New LCD layout / TFT instrument panel
The Multistrada 1260 features a high-visibility LCD instrument panel with a revised information layout and simplified menu management. Accessing the menus is made easier by new icons for the left switchgear: an empty dot means a simple press of the button is required; a solid dot means you need to press the button longer.
Improvements to navigation include a revised interface for the new 5” TFT instrument panel of the Multistrada 1200 S and D | Air. The new TFT panel offers higher resolution (now 186.59 PPI – 800xRGBx480), improved readability in the sun, improved graphic layout for user-friendly navigation through the menus, and selectable settings.
In addition, Riding Modes have been assigned different colours so they are easier to identify, Sport mode is associated with red, Touring mode with white in night mode and black in day mode, Urban mode with grey and Enduro with brown.
At a standstill it is possible to gain access, via the left handlebar switchgear, to a settings menu which enables and adjusts various functions such as DTC and DWC personalisation and the 3-level Cornering ABS function.
On the S version suspension can also be adjusted through the settings menu. It is also possible, either at a standstill or on the move, to select the Riding Mode (Sport, Touring, Urban or Enduro) and load settings to correspond with the current riding configuration: rider only, rider with luggage, rider with passenger or rider with passenger and luggage.
The S version features a full LED headlight with Ducati Cornering Lights (DCL) functionality, which activates in curves to give optimal illumination of the road surface based on lean angle. The Multistrada models also feature hazard lights, activated simply by pressing a dedicated button.
New to the Multistrada 1260 is the auto-cancel feature for turn indicators triggered by lean angle. Thanks to the Inertial Platform, the turn indicators self-cancel after a turn is completed or after covering a certain distance (which ranges from 200 to 2,000 metres depending on riding speed at the time the indicator button was pressed).
The music media player on the TFT dashboard has been improved for when a smartphone is connected. In addition, the upgraded trip master for the Enduro Riding Mode now can be paused, set to display distance left to travel and activated more quickly.
Electronics
The Multistrada 1260 features a new throttle control that works in conjunction with the Ride By Wire system to control engine power output. This new control system provides smoother throttle response for enhanced riding experience.
The Multistrada 1260 is equipped with the Bosch Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU), which controls Ducati Wheelie Control (DWC), Bosch Cornering ABS and electronic speed control.
The four Riding Modes (Sport, Touring, Urban and Enduro) are made even more effective on the Multistrada 1260 S, they are supported by the Ducati Skyhook Suspension (DSS) Evolution; this configures the suspension setup dynamically in response to different road and riding conditions, maintaining control, performance, and comfort at all times.
The Multistrada 1260 is equipped with Vehicle Hold Control (VHC) and Ducati Quick Shift (DQS) Up&Down is supplied as standard on the S and D-Air versions and as an option on the standard version.
Ducati Riding Modes
- Sport Riding Mode – Selecting Sport Riding Mode provides 158hp and 129.5Nm of torque, together with (on the S version) a sporty suspension setup. Sport Mode is also characterised by low levels of Ducati Traction Control and Ducati Wheelie Control, and a level 2 ABS setting. This combination of rear-wheel lift detection off and Cornering ABS on is ideal for expert riders who wish to test their limits.
- Touring Riding Mode – In Touring Riding Mode the Multistrada provides the engine’s full 158hp with a smoother, less direct throttle response. Active safety is enhanced by higher DTC and DWC sensitivity levels, to maintain rock-solid stability. The ABS is set to interaction level 3, perfect for touring; this turns rear-wheel lift detection and Cornering ABS functionality on, while also optimising the front/rear combined braking effect. On the S version a suspension setup perfect for long-distance rides is selected, ensuring maximum comfort for rider and passenger alike.
- Urban Riding Mode – In Urban Riding Mode power output is reduced to a maximum of 100hp, and on the S version suspension is set for optimum agility with corresponding DSS mapping. DTC and DWC are set to high levels for maximum security on less-than-perfect city roads. ABS is set to level 3.
- Enduro Riding Mode – Besides longer trips and city traffic, the Multistrada 1260 is also capable of handling off-road routes. The Enduro Riding Mode sets engine power to a maximum of 100hp, with off-road oriented suspension settings and DSS mapping for the S. DTC and DWC level settings are low and the ABS is set to level 1, suitable for off-road use on low grip surfaces: rear-wheel lift detection is off, Cornering functionality is off, and ABS on the rear wheel is disabled.
