The 2017 Ducati Multistrada 950 is on display ahead of its
official Malaysian launch, scheduled to be held in July. Slated to go on sale
the same month with prices starting from RM 85,900, the Multistrada is the
latest addition to Ducati’s dual-purpose sport-touring range.
The Multistrada 950 carries a 937 cc Testastretta 11, liquid-cooled, V-twin
engine that produces 113 hp at 9,000 rpm and 96.2 Nm of torque at 7,750 rpm.
Following the design of the Multistrada 1200 closely, the Multistrada 950 is
lighter than its big sister at 229 kg compared to 239 kg.
It also comes with an 840 mm seat height, with 820
and 860 mm seats available as options, compared to the standard 825 to 845 mm
adjustable unit on the 1200. Standard on the 950 is power and riding modes, and
the Ducati Safety Pack which provides ABS and traction control.
Similar to the Multistrada 1200, the Multistrada 950
gets a KYB 48 mm fully adjustable upside-down fork in front, and a fully
adjustable Sachs monoshock unit at the back with remote spring preload
adjustment. Omitted from the 950 is cornering ABS, with braking done with a
pair of 320 mm semi-floating discs in front clamped by Brembo Monobloc
four-piston callipers and a single 265 mm disc at the back.
Rolling on a 19-inch hoop in front, and a 17-incher
in the rear, the Multistrada 950 is designed with long-range touring in mind.
This is borne out by the 20-litre fuel tank, and 170 mm of suspension travel
with a ground clearance of 183.5 mm.
