DUCATI HAS REVEALED Australian pricing and availability for its new 2010 Multistrada 1200 and 1200 S, unveiled at the EICMA Motorcycle Show in Milano, Italy.
The Multistrada 1200 will be available in three variants - the 1200, the 1200S and the 1200S Touring - and all three feature the first use of ABS on a Ducati. For a little something more, the two up-spec S models get Ducati’s new electronic suspension system.
The 2010 Multistrada 1200 is powered by a variant of the company’s 1198cc Superbike engine, called the Testastretta 11° and developing 112kW.
The Multistrada 1200 features a slipper clutch, pushing the new Ducati toward the sportier end of sports-tourers.
According to Ducati, the Multistrada 1200 is four bikes in one: sports, long-distance touring, urban runabout and road enduro.
Thanks to switchable ride modes, the Multistrada 1200 can vary its riding feel and output (down to 75kW for Urban mode) to best suit the four riding profiles.
The base model 1200 weighs in at 189kg, while the premium 1200S and 1200S Touring models each weigh 192kg.
The Multistrada 1200 is fitted with 50mm Marzocchi forks, the S models getting upgraded Ohlins suspension, and a healthy serving of carbon fibre for reduced weight and cosmetic enhancements.
The Ducati Electronic Suspension system, along with ABS, Ducati Traction Control and engine maps can all be adjusted from the instrument panel.
The 1200S Touring gets side panniers, heated grips and a centre stand to set itself apart.
Pricing and Availability
The Multistrada 1200 range will be available from May/June next year. Pricing starts at $22,990 for the Multistrada 1200, to $29,990 for both the 1200 S Sport and Touring models.
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Awesome, standard ABS is a good thing as well.
Great awesome bike
Great bike - dreadful price! How else can they justify pricing the base model $7k more than the US?
Yeah, yeah I know, market size, freight costs, ADR compliance, taxes will all be used as excuses but in the end we Aussies must be real suckers. Our love affair with Ducati costs us big time.
There is only one thing to do - refuse to pay it and walk away threatening to buy aTriumph Tiger. Then watch the price tumble!
Dude, thats the same for all bikes, and cars for that matter. Its not like Ducati is the only one doing it.
Tom is right. My mate in the US just bought an FJR1300 for $12K!! He also bought a 2004 Porsche - 40K K’s for $27K in Aust that car would be $90 - $100K!! We get ripped off on all vehicles and bikes. They sell Holden Monaros and statesmans cheaper in the US and in Dubai than we can buy them here and they are made here!!
thats 31500 aus on road for the s ,that’s why i did buy a triumph tiger and with the change i can nearly buy another tiger,they are kidding themselves
I wonder why the corresponding models in the USA are US$15,000 and US$20,000. Maybe the Australian importers are more than a bit greedy?
It’s not THAT good.
The BMW 1200GS is a lot cheaper and a proven machine and half the cost to service.
2010 Ducati Multistrada 1200 very expensive for me