Rider Selection
Okay, you have that many options that this could end up an article on its own! So, I’ve opted for lifting the
Ducati page on the rider modes for you to look through. I did go through the options on the bike and of
course the performance change is noticeable if you go from 160Bhp full sport to 100Bhp Enduro. But with
the options on suspension loading with the engine selections then you could be reading all day on some
very dry variables and this is something that you’re better just having a play with when you test ride. No
doubt you’d end up with a couple of options that suit you and your needs and keep it simple. But you’ve
paid the big bucks and with that comes the opulence of choice!
Enduro:
With the Enduro Riding Mode the off-road character of the Multistrada 1200 Enduro comes to the fore:
engine power is set to 100 hp and DSS Evolution intervention is reconfigured for rough terrain riding. DTC
system settings ensure maximum off-road grip and acceleration, while the DWC is disengaged. The ABS,
instead, is set to Level 1, the most suitable for low-grip surfaces: at this intervention level rear wheel lift
detection is deactivated, as are the cornering and ABS functions on the rear wheel so that it can be locked.
Touring:
In Touring Riding Mode maximum power is 160 hp but delivery is smooth and progressive. Active safety is
enhanced by higher DTC and DWC intervention levels. The ABS is set to interaction Level 3, perfect for
touring, allowing for supremely confident riding thanks to rear wheel lift prevention, optimisation of
combined braking and the active cornering function. The DSS Evolution is programmed to provide a
suspension set-up suited to long rides, maximising comfort for both rider and passenger.
Sport:
Selecting Sport Riding Mode transforms the Multistrada 1200 Enduro into a high-adrenalin 160 hp
machine with a torque of 136 Nm and a sport-style suspension set up. This Riding Mode is also
characterised by reduced DTC and DWC intervention. With ABS set to Level 2, rear wheel lift detection is
disengaged but the cornering function remains on, perfect for riders who want to push it to the max.
Urban:
Selecting Urban Riding Mode reduces the power to 100 hp and applies suspension settings that let the
rider overcome frequently encountered urban obstacles such as bumps and manhole covers with ease.
DTC and DWC settings are high while the ABS is set to the so-called "Safe & Stable" Level 3. This setting
allows for supremely confident riding thanks to rear wheel lift prevention, optimisation of combined
braking and the active cornering function.