Ducati Multistrada 950

Experts have said that the Ducati Multistrada 950 rides a fine line between aesthetic splendour and insanity. Taken from the likes of its elder sibling the 1200, the bike loses some weight and definitely looks and feels more agile with the same sporty appearance and striking lines that have the same space-age feel. It is leaner even with the bulbous fuel tank and looks like a bike that you get a better hold of. 

The adventure tourer is literally perfect as far as design and sportiness go, and the Multistrada 950 wears the aggressive as well as a sporty appeal that must be the character of a heavyweight adventure tourer. It gets a few notable design element that adds to its charm and appeal including a unique front headlight with two horizontal elements as well as the new side wings. 

Along with a striking and sporty design, the Multistrada 950 has been designed to deliver an exceptional riding experience and the ultimate adventure touring experience to enthusiasts. With a lightweight chassis and body and a seat height of 840 mm, the bike offers superior convenience that is almost perfected for adventure riding. 

The fully-adjustable suspension at the rear offers an excellent ride quality and the remote preload is also easy to adjust if you have luggage or a pillion. The front 48 mm USD forks are pretty efficient as far as their damping capabilities go, absorbing the impacts from the toughest of terrains. With a high-quality finish and a range of convenience features and rider aids, the bike offers an exceptional riding experience that is not just convenient but also highly enjoyable. 

The Ducati Multistrada 950 gets a 937 Hypermotard derived, 937cc Testastretta 11 deg L-Twin, liquid-cooled, Desmodromic Distribution engine. The engine is agile, capable, and can make a commendable 111 hp of power and 96 Nm of peak torque for the standard ABS variant, while power output is slightly boosted to 113 hp on the S trim. 

The engine is paired to a 6-speed manual transmission which is pretty smooth and adds to the overall riding experience with smooth and seamless shifting. The new 950 motor is smooth, effortless, and perfectly fuelled at a slow speed. 

As far as braking and safety features go, the bike brings a whole suite of features to make for a safe ride on all kinds of roads. The braking department is taken by front dual discs and a single rear disc with Brembo calipers and Bosch elements. 

As for other features, the bike also gets cruise control, different riding modes, a digital gauge, an LED tail lamp and indicators; and heated grips, which come optional. Other basic safety features come standard on all variants. 

The Ducati Multistrada 950 is the perfect choice for adventure riding enthusiasts who need a slightly lowered down package than 1200. The bike definitely exudes the true Ducati feel in terms of quality, finish, and performance. It is one of the most capable bikes in the segment and is definitely a value for money motorcycle in segment.