Ducati’s mini-adventurer promises to be more accessible and cheaper to run… can it deliver?
The Ducati Multistrada 1200 is a popular bike, but the 160bhp beast isn’t for everyone. That’s why Ducati has introduced the new Multistrada 950; a more accessible machine with a 937cc, 113bhp engine. Ducati says it’s four motorcycles in one: a bike you can use for touring, urban, sporty or enduro riding. And as Ducatis go, this one is quite affordable too.
The smaller Multistrada shares a lot of its components with the full-fat version, including the frame and much of the chassis, but the smaller capacity engine – although still powerful – should make this more of an easy-going everyday bike than its high-maintenance big sister. The engine, riding modes, geometry and rider comfort have all been designed to make this an easy-to-live-with bike, and appealing for people who don’t necessarily feel like they need all that power, instead preferring to trade some of the horses for extra stability, everyday usability and smoother power delivery.
The Multistrada 950 has its work cut out as it’s challenging the likes of the BMW F800GS and the reborn Africa Twin in the ‘near-litre’ category of sporty adventurers, but with its competitive pricing, long service intervals, good build quality, and a more road-oriented approach, it should do Ducati proud.
هذه القصة مأخوذة من طبعة March 2017 من Motorcycle Sport & Leisure.
ابدأ النسخة التجريبية المجانية من Magzter GOLD لمدة 7 أيام للوصول إلى آلاف القصص المتميزة المنسقة وأكثر من 9,000 مجلة وصحيفة.
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هذه القصة مأخوذة من طبعة March 2017 من Motorcycle Sport & Leisure.
ابدأ النسخة التجريبية المجانية من Magzter GOLD لمدة 7 أيام للوصول إلى آلاف القصص المتميزة المنسقة وأكثر من 9,000 مجلة وصحيفة.
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