Positioned in Ducati's sport touring motorcycle lineup, the 2006 Ducati Multistrada 1000s DS utilizes a 992 cc (60.5 cu in) air-cooled v2, four-stroke layout. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 90.8 HP (66.3 kW) at 8,000 rpm while maximum torque reaches 87.5 Nm (64.5 lb-ft) at 5,000 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 6-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 91.5 HP per liter and a 3,000 rpm working window between peak torque (5,000 rpm) and peak power (8,000 rpm), the engine character is indicating a tractable, stress-free state of tune focused on everyday usability and broad torque delivery.
On the scales, the Multistrada 1000s DS measures 196 kg (432 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.46 HP/kg (2.16 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 850 mm (33.5 in) seat height — resulting in a taller command-style riding posture suited to medium-to-tall inseams, combined with a 1,462 mm (57.6 in) wheelbase engineered for balanced agility and highway composure. The 20-liter (5.3 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints.
Within MotoLibrary's Ducati archive, this model family spans 2 indexed model years from 2005 to 2006, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.
Specific Output
91.5 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
0.46 HP/kg (2.16 kg/HP)
Power Band Window
5,000–8,000 rpm
Standover Height
850 mm (33.5 in)
Engine
Displacement992.0 ccm (60.53 cubic inches)
Engine TypeV2, four-stroke
Power90.8 HP (66.3 kW)) @ 8000 RPM
Torque87.5 Nm (8.9 kgf-m or 64.5 ft.lbs) @ 5000 RPM
Bore x Stroke94.0 x 71.5 mm (3.7 x 2.8 inches)
Valves/Cylinder2
Fuel SystemInjection
Fuel ControlDesmodromic valve control
CoolingAir
Transmission
Gearbox6-speed
Final DriveChain (final drive)
ClutchDry multiplate with hydraulic control
Performance
ExhaustSingle steel muffler and pre-silencer with catalytic converter (non-catalytic on USA version)
Chassis
Frame TypeTubular steel trellis
Rake24.0°
Front SuspensionÖhlins 43 mm upside-down fully adjustable fork with TiN surface treatment
Rear SuspensionProgressive linkage with fully adjustable Öhlins monoshock
Rear Travel133 mm (5.2 inches)
Wheelbase1462 mm (57.6 inches)
Wheels & Brakes
Front Tyre120/70-ZR17
Rear Tyre180/55-ZR17
Front BrakesDouble disc
Front Brake Ø320 mm (12.6 inches)
Rear BrakesSingle disc
Rear Brake Ø245 mm (9.6 inches)
Dimensions & Weight
Dry Weight196.0 kg (432.1 pounds)
Power/Weight0.4632 HP/kg
Seat Height850 mm (33.5 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
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Seat Height
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Weight
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Fuel Capacity
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Brakes
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Suspension
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Transmission
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