The Ducati Multistrada 1000 DS motorcycle dimensions for 2003-2006 is length 83.9 in (2,130 mm), height 50.4 in (1,280 mm) to 50.6 in (1,286 mm), wheelbase 57.6 in (1,462 mm), and the seat height 32.3 in (820 mm) to 33.5 in (850 mm).
Ducati Multistrada 1000 DS dimensions at a glance
Dimension charts
Position within similar Ducati models
Representative dimensions shown within the observed range for comparable Ducati models in the same category.
Compared with the category median
Percentile and median comparisons use the same comparable Ducati model group.
Dimension changes by model year
The earliest supplied value is the baseline. Only later values that actually change are shown.
Overall height
Seat height
Useful dimension ratios
Seat height feel
About 33.5 in — one of the highest seat heights in its category. This is a geometry comparison, not a guarantee of rider fit.
Wheelbase / length
68.6% of overall length. This shows how much of the bike’s total length is axle-to-axle distance rather than overhang.
Length beyond wheelbase
About 26.3 in (668 mm) combined beyond the axle-to-axle distance.
How its dimensions compare
Compared with other Ducati models in the same Bikez category where enough usable data is available.
| Dimension | This model | Category median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall length | 83.9 in (2,130 mm) | 86.6 in (2,200 mm) | 2.8 in below median |
| Wheelbase | 57.6 in (1,462 mm) | 61 in (1,548 mm) | 3.4 in below median |
| Seat height | 33.5 in (850 mm) | 32.5 in (825 mm) | 1 in above median |
Ducati Multistrada 1000 DS dimensions by year
| Year | Length | Width | Height | Wheelbase | Seat height | Ground clearance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 83.9 in (2,130 mm) | — | 50.4 in (1,280 mm) | 57.6 in (1,462 mm) | 32.3 in (820 mm) | — |
| 2004 | 83.9 in (2,130 mm) | — | 50.6 in (1,286 mm) | 57.6 in (1,462 mm) | 33.5 in (850 mm) | — |
| 2005 | — | — | — | 57.6 in (1,462 mm) | 33.5 in (850 mm) | — |
| 2006 | — | — | — | 57.6 in (1,462 mm) | 33.5 in (850 mm) | — |
Ducati Multistrada 1000 DS dimensions FAQ
Is the Ducati Multistrada 1000 DS seat height low or tall?
The representative seat height is 33.5 in (850 mm), which is one of the highest seat heights in its category. 1 in above the category median.
Does the Ducati Multistrada 1000 DS have a short or long wheelbase?
The representative wheelbase is 57.6 in (1,462 mm), giving the Ducati Multistrada 1000 DS a shorter-than-typical wheelbase. 3.4 in below the category median. The wheelbase is about 68.6% of overall length.
Is the Ducati Multistrada 1000 DS compact or large?
The representative overall length is 83.9 in (2,130 mm), making the Ducati Multistrada 1000 DS very compact for its category. 2.8 in below the category median.
Did the Ducati Multistrada 1000 DS dimensions change much by year?
The biggest supplied shift is in seat height: increased from 32.3 in (820 mm) in 2003 to 33.5 in (850 mm) in 2004-2006, a change of 1.2 in. Check the year-by-year section above for the full breakdown.