Ducati MULTISTRADA V4 User Manual

Braking
Slow down in time,  down to use engine brake
and then brake by operating both front and rear
brakes. Pull the clutch before the motorcycle stops
to avoid engine from suddenly stalling.
Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)
Using the brakes correctly under adverse conditions
is the hardest and yet the most critical - skill to
master for a rider. Braking is one of the most 
and dangerous moments when riding a two wheeled
motorcycle: the possibility of falling or having an
accident during this  moment is statistically
higher than any other moment. A locked front wheel
leads to loss of traction and stability, resulting in loss
of control.
The Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) has been
developed to enable riders to use the motorcycle
braking power to the fullest possible amount in
emergency braking or under poor pavement or
adverse weather conditions.
ABS uses hydraulics and electronics to limit pressure
in the brake circuit when a special sensor mounted to
the wheel informs the electronic control unit that
the wheel is about to lock up.
This avoids wheel lockup and preserves traction.
Pressure is raised back up immediately and the
control unit keeps controlling the brake until the risk
of a lockup disappears. Normally, the rider will
perceive ABS operation as a harder feel or a
pulsation of the brake lever and pedal.
The front and rear brakes do not use separate control
systems: the ABS on this bike provides for a
combined braking action that connects the rear
brake system to the front one when the rider uses
only the front brake. The contrary is not true: the rear
brake control will not  the front brake.
If desired, the system can be deactivated from the
instrument panel,  the level to OFF within the
Riding Mode for which you wish to disable it.
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Ducati MULTISTRADA V4 Specifications

General

Displacement	1, 158 cc
Power	170 hp (125 kW) @ 10, 500 rpm
Torque	125 Nm (92 lb-ft) @ 8, 750 rpm
Transmission	6-speed with Ducati Quick Shift (DQS) up/down
Bore x Stroke	83 mm x 53.5 mm
Compression Ratio	14:1
Front Wheel Travel	170 mm (6.7 in)
Rear Wheel Travel	180 mm (7.1 in)
Front Tire	120/70 ZR19
Rear Tire	170/60 ZR17
Wheelbase	1, 567 mm (61.7 in)
Dry Weight	215 kg (474 lb)
Curb Weight	240 kg (529 lb)
Fuel Capacity	22 l (5.8 US gal)
Engine Type	V4 Granturismo, 4-cylinder, liquid-cooled
Fuel Injection	Electronic fuel injection system, Øeq 46 mm throttle bodies
Exhaust	Single stainless steel muffler with catalytic converter and 2 lambda probes
Final Drive	Chain
Frame	Aluminum monocoque
Front Brake	2 x Ø 330 mm semi-floating discs, radially mounted Brembo Monobloc 4-piston calipers
Rear Brake	Ø 265 mm disc, 2-piston caliper
Seat Height	Adjustable 840-860 mm (33.1-33.9 in)
Safety Equipment	Cornering ABS, Ducati Traction Control
Standard Equipment	Cruise Control, TFT color display