Motorcycle specifications Ducati1260 Multistrada S Grand Tour 2020 Forgetting the miles

Ducati may not have a GT, but it does have a big trail bike that wants to do it all. Off-road with the 1260 Enduro; muscular climbing on Pikes Peak; what if it wanted to go far?

here's a job for this Grand Tour version. A name that sounds like a high-volume station wagon or a travel agency poster for an international trip. Strictly speaking, this Multistrada is not a new model, but essentially a 1260 MTS with a full complement of accessories. Ducat' had already done the trick with the 1200 Granturismo edition.

there was already the Touring pack to enhance this machine. Clearly, that wasn't enough, as the Grand Tour comes with much more. From the indispensable heated grips to the large panniers that hold a total of 85 liters of cargo, there's already plenty more capes to discover.

Comfort is enhanced by a more welcoming saddle. Additional LED headlights help improve visibility in unpredictable conditions. And as the MTS has no universal joint, the central stand for maintenance operations is even more appreciated. A tire pressure monitor is also included, as is a keyless fuel filler cap. The only thing missing is a high bubble.

So, once all this is installed, can we say that this Multistrada S is special only in the fact that it has already been fitted with a range of big-bike equipment?like a Kawasaki 1000 Versys SE Tourer + or a Suzuki 1000 V-Strom World Traveller? Yes... and no; Ducati wanted it to stand out from the crowd. That's why it benefits from a specific Sandstone Grey paint scheme - both classic and sober in its coat of grey, and also a little provocative with its red highlights. It's a sporty machine, with a big twin with variable valve timing that develops no less than 158 hp and over 13 mkg.

The extra equipment adds 3 kilos to the weight, while the price inevitably climbs. However, the final bill is significantly lower than if all accessories were purchased separately.

let's not forget that, for this 'anvil-like' price, this Ducati with its huge heart offers you controlled suspensionsuspension, 4 riding modes, a 5-inch TFT screen, full LED lighting with cornering function, cornering ABS, keyless ignition, cruise control, cruise control and more.aBS cornering, keyless ignition, cruise control, automatic blinker off, hill-start assist, traction control, Power modes, anti-wheeling, adjustable seat, Brembo M50 brakes on 330 mm discs (strong) and genetically Ducati driving precision. In short, the Italian SUV at its best.

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