The Multistrada 1260 S Grand Tour can be easily identified thanks to the harmonious and dynamic design characteristic of the Multistrada family ad to the exclusive Grand Tour livery.
Brembo braking system with ABS 9.1 ME Cornering, Electronic cruise control, Panniers, Dedicated seat with Grand Tour logo
The new Multistrada 1260 S Grand Tour is the Multistrada that better expresses the concept of premium touring bike, for those who love to travel without sacrificing anything. The design, performance and comfort of the Multistrada 1260 S blend with a rich standard equipment and an exclusive livery.
The Multistrada 1260 S Grand Tour can be easily identified thanks to the harmonious and dynamic design characteristic of the Multistrada family ad to the exclusive Grand Tour livery. The smart matte Sandstone Grey colour and the tone-on-tone 1260 logo on the side of the bike, combined with the Ducati red frame and details on wheel rims and fairing, are a refined and yet sporty colour match.
Thanks to the 1262 cc Ducati Testastretta DVT (Desmodromic Variable Timing) engine and the 4 Riding Modes, the Multistrada 1260 S Grand Tour is suitable both for daily use and for travelling, as it can also be a faithful companion for long trips when two-ups and with luggage. This is possible because 85% of the torque delivered by the Testastretta DVT twin-cylinder engine is already available at 3,500 rpm. The maximum power of 158 hp is available at 9,500 rpm and maximum torque of 13.2 kgm at 7,500 rpm are always easy to manage thanks to the Ride by Wire system ensuring smooth throttle control and to the Riding Modes that turn the Multistrada into four different bikes, depending on the rider's requirements: more sporty, more tourer for long trips, more for commuting or for enduro.
The Multistrada 1260 S Grand Tour, in terms of electronic equipment, is a benchmark. The IMU inertial platform (Inertial Measurement Unit) provides the ECU precious information concerning bike position and speed in space thereby allowing operation of the ABS Cornering, of the Cornering Lights (DCL) - present in the full LED headlight fitted to the bike - and of the Ducati Wheelie Control (DWC). Both DWC and DTC can be customised by the rider through 8 levels or can be disabled. Standard equipment for the Multistrada 1260 S Grand Tour also includes the Vehicle Hold Control (VHC) and the semi-active suspension control Ducati Skyhook Suspension Evo (DSS).
Chassis dimensions of the Multistrada 1260 S Grand Tour, together with the 17" alloy wheels, ensure an efficient and responsive ride in bends and also utmost stability, even when fully loaded and at high speed, with panniers and passenger. The ergonomics of the Multistrada 1260 S Grand Tour was designed to ensure a natural, comfortable and relaxing riding position in case of long trips, both for the rider and for the passenger, and at the same time a riding stance that could be dynamic, active and performing when bends spark your desire for fun.
Now Ducati offers you a 4-year warranty on all models of the Multistrada family with the 4Ever Multistrada warranty.
Type | Ducati Testastretta DVT with Desmodromic Variable Timing, L-twin cylinder, 4 valves per cylinder, Dual Spark, liquid cooled |
Displacement | 1,262 cc |
Bore X Stroke | 106 x 71.5 mm |
Compression Ratio | 13.0:1 |
Power | 158 hp (116 kW) |
Torque | 13.2 kgm (129 Nm, 95 lb-ft) |
Fuel Injection | Electronic fuel injection system, Øeq56 mm elliptical throttle bodies with Ride-by-Wire system |
Exhaust System | Stainless steel muffler with catalytic converter and 2 lambda probes, aluminium tail pipes |
Gearbox | 6 speed with Ducati Quick Shift up/down (DQS) |
Primary Drive | Straight cut gears, ratio 1.84:1 |
Ratios | 1=37/15, 2=30/17, 3=27/20, 4=24/22, 5=23/24, 6=22/25 |
Final Drive | Chain, front sprocket Z15, rear sprocket Z40 |
Clutch | Light action, wet, multiplate clutch with hydraulic control, self-servo action on drive, slipper action on over-run |
Frame | Tubular steel trellis frame |
Front Suspension | Ø48 mm fully adjustable usd fork, electronic compression and rebound damping adjustment with Ducati Skyhook Suspension Evo (DSS) |
Front Wheel | 5-spoke Y-shape cast light alloy, 3.5" x 17" |
Front Tyre | Pirelli Scorpion Trail II, 120/70 ZR 17 |
Rear Suspension | Fully adjustable unit, electronic compression and rebound damping adjustment, electronic spring pre-load adjustment with Ducati Skyhook Suspension Evo (DSS), aluminium single-sided swingarm |
Rear Wheel | 5-spoke Y-shaped casted light alloy, 6.0" x 17" |
Rear Tyre | Pirelli Scorpion Trail II, 190/55 ZR 17 |
Wheel Travel (Front/Rear) | 170 mm / 170 mm (6.7 in / 6.7 in) |
Front Brake | 2 x Ø330 mm semi-floating discs, radially mounted Brembo monobloc M50 Evo 4-piston calipers, radial master cylinder, Cornering ABS |
Rear Brake | Ø265 mm disc, 2-piston floating calliper, Cornering ABS |
Instrumentation | 5" colour TFT display |
Dry Weight | 215 kg (474 lb) |
Kerb Weight | 238 kg (525 lb) |
Seat Height | Adjustable, 825 - 845 mm (32.5 - 33.3 in) |
Wheelbase | 1,585 mm (62.4 in) |
Rake | 25 |
Trail | 111 mm (4.37 in) |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 20 l (5.3 US gal) |
Number of Seats | 2 |
Safety Equipment | Riding Modes, Power Modes, Cornering ABS, Ducati Traction Control (DTC), Ducati Wheelie Control (DWC), Ducati Cornering Lights (DCL), Additional LED lights, Vehicle Hold Control (VHC), Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) |
Ready for | Anti-theft system |
Warranty | 48 months, unlimited mileage |
Mainteinance Service Intervals | 15,000 km (9,000 miles) / 12 months |
Standard | Euro 4 |
CO2 Emissions | 120 g/km |
Consumption | 5.2 l/100 km |
Multistrada 1260 S Grand Tourer
Four years warranty for the whole Multistrada family
Sixteen years have passed since the first Multistrada came off the production line at the Borgo Panigale factory. So far, over 100,000 examples of the bike conceived to satisfy a desire to travel without frontiers and without compromises, have been produced.
Tests that are ever more severe and long-lasting, improved production processes and advanced numerical simulation have brought Ducati's level of reliability to its highest level ever.
Building on this experience, Ducati is now offering 4Ever Multistrada, a 4-year warranty with unlimited mileage for all of the models making up the 2020 range of the Multistrada family.
Riding a Multistrada is a unique, exciting and satisfying experience. The technology, performance and design that have always distinguished Ducati motorcycles, are combined with rider and passenger comfort and load capacity, inspiring in every rider the desire to travel ever longer distances. It is for this reason that Ducati has created 4Ever Multistrada.
Valid for all the 950 and 1260 Multistrada models of the range, including the new 1260 S Multistrada Grand Tour, 4Ever Multistrada* is offered directly by Ducati and is effective in all European territory. This warranty makes use of the excellent service provided by the entire network of Ducati dealers, a skilled team which undergoes constant training so as to be able to treat every single Ducati motorcycle with the same care with which it is designed and assembled in Borgo Panigale.
For further information about 4Ever Multistrada you may consult the dedicated section on the Ducati website or contact your local dealer.
* The 4Ever Multistrada warranty is valid for the Multistrada models of the 2020 range purchased from 1 November 2019 onwards.
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