DUCATI MULTISTRADA 1260 S 2018

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2018 Ducati Multistrada 1260 S Grey

Multistrada 1260 S line also receives significant chassis modifications … designed to create more “stable” handling.

Vehicle Hold Control (VHC), Riding Mode, Power Mode, Ducati Safety Pack (Cornering ABS Bosch + DTC), Ducati Skyhook Suspension (DSS) Evo, Ducati Wheelie Control (DWC), Ducati Quick Shift (DQS) up/down, Cruise control, Backlit handlebar controls, Ducati Multimedia System (DMS), colour TFT display, Full LED light, Ducati Cornering Lights, Automatic indicator switch off, and Anti-theft ready.

In addition to the electronically adjustable suspension, our test unit also featured, as all 1260 models do, excellent, radial-mounted, four-piston Brembo brake calipers squeezing two, large diameter discs in front. In sum, this upright, comfortable machine with luggage has all of the features found on a modern superbike, including the big, powerful engine. Clutch action is reasonably light considering the big, powerful v-twin, and the engine is very flexible. Power comes on at very low rpm levels in a smooth and predictable manner. The self-cancelling turn signals are a nice feature that you quickly take for granted. Quick-shifter allows full throttle up-shifts, as well as aggressive down-shifts that are automatically rev matched.

**Top Case or Side Cases/Panniers can be added for a fee, see gear**