Thanks to its world-class suspension and componentry, the "S" version is for riders who demand the ultimate in sports performance. It is based on the Multistrada 1100, but features a number of components derived from the Ducati Superbikes, including fully-adjustable Öhlins suspension and carbon fibre components.

The Multistrada 1100 S highlights the sporting character of a model whose main feature is versatility.

The 1100 S features a number of racing components including a front fender and cam belt covers in carbon fibre, as well as tapered alloy handlebars which are fitted with vibration isolating mounts. The prestigious Öhlins suspension, derived from the Ducati Superbikes, deliver superior road handling as well as an exclusive quality finish.

2008 Ducati Multistrada 1100S North American Specifications:
MSRP $TBA USD ($TBA CDN)

Engine
Type L-Twin cylinder, 2 valve per cylinder Desmodromic, air cooled
Displacement 1078cc
Bore x Stroke 98x 71.5mm
Compression Ratio 10.5:1
*Power 95hp - 70kW @ 7750rpm
*Torque 76lb-ft - 10.5kgm @ 4750rpm
Fuel injection Marelli electronic fuel injection, 45mm throttle body
Exhaust Single steel muffler and pre-silencer with catalytic converter and lambda probe
Emissions Euro 3

Transmission
Gearbox 6 speed
Ratio 1st 37/15, 2nd 30/17, 3rd 27/20, 4th 24/22, 5th 23/24, 6th 24/28
Primary drive Straight cut gears, Ratio 1.84:1
Final drive Chain; Front sprocket 15; Rear sprocket 42
Clutch Wet multiplate with hydraulic control

Chassis
Frame Tubular steel Trellis frame
Wheelbase 1462mm / 57.6in
Rake 24°
Steering angle 35° right and left
Front suspension Öhlins 43mm fully adjustable upside-down fork with TiN
Front wheel travel 165mm / 6.5in
Front wheel 6-spoke in light alloy 3.50x17
Front tyre 120/70 ZR17
Rear suspension Progressive linkage with fully adjustable Öhlins monoshock; hydraulic remote pre-load control. Aluminium
Rear wheel travel 141mm / 5.6in
Rear wheel 5-spoke light alloy 5.50x17
Rear tyre 180/55 ZR17
Front brake 2 x 320mm semi-floating discs, 4-piston, 2-pad caliper
Rear brake 245mm disc, 2-piston caliper
Fuel tank capacity 20l (of which 6.5l reserve) / 5.3 US gal (of which 1.7 US gal reserve)
**Dry weight 196kg / 432lbs
Seat height 850mm / 33.5in
Max height 1340mm / 52.77in
Max length 2130mm / 83.9in

Instruments
Speedometer, rev counter, clock, scheduled maintenance warning, warning light for low oil pressure, fuel level, oil temperature, fuel reserve, trip fuel, neutral, turn signals, average speed, average fuel consumption, remaining fuel metre, fuel injection diagnostic system, auto light off system, immobilizer.

* Data calculated using an inertia dynamometer.
** The weight excludes battery, lubricants and coolant for liquid cooled models."

*Manufacturer's suggested retail price. Price excludes all taxes, title, licensing and registration fees, and transportation costs. Neiman Marcus is acting as the advertiser for this product. All sales will be conducted solely by participating, authorized dealers in the United States. Available for delivery in the United States only. Limit one vehicle per qualified customer. Sorry, no dealer purchases will be permitted. Exhaust system shipped separately.

