Positioned in Ducati's allround motorcycle lineup, the 2017 Ducati Multistrada 950 pairs a 937 cc (57.2 cu in) liquid-cooled v2, four-stroke architecture with road-focused gearing. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 160 HP (116.8 kW) at 9,000 rpm while maximum torque reaches 96.2 Nm (71 lb-ft) at 7,750 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 6-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 170.8 HP per liter and a 1,250 rpm working window between peak torque (7,750 rpm) and peak power (9,000 rpm), the engine character is placing it firmly in high-revving supersport territory where top-end breathing dominates.
On the scales, the Multistrada 950 measures 229 kg (505 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.7 HP/kg (1.43 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 840 mm (33.1 in) seat height — resulting in a taller command-style riding posture suited to medium-to-tall inseams, combined with a 1,594 mm (62.8 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 5 indexed model years from 2017 to 2021, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.
Specific Output
170.8 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
0.7 HP/kg (1.43 kg/HP)
Power Band Window
7,750–9,000 rpm
Standover Height
840 mm (33.1 in)
Engine
Displacement937.0 ccm (57.18 cubic inches)
Engine TypeV2, four-stroke
Engine DetailsV2, four-stroke
Power160.0 HP (116.8 kW)) @ 9000 RPM
Torque96.2 Nm (9.8 kgf-m or 71.0 ft.lbs) @ 7750 RPM
Compression12.6:1
Bore x Stroke94.0 x 67.5 mm (3.7 x 2.7 inches)
Fuel SystemInjection. Bosch electronic fuel injection system, cylindrical throttle bodies with Ride-by-Wire, diameter 53 mm
Fuel ControlDesmodromic valve control
IgnitionDual Spark
CoolingLiquid
Transmission
Gearbox6-speed
Final DriveChain (final drive)
ClutchWet multiplate clutch mechanically operated, self-servo action on drive, slipper action on over-run
DrivelineChain; Front sprocket 15; Rear sprocket 43. Primary drive: Straight cut gears; Ratio 1.84.
Performance
ExhaustStainless steel muffler with catalytic converter and 2 lambda probes, single stainless steel muffler
Chassis
Frame TypeTubular steel Trellis frame
Rake25.2°
Trail109 mm (4.3 inches)
Front SuspensionKYB 48 mm fully adjustable USD fork
Front Travel170 mm (6.7 inches)
Rear SuspensionFully adjustable Sachs monoshock unit. Remote spring preload adjustment. Aluminium double-sided swingarm
Rear Travel170 mm (6.7 inches)
Wheelbase1594 mm (62.8 inches)
Wheels & Brakes
Front Tyre120/70-19
Rear Tyre170/60-17
Front BrakesDouble disc. ABS. Floating discs. Four-piston calipers. Radially mounted.
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