Overview

The Multistrada 1000 Dual Spark (DS) is a versatile, new-generation sport bike that delivers extraordinary performance and design while offering the possibility to ride wherever there is pavement. The Multistrada represents a new family of bikes in the Ducati line-up -- a high spec bike with Superbike componentry that offers much of the convenience, storage and flexibility of the big enduros.

The Multistrada 1000 DS will be launched with a full line of dedicated accessories, parts and apparel. At Munich, Ducati presented its first set of Ducati Performance accessories including: integrated side panniers, luggage rack, carbon fiber accessories and parts, mud guards, sump and variously sized windscreens. Future accessories include customisation kits to create sport, touring and high performance model versions.

After its launch in Milan in 2001, the prototype underwent continuous testing and technical refinement; many of the bike's components have been rethought, reworked and improved upon.

The Munich prototype reflects these changes and advancements - each of which enhances the performance of the vehicle. Today, the bike is approximately 95% production-ready. A press launch of the bike is currently planned for early 2003 with production slated to begin in March 2003. The bikes will be manufactured at the Ducati factory in Bologna, Italy.

Multistrada DS