2008 Ducati Multistrada 1100S International Specifications:
MSRP: $TBA USD

Motore - Engine
Tipo / Type Bicilindrico a L, distribuzione Desmodromica 2 valvole per cilindro, raffreddamento ad aria / L-Twin cylinder, 2 valve per cylinder Desmodromic, air cooled
Cilindrata / Displacement 1078cc
Alesaggio x Corsa / Bore x Stroke 98x 71.5mm
Rapporto di compressione / Compression Ratio 10.5:1
*Potenza / *Power 95cv - 70kW @ 7750 giri/min / 95hp - 70kW @ 7750rpm
*Coppia / *Torque 10,5kgm - 102,9Nm @ 4750 giri/min / 76lb-ft - 10.5kgm @ 4750rpm
Alimentazione / Fuel injection Iniezione elettronica Marelli, corpo farfallato 45mm / Marelli electronic fuel injection, 45mm throttle body
Scarico / Exhaust Monosilenziatore in acciaio e presilenziatore con catalizzatore e sonda lamba / Single steel muffler and pre-silencer with catalytic converter and lambda probe
Omologazioni / Emissions Euro 3
Trasmissione - Transmission
Cambio / Gearbox 6 marce / 6 speed
Rapporti / Ratio 1a 37/15, 2a 30/17, 3a 27/20, 4a 24/22, 5a 23/24, 6a 24/28 / 1st 37/15, 2nd 30/17, 3rd 27/20, 4th 24/22, 5th 23/24, 6th 24/28
Trasmissione primaria / Primary drive Ingranaggi a denti dritti, Rapporto 1,84:1 / Straight cut gears, Ratio 1.84:1
Trasmissione secondaria / Final drive Catena; Pignone 15; Corona 42 / Chain; Front sprocket 15; Rear sprocket 42
Frizione / Clutch Multidisco in bagno d'olio con comando idraulico / Wet multiplate with hydraulic control
Veicolo - Chassis
Telaio / Frame Traliccio in tubi di acciaio / Tubular steel Trellis frame
Interasse / Wheelbase 1462mm / 57.6in
Inclinazione cannotto / Rake 24°
Angolo di sterzo / Steering angle 35° dx e sx / 35° right and left
Sospensione anteriore / Front suspension Forcella Öhlins a steli rovesciati da 43mm con TiN completamente regolabile / Öhlins 43mm fully adjustable upside-down fork with TiN
Escursione ruota anteriore / Front wheel travel 165mm / 6.5in
Ruota anteriore / Front wheel Lega leggera a 6 razze 3,50x17 / 6-spoke in light alloy 3.50x17
Pneumatico anteriore / Front tyre 120/70 ZR17
Sospensione posteriore / Rear suspension Progressiva con monoammortizzatore Öhlins completamente regolabile; regolazione idraulica remota del precarico. Forcellone monobraccio in alluminio / Progressive linkage with fully adjustable Öhlins monoshock; hydraulic remote pre-load control. Aluminium
Escursione ruota posteriore / Rear wheel travel 141mm / 5.6in
Ruota posteriore / Rear wheel Lega leggera a 5 razze 5,50x17 / 5-spoke light alloy 5.50x17
Pneumatico posteriore / Rear tyre 180/55 ZR17
Freno anteriore / Front brake 2 dischi semiflottanti da 320mm, pinza a 4 pistoncini e 2 pastiglie / 2 x 320mm semi-floating discs, 4-piston, 2-pad caliper
Freno posteriore / Rear brake Disco da 245mm, pinza a 2 pistoncini / 245mm disc, 2-piston caliper
Capacità serbatoio benzina / Fuel tank capacity 20l (di cui 6,5l di riserva) / 20l (of which 6.5l reserve) / 5.3 US gal (of which 1.7 US gal reserve)
**Peso a secco / **Dry weight 196kg / 432lbs
Altezza sella / Seat height 850mm / 33.5in
Altezza max / Max height 1340mm / 52.77in
Lunghezza max / Max length 2130mm / 83.9in
Strumentazione / Instruments Contachilometri, contagiri, orologio, intervalli manutenzione, livello benzina, temperatura olio, spia pressione olio, spia riserva, trip fuel, spia frecce, spia folle, vel. media, cons. medio, autonomia residua, diagnostica impianto iniezione, funzione spegnimento automatico luci dopo 60 sec key-on, immobilizer / Speedometer, rev counter, clock, scheduled maintenance warning, warning light for low oil pressure, fuel level, oil temperature, fuel reserve, trip fuel, neutral, turn signals, average speed, average fuel consumption, remaining fuel metre, fuel injection diagnostic system, auto light off system, immobilizer.

* Dati rilevati al banco inerziale. / * Data calculated using an inertia dynamometer.
"** Ducati indica il peso delle moto esclusi batteria, lubrificanti e liquidi di raffreddamento per i
modelli raffreddati a liquido. / ** The weight excludes battery, lubricants and coolant for liquid cooled models."

*Manufacturer's suggested retail price. Price excludes all taxes, title, licensing and registration fees, and transportation costs. Neiman Marcus is acting as the advertiser for this product. All sales will be conducted solely by participating, authorized dealers in the United States. Available for delivery in the United States only. Limit one vehicle per qualified customer. Sorry, no dealer purchases will be permitted. Exhaust system shipped separately.

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