The Ducati Multistrada 1000 DS motorcycle specifications include a 992 cc (60.53 cu in) engine, power of 84 hp (61.3 kW) @ 8,000 rpm, a 6-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 200 kg (440.9 lb).
Key specifications
The 2003 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.
How the Ducati Multistrada 1000 DS compares
This compares the motorcycle with all Ducati models in this specifications database. The blue marker is this model and the grey line is the Ducati database average.
About 20% lower than the Ducati database average. Around the 38th percentile across Ducati models.
About 13% higher than the Ducati database average. Around the 66th percentile across Ducati models.
Very close to the Ducati database average. Around the 63rd percentile across Ducati models.
About 20% larger than the Ducati database average. Around the 92nd percentile across Ducati models.
Ducati database percentile rankings
Percentiles show where this motorcycle sits across the Ducati specifications database. They are descriptive database rankings, not performance ratings.
84 hp — more powerful than about 38% of Ducati models with power data.
992 cc — larger displacement than about 66% of Ducati models.
820 mm — taller than about 63% of Ducati models.
20 L — larger than about 92% of Ducati fuel tanks in this database.
Dimensions compared with Ducati average
Each measurement is compared with the average value across Ducati models where that dimension is available.
2,130
2,131
Close to average.
1,280
1,124
14% above average.
1,462
1,474
Close to average.
820
808
Close to average.
Mechanical overview
Additional useful specifications
| Front tire size | 120/70-ZR17 |
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| Rear tire size | 180/55-ZR17 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 0.420 hp/kg |
| Power-to-weight | 420.0 hp/tonne |
| Specific power | 84.7 hp/L |
| Bore/stroke ratio | 1.31:1 (Oversquare) |
Model information
| Category | Allround |
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Engine specifications
| Engine type | V2, four-stroke |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 992 cc (60.53 cu in) |
| Power | 84 hp (61.3 kW) @ 8,000 rpm |
| Torque | 84.0 Nm (8.6 kgf-m or 62.0 ft.lbs) @ 5,000 rpm |
| Bore × stroke | 94.0 x 71.5 mm (3.7 x 2.8 inches) |
| Compression ratio | 10.0:1 |
| Valves per cylinder | 2 |
| Cooling system | Air |
| Fuel system | Injection |
| Fuel control | Desmodromic valve control |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Gearbox | 6-speed |
|---|---|
| Final drive | Chain (final drive) |
Chassis and suspension
| Frame | Tubular steel trellis frame |
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| Front suspension | Showa 43 mm fully adjustable upside-down fork |
| Rear suspension | Progressive linkage with fully adjustable Showa monoshock; hydraulic remote pre-load control |
| Front wheel travel | 165 mm (6.5 inches) |
| Rear wheel travel | 141 mm (5.6 inches) |
| Rake | 24.0° |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes | Double disc |
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| Rear brakes | Single disc |
| Front tire | 120/70-ZR17 |
| Rear tire | 180/55-ZR17 |
Dimensions and weight
| Dry weight | 200 kg (440.9 lb) |
|---|---|
| Seat height | 820 mm (32.3 inches) |
| Overall length | 2,130 mm (83.9 inches) |
| Overall height | 1,280 mm (50.4 inches) |
| Wheelbase | 1,462 mm (57.6 inches) |
Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity | 20.00 L (5.28 US gal) |
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Performance
| Power/weight ratio | 0.4200 hp/kg |
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Other specifications
| Color options | Two-tone grey, red. Frame: red, black. Wheels: light grey. |
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Disclaimer: Specifications may vary by market, trim, production date and optional equipment, and scraped or historical data can contain errors. Comparison and percentile values are calculated from Ducati models in this specifications database. Always double-check important specifications against the motorcycle owner’s/service manual and official Ducati information before relying on them. Visit the official Ducati website.