. The Multistrada has the appearance of an off road or adventure-tourer motorcycle given the upright riding position, but is not designed to leave sealed or paved roads, and has been described as Supermoto. It has a half fairing and panniers, but high pipes and a naked lower section. [http://www.amadirectlink.com/news/2005/Multistrada/Multistrada1000S.asp] AmaDirectLink.com Multistrada 1000S (Retrieved December 31 2006)]

Models

The Multistrada 1000DS was released in 2003. There were two basic Ducati Multistrada models in 2005, the 1000DS and the 620. There was also the 620 Dark entry model. For 2007 there are the Multistrada 1100 and 1100S models.

Ducati Multistrada 1000DS

The 2005 Ducati Multistrada 1000DS has a 992 cc air cooled 90° V-Twin with a 40 degree included valve angle, based on Ducati's existing engines, with twin-spark plug heads, pressure fed plain camshaft bearings, redesigned crankshaft, higher oil pressure and volume, and new alloy clutch basket, drive and driven plates. The 2006 1000DS uses Ducati's signature trellis frame with fully adjustable 165 mm travel Showa forks up front, and a single-sided swingarm, with an Öhlins fully-adjustable rear shock coupled with a rising rate, height-adjustable suspension system at the rear. Brembo "Serie Oro" four piston brake callipers are used in the front and rear disc brakes. Front 320 mm discs, single 245 mm rear disc, and steel-braided brake lines are used throughout. The discs are now mounted directly to oversized hubs, eliminating the disc carriers. [http://www.ducati.com/bikes/my2003/ducatiModel.jhtml?part=chassis&modelName=MULTISTRADA1000-03] Ducati.com Multistrada chassis specifications (retrieved December 31 2006)]

Ducati Multistrada 620

Entry level Multistradas feature a number of individual components, like the double sided "Monster" style swing arm , the integrated die cast front and rear footrests, and the three spoke alloy wheels. The cheapest Multistrada is the 620 Dark, with its matt black colour scheme and single 320 mm front disk. There are also parts that look the same, but aren't, like the smaller fuel tank that holds 15 litres, and the simpler instrument panel without on-board computer functions.

The frame is as big as the Multistrada 1000 DS frame, but is different at the rear, where the single sided swing arm has been replaced by a double sided swing arm. Suspension features Marzocchi 43 mm upside down front forks and a Sachs rear monoshock with adjustable preload and rebound. The braking system has a rear disk and two 300 mm front disks with floating callipers operated by a new front master cylinder.

The 620 has an APTC wet clutch. According to Ducati, the wet clutch reduces lever operating effort, ensuring gradual engagement , and incorporates a racing derived "slipper" device to reduce the tendency for the rear wheel to lock-up or chatter during aggressive downshifting. [ [http://www.webbikeworld.com/ducati-motorcycles/multistrada-620/multistrada-620.htm] WebBikeWorld.com Multistrada 620 (retrieved December 31 2006)]

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