Australian Road Rider — Bike Guide 2017

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Sports Touring

The Multistrada 1200 adapts with ease to any road, ensuring superior performance,

versatility, comfort, safety and fun, and boasting frontline technologies. The Ducati

Testastretta DVT engine instantly adjusts to riding conditions or rider choices. This is what

makes the Multistrada 1200 uncompromising in terms of fl exibility, allowing for maximum

riding pleasure and top-rate performance.

This LAMS-approved touring version of the 650NK comes complete with fairing and panniers.

DUCATI MULTISTRADA 1200

$24,490

Engine: Testastretta DVT with Desmodromic

Variable Timing, L-twin cylinder, four valves per

cylinder, dual-spark, liquid-cooled

Displacement: 1198.4cc

Power/Torque: 117.7kW @ 9500rpm/136Nm

@ 7500rpm

Transmission: Six-speed, wet multi-plate

slipper clutch, chain fi nal drive

Tyres: F: 120/70R17 R: 190/55R17

Seat height: 825–845mm

Kerb weight: 212kg (dry)

Fuel capacity: 20L

Warranty/Service interval: Two years,

unlimited km/15,000km

SPECIFICATIONS

VERDICT: GO EVERYWHERE

Engine: Liquid-cooled, inline twin-cylinder,

eight-valve, DOHC, Bosch EFI

Displacement: 649.3cc

Power/Torque: 41.5kW @ 9500/62Nm

@ 7000rpm

Transmission: Six-speed, wet clutch, chain

fi nal drive

Tyres: F: 120/70ZR17 R: 160/60ZR17

Seat height: 840mm

Kerb weight: 213kg (dry)

Fuel capacity: 18L

Warranty/Service interval: Two years,

unlimited km/6000km

SPECIFICATIONS

VERDICT: GOOD VALUE

Engine: Testastretta DVT with Desmodromic

Variable Timing, L-Twin cylinder, four valves per

cylinder, dual-spark, liquid-cooled

Displacement: 1198.4cc

Power/Torque: 117.7kW @ 9500rpm/136Nm

@ 7500rpm

Transmission: Six-speed, wet multi-plate

slipper clutch, chain fi nal drive

Tyres: F: 120/70R17 R: 190/55R17

Seat height: 825–845mm

Kerb weight: 209kg (dry)

Fuel capacity: 20L

Warranty/Service interval: Two years,

unlimited km/15,000km

SPECIFICATIONS

VERDICT: BELLISSIMO

The Multistrada 1200 S takes riding beyond the barriers of compromise. Nothing stands in

your way. It’s unbeatable on tarmac, perfect and comfortable for long-distance travelling,

fun off the road and agile through town. Thanks to the Ducati Testastretta DVT engine,

cutting-edge Ducati Skyhook Suspension (DSS) Evo and refi ned electronics, there are no

limits to the versatility of this true multibike. Just get on and head where you want.

DUCATI MULTISTRADA 1200S

$28,490

CF MOTO 650MT $7490 (WITH

PANNIER KIT)

Here’s the perfect BMW motorcycle for all those who want the dynamic performance of a

sports motorcycle and the comfort of a touring bike. The new S 1000 XR combines the very

best of these worlds to create something completely new: the fi rst-ever adventure sports bike

made by BMW Motorrad. It’s perfect for those after a big day in the saddle.

BMW S1000 XR $22,190

Engine: Water/oil-cooled, inline four-cylinder

four-stroke, four valves per cylinder, two

overhead camshafts

Displacement: 999cc

Power/Torque: 118kW @ 11,000rpm/112Nm

@ 9250rpm

Transmission: Six-speed, multi-plate wet

clutch, chain fi nal drive

Tyres: F: 120/70ZR17 R: 190/55ZR17

Seat height: 840mm

Kerb weight: 228kg (wet)

Fuel capacity: 20L

Warranty/Service interval: Two years,

unlimited km/10,000km

SPECIFICATIONS

VERDICT: ADVENTURE SPORTS BIKE

LAMS APPROVED

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