Ducati Multistrada 1000DS S suspension setup and specs

Ducati Multistrada 1000DS S, 2005 to 2006: adjustable front preload, rebound and compression, rear preload, rebound and compression, 820 mm (32.3 in) seat height, 165 mm of front suspension travel, 35 psi cold rear tire pressure, 186 kg (410 lb).

Model years covered: 2005, 2006 — these share the same suspension hardware. Figures as published by Ducati.

2005–2006 Ducati Multistrada 1000DS S
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Ducati Multistrada 1000DS

2005–2006 · adventure · 992 cc

Adjusters this bike has

Front preloadAdjustable
Front reboundAdjustable
Front compressionAdjustable
Rear preloadAdjustable
Rear reboundAdjustable
Rear compressionAdjustable

Suspension travel and hardware

Front suspension travel165 mm (6.5 in)
Rear suspension travel141 mm (5.6 in)
Fork diameter43 mm (1.7 in)

Cold tire pressure, manufacturer spec

Front, solo32 psi · 2.2 bar
Rear, solo35 psi · 2.4 bar
Front, two up32 psi · 2.2 bar
Rear, two up35 psi · 2.4 bar
Front tire120/70 ZR17
Rear tire180/55 ZR17

Weight, seat height and geometry

Wheelbase1462 mm (57.6 in)
Rake24°
Trail92 mm (3.6 in)
Seat height820 mm (32.3 in)
Weight186 kg (410 lb) dry
Front brakeDual semi-floating discs, Brembo 4-piston calipers
Rear brakeSingle disc, 2-piston caliper

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