2012 Ducati Multistrada Riding Modes Explained
4 bikes in 1 at the click of a switch: Riding Modes
The inspired idea which allowed us to create 4 bikes in 1
was the incorporation of:
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3 different mappings for the engine
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Electronic suspension with different setting
levels
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8 Ducati Traction Control DTC sensitivity levels
By combining these aspects in an appropriate way, we've developed 4 different configurations called Riding Modes.
Each riding mode has been given a name:
Sport, Enduro, Urban
and Touring.
Each Riding Mode is preset but can be changed and
personalised according to each rider's specific needs and preferences.
As soon as the Multistrada 1200 is started up, one of the 4
different Riding Modes can be selected.
On both the Multistrada 1200 S models, the automatic suspension setting can also be selected,
indicating whether the rider is alone, alone with luggage,
with a passenger, or
with a passenger and luggage. (see right)
We're now ready to enjoy our Multistrada 1200 in almost any environment in the preferred mode. The Riding Mode selected is displayed on the instrument pane. (see above right)
We've made it very quick and easy to switch between Riding Modes: just by clicking on the indicator return switch when the bike is either moving or stationary, the characteristics of the Multistrada 1200 can be changed entirely.