New Multistrada coming from Ducati at Milan show

[miloVanMultistrada]

Lots of rumours inc talk of a 799 version...

http://www.asphaltandrubber.com/rumors/ducati-multistrada-coming-eicma/#more-70523

:dunno:

 

[Derek]

It's all rumours

 

[Derek]

Variable Valve Timing for the next Multi?

http://www.asphaltandrubber.com/bikes/variable-valve-timing-2015-ducati-multistrada/?utm_campaign=twitter&utm_medium=twitter&utm_source=twitter

 

[miloVanMultistrada]

If the variable value timing is true, wow! Ducati are really pulling out the stops in the technical arena.

 

[Pict]

What was wrong with the old one

 

[Derek]

What was wrong with the old one

By next year it will be 5 years old with a minor remake in 2012 when the twin spark engine was introduced. I would think that Ducati want to be seen as a progressive manufacturer and 5 years seems to be about lifespan of most models before introducing a new version.

 

[miloVanMultistrada]

What was wrong with the old one

Too many people own one, so it's time for a refresh to see if they can be persuaded to buy it again!

 

[ross7801]

What was wrong with the old one

Absolutely nothing!!

 

[Derek]

 

[miloVanMultistrada]

DVT, can't you wear those elastic socks to protect yourself?

 

[the hunter]

I was "told" about the possible 1299 pani and the return of the street fighter S but with the 1199 motor now that would be nuts!!!! Cooooool

 

[Serious Black]

It will be interesting to see if they still retain the desmo system.

 

[Derek]

Seen outside the factory -

 

[Derek]

It will be interesting to see if they still retain the desmo system.

I'd be surprised if they didn't. The desmo system has been the unique feature which they have promoted for the last 40 years. Desmodromic is synonymous with Ducati. I don't think there has been a non-desmo Ducati since the parallel twins of the early eighties.

 

[Garcher]

Cant wait to see this new one.

I really fancy a Multistrada to do a bit of touring on next year, maybe do a decent Euro trip. I dont think I would buy a brand new one. Be some decent 2nd hand ones on the market as folk would hopefully be upgrading to the new model maybe I could pick up a bargain

 

[Derek]

Desmodromic Variable Timing now announced. No indication which bikes it will be fitted to but it's not a Panigale engine and the MTS, Diavel, Monster range must be prime candidates

 

[Derek]

A video of the DVT system
[video]http://ducati.com/testastretta_dvt/video/TestastrettaDVT_eng_youtube.mp4[/video]
It's not a proper Youtube video so I couldn't find a way to embed it and it takes a whie to load when you click play.

 

[miloVanMultistrada]

Here's the vid on youtube:

 

[Derek]

More here : http://blog.motorcycle.com/2014/10/15/design/ducati-reveals-testastretta-dvt-engine-video/

 

[Serious Black]

I predict a new SuperSport in the near future.

 

[Derek]

Spotted testing

spy-shot-ducatis-2015-multistrada-1200

 

[Derek]

And from the other side...

and another couple

I wonder why it says USA on the cat? The front view is an improvement and it looks like full main & dip LED headlights too.

 

[miloVanMultistrada]

Yes, I prefer the "slash cut" snout.

Might have to get the hacksaw out over the winter!

 

[Derek]

And yet more pics. Well maybe a few you've seen already among them.

http://www.motorcycle.com/manufacturer/ducati/2015-ducati-multistrada-1200-dvt-spied.html/attachment/102314-2015-dvt-ducati-multistrada-1200-08

 

[Mr Burns]

Never mind a fancy engine, sort out the screen buffeting and offer a factory lowered version like the Hyper

 

[Derek]

It's rumoured that the new bike will have adjustable seat height, from 810mm to 850mm, which will be great for short-arses like
We'll have to wait and see how the screen turns out though.

 

[miloVanMultistrada]

Hmmm, not so sure about the revised beak...

 

[Derek]

Better in white Miles?

I think the new nose is an improvement and the seat now goes down to 825mm which suits me. It looks like the frame sides and the subframe are now all one casting incorporating the pannier mounts. As well as the DVT engine, it also has a colour dash, cornering ABS and a cornering headlight. No doubt there will be a myriad other minor changes.

 

[miloVanMultistrada]

Looks a bit busy in white - with the red frame, white bodywork, black plastic, grey forks and bronze engine.

 

[Derek]

My copy of Motorcycle Sport & Leisure arrived in the post just now. It contains write ups on the new Multi and the Scrambler.