Ducati’s Most Affordable Multistrada Is Here

Published November 2, 2020
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Ducati finally bring the tech-loaded baby Multi to India

The BS6-compliant motor develops 113PS and 96Nm.
Features semi-active Skyhook suspension and LED lights with cornering lights.
Bookings for the bike had already commenced for RS 1 lakh.

Ducati’s Most Affordable Multistrada Is Here highlights

Just two days before the global unveil of the Multistrada V4, Ducati has launched the BS6 Multistrada 950 S in India at Rs 15.49 lakh (ex-showroom) . The brand had already started accepting the bookings of the baby Multi for a token of Rs 1 lakh and deliveries are expected to commence later this week.

So, what does the ‘S’ suffix bring to the table? Well, a lot! To start off with, it gets Ducati Skyhook EVO semi-active suspension that features upto 400 parameters, bi-directional quickshifter, LED headlamps with cornering lights, backlit handlebar controls and a 5-inch console, complete with Ducati Multimedia System. Adding to the list are features like fully customisable riding modes and Vehicle Hold Control (VHC).

Ducati’s Most Affordable Multistrada Is Here details

Powering the Ducati Multistrada 950 S is the BS6-compliant 937cc, Testastretta L-Twin engine churning 113PS and 96Nm. The baby Multi also packs a six-axis IMU from Bosch allowing for electronic aids like lean-sensitive traction control and cornering ABS. Braking duties on the BS6 Multistrada 950 S are handled by twin 320mm discs clamped onto to Brembo monobloc 4-pot caliper at the front and a 265mm disc with 2-piston caliper at the rear.

The Multistrada 950 S gets a 19/17-inch wheel setup and the Italian brand has slapped on Pirelli Scorpion Trail II rubber at both ends.

At this price point, the Multistrada 950 S is the priciest amongst its competitors, the Triumph Tiger 900 GT and BMW F 900 XR which retails at Rs 10.5 lakh and Rs 13.7 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi), respectively.