Cupertino, California (February 5, 2010) – Ducati North America has announced a significant milestone in the company’s engineering history: 15,000-mile major service intervals on the 2010 Multistrada 1200.
The Multistrada 1200 is the product of Ducati’s most intensive development program ever. Entering the arena of adventure touring motorcycles, Ducati set its sights on the class benchmarks. Aimed at setting a new class standard, Ducati developed revolutionary new features such as the Multistrada’s “4 bikes in 1” adjustability.
The Multistrada 1200’s aggressive development process also encompassed build quality and servicing, including 15,000 miles between major services.
Doubling the mileage between valve clearance inspections has been made possible due to the introduction of a new valve seat material. This material enables the new Testastretta 11° powerplant to go the distance, literally and figuratively. Incorporating improved combustion efficiency and a new temperature management system, the Testastretta 11° engine ushers in a new era of service and reliability. The engine is claimed to lower the cost of maintenance, improve fuel efficiency and reduce emissions, all while retaining exhilarating performance capabilities.
The new Multistrada 1200 will arrive in North American showrooms this coming April. For more information, visit www.ducatiusa.com.
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