Positioned in Ducati's allround motorcycle lineup, the 2012 Ducati Multistrada 1200 features a 1198.4 cc (73.1 cu in) liquid-cooled v2, four-stroke configuration. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 150 HP (109.5 kW) at 9,250 rpm while maximum torque reaches 118.7 Nm (87.5 lb-ft) at 7,500 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 6-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 125.2 HP per liter and a 1,750 rpm working window between peak torque (7,500 rpm) and peak power (9,250 rpm), the engine character is reflecting a performance-oriented street tune that balances strong mid-range pull with an energetic top-end rush.
On the scales, the Multistrada 1200 measures 220 kg (485 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.68 HP/kg (1.47 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 1,530 mm (60.2 in) wheelbase engineered for planted straight-line stability. 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 8 indexed model years from 2010 to 2017, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.
Specific Output
125.2 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
0.68 HP/kg (1.47 kg/HP)
Power Band Window
7,500–9,250 rpm
Standover Height
850 mm (33.5 in)
Engine
Displacement1198.4 ccm (73.13 cubic inches)
Engine TypeV2, four-stroke
Engine DetailsV2, four-stroke
Power150.0 HP (109.5 kW)) @ 9250 RPM
Torque118.7 Nm (12.1 kgf-m or 87.5 ft.lbs) @ 7500 RPM
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